An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Challenges Faced by the University Teachers in Pakistan Amid Covid-19

Purpose- This study aimed to analyse the challenges faced by the university teachers during the transition towards purely online-based classes due to Covid-19 outbreak in Pakistan. Design/ methodology- A qualitative research design was used by employing an interpretative phenomenological analysis approach to capture the experience of university teachers. Interviews were conducted with the participants selected through snowball sampling technique. Findings- The findings showed that the university teachers in Pakistan had to cope up with many challenges. The specific factors such as infrastructural problems, student’s behavioural issues and difficulties in the assessment of student’s performance indicate that physical classrooms are a more effective mode of learning than the online mode of learning. Originality/ value- This is among the first studies in addressing the online learning challenges faced by university teachers in Pakistan during Covid-19 outbreak.

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IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ANXIETY AND OBSESSION LEVEL OF THE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND ITS RELATION TO THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

International Journal of Advanced Research ◽

10.21474/ijar01/12483 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (02) ◽

pp. 564-570

Author(s):

Vandana a ◽

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Nudrat Saleem ◽

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

University Students ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Age Group ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Online Mode ◽

The University ◽

Snowball Sampling Technique

With the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, concerns related to panic and increasing anxiety have been multiplying by each passing day. Consequently, schools, colleges, educational institutions, and workplaces have been shut since mid of March, 2020 in India. This study attempted to find the psychological repercussions on academic performance of university students while focusing upon finding the anxiety and obsession level related to COVID-19. The study exhibited the correlation between anxiety and academic performance of university students and between the level of obsession and academic performance related to coronavirus among university students of India. 157 students from the age group of 17-25 years enrolled to undergraduate and postgraduate courses participated in the study. Snowball sampling technique was used to reach students through online mode. Two tools, namely, CAS (Coronavirus Anxiety Scale) and OCS (Obsession with COVID-19 Scale) developed by Prof. Sherman Lee with the team of psychologists from the Christopher Newport University were adapted for the presented study by further adding a dimension of academic performance in the tool. The results revealed that 10.8% students were highly anxious and 28% students were highly obsessed with the coronavirus and have developed disturbed thinking patterns. The correlation between anxiety and academic performance of students as well as between obsession and academic performance of students were found to be statistically significant (p â‰¤ .001) with a moderate level of correlation. Overall, the study found that the outbreak of coronavirus has impacted the psychological health as well as the academic performance of university students in India.

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An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Token Resistance to Sex amongst Nigerian Undergraduates

The Qualitative Report ◽

10.46743/2160-3715/2021.4008 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Alex Terver Igundunasse ◽

Nathan Odiase

Keyword(s):

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Self Control ◽

Emotional Security ◽

Sexually Active ◽

Social Conventions ◽

Token Resistance ◽

The Subject ◽

Do So

It is apparent that existing social conventions unofficially mandates women to refuse sexual advances even when there may be the intention to engage. The adherence to this social script is what is referred to as token resistance or scripted refusal. Some studies have explored the subject of token resistance from a number of perspectives that attempt to identify the underlying reasons why women engaging in token resistance. However, there is very little research on this subject from the Nigerian perspective. This this study sought to explore token resistance further in order to understand the cultural cogency or peculiarity of the concept in the Nigerian context. This is because based on available literature, the conceptualization of token resistance may be different. With the use of purposive sampling technique, four sexually active women and undergraduates, volunteered to participate in the study. They were interviewed to understand their unique experiences and perception about token resistance using the principles of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) It was discovered that factors like personal pride, self-control, emotional security of relationship and the gratification of increased attention were responsible for women’s rejection of sexual advances even when there was the intention to do so. The study also got a better understanding of how women culturally represent this concept in Nigeria. We highlight limitations of the study and suggest areas for further study research.

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STUDI FENOMENOLOGI PENGALAMAN PENYESUAIAN DIRI MAHASISWA PAPUA DI SURABAYA

Jurnal Psikologi Teori dan Terapan ◽

10.26740/jptt.v3n2.p79-92 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 79 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eri Wijanarko ◽

Muhammad Syafiq

Keyword(s):

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Active Coping ◽

Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Self Control ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Local Society ◽

The Social ◽

Self Development ◽

Personal Level ◽

The Difference

This study was aimed to explore the Papua students' adaptation experience while they are studying in Surabaya. A qualitative approach with phenomenological method was applied. Seven participants were recruited using purposive and snowball sampling. Data collected using semi-structural interviews and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). The results shows that Papua students face many difficulties in adapting to the local society. The difference in physical characteristics, language and cultural habit are the main reasons. These difficulties affect their personal and sosial life. At personal level, inferiority and sensitivity are the main issues, while at the social level, passivity and enclave formation are dominant tendencies. In order to solve the difficulties and its effects, participants apply some strategies, namely avoidance, self control, and active coping. These strategies are chosen by participants to gain self development and wellbeing. It can be concluded from the result that most partisipants are facing adaptation difficulties while they are studying in Surabaya; however, they make some efforts to cope the difficulties.Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengalaman penyesuaian dirivmahasiswa Papua di Surabaya. Pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode fenomenologis digunakan. Tujuh partisipan berhasil direkrut dengan teknik purposive dan snowball sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara semi-terstruktur dan dianalisis menggunakan interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa mahasiswa Papua di Surabaya mengalami berbagai hambatan dalam menyesuaikan diri ketika sedang menjalani kuliah. Penyebab hambatan itu adalah adalah perbedaan dalam bahasa dan kebiasaan budaya. Partisipan juga mempersepsi perbedaan fisik dan warna kulit sebagai penyebab hambatan interaksi. Hambatan interaksi yang dihadapi menimbulkan dampak personal maupun sosial bagi para partisipan. Inferioritas dan sensitifitas adalah di antara beberapa dampak personal yang dialami. Sedangkan kecenderungan untuk lebih bergaul hanya dengan sesama mahasiswa Papua dan keengganan berhubungan dekat dengan mahasiswa dan masyarakat lokal menjadi dampak sosialnya. Namun, adanya hambatan interaksi dan dampaknya tersebut disadari oleh partisipan cukup merugikan sehingga mereka menjalankan beberapa strategi penyesuaian diri untuk mengatasinya. Beberapa strategi yang dapat diidentifikasi adalah: menghindar dari masalah (avoidance), berupaya mengendalikan emosi, pikiran, dan perilaku (self control), dan menghadapi masalah secara aktif (active coping). Berbagai strategi tersebut dilakukan terutama didorong oleh dua tujuan, yaitu demi pengembangan diri dan untuk menjaga kesejahteraan psikologis mereka. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa partisipan penelitian ini menghadapi berbagai kesulitan dalam beradaptasi dengan masyarakat lokal di mana mereka sedang studi, namun mereka melakukan upaya untuk mengatasi hambatan-hambatan adaptasi tersebut.

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Understanding the lived experiences of Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Interpretative phenomenological analysis

10.31234/osf.io/7cvzj ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Emily McGlinchey ◽

Catherine Hitch ◽

Sarah Butter ◽

Laura Mccaughey ◽

Emma Berry ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Northern Ireland ◽

Lived Experiences ◽

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Well Being ◽

Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

The Uk ◽

Qualitative Methodologies

Background: Little research has examined mental health and well-being in the context of healthcare professionals (HCP) working during the COVID-19 pandemic within the UK. To our knowledge, no research has employed qualitative methodologies in order to examine this. We therefore aim to address this gap in research by qualitatively examining the lived experiences of HCPs in Northern Ireland, working during the early stages of the pandemic and lockdown period (14.04.20 and 29.04.20).Method: Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to qualitatively examine the lived experiences of healthcare professionals, who were working during the COVID-19 outbreak. Ten HCPs were recruited via a social media campaign and snowball sampling. All interviews were conducted via telephone and transcribed verbatim. Results: Three superordinate themes with subordinate themes were elicited through the analysis. Theme one broadly captured present and future challenges of HCPs working during the pandemic. Theme two captured the mental health and wellbeing of HCPs and theme three captured HCPs’ perceptions of the attitudes of the general public towards HCPs. Conclusions: To the authors’ knowledge this is the first study to explore in depth, the unique experiences of frontline HCPs in Northern Ireland, offering a detailed account of the challenges confronted in these unprecedented circumstances and highlighting support needs within this cohort.

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PENGARUH GENDER, RELIGIUSITAS DAN PRESTASI BELAJAR TERHADAP PERILAKU ETIS AKUNTAN MASA DEPAN (STUDI PADA MAHASISWA AKUNTANSI PERGURUAN TINGGI SWASTA DI WILAYAH DKI JAKARTA)

Jurnal Akuntansi Trisakti ◽

10.25105/jat.v2i1.4831 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 49 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

M. Umar Bakri Hutahahean ◽

Hasnawati Hasnawati

Keyword(s):

Academic Achievement ◽

Ethical Behavior ◽

Test Validity ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Data Retrieval ◽

Accounting Students ◽

Analysis Tool ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

The University

This study discusses the ethical behavior of accountants in the future, in this case is a student majoring in accounting (studies on student private collage in the DKI Jakarta region). The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of gender, religiosity (intrapersonal and interpersonal religiosity) and the academic achievement (GPA) of the ethical behavior of accounting students. Data retrieval is done by distributing questionnaires to 150 students majoring in accounting at The University of Tarumanegara, University of Persada Indonesia YAI, University of Bina Nusantara, and University of Mercu Buana students. The sampling technique used was Convinience Sample and Snowball Sampling. Data quality was tested by using test validity and reliability testing. The analysis tool used is multiple regression test using the F test and T test simultaneous partial. The results of this study indicate that there is no influence of gender on the ethical behavior of accounting students; There is intrapersonal influence of religiosity on<br />ethical behavior of accounting students; No interpersonal influence of religiosity on<br />ethical behavior of accounting students; There was no effect of academic achievement (GPA) on the ethical behavior of accounting students.

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Use of IPA in Healthcare Research and Qualitative Data Analysis: An Interdisciplinary Approach

10.31124/advance.12401975.v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dr. Anil Behal

Keyword(s):

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Interdisciplinary Approach ◽

Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Healthcare Research ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Short Article ◽

Making Sense ◽

The Uk ◽

The University

Please see attached a short article on the use and deployment of the "Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis" (IPA) for making sense of, and analyzing qualitative data. It's a turnkey approach developed in the UK by Jonathan Smith et al. at the University of Birkbeck. The redeeming feature of this approach is its ease of use, especially for the novice researcher and the more advanced candidates who are looking to make sense of novel phenomena. <br>

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Pengaruh Efikasi Diri Terhadap Minat Berwirausaha Melalui Motivasi Sebagai Variabel Intervening

JURNAL SOSIAL EKONOMI DAN HUMANIORA ◽

10.29303/jseh.v6i1.71 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 14-24

Author(s):

Nur Anita Chandra Putry ◽

Dewi Kusuma Wardani ◽

Deviska Panggalih Jati

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Data Processing ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Normality Test ◽

Study Programs ◽

The University ◽

Positive Effect

This study aims to examine the effect of self-efficacy on entrepreneurial interest through motivation as an intervening variable. The population in this study were 186 students of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta both from Accounting and Management Study Programs. The sampling technique used in this study was snowball sampling while the data analysis used in this study was path analysis. The classical assumption test used in this research are normality test, multicollinerarity test and heteroscedasticity test. The results of this study prove that self-efficacy has a positive effect on motivation. The results of data processing shows that motivation has a positive effect on entrepreneurial interest while self-efficacy has no effect on entrepreneurial interest and self-efficacy has a positive effect on entrepreneurial interest through motivation as an intervening variable.

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“Prevention is better than cure”: challenges in engaging employees through gamification

International Journal of Manpower ◽

10.1108/ijm-03-2021-0172 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Manish Gupta ◽

Abhishek Behl ◽

YLN Kumar

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Content Type ◽

Hr Practices ◽

Online Mode ◽

Specific Factors ◽

Game Elements ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Better Than

PurposeGamification, the use of game elements and techniques in the non-game contexts, is gaining popularity among human resources (HR) in an online mode. This paper intertwines the flow and engagement theories to know the challenges faced by companies in India in implementing gamification in their various HR practices to engage their employees.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews of only the information-rich cases including game designers and HR practitioners were conducted using snowball sampling technique. The interviews were transcribed and were analysed using thematic analysis.FindingsThree reviewed themes emerged from the data labelled as organization-, employee- and job-specific factors. Separate thematic maps drawn for each of the reviewed themes give particulars pertaining to the issues highlighted by the game designers and the HR practitioners in gamification.Practical implicationsThe results of the study are expected to help the organizations make an informed decision about whether they should go ahead with risking their resources as they expect improved engagement levels at work.Originality/valueThe findings contribute to the online engagement literature by exploring its antecedents in the context of gamification of HR practices for higher engagement at work.

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PREVALENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AND DISCOMFORT DUE TO ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS DURING LOCKDOWN IN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: OUTCOMES OF THE NEW NORMAL

Journal of Musculoskeletal Research ◽

10.1142/s0218957721500202 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 2150020

Author(s):

Alka Pawalia ◽

Shabnam Joshi ◽

Preeti ◽

Vikram Singh Yadav

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Online Teaching ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Survey Study ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

School Students ◽

Musculoskeletal Problem ◽

Online Mode ◽

Social Media Platforms

Purpose: The sudden lockdown due to COVID-19 in India led to closure of schools and colleges. This resulted in an increased usage of online mode of study, with a more sedentary lifestyle. The survey study aimed to analyze the prevalence of any musculoskeletal problem in students and teachers due to the same. Methodology: A Google Form was distributed by a snowball sampling technique using various social media platforms. A total of 715 responses were received. Results: Maximum respondents were in the age range of 18–25 years. Eighty eight percent of participants in the survey were involved in the online mode of education, with 60.8% experiencing some form of musculoskeletal pain or discomfort; 71% of people believed that the cause of pain was online working. Neck pain (51.3%) followed by low back pain (33.4%) and headaches (29.8%) were commonly reported. University teachers reported maximum pain followed by university students, school teachers and school students. Of all the respondents, 60.8% people admitted to adopting awkward postures while at work, whereas only 27.6% of them exercised to relieve pain and discomfort. Conclusion: There is an urgent need to develop appropriate intervention strategies for people involved in sedentary online work to prevent the occurrence of musculoskeletal pain and discomfort. Physical therapy can play a major role in managing this lifestyle hazard.

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Mental health experiences of mothers in Jos, Nigeria: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

SAGE Open Medicine ◽

10.1177/2050312120970714 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. 205031212097071

Author(s):

Dung Ezekiel Jidong ◽

Nusrat Husain ◽

Christopher Francis ◽

Maisha Murshed ◽

Ayesha Roche ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Focus Group ◽

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Maternal Mental Health ◽

Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Data Set ◽

Limited Knowledge

Objectives: There is an increasing mental health disease burden in mothers with infants and young children, especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. Children of distressed mothers suffer early-life exposure from the effects of maternal distress which contributes to the risk of physical and mental health problems in their childhood and beyond. This study explored mental health lived experiences of mothers in Jos, Nigeria. Methods: Purposive and Snowball sampling techniques were adopted, and a total of 40 mothers participated with 8 to 11 participants in one of the four focus group discussions. Participants were between the ages of 18 and 43 years, self-identified as mothers with each having a child between the ages of 3 and 48 months. Each focus group lasted approximately 60 minutes and was audio-recorded. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: Three overarching themes emerged from the data set such as (1) experience of persisting psychological distress from the time of labour/birth; (2) cultural practices that influence feelings; and (3) anxiety due to limited knowledge about childcare, access to support and healthy food. Conclusion: Maternal mental health in Nigeria is under-researched and distressed mothers have limited knowledge about evidence-based early child development. The study recommends developing and testing culturally appropriate parenting interventions in Jos, Nigeria. This is likely to be beneficial for the mother and may also improve child health outcomes.

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