scholarly journals A Phenomenological Study of the Leadership Experiences of the Charter School Founder-Administrator in Florida

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathy Thomas ◽  
Candace Lacey
Keyword(s):  
Charter School ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Business Leaders ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Leadership Experiences ◽  
Constructivist Perspective ◽  
Common Understanding

This qualitative study examined the dual leadership role of a charter school founder-administrator. The question asked, How do charter school leaders who serve as founders and administrators describe their experiences as academic and business leaders? A phenomenological approach and constructivist perspective supported a unique appreciation of the participants’ lived experiences. The researchers sought to understand how the participants experienced their sometimes conflicting, sometimes overlapping, and sometimes unique experiences. Participant interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim; the researchers coded the transcripts. Two core categories and 11 themes were identified. The findings suggest these administrator-founders share a common understanding of the uniqueness of their experiences in this dual role.

LIVED EXPERIENCES OF NURSES WITH COVID-19 CARE IN INDIA: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-72
Author(s):  
Meena Ganapathy ◽  
Shailaja M J Mathews ◽  
Nupoor Bhambid ◽  
Ujwala Jadhav ◽  
Dipali Awate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
The Third ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Fourth Theme

Background: In India in March 2020, the Covid-19 started spreading rapidly, bringing pressure and challenges to nursing staff as frontline health care workers. To explore the lived experiences of nurse Objective: s with Covid-19 patient care. Methods: Using a phenomenological approach, 25 nurses were selected as samples. The Results: lived experience of nurses caring for Covid-19 patients is summarized into 4 themes; the second theme was the negative emotions experienced by them with ve subthemes in the third theme, we found them gaining control with subthemes and in the nal fourth theme of growing under pressure, we found three subthemes. Though initially, they struggled with this experience with their perseverance and dedication they slowly gained control of the situation and emerged with the meaning of this experience and insight. Coping styles, new team, and psychological Conclusion: growth played an important role in providing meaning to their new role of warrior.

scholarly journals Plastic Waste Management through the Role of Leadership Adaptation of Environmental Inspected Habits

Webology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (Special Issue 04) ◽  
pp. 268-277
Author(s):  
Normali na ◽  
Muhammad Hatta ◽  
Hafizia noor ◽  
Hamd ani
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Plastic Bags ◽  
Environmentally Sound ◽  
The City ◽  
Modern Retailers

The research method is qualitative with phenomenological approach. The research design using one site involving Banjarmasin City in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Data collection techniques used were content analysis, participatory observation and depth interviews. The analysis used in answering this research is a combination of various analytical methods to answer each of the objectives namely miles & Huberman analysis and Webbed Spider Model Analysis as the ultimate in formulating management of plastic waste through a leadership role. The results of this research found that the adaptation of environmentally sound habits in minimizing the production of plastics waste through local wisdom approaches and changing the people's mindset to live healtier. The purpose of writing this paper is to provide examples of new habits of healthy living by starting to reduce the use of plastic bags as the main source of waste generation that is not easily biodegradable in Banjarmasin City produced in every citi anywhere and is a major problem of environmental damage, including Banjarmasin City as a city of a thousand rivers, south Kalimantan Province. Effort to reduce the use of pastic bags began in stages, starting with modern retailers in the City of Banjarmasin. Through a leadership role based on local wisdom and a persuasive approach that is environmentally sound, it can provide solutions in current and future waste management. Result from this research is Banjramasin as the first City in Indonesia implemented regulation to reduction of plastic waste for modern retailers which are widely scattered throughout the City, sub-districts and villages. This is effective through regulation and direct approach to society. In the waste management that is carried out in the City of Banjarmasin includes waste reduction activities with ten activities and waste handling through five activities. As a substitute for these plastic bags, plastic bag producers are forced to use environmentally friendly plastic bags and / or purun baskets which are products of local wisdom of the people of South Kalimantan, Indonesia, all of these activities are carried out by involving the community by applying the rules without sanctions. Until this paper was written, there has never been a leader with leadership who has implemented a similar regulation as a direct effort from the role of a leader in reducing the use of plastic bags, where the use of plastic bags is the biggest contributor as a source of producing plastic waste.

Exploring the linkages between affordable housing and property values in Malaysia: a phenomenological study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Gisbey
Keyword(s):  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Property Values ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Housing Affordability ◽  
Snowball Sampling

The purpose of this qualitative study concerned developing an inductive and comprehensive understanding of the lived experiences of Malaysian homeowners and tenants of affordable housing. This was with respect to the variegated nature of the relationship between housing affordability and property values in the Malaysian housing market, the phenomenon under consideration. A descriptive phenomenological approach, involving both purposive and snowball sampling, was used to achieve the goal of this study: describing the relevant lived experiences in connection with the housing affordability issue in question. Through in-depth interviews, research participants described the experiences that stood out for them, in response to pre-prepared stimulus questions. Verbatim transcriptions of interviews were used as the primary source of data. However, triangulation was achieved through the use of interviews, corroborating field notes and reflective journals. Phenomenological analysis revealed ten emergent themes, namely financing, availability, race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, motives, property values, quality of life, stigma, quality of affordable housing and fairness. One clear implication arising from the findings was that if the Malaysian Government is seen to be doing more in an equitable fashion, this might lead to more positive perceptions in general of the issue of housing affordability. Another clear implication stemming from the findings was that the issue of housing affordability vis-à-vis property values, viewed at from a phenomenological perspective, is clearly a structural problem. Such contentions tend to significantly increase the desirability of the relevant decision-makers employing suitably multi-layered, multi-agency, systems thinking. In terms of practical measures, two key preliminary measures and one fundamental recommendation were made, pinpointing the desirability of improvements in property financing and increased perceptions of fairness.

scholarly journals Phenomenological study exploring ethics in prehospital research from the paramedic’s perspective: experiences from the Paramedic-2 trial in a UK ambulance service

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (9) ◽  
pp. 535-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Charlton ◽  
John Franklin ◽  
Rebekah McNaughton
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Ambulance Service ◽  
Trial Participation ◽  
North East ◽  
Personal Perceptions ◽  
The Many ◽  
Randomised Controlled

ObjectivesWe set out to investigate paramedics’ views of ethics and research, drawing on experiences from Paramedic-2, a randomised controlled trial comparing epinephrine and placebo in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).MethodsAn interpretative phenomenological approach was adopted. A purposive sample of paramedics (n=6) from North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust were invited to a semi-structured, in-depth interview.ResultsThree superordinate themes emerged: (1) morality, (2) emotion and (3) equipoise. Some viewed Paramedic-2 as an opportunity to improve OHCA outcomes for the many, viewing participation as a moral obligation; others viewed the study as unethical, equating participation with immoral behaviour. Morality was a motivator to drive individual action. Positive and negative emotions were exhibited by the paramedics involved reflecting the wider view each paramedic held about trial participation. Those morally driven to participate in Paramedic-2 discussed their pride in being associated with the trial, while those who found participation unethical, discussed feelings of guilt and regret. Individual experience and perceptions of epinephrine guided each paramedic’s willingness to accept or reject equipoise. Some questioned the role of epinephrine in OHCA; others believed withholding epinephrine was synonymous to denying patient care.ConclusionA paucity of evidence exists to support any beneficial role of epinephrine in OHCA. Despite this, some paramedics were reluctant to participate in Paramedic-2 and relied on their personal perceptions and experiences of epinephrine to guide their decision regarding participation. Failure to acknowledge the importance of individual perspectives may jeopardise the success of future out-of-hospital trials.

scholarly journals Lived experiences of Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) nurses working in COVID-19 intensive care units

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Marnel Pogoy ◽  
Jezyl Cempron Cutamora
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Filipino Nurses ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
New Challenges

Background: Limited studies focus on the effects of the pandemic on the nurses' overall risks and wellbeing. At present, no single study has been published on Filipino nurses’ experiences outside the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.Objective: This descriptive phenomenological study explored the Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) nurses’ experiences working in COVID Intensive Care Units.Methods: The study was conducted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where there is a high number of COVID cases. This study utilized a qualitative Husserlian phenomenological approach to describe and explore the lived experiences of the OFW nurses’ caring for COVID-19 critically ill patients. The research key interview informants were eight ICU nurses who cared for COVID 19 patients in Dubai hospitals. Data saturation was reached. Data collection was done in 2020, and Collaizi’s method of data analysis was utilized.Results: A total of 135 significant statements were extracted from the interview transcripts. There were 36 formulated meanings generated, and four themes emerged from this study. The first theme is Challenges During the Pandemic with the following subthemes: Away from Home, Caring for the VOID-19 Patients, and Fear of the Unknown. The second theme is Patient Care during COVID-19 with the following subthemes: COVID ICU Patient Care and The Nursing Profession. Third, Adapting to Change with the subthemes: Living the New Normal and Protecting One’s Self from COVID. Lastly, Resilience Amidst the Pandemic with the following subthemes:  Being with Others and Seeing Oneself.Conclusion: Despite the existing challenges like cultural differences and homesickness faced by these OFW nurses and the new challenges they are faced with the pandemic today, they were still able to continue living and do what is expected of them. From the hassle of wearing the PPEs, shortage of PPE, and being transferred from one unit in the hospital to another, the OFW nurses were able to adapt to these changes. The nurses already got used to the routine, but the fear of getting infected by the virus is still there.

scholarly journals Experiences of hospitalization among pregnant women with preterm labor in Korea: a phenomenological study

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-219
Author(s):  
Joon-Young Lee ◽  
Yeoungsuk Song
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Preterm Labor ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Korean Women ◽  
Phenomenological Method ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Remaining Time

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe pregnant women’s lived experiences of hospitalization due to preterm labor in Korea. Methods: This qualitative study adopted a phenomenological approach. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted with nine participants, over the age of 20 years, who had been hospitalized for more than 1 week after being diagnosed with preterm labor. All interviews were audio-taped and verbatim transcripts were made for analysis. The data were analyzed following Colaizzi’s phenomenological method. Results: The participants’ ages ranged from 26 to 36 years, and all were married women. They were hospitalized for 13.1 days on average. Five thematic clusters emerged from the analysis. ‘Withstanding hospitalization for the fetus’s well-being’ describes women’s feelings during preterm labor and their endurance during their prolonged hospitalization, rooted in their conviction that the fetus comes first. ‘Endless frustration in the hospital’ encompasses women’s emotions while lying in bed and quietly thinking to themselves. ‘Unmet physiological needs’ describes participants’ awareness of their inability to independently handle human physiological needs given the need for careful and limited movement. ‘Gratitude for the support around oneself’ reflects the support from family and medical staff. ‘Shifting perceptions and accepting one’s circumstances’ describes accepting hospitalization and making efforts to spend their remaining time in the hospital in a meaningful way. Conclusion: The findings in this study provide a deeper understanding and insights into the experiences of Korean women with preterm labor during hospitalization, underscoring the need to develop interventions for these patients.

scholarly journals The Lived Experiences of Pregnant Women During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Forough Mortazavi ◽  
Fatemeh Ghardashi
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Descriptive Phenomenology ◽  
Virtual Training ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Supportive Community ◽  
Condition Of Women

Abstract BackgroundWith the onset of the COVID-19 epidemic, pregnancy and childbirth for women are taking place in unusual circumstances. We explored the lived experiences of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic to better understand their experience of pregnancy so that better support could be provided.MethodsWe used a descriptive phenomenological approach to understand the lived experience of pregnant women in COVID-19 pandemic. We collected data using a purposive sampling method through in-depth interviews in cyberspace with a semi-structured questionnaire. We used Colaizzi’s seven-step content analysis method to analyze the research data with the help of MAXQDA software version 2020.ResultsWe conducted this descriptive phenomenology study on 19 pregnant women in a period between the 10th to the 20th of May, 2020. The participating women were already pregnant when the first signs of the epidemic appeared in the country and at the time of the interview. We acquired four themes including disruption of the tranquility and regular routines of daily life, new challenges caused by the epidemic, resilience and strength in facing the crisis, and adaptation with new conditions.ConclusionsThe psychological condition of women has deteriorated during the COVID-19 epidemic. The general mobilization the health system is necessary for alleviating pregnant women's difficulties in situations like the COVID-19 epidemic. Planning to establish virtual training classes, virtual counseling, and creating a safe and supportive community environment are among the most effective ways to enhance the peace and tranquility of pregnant women.

scholarly journals The lived experiences of pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic: a descriptive phenomenological study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Forough Mortazavi ◽  
Fatemeh Ghardashi
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Descriptive Phenomenology ◽  
Virtual Training ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Background With the onset of the COVID-19 epidemic, pregnancy and childbirth for women are taking place in unusual circumstances. We explored the lived experiences of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic to better understand their experience of pregnancy so that better support could be provided. Methods We used a descriptive phenomenological approach to understand the lived experience of pregnant women in COVID-19 pandemic. We collected data using a purposive sampling method through in-depth interviews in cyberspace with a semi-structured questionnaire. We used Colaizzi’s seven-step content analysis method to analyze the research data with the help of MAXQDA software version 2020. Results We conducted this descriptive phenomenology study on 19 pregnant women in a period between the 10th to the 20th of May, 2020. The participating women were already pregnant when the first signs of the epidemic appeared in the country and at the time of the interview. We acquired four themes including disruption of the tranquility and regular routines of daily life, new challenges caused by the epidemic, resilience and strength in facing the crisis, and adaptation with new conditions. Conclusions The pregnant women were under intense stress during the COVID-19 outbreak. The general mobilization the health system is necessary for alleviating pregnant women’s difficulties in situations like the COVID-19 epidemic. Virtual training classes and virtual counseling may enhance the peace and tranquility of pregnant women.

scholarly journals Leadership and human resource management: response to the COVID-19 outbreak

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 167-174
Author(s):  
Sudarmo Sudarmo
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Leadership Potential ◽  
Hr Management ◽  
Research Questions

This project reviewed the potential for leadership and human resource management in response to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. In any emergency in a country, the role of a leader with the ability and seriousness of human resource management is believed to be very important. To prove this belief, we have collected many-related literature, such as understanding deeply the aspects of leadership and HR management that have been applied successfully in various international contexts. How this leadership role with good management of HR is effectively applied. Because we conducted this study in the pandemic era, an era where restrictions on public movement are being treated, the method of data collection was through engine searches by relying on keyword utility, for example, "leadership potential", "HR management", "responding to the COVID-19 outbreak", and "qualitative studies". Because this study is categorized, we present the results of the study in the descriptive analysis method under the phenomenological approach. For the findings of this review study to meet the principles of validity and trustworthiness, we, the findings of this study, must be able to answer research questions.

From dreams to reality: a phenomenological study of the psychological contracts of ex-military personnel in the Australian Defence Force

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Anjum Naweed ◽  
Luke Hodgkinson ◽  
Raymond W. Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Military Personnel ◽  
Psychological Contract ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Psychological Contracts ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
Contract Formation ◽  
Australian Defence Force

Abstract Current recruitment and retention issues within the armed forces draw links with breach of the psychological contract – the dynamics of the employee–employer relationship. Compared with civilian contexts, a military position is unique, however, there is a dearth of conceptual investigation regarding the lived experiences of military personnel, particularly with respect to how such contracts form. This paper combined a phenomenological approach with the critical decision method to investigate the lived experiences informing contract formation and contract trajectory of ex-military personnel. Lived experiences pointed to the formulation of ‘fuzzy’ contracts, impressions from defence force recruitment, specific tipping points around organisational commitment, and large differences between the fidelity of the idealised and actualised self/job. Seven superordinate themes are elicited that trace the formation and trajectory of the contract. A schematised account of findings is developed to provide avenues to investigate how beliefs form in a military contract context and their outcomes.

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