How Prospective
International Retired Migrants Use Tourism for Decision Making

Despite the current importance of international retirement migration for both academics and practitioners, the extant literature on the topic is still scarce and mostly focused on short-period migration flows from wealthy and northern countries to cheaper and warm-weather destinations. This article aims at shedding light on the role of tourism in prospective migrants’ decision-making process, considering the framework provided by the push-pull model, which is often used to explain both migration and tourism. A qualitative study was conducted, comprising ten in-depth interviews with 45+ year-old Brazilian citizens who intend to move to Europe after retirement. Results show that tourism is important for prospective migrants to evaluate possible migration destinations, as some of the most relevant migration pull factors (e.g., safety) are easily assessed during tourism experiences. Participants in this study also carefully plan tourism activities prior to their decision to migrate in order to get a more realistic notion of what the destination is like for residents. Overall, this study demonstrates that tourism is particularly important for several stages of migrants’ decision-making process.

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“Silent Voices”: A Description of Views and Attitudes of Health Professionals towards Reproduction by HIV Positive People

International Scholarly Research Notices ◽

10.1155/2014/205872 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Vezumuzi Ndlovu

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Opportunistic Infections ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Hiv Aids

Objective. The role of health professionals in the decision making process of patients is usually heard or seen from the perspective of the patients. This paper gives the usually silent and invisible health professionals voice and visibility. It describes their views and attitudes towards reproduction by couples who are HIV positive and attempts to understand their perspectives. Methods. In-depth interviews were conducted with twelve health professionals at an opportunistic infections clinic. Transcribed interviews were analysed using the grounded approach to identify patterns and themes concerning views and attitudes of health professionals towards reproduction by HIV positive people. Results. The study found that most health professionals generally had a negative attitude towards childbearing by HIV positive couples. Their views and approaches on the issue were based mainly on biomedical considerations. The main discourses on childbearing that emerged from the study were the conditional choice, the antichildbearing, and the prorights. Conclusion. Most of the health professionals interviewed tend to take a generally negative stance towards reproduction by people with HIV/AIDS. There is a need for a clear set of guidelines for health professionals (HPs) on how to deal with HIV positive people who may desire to reproduce.

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ANALISIS PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN UNTUK TINDAKAN SECTIO CAESAREA PADA IBU HAMIL DI RUMAH SAKIT SYAFIRA PEKANBARU

Media Kesmas (Public Health Media) ◽

10.25311/kesmas.vol1.iss2.74 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 516-524

Author(s):

Puji Astuti ◽

Aldiga Rienarti Abidin ◽

Ahmad Satria Efendi

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Sectio Caesarea ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Collection Method ◽

Depth Interviews

Setiap orang atau pasien dalam pengambilan keputusan untuk melakukan tindakan Sectio Caesarea tentu berdeda-beda, banyak alasan yang melatar belakangi keputusan tersebut dimulai dari indikasi media maupun tanpa indikasi medis sekalipun. Secara umum pengambilan keputusan merupakan pendekatan yang digunakan dalam proses pengambilan keputusan atau proses memilih tindakan sebagai cara pemecahan masalah. Agar individu mecapai hasil yang maksimal maka proses pengambilan keputusan harus rasional. Adapun jumlah ibu hamil yang memutuskan untuk melakukan tindakan sectio Caesarea Di Rumah Sakit Syafira tahun 2017 sebanyak 560, tahun 2018 sebanyak 1415, dan tahun 2019 sebanyak 1694. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran Pengetahuan, Sosial Ekonomi, Estetika dan Keluarga. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Lokasi dan waktu penelitian adalah di Rumah Sakit Syafira Pekanbaru pada Bulan Januari sampai Juli 2020. Subjek penelitian ini adalah Ibu Hamil dan Dokter Spesialis Obgyn yang berjumlah 6 Informan. Metode pengambilan data diperoleh dari hasil wawancara mendalam. Berdasarkan penelitian ini diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa Ibu Hamil yang memutuskan untuk melakukan tindakan Sectio Caesarea memiliki pengetahuan yang sangat baik, Memiliki status Sosial Ekonomi yang cukup tinggi, Estetika menjadi salah satu aspek yang dipertimbangkan ibu hamil terhadap pengambilan keputusan tindakan Sectio Caesarea, dan persetujuan keluarga merupakan aspek yang paling penting terhadap pengambilan keputusan Tindakan Sectio Caesarea Every person or patient in deciding to perform the Sectio Caesarea certainly varies, many reasons behind the decision begin with media indication or even without medical indication. In general, decision-making is an approach used in the decision-making process or the process of choosing as a way of problem-solving. For an individual to achieve maximum results, the decision-making process must be rational. As for the pregnant women who decided to perform Caesarean sectio measures at Syafira Hospital in 2017 was 560, in 2018 as many as 1415, and 1694 in 2019. This study aimed to determine the role of Knowledge, Socioeconomic Economics, Aesthetics, and Family. This type of research is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. The location and time of the study were at Pekanbaru Syafira Hospital from January to July 2020. The subjects of this study were Pregnant Women and Obgyn Specialists, totaling 6 Informants. The data collection method was obtained from in-depth interviews. Based on this study, it was concluded that pregnant women who decide to take action on Caesarean Sectio have very good knowledge and high socioeconomic status. Aesthetics is one of the aspects considered by pregnant women for decision making on Caesarean Sectio action, and family approval is the most important aspect in the decision making of the Caesarean Sectio Action

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Social and Regional Policies of the European Community for an Integrated Equilibrium

Journal of Educational and Social Research ◽

10.5901/jesr.2017.v7n1p31 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 31-34

Author(s):

Enertila Bekteshi

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Civil Society ◽

European Community ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

European Level ◽

Federal States ◽

Regional Policies ◽

Short Period ◽

Committee Of The Regions

Abstract EC is considered a «bridge» between Europe and civil society. The councilors represent directly the interest of EC’s civil society. The Committee plays either the role of the welcoming structure for some forums of the participating democracy or the role of warrantor for a pluralist model that strengthens the legitimacy of the decision-making process. Thanks to the role granted by the Treaty, its structure and competences, ESC comprises a privileged place for the representation, information and expression of the organized civil society; by this, it admits the operation of the only “field” of its kind between Europe and the citizens. In case the Committee of the Regions represents whether originally or not a fundamental step in the development of the “Europe of the Regions” it is not very clear. The example of federal states of Germany used by the Committee of the Regions as an expression tool of their opinion at European level, is successful. However, it should be mentioned that CoR has achieved to be an independent body in a short period of time, able to reflect essential influencing opinions on regional issues.

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The hospitality franchise purchase decision making process

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management ◽

10.1108/ijchm-08-2014-0399 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (5) ◽

pp. 1009-1025 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Ruth M.W. Yeung ◽

Maureen Brookes ◽

Levent Altinay

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Cultural Values ◽

National Culture ◽

Cultural Context ◽

Purchase Decision ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Content Type ◽

Post Purchase ◽

Depth Interviews

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the hospitality franchise purchase decision-making process undertaken by franchisees in Macau as an emerging tourism destination and the role of national culture on purchasing a franchise brand and selecting a potential franchisor. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured in-depth interviews with 18 franchisees in Macau, who purchased international and domestic hospitality franchise brands, were conducted to understand the feelings, attitudes and motivation of franchisees toward purchasing a hospitality franchise. Findings The study reveals that national culture can play an important role in franchisees’ decision-making process. Personal networks of friends and family (guanxi) are very influential in introducing and steering aspiring entrepreneurs toward franchising as an option to realize their ambitions, although there may be some limitations to franchisees with this approach. Guanxi was also found to be particularly relevant during negotiations and franchisees’ post-purchase reviews. Practical implications International franchisors should understand the importance of guanxi at different stages of the franchisees’ decision-making process. Franchisees should realize how a reliance on guanxi might negatively affect their efforts to undertake sufficient research to thoroughly evaluate the franchisor offer before contract signature. Originality/value A comprehensive hospitality franchisee decision-making purchase framework is developed, which includes the cultural context and cultural values. Guanxi, in particular, affects the franchisee decision-making process.

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The role of perceived ethics in the decision-making process for responsible tourism using an extended model of goal-directed behavior

International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research ◽

10.21298/ijthr.2017.4.31.4.5 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 5-25 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Myung Ja Kim ◽

Joo Yeon Park ◽

Choong-Ki Lee ◽

Jin Young Chung

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Extended Model ◽

Goal Directed Behavior ◽

Responsible Tourism

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How Nudge Theory Explains the Magical Role of Emotions in the Decision-Making Process of Different Economic Participants During Financial Crisis

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3496252 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Nargiz Mammadova

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Financial Crisis ◽

Decision Making Process

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Decision Making from the Experience of Orthognathic Surgery Patients: A Grounded Theory Approach

JDR Clinical & Translational Research ◽

10.1177/23800844211014440 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 238008442110144

Author(s):

N.R. Paul ◽

S.R. Baker ◽

B.J. Gibson

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Grounded Theory ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Study Data ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Major Surgery ◽

Future Research ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Theory Approach

Introduction: Patients’ decisions to undergo major surgery such as orthognathic treatment are not just about how the decision is made but what influences the decision. Objectives: The primary objective of the study was to identify the key processes involved in patients’ experience of decision making for orthognathic treatment. Methods: This study reports some of the findings of a larger grounded theory study. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews of patients who were seen for orthognathic treatment at a teaching hospital in the United Kingdom. Twenty-two participants were recruited (age range 18–66 y), of whom 12 (male = 2, female = 10) were 6 to 8 wk postsurgery, 6 (male = 2, female = 4) were in the decision-making stage, and 4 (male = 0, female = 4) were 1 to 2 y postsurgery. Additional data were also collected from online blogs and forums on jaw surgery. The data analysis stages of grounded theory methodology were undertaken, including open and selective coding. Results: The study identified the central role of dental care professionals (DCPs) in several underlying processes associated with decision making, including legitimating, mediating, scheduling, projecting, and supporting patients’ decisions. Six categories were related to key aspects of decision making. These were awareness about their underlying dentofacial problems and treatment options available, the information available about the treatment, the temporality of when surgery would be undertaken, the motivations and expectation of patients, social support, and fear of the surgery, hospitalization, and potentially disliking their new face. Conclusion: The decision-making process for orthognathic treatment is complex, multifactorial, and heavily influenced by the role of DCPs in patient care. Understanding the magnitude of this role will enable DCPs to more clearly participate in improving patients’ decision-making process. The findings of this study can inform future quantitative studies. Knowledge Transfer Statement: The results of this study can be used both for informing clinical practice around enabling decision making for orthognathic treatment and also for designing future research. The findings can better inform clinicians about the importance of their role in the patients’ decision-making process for orthognathic treatment and the means to improve the patient experience. It is suggested that further research could be conducted to measure some of the key constructs identified within our grounded theory and assess how these change during the treatment process.

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Social Capital: Higher Resilience in Slums in the Lagos Metropolis

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13073879 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 3879

Author(s):

Olabisi S. Obaitor ◽

Taibat O. Lawanson ◽

Marion Stellmes ◽

Tobia Lakes

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Land Allocation ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Community Group ◽

The Social ◽

Structural Social Capital ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Different Levels ◽

Slum Community

Different slums exhibit different levels of resilience against the threat of eviction. However, little is known about the role of the social capital of the slum community in this context. This study investigates the factors contributing to slum resilience in the Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria, through a social capital lens. This study first investigates land allocation in slums, then the available social capital, and subsequently how this capital influences resilience to the threat of eviction in slums. Data were collected in two slum communities, in Lagos, through in-depth interviews and focus groups discussion. This study shows that land allocation is done by the traditional heads, contrarily to the mandate of the Nigeria Land Use Act of 1978. Furthermore, there is a form of structural social capital through the presence of government registered community development associations in the slums; however, their activities, decision-making process and the perception of the residents’ towards their respective associations, differs. This led to differences in trust, social cohesion and bonding ties among residents of the slum, thereby influencing resilience to the threat of eviction in slums. Since community group associations, through the appointed executives, drive the efficient utilization of social capital in slums, this study therefore recommends their restructuring in order to support a sustainable solution to the threat of eviction in slums in Lagos.

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Evolution of EC Institutions and Role of France (1990–2000)

World Economy and International Relations ◽

10.20542/0131-2227-2011-7-58-70 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 58-70

Author(s):

P. Timofeev

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

The Eu

The gradual enlargement of the EEC has necessitated an adaptation of European supranational structures established in the 1950-1970s to the needs of the time. Under these circumstances one of the key priorities of France's participation in the EU is he struggle for preserving her influence on the EU decision-making process. The article is devoted to the interaction of France with its partners in the EU institutions. This implies not only the implementation of its own interests, but also the search for compromise more or less satisfactory to all participants.

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