scholarly journals Influencing Followership: Understanding the Perspective of Those Leading Active Discussions on Quora

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin C. Nwadiugwu ◽  
Cynthia C. Nwadiugwu
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Media Influence ◽  
New Information ◽  
Coding Method ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
The Right ◽  
Depth Interviews

As social media influence become increasingly popular, understanding why some posts are highly followed than others, especially from the perspective of those leading the discussion allows us to gain insight on how followership is being influenced. A qualitative study of eight participants leading active discussions on Quora was conducted using semi-structured in-depth interviews, followed by thematic analysis. The open coding method was used to iteratively code related answers to develop themes. Results suggest that copyright tactics, controversial answers and sharing new information are some of the mechanisms for influencing followership. These mechanisms are built overtime through conscious strong engagement and by writing a consistently well-thought-out answer. The motivation for leading and writing answers on Quora were more intrinsic than extrinsic, and most participants believed influencing followership should not be a concern if one has the right message.

scholarly journals NILAI-NILAI SUFISME DALAM JAMAAH SHALAWAT WAHIDIYYAH DI KEDIRI DAN MALANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Fatkhul Wahab ◽  
Ahmad Bukhori ◽  
Athiyah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Data Reduction ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Religious Tradition ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Muslim Communities ◽  
The Right ◽  
Depth Interviews

Among Muslim communities, love of the Prophet Muhammad embodied in a religious tradition known as shalawāh tradition. Shalawāh is an expression of deep gratitude for the guidance to Muslims on the right path. Sufism that emphasizes reading Shalawāh of the Prophet Muhammad as dhikr primarily is Shalawāh Wāhidiyah. The main purpose of Shalawāh Wāhidiyah is to alleviate people from the shirk and return to the straight and true that by pleasing Allah. The focuses of this study are: (1) how do the precepts and values of Sufism in the Jamaat Shalawāh Wāhidiyah? (2)  How do the precepts and values are promoted and practiced by Jamaat Shalawāh Wāhidiyah? (3)  How does the experience of spirituality Jamaat Shalawāh Wāhidiyah? This study is a qualitative study by using a naturalistic paradigm and phenomenology approach. The data were collected by in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentary in the form of journals, magazines and so on. While the data analysis techniques include data reduction, presentation of data, the validity of the data and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that: (1) Shalawāh Wāhidiyah precepts include: a. li Allāh, bi Allāh; b. li al-RasÅ«l, bi al-RasÅ«l; c. li al-ghauts bi al-ghauts; d. yu'thÄ« kull dzÄ« ḥaqq; e. taqdÄ«m al-hamm tsumm al-hamm, fa al-fa’ tsumm al-fa'. The values contained in Shalawāh Wāhidiyah Sufism, among others: taubah, ikhlāsh, syukr, mahabbah. (2) Socialization Shalawāh Wāhidiyah precepts are done by 1. individual, 2. packaged in a formal form as mujāhadah nishf al-sanah and mujāhadah kubrā, 3. through dreams, 4. implemented in the form of books, magazines, newsletters, and CDs. While this practice Shalawāh Wāhidiyah carried out in different ways mujāhadah usbÅ«'iyyah, mujāhadah syahriyyah, mujāhadah rub’ al-sanah, mujāhadah nishf al-sanah, and so forth. Keywords: The values of Sufism, Shalawāh Wāhidiyah

scholarly journals The Challenges, Coping Mechanisms, and the Needs of the Inhospital Parents Caring for Children with Life-limiting Neurological Disorders: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Fahisham Taib ◽  
Khoo Teik Beng ◽  
Lee Chee Chan
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Neurological Disorders ◽  
English Language ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Neurological Conditions ◽  
Depth Interviews

Objective: Parents who have children with complex lifelong and life-limiting neurological conditions experienced many stresses and anxieties throughout their lives as caregivers. However, this information is still very limited. The study aimed to explore the challenges faced by parents with children who have complex neurological conditions, their coping strategies, needs, and expectations. Materials and Methods: A semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted in the either Malay or English language among the parents of children with complex lifelong neurological conditions and have been on long-term in-patient hospital care. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed for thematic analysis. The qualitative study was conducted from October to November 2016 at the Paediatric Institute of Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Grounded theory was used to examine the qualitative data with inductive and deductive types of coding. The transcripts were read repeatedly to allow familiarity to the themes presented by the participants. Further discussions were conducted among the researchers to triangulate the information. Results: A total of 11 parents were interviewed for this study. The thematic analysis resulted in 8 challenges: Physical wellbeing, Environment, Relationship, Financial, Occupational, Rational, Mental, and Spiritual. Coping strategies comprised problem focused issues related to the key challenges in the caregivers’ context. Similar to the needs and expectations, the key themes were derived from the key understandings of the challenges and looking at the palliative care impacts for these children. Conclusion: There are various challenges faced by parents of children with life-limiting neurological disorders. Physical, Environment, Relationship, Financial, Occupational, Rational, Mental, and Spiritual Wellbeing can be a platform for the assessment of the caregivers’ needs and the planning for palliative care support.

scholarly journals The Making of an Egyptian Social Media Influencer

2020 ◽  
pp. 76-93
Author(s):  
Hanan Ezzat
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Online Identity ◽  
The West ◽  
The Social ◽  
Online Persona ◽  
Ultimate Objective ◽  
Depth Interviews

This qualitative study, set against the backdrop of Egypt, examines how social media influencers construct their online identity and build their online persona. Social media, which have been primarily developed in the West, have infiltrated the Egyptian society; they have opened doors to different forms of personae and content such as social media influencers. In Egypt their numbers have increased, and they have become an important part of the social media scene. They aim to build their audiences and fan bases with the ultimate objective of monetising their presence. This study focuses on nine Egyptian social media influencers, through employing in-depth interviews, and seeks to explore how they construct their online identity and how they build their distinct personae. The analysis revealed that they build a distinct online person for themselves to impress their audiences and fans. Moreover, they perform authentically; they seek to be perceived as authentic and to display this authenticity they undertake a number of processes.

scholarly journals The professional resilience of mid-career General Practitioners (GPs) in the UK: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. BJGP.2021.0230
Author(s):  
Lucy Martin ◽  
Almuth McDowall
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Training Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Common Strategy ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Gp Training

Background: With a continued crisis of increasing workload and reduced workforce in General Practice, supporting resilience is a key strategy for sustaining the profession for the future. Aim: How do GPs perceive professional resilience and what workplace factors influence it? Design and setting: A UK based qualitative study of the perspectives of GPs currently practicing in the UK with least five years’ experience after completion of GP training. Method: Participants were recruited using convenience sampling, including social media forums and underwent semi-structured interviews (n = 27). Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Participants offered definitions of and influences on resilience which largely fit with existing research but in addition may result in GPs being perceived as obstructive, or that resilience may be a ‘surface act’. GPs agree that the current focus on methods of improving resilience does help support them but there is significantly more to be done in this field. Social media activity aiming at GP support may be counterproductive. Reduction of clinical working hours is a common strategy to improve resilience. Conclusion: That GPs feel to improve resilience they need to work fewer clinical hours may have huge implications for a workforce already in crisis; and ultimately for the healthcare of the UK population. Urgent research is needed to formulate a bespoke assessment for measuring GP resilience to assess potential interventions and identify GPs at risk of mental ill-health or leaving the profession.

scholarly journals MANAJEMEN STRATEGIK PEMASARAN PENDIDIKAN BERBASIS MEDIA SOSIAL DI MADRASAH ALIYAH YAYASAN PONDOK PESANTREN BABAKAN JAMANIS PARIGI PANGANDARAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-128
Author(s):  
Neneng Nurmalasari ◽  
Imas Masitoh
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Strategy Management ◽  
Educational Marketing ◽  
The Social ◽  
Marketing Tool ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Right ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study describes an overview of the use of social media as a management marketing strategy at Madrasah Aliyah Yayasan Pondok Pesantren Babakan Jamanis. The benefits of social media as a marketing tool in the world of education in the era of the 4.0 industrial revolution are the right choice because it is increasingly accessible to various groups. This research is qualitative research with data collection methods through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results show that the social media-based educational marketing strategy management is used, namely: Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube by first identifying in the community which then becomes an educational marketing strategy by highlighting the achievements of these institutions. The management of private education, supported by stakeholders and adequate facilities has provided a distinctive feature and strength in the management of educational marketing strategies at Madrasah Aliyah Yayasan Pondok Pesantren Babakan Jamanis.

scholarly journals Intervensi Media Sosial dalam Pergeseran Aktivitas Jurnalistik Online di Malang

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-254
Author(s):  
Anang Sujoko ◽  
Galuh Pandu Larasati
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Media Influence ◽  
News Production ◽  
Collaborative Practices ◽  
The Social ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The Way

This article aims to describe in detail the social media influence on a shift towards journalistic practices in Malang Raya. Through observation and in-depth interviews to journalists of Malang Voice, Surya Malang, Times Indonesia, and Campus Info, this study has concluded that there has been a shift in journalistic activities resulted from the rapid growth of social media, namely the way of news production and news dissemination, the way of understanding journalistic principles, and gatekeeping role. In this regards, social media has become a highly important part of newsgathering as a wider range of sources, references, ideas, and issues, as well as channels for disseminating news. With regard to the changes of journalistic principle meaning, journalistic objectivity has referred to authentication, verification has shifted to transparency, and gatekeeping role has changed to collaborative practices.

scholarly journals How do Key Populations Cope their Behaviour Related Stigma? A Qualitative Study in a Province in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
T.S.M. Fernando ◽  
H.M.J.P. Vidanapathirana
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Key Populations ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Human Immuno Deficiency Virus ◽  
Global Target ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Depth Interviews

Key populations are at the highest risk of acquiring and transmitting the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV). Due to the stigma vested upon them, they have become least accessible for preventive and curative services for HIV. Therefore, coping strategies are essential to minimize stigma to end AIDS by 2025, five years ahead of the global target of ending AIDS in 2030. The objective was to describe the coping strategies adopted by key-populations to overcome behavior-related stigma. Data from thirty-two in-depth interviews were analyzed using the thematic analysis method.

scholarly journals Thematic Analysis of The Symbolic And Imaginary Play Indonesian Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 5066-5071
Author(s):  
Dewi Retno Suminar ◽  
Nido Dipo Wardana
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Empirical Relationship ◽  
Single Episode ◽  
Imaginary Play ◽  
Observation Method ◽  
The Right ◽  
As If

The aim of this study was to find answers about how the empirical relationship between the  theme of the playing process with the background of the children. What themes emerge when children play symbolic and imaginary. Symbolic and imaginary play involves symbolism, where the children can interpret symbols and show imagination and play acting "as if". Symbolic and imaginary play is divided into two, playing the role of the macro when the children themselves play a role in accordance with the theme and the micro is when the child uses dolls to represent themselves or through a process of personification. This research kind is qualitative and the process of assessment is done during play. A qualitative study using observation method is the right method in research on playing process, which the process is more important than the results. Data were collected through natural observation. The subjects in macro symbolic and imaginary play were two girls age 5 and 6 years who play in a single episode  “mother and children”. The subjects in micro symbolic and imaginary play were two girls 5 years old and 5 months and was conducted in two episode. This research showed that the symbolic and the imaginary play can reveal the background of the child. Themes that emerged at macro symbolic and imaginary play is the birthdays. The theme that emerged at micro symbolic and the imaginary play is about house situation, habits, hopes, family relationships, likes and dislikes.

scholarly journals ASSURE MODEL FOR TEACHING SPEAKING ONLINE: TEACHER SELF REFLECTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
Tutut Nani Prihatmi ◽  
Maria Istiqoma ◽  
Rini Anjarwati
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Limited Time ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Teacher ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
The Right ◽  
Depth Interviews

Transferring the form of face-to-face learning in conventional classes to online learning is not only as simple as changing learning materials into all-digitalization as not all teachers try to make a proper and organized preparation before starting the online teaching process. With the limited time to practice speaking skills at the National Institute of Technology Malang, the teachers are expected to have the right planning and strategies for their classes. Therefore, this paper reports on the the use of ASSURE model in teaching speaking online from the perspective of two English teachers in the National Institute of Technology Malang. This qualitative study relied primarily on in-depth interviews of the two teachers to gather the information. This research’s findings and recommendations are expected to help provide insights in preparing and developing other online speaking classes to achieve better outcomes.

A Qualitative Study of Iranian Parents’ Experiences of Interacting With Their Adolescent Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 569-575
Author(s):  
Mahni Rahkar Farshi ◽  
Leila Valizadeh ◽  
Vahid Zamanzadeh ◽  
Maryam Rassouli ◽  
David Lees ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Adolescent Development ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Parenting Strategies ◽  
Effective Parenting ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Parents Experiences

Introduction: Transition from childhood to adulthood is an important and challenging period for both adolescents and their parents, particularly in societies undergoing development and change. In Iran, cultural and social change is inextricably linked to, and strongly impacts on, family units. Aim: To explore the experiences of parents and the strategies they use in interacting with their adolescent children. Method: Qualitative descriptive research using in-depth interviews was conducted with 23 parents of adolescents in Iran. Transcribed data were subjected to thematic analysis. Results: Parents used two key approaches to effectively interact with their adolescent children. The first, “transformed parenting” involved the parents changing their parenting style and practices. The second approach, “child orientation” involved the parents trying to control, educate, and guide their child. Implication for transcultural practice: Understanding how parents experience interactions with adolescents in the context of Iranian culture and increasing modernity will guide nurses to foster effective parenting strategies for optimal adolescent development.

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