scholarly journals Framing Xenophobia on Social Media: An Analysis of Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians Living in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emeka Umejei
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
University Students ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
National Solidarity

This study examines mis-and disinformation concerning xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa in 2017 and 2019. The study uses narrative theories and netnograhpy involving thematic content analysis and focus group discussions with undergraduate university students, youths and adults across the three dominant regions of Nigeria. The study answers the question: what motivates Nigerians to share mis-and disinformation concerning xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa on social media? The findings of this study suggest that national solidarity is an overriding motivation for sharing mis-and disinformation about xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa on social media.

scholarly journals Role of media and the media hypes in the aftermath of mass casualty incidents a qualitative thematic content analysis

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehjabeen Musharraf ◽  
Ambreen Aslam ◽  
Lubna Baig
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
The Media ◽  
Depth Interviews

Objectives: To explore the role of media during mass casualty events and its impact on the people. Method: The qualitative thematic content analysis was conducted at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, from 2028 to 2020 and comprised semi-structured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions involving participants from the health sector and policymakers at the provincial level. Besides, frontline workers such as the ambulance drivers and the first-aid-givers were also included. Data was subjected to conventional content analysis to generate themes. Results: There were 5 in-depth interviews and 4 focus group discussions in the study. Qualitative analysis revealed that the media has a great deal to do in times of a disaster. The media is the strongest weapon and largely impacts people's mind and behaviour, but it has been playing with their emotions and creating unrest among them. Conclusion: There is a need for the policymakers to set guidelines and define the role of the media in times of a disaster. Key Words: Mass casualty, Media, Catastrophe.

Food-related environmental beliefs and behaviours among university undergraduates

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Campbell-Arvai
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
University Students ◽  
Food Environment ◽  
Environmental Values ◽  
Environmental Footprint ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Environmental Beliefs ◽  
Undergraduate University Students

Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to document the food-related environmental beliefs and behaviours of undergraduate university students. More specifically, this research was focussed on determining if environmental sustainability is a consideration in students’ food choices, identifying the specific choices and behaviours adopted to reduce their food-related environmental footprint, and documenting the role of gender and pro-environmental values in these food-related environmental beliefs and behaviours. Design/methodology/approach – This research employed a mixed methods approach, i.e. focus group discussions and a survey, to document the food-related environmental beliefs and behaviours of undergraduate university students. The survey was informed by the results of the focus group discussions, and included standard measures of pro-environmental values and worldview. Findings – Results from focus group discussions revealed a broad array of beliefs and behaviours related to the connection between food, food production and the environment. The survey confirmed these results, but indicated a preference for such actions as recycling and reducing food waste in contrast to such alternatives as reducing meat consumption or avoiding processed foods. These results suggest that educational campaigns could focus on strengthening beliefs about the food-environment connection, as well as help to empower students to take a greater variety of actions to reduce their food-related environmental footprint. Originality/value – Relatively little attention has been focussed on individual beliefs and practices with respect to achieving more sustainable food consumption, particularly on university and college campuses. The research also represents a departure from previous work in that it utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods, and takes a broad approach to the food-environment connection.

scholarly journals A thematic content analysis of #cheatmeal images on social media: Characterizing an emerging dietary trend

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 698-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Pila ◽  
Jonathan M. Mond ◽  
Scott Griffiths ◽  
Deborah Mitchison ◽  
Stuart B. Murray
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content

Active Social Listening and Its Impact on Firm Strategies

2021 ◽  
pp. 95-114
Author(s):  
Som Sekhar Bhattacharyya ◽  
Neenu Neenu
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
Firm Strategies ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Indian Consumers ◽  
Customer Perspective ◽  
Social Listening

Due to the present customer voice in a digital world, keeping a watchful eye on what customers were expressing on social media became a necessary firm imperative. For this study, the authors found that rather than using FGDs and survey research, digital tools like the applications of social media listening could serve as a valuable platform for gathering insights about a firm's latest strategy. This could be complemented by the existing channels of feedback. This research study focused on customer perspective. Data was collected from Indian consumers and social media handling experts regarding social listening based upon a semi structured open-ended questionnaire. The data collected was content analyzed based upon thematic content analysis. Customer voices were reading majorly complaints and compliments followed by advocacy. This helped to comprehend how well firm managers aligned and helped in getting insights regarding marketplace reflections for assessing a firm, its products, and its brands.

scholarly journals An Effort Worth Making: A Qualitative Study of How Swedes Respond to Antibiotic Resistance

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirko Ancillotti ◽  
Stefan Eriksson ◽  
Tove Godskesen ◽  
Dan I Andersson ◽  
Jessica Nihlén Fahlquist
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Moral Responsibility ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Moral Significance ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Ethical Debate

Abstract Due to the alarming rise of antibiotic resistance, medically unwarranted use of antibiotics has assumed new moral significance. In this paper, a thematic content analysis of focus group discussions was conducted to explore lay people’s views on the moral challenges posed by antibiotic resistance. The most important finding is that lay people are morally sensitive to the problems entailed by antibiotic resistance. Participants saw the decreasing availability of effective antibiotics as a problem of justice. This involves individual as well as collective moral responsibility. Yet, holding agents responsible for their use of antibiotics involves varying degrees of demandingness. In our discussion, these findings are related to the contemporary ethical debate on antibiotic resistance and two proposals for the preservation of antibiotic effectiveness are compared to and evaluated against participants’ views.

scholarly journals Establishing Patient Perceptions and Preferences for a Journal Authenticator Tool To Support Health Literacy: A Mixed-Methods Survey and Focus Group Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia Ricketts ◽  
Manoj M. Lalu ◽  
Laurie Proulx ◽  
Michael Halas ◽  
Gisell Castillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Health Information ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Predatory Journals ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
Online Focus Groups

Abstract Background Predatory journals are illegitimate journals that do not meet expected publication best practices. Many of these journals can be found using Google, making them readily available to patients searching online for health information. The goal of this study was to obtain information about how patients use the internet to get health information and to determine patient preferences and needs for a journal authenticator tool which would highlight journal transparency practices. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey of Canadian-based adult patients and caregivers and then a series of online focus groups to further explore the survey responses. Descriptive statistics (counts and percentages) were reported for all quantitative survey items. For text-based responses, we used thematic content analysis. Online focus groups asked patients about the content they would like to see in a journal authenticator tool, how they would like the content visually displayed, how to best share the tool with patients, and how to determine whether the tool was successful over time. Thematic content analysis was conducted to identify core themes discussed. Focus group participants completed a follow-up survey in which they rank ordered the themes identified by perceived importance. Results 183 participants completed our online survey. A total of 146 (82%) participants indicated they use the internet most often when looking for health information. Sixty-six (37%) indicated they sometimes read original research articles when searching for health information and 92 (52%) participants indicated they sometimes have difficulty knowing if the information they read online is reliable. Eighty-six (49%) participants had never heard of predatory journals. Thirty-nine survey participants indicated their willingness to contribute to subsequent focus groups and a total of 29 participated. Four key topic areas were discussed and 32 themes were identified. Conclusions Our findings suggest that patients have expressed a need for a journal authenticator tool and that this tool may provide value to them. The results from this study will help inform the tool’s development to help ensure that it meets the needs of patients. Trial registration: This mixed-methods study has been registered on the Open Science Framework: https://osf.io/56ead/

scholarly journals Exploring the roles and contributions of industrial psychologists in South Africa against a multi-dimensional conceptual framework (part 2)

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Graeme Barnard ◽  
Linda Fourie
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Professional Roles ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content

The study was undertaken to explore the professional roles and contributions of industrial psychologists in South Africa. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 23 registered psychologists to gain their views on the roles and contributions within each of the dimensions of a conceptual framework of organisational success developed earlier. A process of analytical induction, supported by thematic content analysis, revealed a range of generic roles yet specific industrial psychological contributions. The implications of the findings for the development of academic curricula, the establishment of clarity among industrial psychologists and the fostering of awareness in organisations regarding the value of these professionals are discussed.

scholarly journals Performance of South African private-public partnerships

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solly Matshonisa Seeletse
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
South African ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
Additional Funding ◽  
The Government ◽  
Public Partnerships

Huge monetary investments are made towards private-public partnerships (PPPs) in an effort to develop South Africa. These PPPs are based on emulations from international benchmarks. Many developed countries benefit from skillful use of PPPs. The paper is based on concerns that, in South Africa, many PPP projects do not reach finalization. Others only reach finalization from additional funding after exhausting initial invested funds. Some causes of barriers of success of these PPPs are reported. Respondents are 39 past PPP participants. A self-administered unstructured questionnaire was used to collect qualitative data. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze the data. The results show negligence and wrong deployment as main causes of the failures in which the government side is a grave wrongdoer. Recommendations found to be necessary for improving PPP performance are suggested

Pembelajaran Zakat Secara Atas Talian

2019 ◽  
pp. 185-201
Author(s):  
Nur Nazira Rahim ◽  
Hasanah Abd Khafidz ◽  
Zulkefli Aini
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Content Delivery ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Thematic Content ◽  
On Line ◽  
Micro Learning

Online learning is an important medium in the era of globalization affected the industrial revolution 4.0. It is a medium to disseminate information and develop something specifically related to learning zakat. Learning about zakat through online learning can be achieved through  mediums such as Youtube, website, social media and applications. The technology-assisted learning has its own peculiarities in terms of content delivery to user. However, learning about zakat on-line generally is a form of micro learning and basic knowledge that caused the user to lose control of the topics thoroughly. Therefore, the study was carried out to study the content of learning zakat on-line. The methodology of this study users thematic content analysis. The study found that there is a lack of learning of zakat on-line compared with the content debated by jurists in textual sources. Accordingly, the implication of this study is that academics should develop a medium of online learning which a more complete and comprehensive. Abstrak Pembelajaran atas talian merupakan medium penting dalam era globalisasi yang terkesan daripada revolusi industri 4.0. Ia merupakan medium bagi menyebarkan dan mengembangkan sesuatu maklumat khususnya berkaitan pembelajaran zakat. Pembelajaran mengenai zakat secara atas talian boleh dicapai melalui medium seperti Youtube, laman sesawang, media sosial dan aplikasi. Kaedah pembelajaran berbantukan teknologi ini mempunyai keunikan tersendiri dari segi penyampaian kandungan mengenai zakat kepada pengguna. Walaubagaimanapun pembelajaran zakat secara atas talian umumnya merupakan satu bentuk pembelajaran mikro dan ilmu asas sahaja yang menyebabkan pengguna tidak dapat menguasai topik-topik secara menyeluruh. Oleh itu, kajian dilakukan untuk mengkaji kandungan pembelajaran zakat secara atas talian. Metodologi kajian ini menggunakan kaedah analisis kandungan secara tematik. Hasil kajian mendapati terdapat kekurangan kandungan pembelajaran zakat secara atas talian berbanding kandungan yang dibahaskan oleh fuqaha dalam sumber tekstual. Sehubungan dengan itu, implikasi daripada kajian ini ialah ahli akademik perlu membangunkan satu medium pembelajaran atas talian yang lebih lengkap dan menyeluruh.  

scholarly journals Listening to Women: Focus group discussions of what women want from postnatal care

Curationis ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
WA Butchart
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Health Team

Postpartum care is an essential part of the experience of childbirth and parenthood. This study explores what women want from postnatal care. Three focus groups, using a semi-structured format, were conducted. A total of 12 mothers, up to six weeks postpartum, participated in the study, which was conducted in two clinics in the Western Cape Metropole. Data was transcribed from taped sessions and analysed using Burnard’s (1991) model of “thematic content analysis” . Seven major categories were identified: Information, Support, Organisation of services, Attitudes of the health team, Contact with other mothers, Practical assistance and Other services. Listening to women is an essential element in the provision of flexible and responsive postnatal care that meets the felt needs of women and families.

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