scholarly journals Social Learning: Methods Matter but Facilitation and Supportive Context Are Key—Insights from Water Governance in Sweden

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 2335
Author(s):  
Madeleine Prutzer ◽  
Andrea Morf ◽  
Peter Nolbrant

This paper analyses and discusses how and to what extent social learning (SL), as a means to address complex adaptive problems in water governance, can be enabled in local and regional multi-stakeholder collaborations. Using a multi-method, qualitative, collaborative, and self-reflective case study design, the conditions, challenges, and enablers for SL were studied, comparing three complementary cases of voluntary multi-actor platforms (water councils) to improve water quality in West Sweden. These councils were established to foster the implementation of the Water Frame Directive and—on a voluntary basis without a formal decision mandate or responsibility—to implement measures or act. Using participant observation, evaluation workshops, and a survey, the methods employed by the councils, which were founded on trust-based approaches, were assessed based on how they contributed to trust and social learning. Observed outcomes included an increased number of participants, sub-projects, local water groups, and measures. Respondents mentioned better dialogue, higher commitment, and broader knowledge as positive outcomes. Based on this, we conclude that there is a need for neutral spaces for meetings led by process facilitators, enabling cross-sectorial and cross-level exchanges, a process which is not common in Swedish water management.

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 359
Author(s):  
Rosdiana Rosdiana ◽  
Bhisma Murti ◽  
Mahendra Wijaya ◽  
Suwarto Suwarto

Appropriate counseling and education can be adopted to achieve a change in attitude, knowledge and perception. Still there is a wrong perception of a given intervention. Peer support through a process of social learning, the process of growing understanding of how to process information from experience, observational include: attention (attention), given (retention), reproduction of motion (reproduction), motivation (motivation), and communication. The purpose of this study was to analyze resident self-efficacy to regardless of drug addiction through family support. This study employed qualitative approach with case study design. Subjects in this study were residents, ex drugs user, peer support, and resident family. The results showed that peer support from fellow residents and the support of the major on duty (MOD) very meaningful and helpful for resident in the healing process.


BJPsych Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toby Raeburn ◽  
Virginia Schmied ◽  
Catherine Hungerford ◽  
Michelle Cleary

BackgroundRecovery-oriented language has been widely adopted in mental health policy; however, little is known about how recovery practices are implemented within individual services, such as psychosocial clubhouses.AimsTo explore how recovery practices are implemented in a psychosocial clubhouse.MethodQualitative case study design informed by self-determination theory was utilised. This included 120 h of participant observation, interviews with 12 clubhouse members and 6 staff members. Field notes and interview transcripts were subject to theoretical thematic analysis.ResultsTwo overarching themes were identified, each comprising three sub-themes. In this paper, the overarching theme of ‘social environment’ is discussed. It was characterised by the sub-themes, ‘community and consistency’, ‘participation and opportunity’ and ‘respect and autonomy’.ConclusionsSocial environment was used to facilitate recovery-oriented practice within the clubhouse. Whether recovery is experienced by clubhouse members in wider society, may well depend on supports and opportunities outside the clubhouse.


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ahmad Sulton

<p>The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach with case study design. Data collection was conducted by the researcher himself as a key instrument, whereas for determining the human data source using snowball sampling technique. Data was collected by means of; (1) in-depth interviews; (2) participant observation; and (3) study the documentation. For data analysis using descriptive techniques whose application is done in three flow of activities, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion or verification. To determine the credibility of the data, conducted by a variety of techniques, namely (1) triangulation; (2) checking colleagues; and (3) checking members.</p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Waqingah Husniyah ◽  
Moh Masrur ◽  
Salamun

Abstract Libraries as educational institutions and information provider institutions will have a good performance if supported by adequate management, so that all activities of the institution will lead to efforts to achieve the goals that have been declared. Based on the description above, the researcher is interested to examine more deeply about library management as supporting student learning outcomes. There are five purposes in this research are: (1) describing the meaning of library; (2) describe library technical services; (3) describe library reader services; (4) describe the benefits of libraries for school residents; And (5) to describe the involvement of citizens in the provision of libraries in MA Nurul Huda Pringsewu. Kab. Pringsewu. This research was conducted in MA Nurul Huda Pringsewu. Kab. Pringsewu.dengan using a qualitative approach with case study design. Data collection techniques used include: (1) participant observation; (2) indepth interviews; And (3) documentation study. Checking the validity of data conducted in this study in several ways, namely: (1) persistence observation; (2) triangulation; And (3) member checks. Abstrak Perpustakaan sebagai lembaga pendidikan dan lembaga penyedia informasi akan memiliki kinerja yang baik apabila didukung dengan manajemen yang memadai, sehingga seluruh aktivitas lembaga akan mengarah pada upaya pencapaian tujuan yang telah dicanangkan. Berdasarkan uraian diatas maka peneliti tertarik untuk menelaah lebih dalam tentang manajemen perpustakaan sebagai penunjang hasil belajar siswa. Ada lima tujuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu: (1) mendeskripsikan pengertian perpustakaan; (2) mendeskripsikan layanan teknis perpustakaan; (3) mendeskripsikan layanan pembaca perpustakaan; (4) mendeskripsikan manfaat perpustakaan bagi warga sekolah; dan (5) mendeskripsikan keterlibatan warga dalam penyelenggaraan perpustakaan di MA Nurul Huda Pringsewu. Kab. Pringsewu. Penelitian ini dilakukan di MA Nurul Huda Pringsewu. Kab. Pringsewu.dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan rancangan studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan meliputi: (1) observasi partisipasi; (2) wawancara mendalam; dan (3) studi dokumentasi. Pengecekan keabsahan data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini dengan beberapa cara yaitu: (1) ketekunan pengamatan; (2) triangulasi; dan (3) pengecekan anggota. Kata Kunci: Manajemen, Perpustakaan.


2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi Nichols ◽  
Stephen Gaetz

This article details the role that networks play in the creation and implementation of a comprehensive knowledge mobilization strategy. Using the activities of the Canadian Homelessness Research Network (CHRN) as a case study, the authors draw on in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis to understand how the interactivity cultivated in a multi-stakeholder partnership can increase the impact of research on policy, practice, public opinion, and, in this case, the lived experiences of people who are homeless. The article details the diverse activities of the CHRN (e.g., its methodologies, processes, and tools), highlighting the tension points, successes, and failures of particular approaches. Findings bring into view a) the CHRN’s role as a central connecting node, linking multiple and diverse individuals, institutions, and other networks; b) relations of reciprocity, which support ongoing interactivity between network members; and c) the changes (e.g., in research use) that network activities have influenced. Data suggest that the use of research evidence to co-produce “useable content” is a key indicator of network productivity.


2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 359
Author(s):  
Rosdiana Rosdiana ◽  
Bhisma Murti ◽  
Mahendra Wijaya ◽  
Suwarto Suwarto

Appropriate counseling and education can be adopted to achieve a change in attitude, knowledge and perception. Still there is a wrong perception of a given intervention. Peer support through a process of social learning, the process of growing understanding of how to process information from experience, observational include: attention (attention), given (retention), reproduction of motion (reproduction), motivation (motivation), and communication. The purpose of this study was to analyze resident self-efficacy to regardless of drug addiction through family support. This study employed qualitative approach with case study design. Subjects in this study were residents, ex drugs user, peer support, and resident family. The results showed that peer support from fellow residents and the support of the major on duty (MOD) very meaningful and helpful for resident in the healing process.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-73
Author(s):  
Kamal Devkota ◽  
Dil Khatri ◽  
Kaustuv Raj Neupane

Evidences suggest the growing problem of water scarcity in Himalayan towns due to rapid urbanization, variation in land use and climate change. The scarcity has led to different forms of water related conflicts. This paper documents the drivers and dynamics of water related conflicts in Himalayan towns and explores the potentialities for cooperation in resolving these conflicts based on detailed case study of two mid-hill towns in Nepal. Data were gathered using key informant interviews, focused group discussions, stakeholder consultations and participant observations. The key forms of conflicts emerged from the case study include a) upstream-downstream contestation for access to and/or control over water; b) tension caused by disparities in water distribution within urban region and c) competing use of water for domestic and other purposes. The major drivers of such conflicts include growing water demand both in upstream and downstream areas, declining water sources exacerbated by climate change and urbanization. In both cases of Dhulikhel and Bidur, water for municipal supply was acquired from upstream rural areas using political influence. However, the agreements forged between towns and upstream villages were later contestedby empowered upstream people. This suggests that socio-political relations have key role in governing water access. Insights from these cases reinforces the argument that local water management is a political agenda and resolving contestation and conflicts require enhanced cooperation and deliberation. We see the need for institutional mechanisms for forging cooperation and inclusive decision-making practices towards better local water governance.


2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shara Elrod ◽  
Margie E. Snyder ◽  
Deanne Hall ◽  
Melissa A. Somma McGivney ◽  
Randall B. Smith

Objective: To obtain a multi-stakeholder perspective of community pharmacy practice change. Design: Qualitative study. Setting: Community pharmacy in rural Mississippi. Participants: Fourteen key stakeholders of the patient care practice including pharmacists (n=4), support staff (n=2), collaborating providers (n=4), patients (n=3), and a payer (n=1). Intervention: Semi-structured interviews and participant-observation techniques were used. Main outcome measures: Description of the community pharmacy's practice and business model and identification of practice change facilitators. Results: Change facilitators for this practice included: a positive reputation in the community, forming solid relationships with providers, and convenience of patient services. Communication in and outside of the practice, adequate reimbursement, and resource allocation were identified as challenges. Conclusions: This case study is a multi-stakeholder examination of community pharmacy practice change and readers are provided with a real-world example of a community pharmacy's successful establishment of a patient care practice.   Type: Case Study


Dementia ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 147130122093278
Author(s):  
Joanne Pike ◽  
Richard Picking ◽  
Stuart Cunningham

The use of robot companion pets for people in care homes has been extensively studied. The results are largely positive and suggest that they are valuable in enhancing wellbeing, communication and behavioural aspects. However, there has been little research in people’s own homes, possibly due to the cost and complexity of some of the robot pets currently available. As dementia affects people in different ways, this study explores the effects of a robot cat for people in their own homes, without specifically investigating the effects on a particular symptom. We utilised a case study design to investigate the proposition that various factors influence the impact of a robot cat on the person living with dementia and their carer, including acceptability of the robot pet and acceptance of dementia and its symptoms. The qualitative analysis explores the similarities and differences within the data which were gathered during interviews with people with dementia and their families. This analysis revealed four themes: Distraction, Communication, Acceptance and rejection, and Connecting with the cat and connecting with others. These themes were synthesised into two overarching themes: the effect of the cat on mood and behaviour, and The interaction with the cat. We present the acceptability and impact of the robot cat on symptoms of dementia, with data presented across and within the group of participants. Our analysis suggests that benefits of the robot pet were evident, and although this was a small-scale study, where they were accepted, robot pets provided positive outcomes for the participants and their families.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W. Orttung ◽  
James Powell ◽  
James Fox ◽  
Claire Franco

Reliable food supply is a central concern for residents of cities located in remote locations with extreme climate conditions. The purpose of this article is to examine how stake-holders in such northern cities ensure a high level of food security. We examine a case study of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, which is located in the interior of the state near the Arctic Circle. Borough policymakers are seeking to address community concerns through a collaborative, multi-stakeholder process of working with local farmers, distributors, consumers, activists, and academics. We examine the effectiveness of this process through participant-observation and process tracing of the initial results of the newly established Fairbanks North Star Borough sustainability commission. The new commission has adopted a sustainability plan drawing upon the input of community stakeholders, but it remains to be seen how the plan will be implemented and if it will meet the needs of diverse groups within the community. This analysis makes a contribution by examining the hypothesis that university-based teams and public input can improve public policy outputs in the area of food security by organizing their work around a focus on data. Specifically, the article examines the most effective mechanisms for collaboration among academics and policymakers to incorporate public input into food security policies.


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