Traveling with the Team

2020 ◽  
pp. 77-98
Author(s):  
Steven M. Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Sport Organizations ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Extramarital Relationships ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Social Invisibility ◽  
High Level ◽  
Cover Up ◽  
Code Enforcement

This chapter focuses on the lived experience of the wives who travel with their husbands during the MLB season and the unwritten code of conduct that establishes the wives’ subordinate status by ensuring their social invisibility. It describes how the players, sport organizations, and the wives themselves use code work to construct, apply, and reinforce the code, and how couples who question the code—called code busters—can reap negative consequences even when the husband enjoys high-level team status. It discusses the importance of code enforcement as a means of maintaining the husband’s standing among teammates, establishing the expectation that teammates will cover up each other’s sexual activities, including the extramarital relationships of married players. Finally, it explores how traveling wives, who are also expected to keep the men’s secrets, become aware of an implicit competition for their husband’s loyalty.

People and Climate Change

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Community Inclusion ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Political Challenge

Climate change is a profoundly social and political challenge with many social justice concerns around every corner. A global issue, climate change threatens the well-being, livelihood, and survival of people in communities worldwide. Often, those who have contributed least to climate change are the most likely to suffer from its negative consequences and are often excluded from the policy discussions and decisions that affect their lives. This book pays particular attention to the social dimensions of climate change. It examines closely people’s lived experience, climate-related injustice and inequity, why some groups are more vulnerable than others, and what can be done about it—especially through greater community inclusion in policy change. A highlight of the book is its diversity of rich, community-based examples from throughout the Global South and North. Sacrificial flood zones in urban Argentina, forced relocation of United Houma tribal members in the United States, and gendered water insecurities in Bangladesh and Australia are just some of the in-depth cases included in the book. Throughout, the book asks social and political questions about climate change. Of key importance, it asks what can be done about the unequal consequences of climate change by questioning and transforming social institutions and arrangements—guided by values that prioritize the experience of affected groups and the inclusion of diverse voices and communities in the policy process.

scholarly journals Qualitative research to explore the symptoms and impacts experienced by children with ulcerative colitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason A. Randall ◽  
Aiste Guobyte ◽  
Laure Delbecque ◽  
Louise Newton ◽  
Tara Symonds ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disease ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic gastrointestinal disease that often presents during one’s most productive years and is characterized by colon inflammation. Key symptoms and impacts in adults are well-known, however, experiences among pediatric populations have not been well documented. The purpose of this study was to understand the health-related quality of life and symptomatic experience of children (2–11 years) living with UC. Methods Qualitative, semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted. Children aged 5–11 years were interviewed, as well as their parents/caregivers in matched dyads. Parents/caregivers of children aged2–4 years were interviewed within a parent/caregiver-only cohort. All participants were recruited from the United States. Interviews were coded using thematic analysis. Results Key symptoms and impacts reflecting the lived experience of UC were identified following thematic analysis, generating a conceptual model. A total of 32 participants (20 parents/caregivers and 12 children) were interviewed. Results identified a substantial burden of UC in children. All children and parents/caregivers reported that they/their child experienced stomach/abdominal pain. Other symptoms discussed by over 75% were blood in stool, diarrhea/loose stools, stool urgency, incomplete evacuation, stool frequency, and feeling gassy/passing gas. The most frequently discussed impacts by over 75% of participants were on emotional and practical aspects, seriously affecting quality of life. Conclusions Qualitative analysis of the interviews identified a substantial burden of UC on children, with a profound impact on their lives. The symptomatic experience is reflective of adults and adolescents. A high level of agreement between parents/caregivers and children was demonstrated regarding the perception of the presence or absence of symptoms. Children aged 8–11 years showed higher levels of agreement with parents/caregivers than did younger children, indicating appropriateness of self-report of symptom data in the 8–11 years age group.

scholarly journals Short report: Autistic parents’ views and experiences of talking about autism with their autistic children

Autism ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136236132098131
Author(s):  
Laura Crane ◽  
Lok Man Lui ◽  
Jade Davies ◽  
Elizabeth Pellicano
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Professional Support ◽  
Short Report ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Current Sample ◽  
Experiential Expertise

Little is known about how parents talk about autism with their autistic children, particularly among families in which both a parent and child are autistic. Using an online survey, we gathered quantitative and qualitative data from 34 autistic parents (most of whom had told their children about their diagnosis) to address this knowledge gap. There was considerable overlap between the views and experiences of the autistic parents in this study and the largely non-autistic parent samples in previous research. Specifically, parents emphasised the importance of being open and honest about the diagnosis, disclosing the diagnosis as early as possible, individualising discussions to children’s needs and framing the diagnosis positively. There were, however, areas in which the views and experiences of the current sample differed from previous research on non-autistic samples. First, our sample of autistic parents outlined the benefits of their own experiential expertise, which they felt resulted in heightened understanding and empathy with their children. Second, our sample tended not to express concerns about disclosure potentially having a negative impact. Finally, our participants did not express a want or need for professional support with disclosure. Instead, they reported feeling well equipped to support their children using their own knowledge and lived experience. Lay abstract Previous research examining how parents talk about autism with their children has tended to focus on parents who are not autistic themselves. We collected information on this topic from 34 autistic parents of autistic children (most of whom had told their children about their diagnosis). We found similarities, but also differences, between the views and experiences of autistic parents in this research and those reported in previous research (in studies of largely non-autistic parents). Similarities include the following: it is important to be open and honest about the diagnosis; the diagnosis should be introduced/discussed as early as possible; discussions should be tailored to each individual child’s needs; and we should not overlook the challenges associated with autism, but it is important to focus on positive aspects too. Differences include the following: autistic parents used personal experiences in conversations about autism, which was felt to result in increased understanding and empathy with their children; autistic parents overwhelmingly focused on more positive aspects of an autism diagnosis; our sample did not express concerns that discussions could have negative consequences too (e.g. making children more anxious); and autistic parents did not want or need professional support to talk about autism with their children (instead, they felt confident in using their own knowledge/experiences to guide discussions).

Analysis of the state of the migration process of the ukrainian population in the context of domestic and international levels

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 110-118
Author(s):  
M. Shkurat ◽  
K. Pavlotska
Keyword(s):  
Social Protection ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Migration Policy ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
The State ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Migration Process ◽  
State Of The Economy ◽  
Migration Flows ◽  
High Level

Analysis of the migration process of the Ukrainian population, which takes place within the state and at the international level during 2014–2019 is carried out in this paper. On the basis of scientific works of domestic scientists and institutes the problems which have not been investigated, and also aspects which have been solved partially are defined. The negative consequences of the Ukrainian migration process on the state of the country are identified. The classification of migration flows of the Ukrainian population according to the reasons of movement is carried out. The main regions and countries which, as of the beginning of 2021, are more attractive to compatriots and are characterized by significant influxes of Ukrainians are identified. The main centers of departure – regions and countries – which are characterized by high level of outflow of Ukrainians are determined, the main problems and reasons that motivate the outflow of Ukrainians are highlighted in this paper. The level of growth of the Ukrainian population in terms of migration flows is defined. The investigation of Ukrainian diasporas, territorial location and analysis of their share in comparison is carried out. The main factors that force the Ukrainian population to move, which affects the demographic situation in Ukraine, the level of employment, as well as the amount of cash flows to the country and the state of the economy as a whole are identified. The main regulations and identified solutions to the migration flows of the domestic population, which were approved and implemented in the period from 2001 to 2019 are compared in this paper. On the basis of current and newly introduced strategies, critical analysis of the ways of regulating the migration process of the Ukrainian population is carried out, the main aspects and problems of the implemented migration policy of Ukraine are determined. The results of the work are to identify the main ways to reduce the negative impact of the migration process on the country's economy and related processes, and strategies to benefit from the movement of citizens of Ukraine, namely: introduction of intellectual security, revision of wages by region, stimulating the process of attracting technology in all spheres of activity and formation of the social protection system.

scholarly journals Demographic transformation in the agglomerations of Dnipropetrovsk region

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
V. V. Bezugly ◽  
Z. V. Boyko ◽  
О. V. Tsvietaieva
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Low Fertility ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Continuous Change ◽  
Urban Agglomerations ◽  
Active Population ◽  
Labour Potential ◽  
Negative Balance ◽  
High Level

This article examines the demographic situation in Dnipropetrovsk region and identifies the main demographic problems of the region , among which the most important are low fertility, reduced family size, high divorce rates and unregistered marriages, contimuing aging of the population, increased gender disproportion among the population, intra-regional and especially modern external migrations of the population, etc. The Dnipropetrovsk settlement system includes four industrial agglomerations: Dniprovsky-Kamianske, Kryvyi Rih, Nikopol and Pavlohrad, where more than 83.5% of the region’s population lives , indicating a high level of urbanization of the territory. It was found that the dynamics of the population of the urban agglomerations of the Dnipropetrovsk region over the past 20 years has a tendency to progressive reduction: if in 1997 the size of the existing population amounted to 3,888.8 thousand people, in 2017it amounted to 3,227.5 thousand people. It is stated that the natural replenishment of the population provides a continuous change of generations, creating the quantitative boundaries of labour resources of urban agglomerations of Dnipropetrovsk region. The current state of migration processes in the agglomerations of Dnipropetrovsk region is caused by socio-economic and political problems. This has led to an increase in labour out-migration, which now has already become catastrophic, not only in the Dnipropetrovsk region, but throughout Ukraine. Negative consequences of this are the depopulation of cities and areas of agglomerations, the outflow of high quality labour potential (and in particular qualified labour), the collapse of families, rise in crime and corruption, etc. In general, it is established that the demographic aspect, due to natural and mechanical movements, has become a determining factor inthe formation of the labour resource situation and affects not only the process of replenishmnent itself, but also the structure of the economically active population. We present the general demographic features of the population's reproduction, in the urban agglomerations of Dnipropetrovsk region from 1997 to 2017; a decrease in the total population, a negative natural population growth (mortality rates will prevail over birth rates), aging of the population, which is reflected in an increase in the number of people aged 70, disproportion in the sexual structure of the population (prevalence of women), negative balance of migration and continuous outflow of inhabitants of reproductive age, especially to the countries of the European Union.

scholarly journals Education as a spectral technology: Corporate culture at work in Ontario‘s schools

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-278
Author(s):  
Susan Marie Martin
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Cautionary Tale ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Neoliberal Reforms ◽  
Secondary School Curriculum ◽  
Under Construction ◽  
High Level

Abstract This paper addresses the sweeping neoliberal reforms implemented in Ontario’s schools in 2000, and conceptualises them within the terms of ‘millennial capitalism’ (Comaroff & Comaroff, 2000). A close reading of secondary school curriculum documents and the umbrella policies that shape education from ages 5 to 18 years reveals how students are groomed to identify themselves as workers under construction. This is accomplished by mandating career education that defines lived experience as a ‘career’, articulates an identity for students as workers/producers, and dictates a direct relationship between education and the health of the economy. For students the professed advantages of millennial capitalism come from freedom and choice to navigate a post-secondary future in an abstract market that rewards those who respond to its highs and lows. Despite the drop-out ‘crisis’ that followed the initial reforms, and the next government’s efforts to remediate the damage done, ultimately corporatist/careerist mantras continue to haunt classrooms, shape education, and its aims and goals in Ontario. The analysis offered in this paper aims to help us better understand the resilience of the neoliberal agenda in the current global economic ‘crisis’, in light of ongoing calls for ‘value-for-money’ in delivering public services and overall competitiveness. Ontario’s education system has a reputation internationally as a high-level performer; this positioning in light of the anomalies presented by its policy and curriculum serves as a cautionary tale to countries that connect growth in GDP with the results of its children and youth on standardised tests. Further, it reveals the disparity between statistics at the macro level and life at the level of the classroom.

scholarly journals “I Want to Sleep, but I Can’t”: Adolescents’ Lived Experience of Sleeping Difficulties

2020 ◽  
pp. 105984052096601
Author(s):  
Malin Jakobsson ◽  
Karin Sundin ◽  
Karin Högberg ◽  
Karin Josefsson
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Narrative Interviews ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
Falling Asleep

Sleeping difficulties are increasingly prevalent among adolescents and have negative consequences for their health, well-being, and education. The aim of this study was to illuminate the meanings of adolescents’ lived experiences of sleeping difficulties. The data were obtained from narrative interviews with 16 adolescents aged 14–15 in a Swedish city and were analyzed using the phenomenological hermeneutic method. The findings revealed four themes: feeling dejected when not falling asleep, experiencing the night as a struggle, searching for better sleep, and being affected the next day. The comprehensive understanding illuminates that being an adolescent with sleeping difficulties means it is challenging to go through the night and to cope the next day. It also means a feeling of being trapped by circumstances. As the adolescents’ lived experiences become apparent, the possibility for parents, school nurses, and other professional caregivers to support adolescents’ sleep increases.

On the Right Track?: Future Directions of USATF Coaching Education

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Lawrence W. Judge ◽  
Terry Crawford ◽  
Kimberly J. Bodey
Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Sport Organizations ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Coaching Education ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
Sponsored Programs ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
The Right ◽  
High Level

Approximately 47 million boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 18 years take part in sport activities each year, primarily in agency and community sponsored programs (Ewing & Seefeldt, 2002). The high level of participation requires many youth sport organizations to rely on volunteers, without whom there can be no programs. Yet volunteers receive little formal training to prepare them for their respective coaching endeavors (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2001; Gilbert et al., 2001; Gould, et al., 1990; Weiss & Hayashi, 1996).

scholarly journals Understanding the gendered coaching workforce in Spanish sport

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 485-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Hinojosa-Alcalde ◽  
Ana Andrés ◽  
Pedrona Serra ◽  
Anna Vilanova ◽  
Susanna Soler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Factors ◽  
Sport Organizations ◽  
Coach Education ◽  
Assistant Coaches ◽  
Performance Domains ◽  
Underrepresentation Of Women ◽  
And Performance ◽  
High Level ◽  
Gender Influences ◽  
Status Of Women

The present study focuses on the demographic and labor characteristics of coaches in Spain. Kanter’s theory on occupational sex segregation will be used as a guiding framework. The study was conducted with 1685 coaches (82.3% men and 17.7% women) from different sports and performance domains. The results show that there is an underrepresentation of women as coaches in Spain and data highlight that coaches’ gender is related to three structural factors: opportunity, power, and proportion. The present data reveal that women are younger, less likely to be in a marriage-like relationship, less likely to have children, and more likely to have competed at a high level as an athlete when compared to their male counterparts. However, fewer women than men access and participate in coach education in Catalonia and the working status of women was different to that of men. To expand, women worked less hours, were more likely to be assistant coaches, and had less years of coaching experience. Understanding of how gender influences women’s access, progression, and retention in coaching in Spain illustrates the need for gender sport policies and practices in sport organizations. This approach can benefit not only women, but the diversity and enrichment of the coaching system.

scholarly journals EXPERIENCE-TECHNOLOGIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION READINESS OF PEDAGOGICAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-289
Author(s):  
Тамара Михайлівна Сорочан ◽  
Олена Іванівна Бондарчук ◽  
Лариса Миколаївна Оліфіра
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Time Distance ◽  
High Level

The article features an innovative approach to the development of information readiness of pedagogical staff for the performance of their professional activities in full-time distance postgraduate learning. The essence and components (motivational, cognitive, operative and personal) of pedagogical staff's readiness for professional activity are characterized. Indicators of the distribution of teachers by levels of their information readiness (low, medium, high) for professional activity are given. The article also highlights methodology and results of the empirical study of the levels of pedagogical staff's information readiness for their professional activity, testifying to the insufficient level of development of such readiness with a considerable number of educators. It is shown that a high level of such readiness is peculiar to only one-tenth of the participated educators, who have deep and complete knowledge, skills and experience of work with information. They are characterized by developed personal qualities that provide active character and responsible attitude to the professional activity in the conditions of uncertainty. Other respondents have a partial (or nonexistence) awareness of possible negative consequences from the use of information, insufficient willingness to bear responsibility, as well as an inability to understand the regularities of information processes in the context of uncertainty, etc. The essence of experience technologies of the development of information readiness of pedagogical staff to professional activity in conditions of part-time distance teaching in postgraduate education is revealed. It also highlights the specific features of the implementation of experience technologies regarded as a tool for specialist training on the basis of practical experience and their application in the process of professional development. It emphasizes the effectiveness of experience technologies in non-linear forms of training, which create the conditions for learners to make a conscious choice of learning content and forms of their own professional development.

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