scholarly journals Hábitos de alimentación y actividad física de Menores Extranjeros No Acompañados (MENAs): un estudio de caso (Food and physical activity habits of foreign unaccompanied minors living in a shelter home: a case study)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
José Ignacio Menéndez Santurio ◽  
Javier Fernández-Río
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Feeding Habits ◽  
Unaccompanied Minors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

El objetivo de la investigación fue conocer los hábitos deportivos y de alimentación de todos los Menores Extranjeros No Acompañados (MENAs) residentes en un centro de acogida del municipio de Gijón gestionado por la entidad ACCEM (Asociación Comisión Católica Española de Migración). Seis personas accedieron a participar. Para extraer información se utilizó una metodología de tipo cualitativo y entrevistas semi-estructuradas como técnica de recogida de datos. Los resultados muestran que, como en su país de origen, los jóvenes realizan con frecuencia actividad física en España. Algunos hábitos deportivos han sido afectados por el desconocimiento del idioma, la carga de las actividades educativas, el desconocimiento de la oferta de la zona y su coste. Los hábitos de alimentación también son similares a los de su país de origen en número de comidas y alimentos, pero han sufrido cambios por la ausencia de la familia y la divergencia socio-cultural-religiosa. El acogimiento asistencial parece haber ayudado a que sus hábitos físico-deportivos y alimenticios no hayan cambiado drásticamente.Abstract. The aim of the study was to assess physical activity and feeding habits of Foreign Unaccompanied Minors living in a shelter home in the city of Gijón managed by the non-for-profit association ACCEM (Asociación Comisión Católica Española de Migración). Six people agreed to participate. To gather information, qualitative research methodology was used. Semi-structured interviews were employed to obtain data. Results showed that participants, as in their home country, often perform physical activity. Some habits have been affected by language problems, education workload, and lack of information about the sport opportunities and costs in their residence area. Feeding habits such as number of meals and food are also similar to those in their home country, but they have also been modified by the absence of the family and the socio-cultural-religious divergence. Institutionalization seems to help avoiding sharp changes in the physical and eating habits in these minors.

FOSTERING STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES IN ENGLISH WRITING WITH MICROBLOGGING IN TWITTER

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Pham Thi Thu Hien
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

Twitter and Microblogging are two separate entities but completes each other. Both of them can be used as language learning tools and their potential has been proved by several scholars. This study tries to examine students’ experiences in integrating microblogging with twitter. It is also study about the beneficial roles of microblogging with Twitter in language learning, its relation to writing, and its appropriateness in language learning. This study employs a qualitative research methodology, and case study as its research design. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were employed in this study to find out about participants' views about microblogging and Twitter. From this study, it can be concluded that the participants of the study underwent various experiences during the implementation of microblogging with Twitter. They also felt that microblogging with Twitter at some point advantages them to systematically arrange their ideas, and allows them to choose appropriate diction of their ideas. They also stated that Twitter can be an appropriate means in language learning, especially in English writing<em>.</em>

Physical activity experiences of youth with visual impairments: An Alaskan perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin A Haegele ◽  
Amanda Yessick ◽  
T Nicole Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Analytic Process

The purpose of this study was to explore the physical activity experiences of youth with visual impairments living in Alaska. This study utilized a descriptive-qualitative methodology using an exploratory case study design. A convenience sample of four (one female, three males; aged 12–18 years) Alaskan youths with visual impairments participated in this study. Data included semi-structured interviews, reflective interview notes, and observational notes. Data were transcribed verbatim, and thematic development was undertaken inductively using a three-step analytic process. Based on the analysis, two interrelated themes emerged from the data: (a) “I don’t really participate in sports other than at camp”: preferences for unstructured activities and (b) “my sister’s willing to do anything”: familial impact on physical activity. Results of this study can help inform future efforts to promote physical activity engagement among youth with visual impairments, particularly those living in geographic areas similar to Alaska.

Participant Perceptions of Character Concepts in a Physical Activity–Based Positive Youth Development Program

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 481-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaina Riciputi ◽  
Meghan H. McDonough ◽  
Sarah Ullrich-French
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Character Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Low Income Families ◽  
The Impact

Physical activity–based positive youth development (PYD) programs often aim to foster character development. This study examined youth perspectives of character development curricula and the impact these activities have on their lives within and beyond the program. This case study examined youth from low-income families in a physical activity–based summer PYD program that integrated one character concept (respect, caring, responsibility, trust) in each of 4 weeks. Participants (N = 24) included a cross section of age, gender, ethnicity, and past program experience. Semi-structured interviews were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis and constant comparative methods. Thirteen themes were grouped in four categories: building highquality reciprocal relationships; intrapersonal improvement; moral reasoning and understanding; and rejection, resistance, and compliance. The findings provide participant-centered guidance for understanding youth personal and social development through physical activity in ways that are meaningful to participants, which is particularly needed for youth in low-income communities with limited youth programming.

scholarly journals Bodies of concern? A qualitative exploration of eating, moving and embodiment in young mothers

2021 ◽  
pp. 136345932110607
Author(s):  
Grace Lucas ◽  
Ellinor K Olander ◽  
Debra Salmon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Young Mothers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Area Of Concern ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

In some countries, including the United Kingdom, young mothers’ pregnant and postnatal bodies remain an area of concern for policy and practice, with interventions developed to support improved health behaviours including diet and physical activity. This article explores what young women themselves think and feel about eating and moving during and after pregnancy. Semi-structured interviews with 11 young mothers were conducted within two voluntary organisations. Data were analysed using thematic analysis with the theoretical lens of embodiment, which provided an understanding of how young women’s eating and moving habits related to how they felt about their bodies in the world. Four themes situated in different experiences of being and having a body were identified: pregnant body, emotional body, social body and surveilled body. Stress and low mood impacted eating habits as young women responded to complex circumstances and perceived judgement about their lives. Food choices were influenced by financial constraints and shaped by the spaces and places in which young women lived. Whilst young women were busy moving in their day-to-day lives, they rarely had the resources to take part in other physical activity. Holistic approaches that focus on how women feel about their lives and bodies and ask them where they need support are required from professionals. Interventions that address the structural influences on poor diet and inequalities in physical activity participation are necessary to underpin this. Approaches that over-focus on the achievement of individual health behaviours may fail to improve long-term health and risk reinforcing young women’s disadvantage.

scholarly journals Ethnozoology of bats (Mammalia, Chiroptera) in Feira de Santana Municipality, Bahia State, Northeastern Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 147-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria da Conceição Borges Gomes ◽  
Eraldo Medeiros Costa Neto ◽  
Martin Roberto del Valle Alvarez
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Feeding Habits ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
General Medical Care ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Ancient Times

The ethnozoology studies several manifestations of humans on fauna, whether inspired by affection, rejection, contempt or reverence, which are generally based on local beliefs and symbols. Bats stand out amongst those animals that make up the mythopoetic imaginary since ancient times. This paper records how bats are perceived by rural and urban inhabitants of the Municipality of Feira de Santana, Bahia State, Brazil. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. Two hundred participants were randomly chosen, 100 residents living in rural areas and 100 living in different districts of the municipality. Data were analyzed qualitatively, considering the set of responses provided by all interviewees. The results showed that the lack of information is the main cause of adverse reactions that people have by bats. Most of these reactions are due to lack of knowledge on bats behavior, especially when it comes to their feeding habits, since the majority of the respondents believed that the consumption of blood is the prevalent diet. After each new interview, information about feeding habits, behavior and general medical care to be taken when having contact with bats, were offered to the participants. This study suggests that education is one of the suitable tools to minimize prejudice against bats.

scholarly journals Aspects Influencing Food Intake and Approaches towards Personalising Nutrition in the Elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandru Rusu ◽  
Mirana Randriambelonoro ◽  
Caroline Perrin ◽  
Carlijn Valk ◽  
Berta Álvarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Motivational Aspect

AbstractHealthy diets have been demonstrated to complement benefits of physical activity, physical condition and mental wellbeing, all of them being important factors influencing the quality of life of elderly. Unfortunately malnutrition is a serious threat and an increasingly prevalent condition among the fast-growing elderly population. The present work addresses the identification of important factors contributing to decreased appetite and food intake as well as the development of approaches towards a healthy diet and personalised nutrition in elderly. Within the present study semi-structured interviews with elderly and elderly suffering from swallowing and mastication difficulties have been performed, results being used for the development of food provision modules and the corresponding recipes addressing the nutritional requirements of elderly. The social context and the swallowing and mastication difficulties influence the eating behaviour as well as the motivation to eat. On the other hand, it was found that texture modified foods (food which texture is adapted to the need of people with swallowing and mastication problems) could act as motivational aspect. With regard to food personalisation in the elderly the consideration of three different case scenarios based on individual independency and the degree of oral impairment seemed to be appropriate. Different aspects such as gender weight, physical activity level as well as high protein demand are important influential factors in the development of personalised recipes in elderly. In addition to the above, a conversational agent was developed as behaviour change module and can be successfully used as smart personal assistant in helping the users to understand their eating habits and adopt healthier nutrition over the long term.

scholarly journals Power and Strategies in the External Stakeholder Management of Megaprojects: A Circuitry Framework

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Ninan ◽  
Ashwin Mahalingam ◽  
Stewart Clegg
Keyword(s):  
News Media ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Organizational Power ◽  
External Stakeholder ◽  
User Comments ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
External Stakeholders ◽  
Internal Stakeholders

Infrastructure megaprojects can cause considerable inconvenience to external stakeholders such as project communities, stakeholders in lands and stakeholders in existing services. Managing these external stakeholders is difficult as they interact with the project across permeable boundaries, are unaccountable to the requirements of the project and cannot be governed with contractual instruments or conformance to standards, as is the case with internal stakeholders. Hence the project team must resort to other strategies to manage these stakeholders. There is at present little other than scattered accounts of the use of these strategies in the literature. What is missing is a framework to explain how such strategies work to manage external stakeholders. We use organizational power theories drawn from frameworks stressing both the dimensions and the circuits of power to understand how strategy and power interact in the process of managing external stakeholders. This research uses the case study of a metro rail project in India compiled from 30 semi-structured interviews, 168 news media articles along with their 446 user comments, and 640 social media tweets along with 435 community comments. Using a qualitative research methodology, we highlight relations of persuading, framing and hegemonizing strategies employed for managing the external stakeholders in the project. Covert power-based framing and hegemonizing strategies shape the visible overt power-based persuading strategies employed to manage external stakeholders.

An Empirical Assessment of the Effectiveness of Offenders’ Rehabilitation Approach in South Africa: A Case Study of the Westville Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 347-369
Author(s):  
Patrick Bashizi Bashige Murhula ◽  
Shanta Balgobind Singh
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Dynamic Factors ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Criminal Behaviors

The South African Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has a constitutional mandate to provide rehabilitation programs that address offenders’ criminal conducts. The rehabilitation approach currently used to deliver this mandate is grounded on the needs-based model where dynamic factors associated with recidivism are systematically targeted in the treatment of offenders’ criminal behaviors. In this research, a qualitative research methodology was employed, and a case study research design was utilized. Purposeful non-probability sampling was utilized to recruit participants. Thirty inmates and 20 correctional center officials who met the inclusion criteria for the study were selected to participate. Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect data during the empirical investigation. The findings of this study demonstrated that the DCS’s mission is far from being accomplished due to its failure to implement rehabilitation programs. The research study, therefore, recommends that for the success of a rehabilitation approach in South Africa, a critical review of the strategy meant to achieve this goal is required.

scholarly journals Assessment of nutrition and physical activity of 6th-7th grade schoolchildren in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania

Open Medicine ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaida Skurdenyte ◽  
Gene Surkiene ◽  
Rimantas Stukas ◽  
Kestutis Zagminas ◽  
Vincentas Giedraitis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Healthy Diets ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Active Leisure ◽  
The City ◽  
Physically Active Leisure

AbstractBackground: Evaluation of eating habits and physical activity is very important for health interventions. Our aim in this study was to assess the characteristics of eating and physical activity of 6-7th grade schoolchildren in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania, as well as the association between dietary habits and physical activity. Methods: The study was conducted within the project “Education of healthy diets and physical activity in schools”. The sample consisted of 1008 schoolchildren from 22 schools in the city of Vilnius, and was based on empirical methods, including a questionnaire poll and comparative analysis. Statistical software Stata v.12.1 (Stata corp LP) was used to analyze the data. Results: Our study showed that less than half (37.1%) of study participants had physically active leisure time. Boys were significantly more physically active than girls. More than half (61.4%) of children ate breakfast every day. Girls were more likely to eat vegetables and sweets. Schoolchildren who ate vegetables and dairy products as well as those who got enough information about physical activity and spoke about it with their family members were more physically active. Conclusions: The results of the study confirmed that schoolchildren were not sufficiently physically active. It was found that low physical activity is related to dietary and other factors, such as lack of information about physical activity and its benefits.

scholarly journals Recognition of Barriers to Physical Activity Promotion in Immigrant Children in Spain: A Qualitative Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romain Marconnot ◽  
Antonio Marín-Rojas ◽  
Jose Delfa-de-la-Morena ◽  
Jorge Pérez-Corrales ◽  
Javier Gueita-Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Immigrant Children ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Gender Inequalities ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Activity Promotion

Physical activity facilitates the acquisition of healthy habits from childhood to adulthood. Differences exist regarding the performance of physical activity among immigrant children compared to native Spanish children. The purpose of the study was to describe the barriers that exist for the promotion of physical activity. A qualitative case-study approach was implemented. Parents of immigrant children, teachers, a school principal, and priests were included, using purposeful sampling. Data were collected from 25 participants, via unstructured and semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and researchers’ field notes. A thematic analysis was performed and ecological levels were identified. Our findings revealed the following barriers to performing physical activity: (a) the meaning of physical activity, (b) gender inequalities, (c) academic burden, (d) lack of social contact, (e) expenses and family economy, (f) lack of infrastructure and natural surroundings, (g) time constraints, (h) fear and insecurity, and (i) the reason for immigrating. These results may be used to revise the school curriculum, promoting equal opportunities for physical activity and encouraging family participation. Additionally, urban design policies should be encouraged to facilitate access to open spaces for recreation within cities.

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