Dekonstruksie van tradisionele probleem- realiteite: ’n Narratief-pastorale perspektief

Deconstruction of traditional problem realities: A narrative-pastoral perspectiveThis article serves as an introduction to qualitative narrative research from a postmodern epistemological perspective. The research is directed at four pastoral-therapeutic processes and the stories told as part of those processes. Special focus is placed on the construction and deconstruction of problems in the fields of action: authority; typification; institutionalization. Perspectives regarding narrative, social constructionism, deconstruction and post-modern theology, are explained. The article positions itself in the practical research-processes.

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Universal Concepts and Particular Processes

10.1093/oso/9780198810384.003.0005 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Donald C. Williams

Keyword(s):

Physical World ◽

Special Focus ◽

Constant Flux ◽

Traditional Problem

This chapter is a continuing discussion on the topic of the ontology of universals, but with special focus on process and change in reality. The traditional problem of change is posed in terms of how the constant flux of the physical world can be grasped in clear, static, and intelligible ways. The theory of universals that was sketched in Chapter 3 is taken up and elaborated. It is argued that the problem of change and an explanation for how the flux can be grasped using universal concepts can be had by a trope-theoretic account of universals. The legitimacy of the intellect and of universal concepts can thereby be upheld without positing a Platonic realm of objects.

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A postfoundationalist research paradigm of practical theology

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies ◽

10.4102/hts.v66i2.849 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 66 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Sung Kyu Park

Keyword(s):

Social Constructionism ◽

Practical Theology ◽

Narrative Research ◽

Research Paradigm ◽

Interdisciplinary Work ◽

Interdisciplinary Nature

Practical theology describes a context, interprets what has been discovered, brings in Christian norms, and constructs models of Christian practice. It is a process that involves epistemology and hermeneutics. For practical theology to be transformative, a postfoundational theological framework that allows interdisciplinary work and interpretation of experience in a given context is essential. Research in postfoundational practical theology can be conducted using narratives and social constructionism to obtain meaning from events or situations and to construct preferred realities.This article examines and argues for postfoundationalism – transversal reason, interdisciplinarity and interpreted experience – as a viable theological option against rigid foundationalism and relativistic nonfoundationalism. Also discussed are the process and the interdisciplinary nature of practical theology. It is suggested that narrative research and social constructionism should be part of the research paradigm of postfoundational practical theology.

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A practical theological narrative research of the adaptation process of a family that moved from South Africa to New Zealand

In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi ◽

10.4102/ids.v39i4.414 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 39 (4) ◽

Author(s):

J. Reyneke

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

New Zealand ◽

Research Methods ◽

Social Constructionism ◽

Family Life ◽

Narrative Research ◽

Social Consequences ◽

Adaptation Process ◽

Interdisciplinary Inquiry ◽

Practical Theological

Using narrative research methods with an emphasis on the value of practical theological wisdom and an awareness of postmodernism and social constructionism as paradigmatic context, the adaptation process of the Vermaak (pseudonym) family after a move from South Africa to New Zealand, was explored. Five major areas of their family life in which change occurred are discussed and their experience of God’s involvement in the process is articulated. This understanding is enriched by an interdisciplinary inquiry which highlighted the process and the importance of the motivation for an overseas move as a helpful or hindering factor for meaningful adaptation. A brief mention of possible physical, psychological and social consequences is followed by a few comments that might be helpful to others. The Vermaak family managed to strike a balance between the continuation of their past story and embracing their new context. This fact provides a hopeful anticipated future.

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Social Constructionism

10.1017/cbo9780511815454 ◽

2009 ◽

Cited By ~ 86

Author(s):

Andy Lock ◽

Tom Strong

Keyword(s):

Social Constructionism

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Current concepts of the interventional treatment of proximal supraaortic vessel stenosis

VASA ◽

10.1024/0301-1526/a000216 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 41 (5) ◽

pp. 313-318 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Ernemann ◽

Bender ◽

Melms ◽

Brechtel ◽

Kobba ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Treatment Strategies ◽

Carotid Bifurcation ◽

Current Treatment ◽

Long Term Results ◽

Clinical Indication ◽

Interventional Treatment ◽

Special Focus ◽

Brachiocephalic Artery ◽

Treatment Concepts ◽

Angioplasty And Stenting

Interventional therapies using angioplasty and stenting of symptomatic stenosis of the proximal supraaortic vessels have evolved as safe and effective treatment strategies. The aim of this paper is to summarize the current treatment concepts for stenosis in the subclavian and brachiocephalic artery with regard to clinical indication, interventional technique including selection of the appropriate vascular approach and type of stent, angiographic and clinical short-term and long-term results and follow-up. The role of hybrid interventions for tandem stenoses of the carotid bifurcation and brachiocephalic artery is analysed. A systematic review of data for angioplasty and stenting of symptomatic extracranial vertebral artery stenosis is discussed with a special focus on restenosis rate.

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Social Psychology and Noninvasive Electrical Stimulation

European Psychologist ◽

10.1027/1016-9040/a000247 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 30-40 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Paulo S. Boggio ◽

Gabriel G. Rêgo ◽

Lucas M. Marques ◽

Thiago L. Costa

Keyword(s):

Social Psychology ◽

Social Neuroscience ◽

Special Focus ◽

Social Pain ◽

Substantial Evidence ◽

Social Decision ◽

Correlational Research ◽

Neuroscience Research ◽

Social Decision Making ◽

Brain Behavior

Abstract. Social neuroscience and psychology have made substantial advances in the last few decades. Nonetheless, the field has relied mostly on behavioral, imaging, and other correlational research methods. Here we argue that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is an effective and relevant technique to be used in this field of research, allowing for the establishment of more causal brain-behavior relationships than can be achieved with most of the techniques used in this field. We review relevant brain stimulation-aided research in the fields of social pain, social interaction, prejudice, and social decision-making, with a special focus on tDCS. Despite the fact that the use of tDCS in Social Neuroscience and Psychology studies is still in its early days, results are promising. As better understanding of the processes behind social cognition becomes increasingly necessary due to political, clinical, and even philosophical demands, the fact that tDCS is arguably rare in Social Neuroscience research is very noteworthy. This review aims at inspiring researchers to employ tDCS in the investigation of issues within Social Neuroscience. We present substantial evidence that tDCS is indeed an appropriate tool for this purpose.

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