scholarly journals Social Interactions in Two Groups of Zoo-Housed Adult Female Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) that Differ in Relatedness

Animals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi Harvey ◽  
Carolyn Daly ◽  
Natasha Clark ◽  
Eleanor Ransford ◽  
Stefanie Wallace ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Asian Elephants ◽  
Video Footage ◽  
Social Species ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multigenerational Family ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Positive Social Interaction

Opportunities for positive social interaction are important in captive animals, and social interactions can be used as a welfare indicator. Wild elephants live in related multigenerational herds; however, in captivity they are often managed in less related groups, which could impact the quality of their social interactions, and thus their welfare. Here, we used a limited social network analysis to investigate the social interactions in two groups of four female captive Asian elephants, one of which contained individuals that were all related to one another, whilst the other was a mix of related and unrelated individuals. Data on pairwise social interactions was collected from eight days of video footage using an all-occurrence sampling technique. More affiliative, and fewer agonistic interactions were observed in the related elephant group. Additionally, non-contact displacement was observed at a higher frequency in the related elephant group, which we theorise represents an established functioning hierarchy, avoiding the need for overt aggression over resources. Although kinship is not likely to be the only factor affecting captive elephant social behaviour, these findings support the recommendation that for optimal welfare, elephants should be managed in multigenerational family herds. Evaluations of social interactions such as those conducted here would have wider applicability for aiding the management of any captive social species to identify when groups might be incompatible.

scholarly journals Three Strategies for Describing Social Interactions of Adolescents in a Multicultural Environment—Indicators for the Quality of Life Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 8166
Author(s):  
Alicja Szerląg ◽  
Arkadiusz Urbanek ◽  
Kamila Gandecka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Multicultural Environment ◽  
Multicultural Community ◽  
The Social

Background: The analysis has involved social interactions in a multicultural environment. The social context has been defined by the Vilnius region (Lithuania), where national, religious, and cultural differences exist across generations (multicultural community). The space of “social relationships”, as one of the modules of the WHO quality of life assessment, has been studied. An innovation of the research has been related to the analysis of the phenomenon of community of nationalities and cultures as a predictor of quality of life (QoL). The social motive of the research has been the historical continuity (for centuries) of the construction of the Vilnius cultural borderland. Here, the local community evolves from a group of many cultures to an intercultural community. Interpreting the data, therefore, requires a long perspective (a few generations) to understand the quality of relationships. We see social interactions and strategies for building them as a potential for social QoL in multicultural environments. Methods: The research has been conducted on a sample of 374 respondents, including Poles (172), Lithuanians (133), and Russians (69). A diagnostic poll has been used. The respondents were adolescents (15–16 years). The research answers the question: What variables form the interaction strategies of adolescents in a multicultural environment? The findings relate to interpreting the social interactions of adolescents within the boundaries of their living environment. The description of the social relations of adolescents provides an opportunity to implement the findings for further research on QoL. Results: An innovative outcome of the research is the analysis of 3 interaction strategies (attachment to national identification, intercultural dialogue, and multicultural community building) as a background for interpreting QoL in a multicultural environment. Their understanding is a useful knowledge for QoL researchers. The data analysis has taken into account cultural and generational (historical) sensitivities. Therefore, the team studying the data has consisted of researchers and residents of the Vilnius region. We used the interaction strategies of adolescents to describe the category of “social relationships” in nationally and culturally diverse settings.

EDUCATION SELECTIONEuropean Journal of Special Needs Education (1999)

2000 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-141
Author(s):  
Sally Beveridge ◽  
Sue Pearson
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Common Theme ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Physical Proximity ◽  
Special Needs Education ◽  
The Social ◽  
Positive Social Interaction

The three articles from Volume 14 that are reviewed here are linked by a common theme: the social interactions of children with special educational needs. The countries involved, the target group of pupils and the methodology vary but each one draws attention to the complexities of the social dimension of inclusion and suggest that physical proximity alone does not ensure positive social interaction.

The collaborative dimensions of argument maps: A socio-visual approach

Semiotica ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (220) ◽  
pp. 199-216
Author(s):  
Sabrina Bresciani ◽  
Martin J. Eppler
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Organizational Decision Making ◽  
Argument Mapping ◽  
The Social ◽  
Visual Approach ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Complex Argumentation

AbstractThis paper examines the collaborative use of visual argument maps in the context of argument production in organizations. Argument maps are highly multimodal, as their use involves the combination of diagrams, text elements, as well as spoken statements. In this theoretical piece, we apply a Collaborative Dimensions framework to argument maps that can be used to better design, understand, evaluate, and use argument maps in collaborative settings for decision making purposes. Specifically, our conceptual framework – derived from interdisciplinary perspectives – takes into consideration how the visual dimensions of argument maps have a bearing on the social interactions of people involved in a complex argumentation process. We posit that cognitive dimensions of argument maps need to be enriched with additional communicative and collaborative dimensions in order to foster a more widespread adoption of argument mapping in organizational decision making. In our socio-visual approach to argument mapping, we thus distinguish the following seven dimensions: Visual Insight, Outcome Clarity, Directed Focus, Perceived Finishedness, Visual Appeal, Content Modifiability, and Collaboration Support. We illustrate the use of the framework as an evaluation tool and analyze three different approaches to argument mapping with the help of the seven dimensions. In this way, the framework can be used to improve collaborative argument mapping. Our contribution thus lies in proposing an interdisciplinary and theoretically grounded set of factors to augment the quality of argument maps, both from a process and a results perspective. In this manner we hope to contribute to the theory of argumentation through the rich notion of “collaborative dimensions,” as well as further the practice of collaborative argument production through a more reflective and systematic use of interactive argument visualization.

scholarly journals Stigma Masyarakat Terhadap Mantan Narapidana (Studi Kasus Kecamatan Ganra Kabupaten Soppeng)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 332
Author(s):  
Muthiah Rahmi ◽  
Heri Tahir ◽  
Abdul Rahman A. Sakka
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Public Acceptance ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Data Validity

The study aims to discover: (i) the causes of community stigma on former convicts in Ganra subdistrict in Soppeng district, (ii) the social interaction of the community with former convicts in Ganra subdistrict in Soppeng district, and (ii) public acceptance of former convicts in Ganra subdistrict in Soppeng district. This research is a type of qualitative research by using purposive sampling technique as to obtain the informants. Ten informants were used in this study according to the needs of the researcher by determining the criteria of the informants. Data collection techniques employed observation, interview, and documentation to obtain concrete data relating to the problems of the research. The data validity technique in this study employed source triangulation technique. Based on the results of the study, it shows that there are three findings: (i) the occurrence of stigma by the community on former convicts there are two, namely the attitude of former convicts who tend to be closed and the existence of social stigma in society "that a person has committed a crime once, he will do it again”, (ii) the social interactions built between the community and former convicts are still well established, but a sense of vigilance remains because they have committed criminal acts, and (iii) the former convicts who leave the detention are not easy to return to and mingle in the community even though they are free. They are still considered as socially disabled persons. However, with the acceptance from the family and society, the former convicts can be embraced to become better persons.

scholarly journals Analysis of Factors that Influence the Quality of Life of People Life with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Dr. R. Sosodoro Djatikoesoemo Bojonegoro Hospitals

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 254-257
Author(s):  
Ahmad Maftukhin ◽  
Nurwijayanti Nurwijayanti ◽  
Siti Farida Noor Layla ◽  
Byba Melda Suhita
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
The Social ◽  
Need Support ◽  
Regression Test ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background : People with HIV / AIDS need support from the surrounding community, but in reality the opposite is the community's stigma of people with HIV / AIDS is still negative, this has the effect of being isolated from the surrounding community so that the quality of life of people with HIV / AIDS is not optimal. Purpose : The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that affect the quality of life of people with HIV / AIDS. Methodhs : The design of this study was analytic with cross sectional approach, the population was 427 respondents, the sample size was calculated using the Slovin formula as many as 78 respondents, the type of sampling used was side probabilities with systematic random sampling technique. Results : The results of this study were tested using an ordinal regression test, and the results showed that the significance value of the effect of adherence to ARV consumption on the quality of life of PLWHA was 0.223, nutritional status significance value 0.498 and social support significance value 0.000. So of the three independent variables studied, the effect was only the social support variable because the significance value was below 0.05. Conclusion : factors that affect the quality of life of PLWHA are social support factors

scholarly journals The Determinants of Phubbing Behaviour: a Millenials Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12S) ◽  
pp. 806-812
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Disruptive Technologies ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
Romantic Satisfaction

In this contemporary world, where disruptive technologies are making their way to change the entire lifestyle of a mankind, smart phones have emerged to be a life changer. The smart phones which contain the features of pocket computers possess many properties which include camera, internet, online video streaming, game applications and social media networking. However, despite their obvious advantages in bringing people together virtually, smartphones on the contrary have pulled the people apart in reality. Further, the increased usage of smartphone has given birth to different addictions which create the tendencies for the basis of „Phubbing‟. The term „Phubbing‟ is a combination of two words „phone‟ and „snubbing‟. According to oxford dictionary, phubbing is “The practice of ignoring one's companion or companions in order to pay attention to one's phone or other mobile device” led to hamper the social relationships and romantic satisfaction, that ultimately resulting into a partner‟s depression and dissatisfaction with life. The use of phone during a conversation interfere the sense of connection to the other person, and obstructs the quality of the conversation. Therefore, a deep understanding and insight is required in this area so as to protect & develop young brain socially and proactively. Keeping this in mind, a study was conducted among the millennial of Delhi (India) region so as to identify the key antecedents of Phubbing behavior. For the present study, 360 responses were collected through Purposive sampling technique. The study found that Watsapp addiction; Game addiction and Social Media addiction are the major determinants in affecting phubbing behavior of the millennial.

Cancer patients and their network: the meaning of the social network and social interactions for quality of life

1993 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 152-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan H. de Ruiter ◽  
Johanna C. J. M. de Haes ◽  
Reike Tempelaar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
The Social

‘Neurosis' and the Personal Social Environment

1993 ◽  
Vol 162 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. P. Sims ◽  
D. H. Heard ◽  
C. E. Rowe ◽  
M. M. P. Gill ◽  
V. Maddock
Keyword(s):  
Inner City ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Day Treatment ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Neurotic Disorder ◽  
The Social

The Interview Schedule for Social Interactions (ISSI) was used to assess the social environment of 65 British inner-city patients suffering from severe neurotic disorder; all patients were offered a 12-week course of intensive day treatment with an educational and psychodynamic basis. Compared with a general population in Canberra, the neurosis sufferers had lower (morbid) scores on the ISSI for the extent and quality of their social relationships. Of the 34 subjects who completed treatment and attended for the post-treatment investigation, 21 attained a PSE score below the level for ‘caseness'. Twenty-five subjects who attended for follow-up at 18–24 months had improved significantly on all four of the standard ISSI measures, although they had not done so immediately after treatment. This suggests that although symptoms may improve at the time of treatment, social relationships improve only over several months.

Mother-Infant Relationships in Three Species of Macaques (Macaca Mulatta, M. Nemestrina, M. Arctoides). Ii. the Social Environment

Behaviour ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 131 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 97-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dario Maestripieri
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Maternal Behavior ◽  
Infant Development ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Interspecies Differences ◽  
Infant Handling ◽  
The Social ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Pigtail Macaques

AbstractThis study compared social interactions between mothers, infants, and other group members in rhesus, pigtail, and stumptail macaques living in large captive social groups. Mother-infant pairs were focally observed in 4 weekly 30-min sessions for the first 12 weeks of infant life. Rhesus and pigtail mothers were remarkably similar in several contact, proximity, and grooming measures, but their scores were lower than those of stumptail mothers. The three species did not differ quantitatively in interest shown in infants by other group members, as measured by infant handling and grooming. Infant handling in stumptail macaques was always gentle and infants were carefully avoided by other group members when off their mothers. Infant handling in rhesus and pigtail macaques also involved harassment and kidnapping. The frequency of infant harassment did not differ in rhesus and pigtail macaques but harassment was more severe in the former than in the latter species. Rhesus mothers reacted aggressively to a higher proportion of infant handling attempts than pigtail and stumptail mothers. These results confirm the hypotheses that female interest in infants does not differ among macaque species and that the quality of infant handling is a good predictor of interspecies differences in maternal protectiveness. Mothering style, however, is probably multidimensionally determined, and to fully understand interspecies differences in mother-infant relationships and their functional significance, we need to understand the mechanisms by which reproductive and ecological variables influence maternal behavior and infant development in primates.

scholarly journals Placing social types through prosodic variation: An investigation of spatial meanings in Mainland China

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Robert Xu
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Voice Quality ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Prosodic Features ◽  
Cluster Index ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Profiles

This study examines how prosodic features evoke the spacial aspects of interactional meanings of well-known social types in Mainland China. Prosodic features (duration, pitch, voice quality) of the scripted performances of 18 prominent social types in China were measured acoustically and grouped by cluster analysis. Commonalities among types within each group were identified through a detailed analysis of meta-linguistic commentary collected from the internet. This paper focuses on three meaningful clusters: powerful bureaucratic types, disembodied voices, and “in-your-face” types. Members of each cluster share prosodic combinations and social profiles. More importantly, character types within each cluster index a specific interactional locale. Appropriation of their associated features could reproduce the social dynamics that is typical in that locale. The results highlight the situated use of sociolinguistic variables, and show that the prosodic features pattern structurally in the performances while indexing the historical-spatial settings of social interactions. This paper also considers place as an interactional and relational product of meaning making by these prosodic features.

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