scholarly journals Public Perceptions of the Stigmatization of Wrongly Convicted Individuals: Findings from Semi-Structured Interviews

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabella Blandisi ◽  
Kimberley Clow ◽  
Rosemary Ricciardelli
Keyword(s):  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Gainful Employment ◽  
The Public ◽  
South Central ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Public Views ◽  
Insight Into

Many exonerees report stigmatizing experiences and difficulties securing gainful employment post-incarceration. Although researchers have begun to investigate public perceptions of wrongful conviction, there remains a dearth of knowledge about public perceptions of exonerees. To provide insight into how the public perceives exonerees, face-to-face interviews were conducted with members (n=30) of a suburban city in South Central Ontario. Data analysis included a constructed grounded approach to reveal emergent themes in the transcripts. All interviewees acknowledged that wrongly convicted individuals are stigmatized by the public and that this can have negative effects in many of their lived experiences. In addition, findings of this exploratory study suggest that some interviewees, indirectly or directly, stigmatize exonerees in their responses while being interviewed—lending insight into how the public views and reacts to exonerees. Findings and policy implications are theoretically framed in Erving Goffman’s (1963) seminal work on stigma. Implications include the potential role of research and education in informing community members, and all levels of government, about wrongful convictions in general, and the negative implications of stigma, in particular.

Role reflections of police reservists: a study of volunteer reserve officers in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 813-827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phaik Kin Cheah ◽  
N. Prabha Unnithan ◽  
Suresh Suppiah
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Role Orientations ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the work roles of the Royal Malaysia Police Volunteer Reserve officers.Design/methodology/approachA grounded theory approach was utilized for the generation and analysis of the data. Data were collected through interviews, observations and follow-ups. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 male and female volunteer reserve officers and 5 regular police officers aged between 24 and 58 years of mixed socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities and ranking in the Royal Malaysia Police force. Two civilian respondents (spouses of the Police Volunteer Reserve officers) were also interviewed for this study for the purpose of theory sampling.FindingsThe data were analyzed qualitatively resulting in a model of Royal Malaysia Police Volunteer Reserve officer roles consisting of four orientations.Research limitations/implicationsStudy outcomes are discussed theoretically and administratively. The four role orientations identified will assist researchers studying police reserve volunteerism.Practical implicationsStudy outcomes allow administrators to utilize and deploy police reservists in consonance with the four role orientations identified.Social implicationsThis study provides insight into how police reservists conceive of and execute their roles as they negotiate them in relation to the regular police officers they work with and the public from which they are drawn.Originality/valueThis is the first study of police volunteerism in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Review of "Uniunea Europeană – un trend în derivă? O analiză a discursului mediatic și a perspectivei tinerilor" (The European Union – a Drifting Trend? An Analysis of Media Discourse and Youth Perspectives) by Oana Ștefăniță, Comunicare.ro, 2017

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Georgiana Udrea
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
The Political ◽  
Media Discourse ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The Public ◽  
Southern States ◽  
The Future ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
The Eu

In recent times, the European Union has been confronted with huge challenges and crises, which, in the absence of prompt and effective measures, call into question the future of the European project itself. The political incongruities, the disintegrating tendencies culminating with Brexit, the divisions between northern and southern states over economic crisis and austerity measures, the refugee waves and their poor integration into society, the rise of populist and extremist currents, etc. have caused anger, confusion and fear among Europeans, influencing the relations between member states and public perceptions. In this unstable context, studying people’s opinion on the EU and its subtle mechanisms becomes an important and pragmatic effort, as the public has the means to pursue action based on its feelings of support or opposition towards the community block. Oana Ștefăniță’s book, Uniunea Europeană – un trend în derivă? proposes such an insight into the world of young European citizens, investigating their interest in European issues, the EU’s place on the agenda of interpersonal conversations, the way they understand and experience the feeling of European belonging, and their perspectives on the future of the Union.

scholarly journals Flipping the Paradigm: A Qualitative Exploration of Research Translation Centres in the UK and Australia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracy Elizabeth Robinson ◽  
Helen Skouteris ◽  
Prue Burns ◽  
Angela Melder ◽  
Cate Bailey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Workforce Development ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Research Translation ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Public ◽  
Healthcare Improvement ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Background: Over the past decade Research Translation Centres (RTC’s) have been established in many countries. These Centres (sometimes referred to as Academic Health Science Centres) are designed to bring universities and health care providers together in order to accelerate the generation and translation of new evidence that is responsive to health service and community priorities. This has the potential to effectively ‘flip’ the traditional research and education paradigms because it requires active participation and continuous engagement with stakeholders (especially service users, the community and frontline clinicians). Although investment and expectations of RTCs are high, the literature confirms a need to better understand the processes RTCs use to mobilise knowledge, build workforce capacity and co-produce research with patients and the public to ensure population impact and drive healthcare improvement is needed. Methods: Semi structured interviews were conducted with selected leaders and members from select RTCs in England and Australia. Convenience sampling was utilised to identify RTC’s, based on their geography, accessibility and availability. Purposive sampling and a snowballing approach was employed to recruit individual participants for interviews that were conducted face to face or via videoconferencing. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a reflexive and inductive approach. This involved two researchers comparing codes and interrogating themes that were analysed inductively against the study aims and through meetings with the research team. Results: A total of 41 participants, 22 from England and 19 from Australia were interviewed. Five major themes emerged including (1) dissonant metrics, (2) different models of leadership (3) public-patient involvement and research co-production (4) workforce development (5) barriers to collaboration.Conclusions: Participants identified the need for performance measures that capture community impact. Better aligned success metrics, enhanced leadership, strategies to partner with patients and the public, enhanced workforce development and strategies to enhance collaboration were all identified as crucial for RTCs to succeed.

What creates the public’s impression of social work and how can we improve it?

2021 ◽  
pp. 147332502199210
Author(s):  
Barbara Staniforth ◽  
Slade C Dellow ◽  
Catherine Scheffer
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Public ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Social Work Practitioners

This paper presents results from a study in Aotearoa New Zealand 1 which explored the ideas of social work practitioners on public perceptions of social work and how to improve them. This qualitative research was part of a Master’s project for two of the authors and followed on from two previous quantitative studies on this topic in Aotearoa. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 social work practitioners. Thematic analysis was used to create themes concerning what the perceived public perception was, what contributed to it, and how to improve it. The findings have implications for being better able to understand factors that contribute to the public perception of social work so that it may be improved, for increasing the public’s understanding of social work, and for recruitment of students into the profession.

Sexual Assault in the Ivory Tower: Public Opinion on University Accountability and Mandatory Reporting

Sexual Abuse ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 344-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Mancini ◽  
Justin T. Pickett ◽  
Corey Call ◽  
Robyn Diehl McDougle ◽  
Sarah Jane Brubaker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Mandatory Reporting ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
The Public ◽  
Campus Sexual Assault ◽  
Institutional Accountability ◽  
Sexual Assault Policy ◽  
Research And Policy

Highly publicized college sex crimes have recently captured public and policy attention. In response, greater discussion has turned to institutional accountability and controversial reforms such as mandatory reporting (MR). No study to date has measured public perceptions of campus sex assault procedures, however. This omission is notable because public opinion can directly and indirectly shape crime policy and because the topic has become increasingly politicized. Drawing on a 2015 poll of Virginia residents, this study evaluates views about campus sexual assault policy. Results indicate that two thirds of the public feel universities can effectively respond to sex crime and a large majority favors MR. Some differences in public opinion are evident. Research and policy implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Understanding complaints about paramedics: a qualitative exploration in a UK context

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Lucas ◽  
Ann Gallagher ◽  
Magda Zasada ◽  
Zubin Austin ◽  
Robert Jago ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Study ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Cultural Climate ◽  
Disproportionate Number ◽  
Perceptions And Expectations ◽  
Qualitative Exploration ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insight Into

IntroductionThis research set out to understand the context and explore the reasons for the disproportionate number of complaints raised against paramedics to the United Kingdom professional regulator – the Health and Care Professions Council – relative to other health professions. MethodsThis paper reports on qualitative findings from one aspect of a mixed-methods study which included a case analysis, Delphi study and literature review. One-to-one semi-structured interviews conducted with 15 stakeholders drawn from practitioners, educators, representatives and regulators, and three focus groups held with 16 practitioners and service users were used to gain an in-depth understanding of the possible reasons for complaints about paramedic practice. ResultsFive themes were generated from a thematic analysis of the data: the impact of public perceptions and expectations; the challenges of day-to-day practice; the effect of increasingly pressurised services; the organisational and cultural climate which impacts paramedics’ work; and the evolving nature of the profession. ConclusionThis study highlights the complex and changing nature of paramedic practice. It provides an insight into the ways in which the character, practice and environment of the profession contribute to a disproportionate number of complaints.

scholarly journals Flipping the Paradigm: A Qualitative Exploration of Research Translation Centres in the UK and Australia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracy Robinson ◽  
Helen Skouteris ◽  
Prue Burns ◽  
Angela Melder ◽  
Cate Bailey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Workforce Development ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Leadership Strategies ◽  
Research Translation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Public ◽  
Inductive Approach ◽  
Healthcare Improvement ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Background: Over the past decade Research Translation Centres have been established in many countries. These Centres (sometimes referred to as Academic Health Science Centres) were established to accelerate the generation and translation of new evidence that is responsive to health service and community priorities. This effectively ‘flips’ the traditional research and education paradigms because it requires active participation and continuous engagement with stakeholders (especially service users, the community and frontline clinicians). Although investment and expectations of RCTs are high, the literature confirms a need to better understand the processes RTCs use to mobilise knowledge, build workforce capacity and co-produce research with patients and the public to ensure population impact and drive healthcare improvement is needed. Methods: Semi structured interviews were conducted with selected leaders and members from RTCs in the UK and Australia. Convenience sampling was utilised based on geography, accessibility and availability. In addition, a snowballing approach was employed with further participants identified by RTC leaders and advisors from Public and Patient initiatives in the UK. Interviews were conducted face to face or via videoconferencing and were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a reflexive and inductive approach described by Braun and Clarke (2???). This involved re-reading and coding transcripts to generate initial themes. This inductive approach was used to identify patterns and common threads that were subsequently reviewed by two researchers to ensure consistentcy of themes. Results: A total of 41 participants, 22 from the UK and 19 from Australia were interviewed. Five major themes emerged including (1) dissonant metrics, (2) Different models of leadership (3) Public-Patient Involvement and research co-production (4) Workforce development (5) Barriers to collaboration. Conclusions: Participants identified the need for performance measures that capture community impact. Better aligned success metrics, enhanced leadership, strategies to partner with patients and the public, enhanced workforce development and strategies to enhance collaboration were all identified as crucial for RTCs to succeed.

scholarly journals Social work perceptions and identity: How social workers perceive public and professional attitudes towards their vocation and discipline

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Kathryn Hobbs ◽  
Nikki Evans
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Public ◽  
Experience Levels ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand

INTRODUCTION: A century after Abraham Flexner’s (1915/2001) infamous speech conveyed his “dismissive attitude toward social work’s professionalism,” Gelman and González (2016) reflected that social work is again at a critical juncture. The fight for recognition of social work’s professional status has been influenced by multiple factors including negative public perceptions of the occupation. In Aotearoa New Zealand, professionalisation campaigns have been far from unifying, with diverse ideas about practice standards and accountability polarising opinions. At a time that the country is grappling with mandatory registration of social workers, this research considers the ways in which social workers perceive themselves, and the profession that they identify with.METHODS: Semi-structured interviews with 83 social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand were conducted. Participants were required to be eligible for social work registration. Interview transcripts were thematically analysed.FINDINGS: Several identity themes emerged during the analysis of the 83 interviews. The first theme relates to the ways in which statutory child protection social work has impacted on identity. The second, and perhaps predictable theme, is that many social workers in this study experienced significant professional marginalisation from their colleagues. The third theme emerged from participants’ views about the likelihood of mandatory registration of social workers impacting on their identity and the professional standing of social work.CONCLUSION:  Most participants in the current study believed that mandatory social worker registration may positively influence the public’s view of social workers, other professionals, and also social workers themselves. However, many participants seemed to experience levels of self-stigma – and potentially believe they are viewed more negatively by the public than they actually are. Social workers’ perceptions of their role and profession is an area that warrants further investigation.  

scholarly journals Public Perceptions of Legislative Action on Reducing Plastic Pollution: A Case Study of Atlantic Canada

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shen Molloy ◽  
Andrew Medeiros ◽  
Tony Walker ◽  
Sarah Saunders
Keyword(s):  
Public Support ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
The Public ◽  
Legislative Action ◽  
Plastic Bags ◽  
Public Acceptability ◽  
Single Use

Government-led legislation is a key strategy to reduce plastic pollution; however, societal perception can heavily influence government intervention for environmental issues. To understand the public acceptability of government action to reduce plastic pollution, we examine the perception of existing and upcoming legislative action on single-use plastics by means of a structured survey with additional semi-structured interviews. Our focus is on the four Atlantic provinces of Canada, which was the first region in Canada to implement provincial-wide legislation for plastic reduction at the consumer level in 2019. Results show strong public support (77 %, n = 838) for bans on single-use plastic bags at the consumer level, and for further plastic pollution reduction legislation. However, the level of support differed between regions and by demographics. Semi-structured interviews show that decision-makers should increase efforts in raising consumer awareness and standardizing regulations across jurisdictions for smoother transitions prior to legislative action.

Experiencing time in prison: the influence of books, libraries and reading

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 1033-1050
Author(s):  
Jane Garner
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Motivation To Read ◽  
Experience Of Time ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Prison Environment ◽  
Insight Into

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to explore the influence of books, libraries and reading on the experience of time within the prison environment.Design/methodology/approachUsing semi-structured interviews with Australian adult prisoners, and a phenomenological data analysis method, the researcher has been able to identify lived experiences that explain how books, libraries and reading influence the experience of time, within a prison environment.FindingsPrisoners' experience of time differs from the experience of time outside prison. Unlike readers and library users outside prison, prisoners are motivated to use books, libraries and reading to pass time. They are using books, libraries and reading to assist in their struggle to manage the negative effects of excessive quantities of unstructured time.Research limitations/implicationsResearch regarding the motivation to read and use libraries in the general population does not identify the desire to pass time as a factor. In contrast, the current study identifies readers and library users in prisons are strongly motivated to read and visit libraries as a means of passing time. This study adds a new understanding of the motivation to read and visit libraries within prison environments and provides insight into the beneficial influence of prison libraries on prisoner wellbeing.Originality/valueThis research contributes valuable new knowledge regarding the experience of time in prison, and the influence of books, libraries and reading on this experience.

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