scholarly journals Subjective Perceptions of South Korean Parents Regarding the Effectiveness of Taekwondo Education for Adolescents and Its Characteristics: The Q Methodology Application

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9687
Author(s):  
Wonjae Jeon ◽  
Seunghyun Jang ◽  
Kihong Joung
Keyword(s):  
Transition To Adulthood ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
School Life ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Korean Parents ◽  
Consensus Statements ◽  
Powerful Means

This study aims to determine why Korean parents provide adolescent children with continuous physical education through Taekwondo. The Q methodology was applied. The final 25 Q-samples were selected by composing the Q-population. Twenty parents who provided their children with Taekwondo education for more than 10 years were designated as the P-sample. Q-sorting was performed on the P-sample. Centroid factor analysis and varimax rotation were performed using version 2.35 of PQ method program. The study observed four factors with a total explanatory variance of 69%. Types 1 to 4 (N = 5, 7, 5, and 3) pertained to a powerful means of enhancing mental health, the driving force behind stable school life and social development, improvement in psychological and social areas for a successful transition to adulthood, and increased awareness of the values of Taekwondo and importance of physical activity, with eigenvalues of 4.59, 6.42, 3.16, and 1.18 and explanatory variances of 0.16, 0.32, 0.12, and 0.09, respectively. Furthermore, consensus statements for each type were investigated as Q18 and Q17. These findings supported the academic foundation of proper Taekwondo education in adolescence and confirmed it as a powerful means of exerting a positive impact on adulthood.

Kształtowanie postaw obywatelskich a kierunki zmian w edukacji w III RP

1970 ◽  
Vol 20 (274) ◽  
pp. 87-104
Author(s):  
Jarosław Takuski
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
School Life ◽  
Social Competences

The main purpose of the article is to present new forms of shaping civic and social competences in Polish education. Showing the positive impact of introducing policy elements to school life, at every stage of child development. Forming a civil society without stereotypes and negative associations with politics. The article is also an attempt to reckon with what has been achieved in this respect after 1989.

scholarly journals A quantitative investigation of narratives: recycled drinking water

Water Policy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 831-847 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leong Ching
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Significant Variable ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
New Information ◽  
Psychological Difficulties

Recycled drinking water represents one of the most obvious and technologically reliable sources of urban water. Yet it is one of the least implemented solutions. Blame has often been laid on the emotional and psychological difficulties of persuading people that recycled drinking water is safe to drink. This ‘yuck’ factor has been empirically identified as a statistically significant variable. But how are such factors perceived? And more importantly – can these perceptions be changed? This study attempts a quantitative study of public perceptions and norm formation in recycled drinking water. Using the Q methodology, which reveals the subjective perceptions of key stakeholders, we uncover the following discourses: (1) technology can change current paradigms; (2) ensuring a safe water supply is a problem that has an economic cost; (3) environmental and global realities make it imperative to recycle water. These findings confound two prevailing views – that the debate in recycled drinking water is one of science over emotions, and more information can ‘overcome’ the apparently irrational norm formation. Instead, we find no new information in this case. Rather what was present was a new interpretative frame that allowed a new narrative enabling the bridging of two previously contradictory positions – in this instance, the pro- and anti-water reuse discourses.

scholarly journals Subjectivity Analysis of Underground Incinerators: Focus on Academic and Industry Experts

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1223
Author(s):  
Jae-hyuck Lee ◽  
Kyung-hee Shin ◽  
Jong-mun Park ◽  
Choong-gon Kim ◽  
Kong-jang Cho
Keyword(s):  
Q Methodology ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Waste Incinerator ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
South Korean ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Near Future ◽  
First Time ◽  
Perception Survey

Recently, incinerators have been shifted to underground complexes because of concerns regarding environmental pollution and declining land prices. In Korea, an underground waste incinerator has been built for the first time, with additional construction being expected in the near future. Therefore, a perception survey was conducted to acquire responses from South Korean experts regarding the impact of underground complex incinerators. The Q-methodology was used in the survey to examine various viewpoints. Academicians showed concerns regarding environmental effects of ground incinerators, and environmental and economic effects of underground complex incinerators; conversely, industrialists were concerned about civil complaints and administrative processing, indicating that the academicians were more concerned about scientific issues, whereas the industrialists were more concerned about democratic issues. Furthermore, both groups expressed concerns regarding land value and civil complaints of ground incinerators, safety issues and resultant social distrust of underground incinerators. The findings suggest that, to address the safety issues involving underground incinerator construction, governance by local experts is required for a holistic evaluation of environmental issues and economic feasibility of underground incinerators. To establish a link between science and democracy, measures for transparently sharing information are necessary.

Evaluation of the impact of quality management systems on school climate

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Egido Gálvez ◽  
Francisco José Fernández Cruz ◽  
Mª José Fernández Díaz
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Teacher Participation ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
School Life ◽  
Quality Management Systems ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Implementation of quality management systems in educational institutions has gradually increased over the last few decades, even though there are still questions about the actual usefulness of these systems for improving school processes and outcomes. This study takes an in-depth look at the impact, understood as sustainable medium and long-term changes in the organisation, which implementation of quality management systems has on schools. Specifically, it analyses the effect these systems have on an essential dimension for school efficiency, which is school climate, as well as on satisfaction of the members of the education community. Design/methodology/approach To achieve this, we conducted an evaluation of the impact of quality management systems on a total of 29 Spanish primary and secondary education schools. This study is part of non-experimental research, since it is not possible to manipulate variables or randomly assign participants or treatment (Kerlinger 2002). This is an “ex post facto” study since the independent variables cannot be manipulated, but rather we wait for developments to occur naturally and then they are analysed. The idea is to validate the hypothesis once the event occurs, trying to find its causes “retrospectively”. Findings The results showed that quality management systems have a positive impact on aspects such as development of coexistence rules in schools, teacher participation in initiatives to improve schools and a positive climate in schools. Research limitations/implications On the other hand, there is no evidence of the impact of these systems on conflict resolution procedures or family participation in school life. The impact of quality management systems on the satisfaction of the members of the school community is also moderate. Originality/value The results obtained also show that the impact tends to be greater in private subsidised centres, in small schools, in centres where the system has been implemented for more years and when there is more support and monitoring by the educational authorities.

Parents’ Goals, Knowledge, Practices, and Needs Regarding Music Education for Their Young Children in South Korea

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun Kyung Youm
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Music Programs ◽  
Children's Music ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Seoul Metropolitan Area ◽  
Korean Parents ◽  
Negative Case ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this study was to explore South Korean parents’ understanding of and desires for music education for their children. Following a constructivist paradigm and qualitative research methodology, data collection involved in-depth interviews, observations, written questionnaires, family music materials, and the researcher’s journals. The participants were 22 South Korean mothers whose children (younger than 5 years old) attended music programs in the Seoul metropolitan area. Data were analyzed by coding, description, constant comparison, inductive analysis, contextualization, negative case analysis, classification, and interpretation. Analyses revealed that these parents’ goals for their children’s participation in music programs included facilitating the child’s development, enriching the child’s life, preparing for future learning, and providing opportunities to play through music. They described the music programs according to the activities they observed or experienced but did not show deeper understanding about a program’s philosophy or history. Family music practices indicated that the primary activities were singing, listening to music, playing instruments, and dancing/movement. Participants expressed the desire to learn music skills and knowledge not only for their children but also for themselves. The findings of this study demonstrate the necessity of education for parents of young children relating to various aspects of children’s music education.

scholarly journals Gaining super control: Psychoeducational group intervention for adolescents with mild intellectual disability and their parents

2021 ◽  
pp. 174462952199537
Author(s):  
Stine Ericson ◽  
Marianne Winge Hesla ◽  
Kristine Stadskleiv
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Transition To Adulthood ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Mild Intellectual Disability ◽  
Psychoeducational Group ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties ◽  
Adolescent Outcome

Adolescents with intellectual disability experience psychological and social challenges in their transition to adulthood. Knowledge about the diagnosis and insight into own strengths and difficulties can help them manage the limitations and barriers they face, but suitable interventions with this purpose are scarce. The present paper presents a psychoeducational group intervention, The Super Control Project, for adolescents (15–17 years old) with mild intellectual disability (n = 23) and their parents. In a pre-post design, adolescent outcome data was obtained through teacher and parent questionnaires, and interviews with the adolescents. Parents and adolescents also evaluated the interventions’ usefulness. Results indicated positive impact on participants’ understanding of the diagnosis, managing of everyday challenges, and social networking. The intervention seemed to fit the participants’ needs and abilities. The study encourages further implementation and rigorous evaluation.

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