scholarly journals Sensory Processing Difficulties and Interpersonal Relationships in Adults: An Exploratory Study

Psychology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 70-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nili Ben-Avi ◽  
Moshe Almagor ◽  
Batya Engel-Yeger
Author(s):  
Li Jingjing ◽  
Nuno Guimarães Costa ◽  
Pedro Neves

Purpose – This paper aims to analyze the adjustment experience of Chinese expatriate managers in Portugal. Design/methodology/approach – This exploratory study is based on the qualitative analysis of 12 semi-structured, open-ended interviews to Chinese expatriate managers in Portugal. Expatriates varied in terms of international experience, stage of career and industry. All expatriates had at least one-year working experience in Portugal. The coding process followed a reflexive approach between data and existing theory. Findings – The process of adjustment of Chinese expatriate managers to the Portuguese context is arranged in five dimensions: perception: expatriates tend to perceive the differences between China and Portugal as not significant; guanxi replication: similarities between the two countries raised the question of whether the guanxi model could be replicated; resistance: although the two countries are perceived as close, there are significant differences, namely, in terms of some cultural aspects, the legal framework and the level of acceptance of the guanxi; adaptation: given these resistances, it is necessary for expatriates to change some practices that are commonly used in the Chinese context; and identity construction: Chinese expatriates are particularly concerned by their identity as foreigners and of the corresponding need to adjust. Originality/value – This exploratory study revealed that guanxi should not be seen as a purely cultural product grounded in the Confucian tradition but instead should be taken as a business strategy that depends on the existence of specific factors, such as the relevance and quality of interpersonal relationships in a business context.


2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 420-435
Author(s):  
Elaine N. Aron ◽  
Arthur Aron ◽  
Natalie Nardone ◽  
Shelly Zhou

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magda Ribeiro de Castro ◽  
Regina Célia Gollner Zeitoune ◽  
Gisele Massante Peixoto Tracera ◽  
Katerine Gonçalves Moraes ◽  
Kely Cristine Batista ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify how nursing faculty perceive humanization at work; to describe the factors that enhance humanization and its implications on the health of nursing professors. Method: This was a descriptive and exploratory study carried out at a Brazilian public university with 19 nursing professors who answered a semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis was used to process data, yielding three analytical categories. Results: The faculty indicated that humanization at work and the factors that enhance it are associated with interpersonal relationships, including dialogue and respect in work relationships, positively impacting their health. Final considerations: The effective achievement humanization at work is a possibility that generates health and wellbeing for nursing faculty.


2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-250
Author(s):  
Emily Goodman-Scott ◽  
Melanie Burgess ◽  
Gina Polychronopoulos

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a neurological disorder impacting up to 20% of the global population. The majority of SPD research has been conducted outside the counseling profession and typically examines the presentation of SPD in youth. Therefore, counselors often have limited awareness of this disorder. The purpose of the present study was to conduct an exploratory qualitative thematic analysis (N = 89) examining the primary concerns of adult counseling clients with SPD, as reported by their counselors. Results include 12 themes that were organized into three categories: biological, psychological, and social. Thus, the results reflected the biopsychosocial model, originally outlined by G. L. Engel, as it pertains to SPD. Researchers provided implications for mental health counselors’ practice and suggestions for future research.


2018 ◽  
Vol 117 ◽  
pp. 22-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tinka Bröring ◽  
Marsh Königs ◽  
Kim J. Oostrom ◽  
Harrie N. Lafeber ◽  
Anniek Brugman ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Maria De Fátima Cordeiro Trajano ◽  
Daniela Tavares Gontijo ◽  
Monique Wanderley Da Silva ◽  
Jael Maria De Aquino ◽  
Estela Maria Leite Meireles Monteiro

Objective:  to  identify  how  nursing  workers  perceive  interpersonal relationships established within the multiprofessional team working in a surgical center. method:  qualitative,  descriptive  and  exploratory  study  conducted  in the  surgical  center of  a  large  university  hospital  located  in  recife,  pernambuco,  brazil. twenty-five  nursing workers  participated in the  study  through  semi-structured  interviews.  content  thematic analysis was used to treat the data. results: three thematic categories emerged, namely: conception  of  interpersonal  relationships;  factors  that  negatively  impact  interpersonal relationships;  and  attitudes  and  practices  that  strengthen  interpersonal  relationships. conclusion:  reflecting  upon  the  interpersonal  relationships  established  among  the workers  in  the  surgical  center  can  provide  tools  for  managers  to  establish  coping strategies and ensure a harmonious work environment to favor integral, humanized and safe care for patients in critical conditions.


Author(s):  
Adriana De Melo Ramos ◽  
Telma Pileggi Vinha

Abstract.This is a descriptive, exploratory study based on constructivist theory, in order to characterize classes considered “difficult” and “not difficult”, identifying common and / or divergent in organizing these factors and investigate the sociomoral environment, as regards to work with the knowledge, interpersonal relationships, rules and social conflicts. The sample was composed of two “difficult” classes and two “not difficult” two schools of Secondary School. Participants were students and their teaching teams. The data were collected in three ways: interviews with students and staff members; weekly observations and collecting materials Qualitative analysis indicated that in all classes surveyed had an excessive appreciation of the conventional rules, many meaningless, with no spaces for discussion or establishment of standards, which were usually imposed by authority aiming to prevent conflicts occur, and noncompliance was associated with expiatory penalties. Conflicts were seen as negative, and avoided being contained. Classes were meaningless, always held equal, favoring situations of indiscipline. In the “difficult” classes dialogue was disrespectful and hostile by both parties: both teachers and students maintained a relationship of constant confrontation, there were numerous situations incivilities. Teachers recognized the difficulty in dealing with the classes. Students resisted more to obey the rules and guidance of teachers, and also more questioning. In the “not difficult” classes had greater obedience and submission, the dialogue was less disrespectful, students were undergoing more rules imposed, trying to meet the expectations of the teachers. The relationship between peers also influenced the type of each class room as well as the academic performance of students. Expected to trigger questions that can serve as a challenge to a change in the thinking of educators, seeking a more cooperative and critical sociomoral environment.Keywords: Difficult classrooms. Indiscipline. Interpersonal conflict. School. Moral education.Resumo.Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, de caráter exploratório, fundamentado na teoria construtivista, objetivando caracterizar classes consideradas “difíceis” e “não difíceis”, identificando fatores comuns e/ou divergentes na organização destas e investigar o ambiente sociomoral, no que se refere ao trabalho com o conhecimento, as relações interpessoais, as regras e os conflitos sociais. A amostra foi composta por duas classes “difíceis” e duas “não difíceis” de duas escolas do Ensino Fundamental II. Os participantes foram estudantes e respectivas equipes pedagógicas. Os dados foram coletados de três formas: entrevistas com alunos e integrantes da equipe; observações semanais e coleta de materiais A análise qualitativa indicou que em todas as classes investigadas havia uma valorização excessiva das regras convencionais, muitas sem significado, não havendo espaços para a discussão ou criação das normas, que normalmente eram impostas pela autoridade objetivando impedir que os conflitos ocorressem, sendo que seu descumprimento estava associado às sanções expiatórias. Os conflitos eram vistos como negativos, sendo evitados e contidos. As aulas eram desprovidas de significado, organizadas sempre iguais, favorecendo situações de indisciplina. Nas classes “difíceis” o diálogo era desrespeitoso e hostil por ambas as partes: tanto professores como os alunos mantinham uma relação de enfrentamento constante, havia inúmeras situações de incivilidades. Os professores reconheciam a dificuldade em lidar com as turmas. Os alunos resistiam mais à obedecer as regras e às orientações dos professores, sendo também mais questionadores. Nas classes “não difíceis” havia maior obediência e submissão, o diálogo era menos desrespeitoso, os alunos se submetiam mais às regras impostas, tentando corresponder às expectativas dos docentes. A relação entre pares também influenciou no ambiente de cada tipo de classe, assim como o desempenho acadêmico dos alunos. Espera-se desencadear questionamentos que possam servir de desafio, para uma mudança no pensamento dos educadores, visando um ambiente sociomoral mais cooperativo e crítico.Palavras-chave: Classes difíceis. Indisciplina. Conflitos interpessoais. Escola. Educação moral.


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