scholarly journals Changes in the Function of Allotment Gardens in an Attractive Location Based on the Example of Tri-City in Poland

Land ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 464
Author(s):  
Żaneta Moskalonek ◽  
Marcin Połom ◽  
Krystian Puzdrakiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Allotment Gardens ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Family ◽  
Traditional Function ◽  
Questionnaire Research ◽  
And Function ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Depth Interviews

Allotment gardens are quite common in many European countries. In particular, they are an important part of the urban space in Central and Eastern Europe. They served to improve the inhabitants’ physical and mental well-being during the communist period and relieved the family budget thanks to their own crops. The article analyzes the functioning of allotment gardens in Poland based on the example of the Tri-City, with particular emphasis on allotment gardens in a prestigious, attractive location. Several research questions were asked regarding the change of the traditional function related to growing fruit and vegetables towards the modern function related to recreation and relaxation. A thesis was put forward that the attractive, seaside location of one of the allotment gardens on the border of Gdańsk and Sopot favors the dynamics of the changes in the function. New garden houses often resemble residential apartments in terms of comfort and function and are used for commercial rent during the summer, even though this is prohibited. In the study, the methods of a field query as well as a questionnaire survey and an in-depth interview were applied to check the state of the allotment holders’ knowledge on the applicable regulations regarding the functions of allotment gardens and their development, the size of garden houses and the rules of staying in the gardens, in particular living there. The questionnaire research and in-depth interviews were conducted at the beginning of 2020. The questionnaire research was conducted in February and March, and the in-depth interviews in May. The most pressing issues concerned the changing functions of allotment gardens and the perception of these changes by allotment owners who have gardens in a traditional form of cultivation. This study also allowed looking at possible neighborhood conflicts that may arise from a change in the function, in particular from the construction of houses with residential facilities, which encourages permanent residence in them, and sometimes subletting to tourists due to their attractive coastal location. The study helped to deepen the knowledge on the functioning of allotment gardens and transforming their functions into residential ones during the summer season. The obtained results show that nearly 60% of the surveyed respondents believe that seasonal occupation of allotment gardens should be allowed if their owners wish to do so. Most of the respondents encountered the problem of abnormal buildings and believe that the regulations in this respect should be followed. At the same time, they do not think that it is causing any problems for them. Conducting in-depth interviews, the information was obtained that the change of functions does not affect the existing, traditional users, and they mostly accept the changes taking place.

The experiences of grandparents raising grandchildren in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Rista Fauziningtyas ◽  
Retno Indarwati ◽  
Delisa Alfriani ◽  
Joni Haryanto ◽  
Elida Ulfiana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Cultural Aspect ◽  
Supportive Role ◽  
The Family ◽  
Rest Time ◽  
Depth Interviews

PurposeThe raising of grandchildren by grandparents is a global phenomenon, and it is common in Indonesia. This is because parents are often unable or unwilling to raise their own children. However, the debate around “grandparenting” is still limited in Indonesia. The purpose of this paper is to gain a better understanding of the experience and views of grandparents on “grandparenting.”Design/methodology/approachThe methodology employed was qualitative and informed by phenomenology. The authors conducted in-depth interviews with 13 grandparents who were raising their grandchildren who were under five years old. The data were analyzed using thematic content analysis.Findings5 main themes and 13 subthemes emerged from the analysis of the data. The themes were responses, strategies for overcoming negative responses, the grandparents’ role, the reason for raising grandchildren, and the cultural aspect of “grandparenting” in Java. All of the grandparents enjoyed their roles as grandparents. They felt that they helped fulfill their grandchildren’s physical and educational needs.Social implicationsThe experience of raising a grandchild can be both positive and negative, depending on the cultural aspects in the Java and the family as a whole system. Grandparents require healthcare and informal support to maintain their well-being.Originality/valueThis paper provides new insights into “grandparenting” closely related to social and cultural aspect within the community. Grandparents enjoy being a part of the Javanese tradition. The supportive role of grandparents in Indonesia is important. However, older adults need to balance the role of “grandparenting” and rest time so that they remain healthy and happy.

scholarly journals Systemic approach to сhild psychiatry: insights in etiopathogenesis and organization of assistance

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 475-486
Author(s):  
Marina A. Bebchuk
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Structural Aspect ◽  
Social Adaptation ◽  
Systemic Approach ◽  
Phobic Anxiety ◽  
The Family ◽  
Medical Histories ◽  
The Given ◽  
Mental Well Being

Aim. Integration of information on systemic approach published in literature, and of the own practical experience in rendering psychotherapeutic assistance to children with different forms of phobic anxiety disorders (PAD) aimed at improvement of effectiveness of treatment, of social adaptation of patients with PAD, and at search for organization forms of medical assistance to the given category of childrens population. Materials and Methods. Into the study 61 children of 8-17 years old were involved living at home and admitted to G.E. Sukharevskaya Research and Practical Center of Mental Well-Being of Children and Adolescents in 2018 for different mental disorders including PAD. In the study, analysis of medical histories and protocols of classes with a family psychologist were used. Results. On the basis of the parameters of family functioning three groups of phobic anxiety syndromes were isolated: disorders of the structural aspect (limits, hierarchy, coalitions, triangles), disorders of communication sphere, or of family history. The working systemic hypotheses were illustrated with ten classic examples. Conclusion. Systemic hypotheses of formation of PAD in children permit to construct treatment and rehabilitation strategies directed at improvement of patients state through creation of conditions for a prolonged stable remission in the family. Inclusion of classes with a family psychologist/psychotherapist into the plan of treatment and rehabilitation permits to shift the accent of help to a child to the outpatient environment.

scholarly journals DESCRIPTION OF INFLUENCE NEGATIVE STIGMA ON PATIENTS POSITIVE HIV IN NGANJUK

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Sony Wahyu Tri Cahyono
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Research Development ◽  
Community Environment ◽  
Social Sanctions ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Family ◽  
Depth Interviews

ABSTRACT The negative stigma received by HIV positive people is very influential in life. HIV positive people are considered as people who have violated immoral norms in society. HIV positive patients will usually get social sanctions in the form of exclusion, gossip, ridicule, avoided, and even expelled from the community environment. Negative stigma received by HIV positive people not only from the community environment, but there is also a stigma that comes from the family. The form of stigma in the form of discrimination to HIV positive people from family like do not want to eat together, do not want to handshake, do not want to sleep together even do not want to consider family again.This study used qualitative method with phenomenology approach. This study explored the experiences of HIV positive people who get negative stigma from family and society. Participants in this study as many as 5 people. Technique of taking data from informant by using in-depth interview on each participant.This research produces three themes that have been gained from the in-depth interviews. The theme is getting negative stigma from family and society, hiding health status, withdrawing.Factors of the theme found are a description of the effect of negative stigma on HIV positive patients. It is hoped that further research development will improve in the questionnaire to see howfar the negative stigma in HIV positive people is affected.   Keywords: Stigma, and HIV positive

Inclusive Aspects of Urban Design: Sociability, Walkability and Overall Ambiance

2017 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
pp. 1750001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aneela YASEEN
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
The Public ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship

Urban design is a multifaceted process that interfaces various aspects, extending from community physical activity and health improvement to social and environmental fields. An efficient urban design requires understanding of ideas, paradigms, and research from many dimensions of knowledge, i.e. anthropology, sociology, engineering, architecture, and urban planning. The debate in this paper is based on the fact that the sociability of a society is dependent on its urban design prototype. A systemic urban design increases the opportunity for walkability, sequentially enhancing the probability of real-time social interaction. Such an urban ambiance plays a significant role in human physical and mental well-being and their behaviors. The aspects of urban space, such as sociability, walkability and overall ambiance, are appraised according to the published literature. This paper aims at collecting the already proven specifics in one piece of writing to open up avenues for further research and establish the inclusive aspects of urban design. The literature from the final decade of the 20th century to contemporary works has been considered for this instance. The research concludes that interdisciplinary engagement and participation of the public in decision-making for urban design are necessary. It recommends further exploration of the relationship of sociability, walkability and urban ambiance, and their correlation with human well-being.

scholarly journals When COVID-19 enters in a community setting: an exploratory qualitative study of community perspectives on COVID-19 affecting mental well-being

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e049851
Author(s):  
Naureen Akber Ali ◽  
Anam Shahil Feroz ◽  
Noshaba Akber ◽  
Rida Feroz ◽  
Salima Nazim Meghani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Anxiety And Fear

ObjectiveThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increased level of anxiety and fear among the general population related to its management and infection spread. Considering the relevance of present circumstances, we explored perceptions and attitudes of community members towards their mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.SettingWe conducted an exploratory qualitative study using a purposive sampling approach, at two communities of Karachi, Pakistan.ParticipantsIn-depth interviews were conducted with community members including, young adults, middle-aged adults and older adults of both genders. Study data were analysed manually using the thematic analysis technique.Primary outcomeThe primary outcome is assessing community perception towards their mental well-being amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.ResultsA total of 27 in-depth interviews were conducted, between May and June 2020. Three overarching themes were identified: (1) impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of the general communities; (2) current coping mechanisms to adapt to the new reality and (3) recommendations to address the mental health of communities. Generally, community members underwent increased anxiety and fear due to the contagious nature of the virus. Alongside, social, financial and religious repercussions of the pandemic have also heightened psychological distress among community members. However, community members were able to point out some of the coping mechanisms such as getting closer to God, connecting with family, participating in mental health sessions and resetting lives by indulging in diverse activities. Simultaneously, they also recommended the need for remote mental health services for elders and continuous efforts by the government to address the mental health needs of the community.ConclusionCOVID-19-associated mental health consequences have hit every individual in society. The study finding has the potential to guide the development of context-specific innovative mental health programmes to overcome the pandemic repercussions.

scholarly journals Responses of adolescents regarding the indispensable role of the Christian father as mentor within the family: A qualitative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fazel E. Freeks
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Father Absence ◽  
Family Context ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Family ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Depth Interviews

This empirical study explored and described the views about the Christian father as mentor within the family. An explorative, descriptive and interpretive qualitative design was followed in this research using purposive sampling. Respondents were selected by knowledge of the problem of father absence, mentoring, community involvement, leadership and prominence in society. Data was collected by means of in-depth interviews, and field notes were taken after each in-depth interview. Data analysis was conducted using open coding as well as an independent co-coder. The results of the empirical research in which respondents were involved, indicated that the Christian father as mentor is crucial and relevant in the current situation of families. Mentoring by the father is fundamental in the lives of children, and should be implemented and emphasised in the family context. As mentor, the father should nurture their souls and shape their character in order to become complete, whole and, by the grace of God, holy before him.

scholarly journals Effect of the Problem-solving on the Mental Well-being of Mothers With Autistic Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-212
Author(s):  
Keivan Kakabaraee ◽  
◽  
Maryam Seidy ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
The Family ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Family Centered

Background: The birth of an exceptional child in a family can decrease the mental well-being of family members. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the family-centered problem-solving intervention on the mental well-being of the mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental research with a pre-test, post-test, follow-up design and a control group. The statistical population of the study included all the mothers of children with autism disorder in Kermanshah City. Using the purposeful sampling method, we selected 30 mothers of autistic children studying at a rehabilitation center and randomly assigned them into the two groups of experimental (n=15) and control (n=15). In this study, the Satisfaction With Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985) and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (Watson et al., 1988) were used to measure mental well-being. After collecting the pre-test data of the mothers in the experimental group, 10 2-hour sessions (for a month) of family-centered problem-solving programs were administered. Also, the post-test and follow-up phases were executed after the end of the sessions and a 1-month interval, respectively. Finally, the obtained data were analyzed considering the repeated measures design. Results: The results showed a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores in the variable studied. However, the post-test and follow-up scores did not significantly differ in the variable studied. Conclusion: The results of this study supported the effectiveness of family-centered problem-solving training intervention on mental well-being and its subscales. Therefore, the family-centered problem-solving training program is of great importance as a preventive program.

scholarly journals How are allotment gardens managed? A comparative study of usage and development in contemporary urban space in Germany and Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-250
Author(s):  
Magdalena Szczepańska ◽  
Ewa Kacprzak ◽  
Barbara Maćkiewicz ◽  
Lidia Poniży
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Allotment Gardens ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Surrounding Landscape ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Current Stage

Abstract This article aims to analyse the development and use of allotment gardens (AGs) and plots in Westphalia and Lippe (Germany) and Wielkopolska (Poland) to assess what functions are feasible in their current stage, thus, contributing to an ongoing discussion on the role of AGs in contemporary urban space. The analysis considered ecosystem services, green infrastructure and urban agriculture. Characteristic features of AGs were identified by means of a survey of plot-holders, in-depth interviews with representatives of allotment associations, and exploratory walks. The management and use of AGs differs in both regions in terms of accessibility, common areas, impact on the landscape and plots development. AGs in Westphalia and Lippe are accessible and developed in a way which meets needs of external users. They fit harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. However, AGs in Wielkopolska are not as accessible, prioritise internal users, and do not always blend in with their surroundings. In Westphalia and Lippe, in addition to recreational and edible plant-growing plots, there are also educational and integration ones, while in Wielkopolska main categories of plots were more numerous and varied; from recreational with a predominance of ornamental plants to fully-cultivated. However, the considerable freedom that Polish plot-holders enjoy gives rise to the gradual marginalisation of edible-plant growing.

scholarly journals Continuing Education During Times of War: Experiences of Children in Northern Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (35) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iresha M. Lakshman ◽  
Rajeswaran Rajeshkannan ◽  
Mark Schubert
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
The Family ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
War Experiences ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

The primary objective of the study was to explore the experiences of children during and after 30 years of civil war with particular attention on its impact on their academic learning. The research intended to answer two research questions, namely 1) How did the war impact on children’s education? and 2) What support networks were available for children affected by war to remain in school and/or to continuously engage in academic learning? The research was carried out in the Jaffna District of Northern Sri Lanka and depended entirely on qualitative data generated through in-depth interviews, key informant interviews, focus groups discussions and observations. Multiple displacements caused by war, the impact of war on livelihoods and the trauma caused by war has resulted in some students losing interest in school and eventually dropping out. In spite of various financial and other support provided by local and international NGOs only some children have remained in school with a sustained interest in education. A characteristic common to these children was that they came from more ‘secure’ family backgrounds. The security offered by intimate relationships within the family seems crucial for educational success even during times of war. The findings suggest the need for strengthening family well-being and stronger emotional support to ensure sustained interest in education during times of war.

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