scholarly journals Young Adults’ Perceptions of Online Self-Disclosure

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Megan A. Edwards ◽  
John G. Howcroft ◽  
Tania Lambert
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
South African ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
African Context ◽  
Primary Instrument

Online communication has become the primary instrument utilised by many individuals to maintain and form relationships, and self-disclosure plays an important role in the formation of close relationships online. An extensive amount of research has investigated the experiences of adolescents online. However, available knowledge about the influence of social media on young adults within the South African context is limited. Consequently, exploring young adults’ perceptions of online self-disclosure becomes more relevant. The aim of this study was to explore and describe young adults’ perceptions of online self-disclosure, specifically exploring what young adults’ self-disclose online and what psychosocial factors impact thereupon. The present study utilised a qualitative approach and was exploratory and descriptive in design. The sample size of the present study was 13, and semi-structured interviews were utilised as the method of data collection. The data obtained was analysed using thematic analysis and six main themes were identified. This article highlights one of those themes, namely Online Self-disclosure, focusing specifically on the psychosocial factors impacting upon online self-disclosure.

Managing material value creation matters in integrated reporting

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasja Steenkamp ◽  
Roslyn Roberts
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Body ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Integrated Reporting ◽  
Process Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge

Purpose This paper aims to explore how advanced integrated report preparers internalise and operationalise material value creation information to manage the generation of such information for the integrated report. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopts a qualitative approach using in-depth semi-structured interviews to examine how information about material value creation matters in six South African organisations are managed. Findings The findings will be useful to integrated reporting adopters as to how they might implement appropriate processes and systems to determine, communicate, collect and process information about matters that substantively affect their value creation. Originality/value The paper contributes to the body of knowledge by providing insight on how material value creation matters are determined, communicated internally and information about such matters generated.

scholarly journals South Africa Micro Entrepreneurs: Mobile ICT Adoption

10.28945/2235 ◽  
2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunice Steyn ◽  
Riana Steyn ◽  
Carina De Villiers
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
African Context ◽  
Barriers And Motivators ◽  
Mobile Ict ◽  
Micro Enterprises

The objective of this paper was to determine the perceived barriers and motivators of mobile ICT adoption by South African micro entrepreneurs. Current research shows that mobile ICT can help ensure the success of micro enterprises. However, there are barriers and motivating factors, which influence the mobile ICT adoption rate of micro enterprises and they seem to differ between countries. Semi-structured interviews with a number of South African micro entrepreneurs were used in this study to determine the barriers and motivators relevant in a South African context. The results from this study show that each individual entrepreneur has their own subset of factors, unique to their situation and environment, which influences their ICT adoption rate. Attempts to increase the mobile ICT adoption rate amongst South African entrepreneurs therefore needs to consider the unique set of mobile ICT adoption barriers and motivators that each entrepreneur faces.

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on families of students with special education needs

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 1010-1020
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abed Sakarneh
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Significant Events ◽  
Special Education Needs ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Online Communication Tools ◽  
Continued Learning ◽  
The Impact

The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the most significant events affecting the largest number of countries at the same time around the globe. Governments instituted the closure of schools and lockdown of cities and other areas to prevent the spread of the virus. Students had to learn through online platforms meant to enhance continued learning. The current study aimed to explore the extent to which Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown impact families of students with special education needs. Qualitative approach was used; semi-structured interviews were undertaken using online communication tools via Google Meet platform and for data analysis Atlas.ti program was used for coding and categorizing. The findings revolved around main themes in the study include; behavior problems in the children, psychological distress for the parents, and difficulty of delivering the rigid content and schedules. Implications for school and social support are discussed for policymakers in Jordan.   Keywords: COVID 19, families, lockdown, students with special education needs.

scholarly journals How Entrepreneurship Sustains Barriers in the Entrepreneurial Process—A Lesson from a Developing Nation

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11419
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nawaz Tunio ◽  
Mushtaque Ali Jariko ◽  
Tom Børsen ◽  
Sadia Shaikh ◽  
Tania Mushtaque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Gender Issues ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Entrepreneurial Process ◽  
Developing Nation ◽  
Educational Barriers ◽  
Financial Issues ◽  
Legal Barriers

The aim of this study is to explore how entrepreneurship sustains the barriers in the entrepreneurial process in a developing country like Pakistan. To reach these findings, a qualitative approach was used in which semi-structured interviews were conducted with young entrepreneurs in the region of Hyderabad, Pakistan. After collecting data, thematic analysis was conducted. The findings of the study in the form of final themes suggest that trust issues, family barriers, financial issues, gender issues, educational barriers, corruption, and legal barriers are among the challenges which trigger changes in the entrepreneurial process and its sustainability. This study provides implications for the regional government, academic institutes, financial institutes, entrepreneurs, and society at large when developing a support system and promoting a sustainable entrepreneurial environment by minimizing these challenges and suggestions for an entrepreneurial focus on sustainable entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES USED BY NURSES IN THE ESTRATÉGIA SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA TO COPE WITH DISTRESS

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Hübner Freitas ◽  
Carmem Lúcia Colomé Beck ◽  
Viviani Viero ◽  
Marcelo Nunes da Silva Fernandes ◽  
Katiusci Lehnhard Machado
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Collective Actions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Defensive Strategies

ABSTRACT This study's aim was to identify defensive strategies used by nurses working in the Estratégia Saúde da Família to cope with distress and keep working. This structured descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative approach was conducted Estratégia Saúde da Família units in a city in the central region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. A total of 16 nurses participated. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data and thematic analysis was adopted. The results show that the work organization, conditions and relations are essential for the emergence and intensity of defensive strategies used in the workers' routine. By using defensive strategies, workers can minimize damage to their health, however, there is a need to expand collective actions focused on occupational' health, especially among managers.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study on Representations of Intellectual and Relational Capital Among a Group of Managers in an Italian Trade-Union

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvio Carlo Ripamonti ◽  
Laura Galuppo ◽  
Sara Petrilli ◽  
Angelo Benozzo
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Trade Union ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Intangible Assets ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Structured Interviews

The way in which managers perceive their organization's intellectual and social capital has an impact in shaping their choices and how they lead change. The aim of the study was to explore how the managers of a trade union framed the role of its intangible assets in a context of organizational change. A qualitative approach was used; 30 semi-structured interviews were conducted with the leaders of a trade union and then analyzed using the method of thematic analysis. Particular attention was paid to the metaphors the managers used to narrate change. The hypothesis underlying this approach is that metaphors are a meaningful resource in that they can convey how organization and its intangible assets are framed. In the results, three “root metaphors” are illustrated—the trade union seen either as a system of domination, an organism, or a culture—together with the consequences of each of these images for the perception and value attributed to the trade union's intangible assets. In conclusion, implications for changing management practices and for further research are discussed.

scholarly journals Adesão ao tratamento pela equipe de um serviço de saúde mental: estudo exploratório

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cilene Despontin Malvezzi ◽  
Helena Cavaleri Gerhardinger ◽  
Luís Felipe Pereira Santos ◽  
Vanessa Pellegrino Toledo ◽  
Ana Paula Rigon Francischetti Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
The Will

Aims:  To  understand  how  the  multidisciplinary  team  conceivesadherence  to  the  treatment  of  users  inserted  in  CAPS  AD.  Methodology:  This  is  a descriptive   and   exploratory   study,   using   a   qualitative   approach conducted   with professionals  from  a  mental  health  service  through  semi-structured  interviews  and subsequent thematic analysis. Results: Two categories have emerged - the conception of adherence to treatment which highlighted the link, the recognition of the will to treat on the  part  of  the  person  and  understanding  in  terms  of  abstinence;  and  how  the  team takes  care  of  the  users  and  the  service,  which  emphasized  the  multidisciplinary  work, organization  of  the  work  process,  flexibility  of  schedules,  active  search  for  the  absent persons,  individual  therapeutic  project,  and  attention  to  the  care  needs  of  the  person undergoing treatment. Conclusion: It highlighted the importance of welcoming attitudes to  strengthen  the  bond,  permeating  the  understanding  in  terms  of  adhesion  and influence over the multi-professional teamwork process.

scholarly journals O imaginário feminino e sua invisibilidade no aleitamento materno exclusivo: estudo expliratório

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tássia Regine de Morais Alves ◽  
Francisco Arnoldo Nunes de Miranda ◽  
Glauber Weder dos Santos Silva ◽  
Jovanka Bittencourt Leite de Carvalho ◽  
Cecília Nogueira Valença ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Data Treatment

Aim:  To  understand  the  importance  and  the  difficulties  faced  by women  when  adhering  to  exclusive  breastfeeding.  Method:  This  is  an exploratory  and descriptive study, using a qualitative approach, in which semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 women. Data treatment occurred by means of the content analysis, in the form of a thematic analysis. Results: Most women revealed knowing the importance and  benefits  of  breastfeeding  for  being  an  important  practice,  since  it  provides  good nourishment   and   aids   the   development   of   the   child.   The   aspects   that   benefit breastfeeding  women  were  made  explicit;  however,  these  were  given  less  focus  when compared to the aspects related to the baby's health. Conclusion: We should point out the  need  to  incorporate  practices  beyond  the  biological  dimension,  to  understand  the characteristics  of  each  woman  and  to  encourage  self-care  as  an  important  issue  for them.

scholarly journals Governance and social responsibility perceptions of the SAFA affiliated football clubs executives

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sammy Boya Kgaugelo
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
South African ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
The South ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Football Clubs ◽  
African Context ◽  
African Media ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Executive Managers

Governance concerns have been in facade of society both in South Africa and in the rest of the world. These concerns have been raised at various levels such as public sector, private sector, and even within sports and recreation. The South African media have also heightened the exposure of incidents whenever gross violation of good governance principles occurred. The sport fraternity, particularly football, is not immune to this scourge. In the South African context, very little research has been done to look into the governance trajectories concerning sports organisations. As a result, this paper will consider how the Gauteng football clubs that are affiliated with the South African Football Association (SAFA) perceive issues of governance and those that concern social responsibility. Qualitative data in a form of semi-structured interviews was used. A total of 12 executive managers participated in the study. Atlas ti was used to analyse data deductively.The findings seem to suggest that the clubs are aware and supportive of good governance principles, ethics and issues of social responsibility. Calls are made to SAFA and its structures, government and the corporate sector to instil good governance principles and support social initiatives within their surroundings. Moreover, families and communities were encouraged to raise the bar in terms of improving the moral capital of society.

scholarly journals Caregiver experiences and perceptions of stroke

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Thomas ◽  
Kirston Greenop
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Role Changes ◽  
The People ◽  
Home Based ◽  
African Context ◽  
Caregiver Experiences ◽  
Home Based Care

With the increasing prevalence of people in developing countries who suffer strokes, the long-term care of people who have had a stroke and who are living with disabilities has substantial consequences for caregivers and their respective families. As the caregiver plays a pivotal role in the rehabilitation of the people who have had a stroke, the objectives of this study constitute an investigation into the complexities of caregiving, including both perceptions and experiences of the healthcare system. Semi-structured interviews were utilised to elicit post-stroke experiences of six caregivers. The challenge the South African context adds to these experiences was probed. The data were analysed qualitatively by thematic and content analysis. Prominent themes associated with caregiving included: role changes and relationship disruptions within the family, occupational and social implications, fatigue, anxiety, depression, loneliness, frustration as well as financial problems. Caregiver experiences were exacerbated by the inadequate support structures available. The results are interpreted within a biopsychosocial approach, concluding with the concerns raised by caregivers on the support they require from the healthcare system in order to provide home-based care. Opsomming Met die toenemende voorkoms van beroerte in ontwikkelende lande bring die langdurige versorging van pasiënte met gestremdheid beduidende gevolge vir sorggewers en hulle onderskeie gesinne mee. Aangesien die sorggewer ‘n sleutelrol in die rehabilitasie van die beroertepasiënt speel, behels die doelstellings van hierdie studie ‘n ondersoek na die verwikkeldhede van versorging, wat sowel persepsies as ondervinding van die gesondheidsorgstelsel insluit. Semi- gestruktureerde onderhoude is aangewend om die na-beroerte ondervindings van ses sorggewers te peil. Die uitdaging wat die Suid- Afrikaanse konteks tot hierdie ondervindings meebring is ondersoek. Die data is kwalitatief deur middel van tematiese en inhoudsanalise ontleed. Prominente temas wat verbandhou met sorggewing sluit in: rolverandering en verhoudingsteurnisse binne die huisgesin, beroeps- en sosiale implikasies, uitputting, angs, depressie, eensaamheid, frustrasie sowel as finansiële probleme. Die probleme van sorggewers word vererger deur ontoereikende steunstrukture. Die resultate word binne ‘n biopsigososiale benadering ontleed, en saamgevat met probleme wat sorggewers uitspreek ten opsigte van die steun wat hulle van die gesondheidsorgstelsel benodig om tuisgebaseerde sorg te kan voorsien.

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