scholarly journals The Professional Dimension in Spanish Prison Socio-Educational Action

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 585
Author(s):  
Victor Manuel Martín-Solbes ◽  
Fanny T. Añaños ◽  
Elvira Molina-Fernández ◽  
Rubén J. Burgos-Jiménez
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Women Prisoners ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Mixed Design ◽  
Autonomous Communities ◽  
Female Prisoners ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Educational Professionals ◽  
Educational Perspective

(1) Background: The article addresses the reality of prison professionals in ordinary and open prison conditions, which includes the perceptions of women prisoners, due to their low institutional presence that limits their reintegration, from a socio-educational perspective. The aim is to analyse psycho-emotional, educational, and work-related dimensions of professionals and the perception of female prisoners. (2) Methods: The study was carried out with a mixed design from two research projects. The sample consisted of 102 professionals and 75 women from 13 autonomous communities. The instruments were semi-structured questionnaires and interviews with the female prisoners. For the analysis, content analysis, basic statistics, contingency tables, and independence tests were carried out. (3) Results: The results indicate a lower presence of educational professionals and a higher presence of women. Most of them believe more in the reintegration of women, but see ordinary imprisonment and drug consumption as a limitation for it. The professionals state the lack of resources, bureaucratisation, and management, lack of training, and retraining as the main problems and needs. For their part, women demand individualised interventions adapted to their circumstances. (4) Conclusions: In short, it shows a professional reality that can be improved but with strengths such as motivation, experience, and social skills. The socio-educational dimension is valued for the dignification of women prisoners, their transition to life in freedom, and their reintegration.

scholarly journals Survivors’ Dilemma: Young Adult Cancer Survivors’ Perspectives of Work-Related Goals

2021 ◽  
pp. 216507992110126
Author(s):  
Lauren Victoria Ghazal ◽  
John Merriman ◽  
Sheila Judge Santacroce ◽  
Victoria Vaughan Dickson
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Financial Toxicity ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Young Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Young Adult Cancer

Background: Young adult cancer survivors have significant work-related challenges, including interruptions to education and employment milestones, which may affect work-related goals (WRGs). The study purpose was to explore posttreatment perspectives of WRGs in a sample of young adult hematologic cancer survivors. Methods: This qualitative descriptive study used social media to recruit eligible cancer survivors (young adults working or in school at the time of cancer diagnosis). Data were collected through telephone semi-structured interviews and analyzed using directed content analysis, followed by thematic content analysis to identify themes. Findings: The sample ( N = 40) were mostly female (63.5%), White (75%), and diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (57.5%); most worked in professional (40%) or health care (23%) roles. The overarching theme, “Survivors’ Dilemma,” highlights a changed perspective on work-related fulfillment and financial obligations, capturing survivors’ decision-making process regarding work. Three subthemes illustrated questions that participants contemplated as they examined how their WRGs had changed: (a) Self-identity: Do I want to do this work? (b) Perceived health and work ability: Can I do this work? and (c) Financial toxicity: Can I afford to/not to do this work? Conclusions/Application to Practice: Participants experienced a state of dilemma around their WRGs, weighing areas around self-identity, perceived health and work ability, and financial toxicity. Findings suggest occupational health nurses should be aware of challenges surrounding WRGs, including how goals may change following a cancer diagnosis and treatment, and the potential stressors involved in the Survivors’ Dilemma. Occupational health nurses should assess for these issues and refer young survivors to employee and financial assistance programs, as necessary.

15. Working with Documents

2019 ◽  
pp. 291-310
Author(s):  
Tom Clark ◽  
Liam Foster ◽  
Alan Bryman
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Student Research ◽  
Documentary Data ◽  
Practical Guide

Although much of the data used in social science dissertation projects is produced by interviews, surveys, and participant observation, there are other forms of data that can be used for the purposes of social science. This chapter explores some of this ‘documentary’ data and how to use it for the purposes of research. Documentary forms of data have some significant advantages that make them particularly useful for student research projects. This does not mean that they are without problems, but the chapter provides a practical guide for those who are prepared to look beyond familiar horizons. It makes the case for using documents; explores what can be included under the broad heading of documents; and introduces both quantitative and qualitative content analysis as a means to analyse documents.

scholarly journals Bullying in Old Age: A Qualitative Study on Older Adults’ Perceptions About Being Bullied

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052094370
Author(s):  
Sofia von Humboldt ◽  
José Alberto Ribeiro-Gonçalves ◽  
Isabel Leal
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Sense Of Agency ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Learning Capacity ◽  
Being Bullied

Significant demographic changes and a growing aging population increasingly emphasize the importance of assessing phenomena of violence against older adults, who constitute a vulnerable population. Therefore, bullying in old age is a poorly studied phenomena, but of growing importance. This study aims to analyze the perspectives of bullying in old age, using qualitative research at a cross-national level. We interviewed 173 older participants aged 65–91 years. Participants were Portuguese and English and lived in the community. Participants were subjected to semi-structured interviews. All the interviews went through a process of content analysis. Sample recruitment occurred through initial telephone contact, followed by a request to participate. Outcomes of content analysis produced seven themes, all of them associated with bullying experiences such as compromised learning capacity, loss of sense of agency and decision-making, asexuality, less attractive appearance, less social skills, gender discrimination, and less financial resources. Portuguese older adults felt mostly bullied for their loss of sense of agency and decision-making, less attractive appearance, less social skills, and less financial resources, while English participants mostly felt bullied for their compromised learning capacity, gender discrimination, and asexuality. The themes identified as being the most prominent in bullying are valuable guidelines for social policies and interventions toward bullying among older adults. Considering the scarcity of studies on bullying in older adults, this study is relevant for understanding the experience of older adults in relation to being bullied and for implementing psychosocial intervention programs including bullying situations that affect community-dwelling older adults.

Work-related social skills: Definitions and interventions in public vocational rehabilitation.

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 386-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian N. Phillips ◽  
Ashley A. Kaseroff ◽  
Allison R. Fleming ◽  
Garrett E. Huck
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Work Related

A Systematic Literature Review of Interventions to Improve Work-Related Social Skills of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Inclusion ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 320-334
Author(s):  
Holly N. Whittenburg ◽  
Joshua P. Taylor ◽  
Colleen A. Thoma ◽  
Gabrielle S. Pickover ◽  
Vivian E. Vitullo
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Specific Work ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Successful Employment ◽  
Visually Based

Abstract People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience impairments in social communication, which may affect their ability to develop social skills necessary for successful employment. It is unclear which types of interventions have been used to teach specific work-related social skills to people with ASD and what the overall effectiveness of those interventions has been. This article reviewed the literature on interventions targeting improvement in work-related social skills of people with ASD. Database searches yielded 1,140 articles; 14 articles met inclusion criteria. Interventions that incorporated several common elements (e.g., modeling, rehearsals, feedback) or used visually-based, technological approaches resulted in improved work-related social skills. However, high-quality research is needed, as is research that occurs in competitive, integrated workplace settings.

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