scholarly journals Identifying Cultural Strengths Of Afghan Refugees As A Source Of Their Resilience

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venos Kohistani
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Cultural Resources ◽  
Integration Process ◽  
Afghan Refugees ◽  
One Year ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Afghan Migrants ◽  
Gaining Insight

This study examined the cultural resources of Afghan migrants and their relationship to the experience of resilience. The study explores the integration process of Afghan migrants as a way of gaining insight into their cultural values, beliefs and characteristics that play a role in facilitating their resilience. Participants in the study included six adult newcomer Afghans (1 Male and 5 Females) who have resided in Canada for over one year and under ten years. They were interviewed separately using open-ended in-depth interviews. The analysis of the interviews resulted in two core themes (1) Personal coping strategies and (2) Cultural resources as coping strategies. The results determined that Afghans utilize some aspects of cultural collectivity, as well as positive cultural values and characteristics when dealing with the adversities of settlement and adaptation.

scholarly journals Identifying Cultural Strengths Of Afghan Refugees As A Source Of Their Resilience

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venos Kohistani
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Cultural Resources ◽  
Integration Process ◽  
Afghan Refugees ◽  
One Year ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Afghan Migrants ◽  
Gaining Insight

This study examined the cultural resources of Afghan migrants and their relationship to the experience of resilience. The study explores the integration process of Afghan migrants as a way of gaining insight into their cultural values, beliefs and characteristics that play a role in facilitating their resilience. Participants in the study included six adult newcomer Afghans (1 Male and 5 Females) who have resided in Canada for over one year and under ten years. They were interviewed separately using open-ended in-depth interviews. The analysis of the interviews resulted in two core themes (1) Personal coping strategies and (2) Cultural resources as coping strategies. The results determined that Afghans utilize some aspects of cultural collectivity, as well as positive cultural values and characteristics when dealing with the adversities of settlement and adaptation.

Staging the Oriental Other: Imaginaries and performances of German-speaking cruise tourists

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuela Gutberlet
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Theme Park ◽  
Arabian Nights ◽  
Cultural Brokers ◽  
Different Types ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Marketing Material ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Gaining Insight

For German-speaking tourists, an Oriental market (in Arabic: souq) is an exotic place representing the ‘Otherness’. Referring to this Oriental context, the article aims to answer the following questions: What are the tourists’ imaginaries and social narratives and what is the role that cultural brokers play? Gaining insight into the imaginaries and on-site performances of German-speaking tourists of a mega-cruise liner will contribute to the discussion of imaginaries and embodied performances in general as well as the mediation and the construction of space. The research reported upon in the article is part of a larger field study (2012–2014) in Souq Muttrah, the oldest and formerly main market in Oman. Participant observation, photography and in-depth interviews with different types of tourists, local customers, cultural brokers and on-board employees were conducted and marketing material was analysed. Results indicate that in the marketing material, the tourists are already beginning to travel backwards in time. During their visit to the souq, the multi-sensory performances and embodied imaginaries are enhanced by stories of the Arabian Nights. Cultural brokers play an essential role in ‘localizing’ the tourist experience. They adjust their own identities and direct the tourists’ performances at different stages, similar to an Oriental theme park, for example, they stop at a frankincense shop.

Experience-Centred Design and the Role of Computer-Aided Tools in the Creative Process

2018 ◽  
pp. 99-113
Author(s):  
Folasayo Enoch Olalere
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Semantic Differential ◽  
Affective Quality ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Cad Models ◽  
Design Idea ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Gaining Insight

In this chapter, the author examines the levels of a cognitive process (visceral, behavioural, and reflection design) in experience-centred design and their applicability in developing effective products. The study further explores the role of computer-aided tools (CAD) in engaging users as the fundamental participants in the creative process. This was achieved by developing two products digitally (CAD models) based on Norman's three design levels, and evaluated using a semantic differential scale to test the emotive response towards the designs. The findings show that CAD is a viable tool for gaining insight into users' perceptions towards a design idea. Also, the results revealed that the process of supporting or sustaining cultural values through design also enhances the affective quality (reflective level) of the design.

scholarly journals İstanbul’un Tarihi ve Kültürel Değerleri Kapsamında Arz Sağlayıcılar Perspektifinden Destinasyon İmajının Değerlendirilmesi ve Analizi / Destination Image Evaluation and Analysis from the Suppliers’ Perspective within the scope of Historical and Cultural Values of Istanbul

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 409
Author(s):  
Zeynep Yamaç Erdoğan ◽  
Burhanettin Zengin
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Cultural Resources ◽  
Health Tourism ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Marketing Managers ◽  
Analysis Programme ◽  
Interviewing Technique ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Advertising And Promotion

<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>Istanbul is an attraction centre as a destination providing unique experiences for tourists by holding historical and cultural resources. In order to maintain the position as an attraction centre, one of the key elements is favourable destination image. The study aims to reveal that how tourists perceive destination image of İstanbul and how this reflects on marketing efforts from the standpoint of one of the contributory stakeholders on shaping destination image, marketing managers of the hotels. Interviewing technique is used to obtain data within the qualitative study. Accordingly, face-to-face in-depth interviews are conducted with the marketing managers of five-star hotels -operating in Istanbul-, the obtained data is analysed and interpreted by using computer-aided qualitative data analysis programme “MAXQDA”.</p><p>Results revealed that destination image of Istanbul was negatively affected due to security based problems in 2016, however, it has been recovering since last two years and showing significantly positive-orientation. For the future, the marketing managers estimate that destination image of Istanbul will be favourable. In this direction; bringing continuity to the organizations becoming brands with the name of Istanbul by adopting a global approach for advertising and promotion efforts, exploring and developing alternate operating areas by following new opportunities as health tourism and Indian market that is coming into prominence especially with wedding organizations are stated as some of the important steps to be taken.</p><p><strong>Öz</strong></p><p>İstanbul, sahip olduğu tarihi ve kültürel kaynaklar bağlamında turistlere eşsiz deneyimler sunan bir destinasyon olarak yüzlerce yıldır cazibe merkezi konumundadır. Söz konusu cazibenin sürdürülebilmesi, destinasyon imajının olumlu olması ile de doğrudan ilişkilidir. Bu çalışmada destinasyon imajının şekillendirilmesinde rol oynayan paydaşlardan biri olan otellerin pazarlama yöneticilerinin nezdinde, turistlerin İstanbul destinasyonunun imajını nasıl algıladığını ve bunun pazarlama çalışmalarına nasıl yansıdığını ortaya çıkarmak amaçlanmıştır. Nitel bir çalışma olarak tasarlanan bu çalışma için veri toplamada görüşme tekniğinden yararlanılmıştır. Bu doğrultuda İstanbul’da faaliyet gösteren 40 adet beş yıldızlı otel işletmesinin pazarlama yöneticileri ile yüz yüze görüşülerek mülakat yapılmış, elde edilen veriler bilgisayar destekli nitel veri analizi programı “MAXQDA” kullanılarak analiz edilmiş ve yorumlanmıştır.</p><p>Elde edilen sonuçlara göre; İstanbul destinasyonu imajının 2016 yılında güvenlik temelli sorunlardan dolayı negatif etkilendiği, son iki yılda pozitif yönelimli olarak olumluya doğru gitmekte olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Gelecekte ise pazarlama yöneticileri tarafından İstanbul destinasyonu imajının olumlu olacağı tahmin edilmektedir. Bu doğrultuda yapılması gerekenler; tanıtım ve reklam çalışmalarında küresel bir yaklaşım benimseyerek İstanbul’un adıyla markalaşacak organizasyonlara süreklilik kazandırmak, sağlık turizmi ve özellikle düğün organizasyonlarıyla ön plana çıkan Hint pazarı gibi yeni fırsatlara yönelerek alternatif faaliyet alanları keşfetmek ve geliştirmektir.</p>

scholarly journals Older people coping with low mood: a qualitative study

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 603-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret von Faber ◽  
Geertje van der Geest ◽  
Gerda M. van der Weele ◽  
Jeanet W. Blom ◽  
Roos C. van der Mast ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Older People ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Low Mood ◽  
Complex Problems ◽  
Need For Support ◽  
Complex Health Problems ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Insight Into

ABSTRACTBackground:To gain new insight into support for older people with low mood, the perceptions, strategies, and needs of older people with depressive symptoms were explored.Methods:Two in-depth interviews were held with 38 participants (aged ≥77 years) who screened positive for depressive symptoms in general practice. To investigate the influence of the presence of complex health problems, 19 persons with and 19 without complex problems were included. Complex problems were defined as a combination of functional, somatic, psychological or social problems.Results:All participants used several cognitive, social or practical coping strategies. Four patterns emerged: mastery, acceptance, ambivalence, and need for support. Most participants felt they could deal with their feelings sufficiently, whereas a few participants with complex problems expressed a need for professional support. Some participants, especially those with complex problems, were ambivalent about possible interventions mainly because they feared putting their fragile balance at risk due to changes instigated by an intervention.Conclusion:Most older participants with depressive symptoms perceived their coping strategies to be sufficient. The general practitioners (GPs) can support self-management by talking about the (effectiveness of) personal coping strategies, elaborating on perceptions of risks, providing information, and discussing alternative options with older persons.

Young Adults’ Contextualization of Environmental and Sustainability Issues: A Critical Issue for Environmental Education Intervention

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony KOLA-OLUSANYA
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Insight Into

As soon as decision makers are expected to make differences towards sustainable future, young adults’ ability to make informed and sound decisions is considered essential towards securing our planet. This study provides an insight into young adults’ knowledge of key environment and sustainability issues. To answer the key research questions, data were obtained using a qualitative phenomenographic research approach and collected through 18 face-to-face in-depth interviews with research participants. The findings of this study suggest that young adults lived experiences that play a huge role in their level of awareness of topical environmental and sustainability issues critical to humanity’s future on earth. 

Informalitas Dalam Formalitas: Sebuah Kajian Budaya Organisasi Perusahaan Keluarga

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Hardiyanti Munsi ◽  
Ahmad Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
National Level ◽  
Ideal Types ◽  
The Family ◽  
Formal Organizations ◽  
Religious Aspects ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Big Men

This article intends to identify and to describe the unique structure and the managing style that owns primordial characteristics, that is giving significance to kinship, religion, and local Bugis cultural values, which made up the cultural system of PT. Hadji Kalla family business. Theoritically, this research was inspired from Weberian perspective on the ideal types of bureaucracy, that observes organizations (in this case is the family business) as one of the socio-cultural phenomena which is neutral and value-free, that is place aside its subjective aspects. The research was conducted in two locations, the head office and one of the branch offices using qualitative approach that relies on participant observation, in-depth interviews, and literature studies. The results of the research shows that the family business of PT. Hadji Kalla that has advanced into national level still prioritizes kinship, ethnicity, and religious aspects in the daily activities of the company. The value even take parts in providing the company’s colour to the urban societies in various districts where the company stands. This means that although the society has undergone transformations, it doesn’t mean that the primordial value, and the elements that exist outside of businesses (such as kinship, big men, religion, cultural values, and interest) do not influence the activities that are held in formal organizations. Therefore, the interventions of subjective aspects will always appear, followed with the application of the modern management system that is implemented by PT. Hadji Kalla company.

Standing up to the Demos

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Erskine
Keyword(s):  
Athenian Democracy ◽  
Parallel Lives ◽  
Standing Up ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Gaining Insight ◽  
The Way

Plutarch wrote twenty-three Greek Lives in his series of Parallel Lives—of these, ten were devoted to Athenians. Since Plutarch shared the hostile view of democracy of Polybius and other Hellenistic Greeks, this Athenian preponderance could have been a problem for him. But Plutarch uses these men’s handling of the democracy and especially the demos as a way of gaining insight into the character and capability of his protagonists. This chapter reviews Plutarch’s attitude to Athenian democracy and examines the way a statesman’s character is illuminated by his interaction with the demos. It also considers what it was about Phocion that so appealed to Plutarch, first by looking at his relationship with the democracy and then at the way he evokes the memory of Socrates. For him this was not a minor figure, but a man whose life was representative of the problems of Athenian democracy.

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