scholarly journals Understanding Co-Working with The Growth and Development of Freelancers

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Jeffrey M. Shepard
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Growing Up

The global workplace is changing, and co-working is growing up considerably in this new workspace. In the 21stcentury, co-working spaces are growing rapidly, and it is expected that by 2020, freelancers who use these spaceswill make up 50% of the total workforce. When they first started, they were viewed as being ideal for creatives, orpeople who were looking to start out their businesses. As the freelancing world continues to evolve, more peoplefrom all professions are making use of it.This paper shall look at this development in co-working, and the results which reveal that there is growth forfreelancers. These are spaces that are forming a new section of the economy, especially when it comes to making themost of the digital economy as well as the knowledge economy. In this paper, an in-depth review has been carriedout, and there is a qualitative study of freelances who are making use of co-working spaces. It seeks to understandthe reasons that these spaces are helping to elevate growth, as well as the development of freelancers.It has been revealed that the key reason co-working continues to be a primary choice for freelancers is the costeffectiveness, as it is lower in cost than setting up a business. In addition, it helps with building social relationshipswithin the work place, without any stress linked with maintaining these relationships. What was once perfect forcreatives, is now available for all types of freelancers.

Children Living in Poverty: Their Perception of Career Opportunities

1998 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Weinger
Keyword(s):  
African Americans ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Career Path ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Projective Techniques ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Poor Children

Growing up in poverty often diminishes a child's opportunity to pursue a rewarding career path. This qualitative study explored whether poor children are aware that their wealthier peers' chances for success may be greater than their own. Projective techniques employing photographs of two houses representing poor and middle-income families were used to interview twenty-four children between the ages of five and thirteen years, divided equally between white and African Americans. These respondents perceived that society provides better future job opportunities to nonpoor children while limiting those of the poor. Although respondents suggested that they and their friends could be exceptions to these limitations, indications of their beginning feelings of hopelessness were revealed. The author proposes strategies to assist in strengthening poor children's belief in themselves and their future.

scholarly journals The experience of growing up with a parent with schizophrenia—A qualitative study.

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 254-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanesa Nieto-Rucian ◽  
Penny J. Furness
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Growing Up

Learning for Another: From Self-Interest to Altruism

2015 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron W. Snyder ◽  
Stephen C. Yanchar ◽  
Edwin E. Gantt
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Communal Learning ◽  
Self Interest ◽  
Cross Case Analysis ◽  
Insight Into

This qualitative study offers an examination of the learning experiences of six individuals, each of whom initially learned for self-interested purposes, but later experienced a shift in their desire and pursued learning to benefit others. We conducted interviews that described this phenomenon and provided insight into the following question: What is the experience of a learner who transitions from learning out of self-interest to learning for the sake of another? Findings of this study include narrative case summaries for each participant and a cross-case analysis that includes six major themes regarding participants’ transition to altruistic forms of learning: humility as a prerequisite, communal learning, emphasis on the success of others, becoming more self-confident, becoming a more effective learner, and becoming more other centered. Overall, participants in this study found the most meaning by helping recipients achieve their own growth and development rather than by merely accomplishing tasks.

The Influence of Confucianism on the Perceptions and Process of Caring Among Family Caregivers of Persons With Dementia: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 104365962090589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hing Cheung Yiu ◽  
Yuli Zang ◽  
Jocelyn Han Shi Chew ◽  
Janita Pak Chun Chau
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Family Caregiving ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

Introduction: Scant evidence reveals the influences of Confucianism on family caregiving in dementia. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of Confucianism on the perceptions and process of caring among the Chinese family caregivers. Method: A qualitative study was conducted using semistructured interviews with 15 Chinese family caregivers of persons with dementia in three elderly care centers in Hong Kong. The interviews were audiotaped and transcribed, while a thematic analysis was performed to analyze the transcript at the latent level. Results: Three themes emerged from the interviews: (a) setting family as a top priority, (b) growth and development in families, and (c) enhancing family relationships. Discussion: Our findings provided insights into how Confucianism influences the experience of family caregivers in caring persons with dementia in Chinese communities. These findings help develop culturally adapted interventions to improve the support for family caregivers of persons with dementia.

scholarly journals How adolescents understand their values: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910452096450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iona Lewis-Smith ◽  
Laura Pass ◽  
Shirley Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Personal Values ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Psychological Therapies

An important component of some psychological therapies is the use of clients’ values to motivate behaviour change. Values are understood to be developed during childhood and adolescence but there has been limited exploration of how young people experience values and their function across contexts. This study aimed to explore adolescents’ understanding of the concept of ‘values’ and to elicit their experiences of values. Semi-structured, individual interviews were conducted with 11 adolescents aged 12–17 years. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes. Young people were readily able to discuss the meaning of ‘values’ and their own personal values. Three main themes were identified: (1) what values are (in general, and specific to themselves), (2) where values come from (relationships, education, growing up), and (3) why values are important (prioritising/decision making, reflecting on values is helpful). The adolescents in this study demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the meaning, origins and functions of values. The results suggest young people may welcome and benefit from opportunities to discuss their values, including in therapy.

scholarly journals Silencing the Silence: A Study of Women at Workplace

2017 ◽  
Vol II (II) ◽  
pp. 162-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayed Mahrukh
Keyword(s):  
Group Theory ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Equal Treatment ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Male Domination ◽  
Equal Work ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Muted Group ◽  
The Way

This paper highlights the extent of women marginalization through silencing their voices at workplaces in the Pashtun society. Using the construct "muted group" theory a qualitative study of the participants with ages between 25 and 32 at Abdul Wali Khan Universy, Mardan (Pakistan) was undertaken. The analysis of response reveals that both males and females work equally, share equal work load, and can perform their duties well together. It is significant that despite the appearance of unbiased equal treatment to males and females the societal biases effect a reality that is contradictory to the facade of equality. The study established that males make use of authoritative language because of which females feel reluctant to share their thoughts openly due to the fear of being rejected at the work place. They conform to male domination and in this way appease the macho ego of males. Moreover, females are often made fun of when they talk; consequently they choose to remain silent. This marginalization explains why men think that women cannot share their thoughts clearly or cannot speak logically without realizing that there is something wrong with the way they deal with women.

scholarly journals Newborn care practices in a tribal community in tamilnadu: a qualitative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Latha S. ◽  
Kamala S. ◽  
Srikanth S.
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Essential Newborn Care ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Care Practices

Background: Neonatal mortality is high in tribal areas. Cultural practices influence the newborn health outcomes in tribal communities. Each tribe has its own unique practices on newborn rearing. Little scientific information is available on the beliefs and practices related to essential newborn care among tribes in Tamilnadu. An understanding of the tribe specific newborn care practices by health workers could facilitate them to provide effective newborn care.Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in Sittilingi tribal area in Dharmapuri district of Tamilnadu during the period August and September 2016. The data was collected by In-Depth interviews of 10 mothers with infants, selected by Snow ball sampling method. Local newborn care beliefs and practices were explored and analysis of their beneficial or harmful effects was carried out.Results: The findings show that beneficial practices like utilizing antenatal services, institutional deliveries, delayed bathing and measures to prevent infection were adopted. Harmful practices being followed included late initiation of breastfeeding, denying colostrum, feeding prelacteals, improper thermal care and application of indigenous substances on umbilical cord stump.Conclusions: In spite of utilization of health services, traditional beliefs still play a crucial role in influencing neonatal care practices in the study area. The findings necessitate a need for accessing the prevalence of cultural practices by quantitative studies. Midwives being a vital source of information should be aware of local cultural practices in their work place, to plan for effective behavior change among the mothers to preserve safe practices and avoid harmful practices.  

scholarly journals Experiences of adult siblings of those with developmental coordination disorder (DCD): a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan Morris ◽  
Jane Ogden ◽  
Judith Gentle
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
The Family ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis qualitative study explored the childhood experiences of growing up with a sibling with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) to offer an ‘outsider’s’ view of this condition. Ten individuals who had grown up with a sibling with DCD were interviewed about their experiences. Data were analysed using Thematic Analysis. Analysis described three main themes: i)‘witnessing the challenges for their sibling with DCD’ ii) ‘experiencing the impact on the family’; iii) ‘a vacuum of knowledge’. Not all experiences were negative and transcending these themes was the notion ‘resolution and finding benefit’ highlighting access to support, being more empathic and resilient, becoming a role model for others and finding success. Participants play witness to their sibling’s experiences which can often be negative sometimes impacted by a vacuum of knowledge but they also describe how a diagnosis of DCD comes with some benefits which are discussed in the context of ‘posttraumatic growth’.

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