scholarly journals Maintaining dual career balance: A scenario perspective on Swedish university student-athletes’ experiences and coping

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Lukas Linnér ◽  
Natalia Stambulova ◽  
Kristina Ziegert
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
University Student ◽  
Dual Career ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Sport Event ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Difficult Situations

A dual career (DC) scenario perspective was introduced in the Erasmus+ Sports project “Gold in education and elite sport” (GEES) and is characterized by integration of student-athletes’ athletic and non-athletic demands into difficult situations or periods (i.e., scenarios) requiring coping efforts. In this study we consider balance as the primary challenge for student-athletes and set out to identify DC scenarios that influenced university student-athletes’ optimal DC balance, and the factors involved in coping with such scenarios. We implemented a post-positivist qualitative design through semi-structured interviews with six university student-athletes. Our thematic analysis generated seven DC scenarios (e.g., A sport event coincides with exams, and Finalize degree project and continue to train and compete). The scenarios, their characteristics and student-athletes’ corresponding coping are described. Based on the findings, we suggest an updated definition of DC scenarios and present their taxonomy, with four types of DC scenarios in which student-athletes’ circumstances require (a) several shifts between sport and study in daily life, (b) prioritizing sport while maintaining study, (c) prioritizing study while maintaining sport, and (d) prioritizing personal life while maintaining sport and study. We discuss how these developments can be useful for DC research and practice.

scholarly journals The aftermath of burn injury from the child’s perspective: A qualitative study

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (13-14) ◽  
pp. 2464-2474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marthe R Egberts ◽  
Rinie Geenen ◽  
Alette EE de Jong ◽  
Helma WC Hofland ◽  
Nancy EE Van Loey
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Burn Injury ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Psychological Barriers ◽  
Injury Event ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Vivid Memories

A burn injury event and subsequent hospitalization are potentially distressing for children. To elucidate the child’s experience of pediatric burn injury, children’s reflections on the burn event and its aftermath were examined. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight children (12–17 years old). Using thematic analysis, interview transcripts were coded and codes were combined into overarching categories. Three categories were identified: vivid memories; the importance of parental support; psychosocial impact and coping. Implications for care are discussed in terms of assessing children’s appraisals, paying attention to the parent’s role, and preparing families for potential psychological barriers after discharge.

scholarly journals Experiences of Youth Mentoring Through Street Dance

Youth Justice ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-251
Author(s):  
Amber Gunay ◽  
Alison M. Bacon
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
At Risk Youth ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Future Outlook ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Insight Into

There has been limited research regarding the effectiveness of mentoring for at-risk youth in the United Kingdom and none focussing on a dance-based intervention. This study explored experiences of a mentoring through street dance programme. Eight participants (aged 16–18) and their mentor took part in semi-structured interviews which were transcribed verbatim and the data subjected to thematic analysis. Three emergent themes were identified: Relationship with mentor, changes in outlook and coping with emotions. Data indicated that the programme resulted in increased mental wellbeing, desistance from antisocial behaviours, positive future outlook and greater awareness of life opportunities. A trusting, non-hierarchical mentor-mentee relationship was central. Inclusion of mentor narratives was a novel aspect of the study and allowed for insight into how this was achieved. Street dance itself provided a framework for confidence building, social levelling and bonding. Results are discussed in terms of future directions for good practice.

The influence of fatalistic beliefs on health beliefs among diabetics in Khartoum, Sudan: a comparison between Coptic Christians and Sunni Muslims

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Hag Hamed ◽  
Marguerite Daniel
Keyword(s):  
Free Will ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Concept Of God ◽  
Health Responsibility ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact

Although there are many studies assessing the influence of religious beliefs on health they do not agree on whether the impact is positive or negative. More so, there is no consensus in the available literature on the definition of fatalism and what it means to individuals. In this phenomenological study we attempt to define what religious fatalism means to people living with diabetes in Khartoum, and how it affects their health beliefs, and how those beliefs affect their sense of coherence and generalized resistance resources, since salutogenesis is the guiding theory in this study. Three Copts and five Sunnis living with diabetes were interviewed, as well as a Coptic clergyman and a Sunni scholar. The semi-structured interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim for analysis. Thematic network analysis was used to code salient concepts into basic themes, organizing themes and global themes. The empirical findings are thus structured as the three global themes: (1) fatalism and free will; (2) health responsibility; (3) acceptance and coping. Fatalism was defined as events beyond an individual’s control where it is then the individual’s free will to seek healthy behavior. Thus health responsibility was stressed upon by the participants in this study as well as the clergyman and scholar. There is also the concept of ‘God doesn’t give one what one cannot handle’ that the participants relate to coping and acceptance. This study finds that the meaning of religious fatalism held by participants and religious clergy is not disempowering. The participants believe that they are responsible for their health. The meaning derived from fatalism is related to how they can accept what is beyond their control and cope with their health condition. Religious fatalism contributed to comprehensibility, manageability and meaningfulness in our participants’ response to diabetes.

scholarly journals A self-report of the Healer’s art by junior doctors: does the course have a lasting influence on personal experience of humanism, self-nurturing skills and medical counterculture?

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanakya Jaiswal ◽  
Katrina Anderson ◽  
Emily Haesler
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Patient Journey ◽  
Personal Impact ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Supportive Community

Abstract Background Healer’s Art (HA) is a voluntary course offered during medical school. The course aims to address the growing loss of meaning and commitment experienced by doctors through the exploration of compassion, empathy and awe in medicine, and early exposure to a supportive community of practice. This project aimed to evaluate the potential influence of HA on junior doctor graduates. Methods Junior doctors who had undertaken HA during their medical studies were interviewed. A thematic analysis was performed on the results of these semi-structured interviews. Results Ten junior doctors who had undertaken the HA course participated in interviews. All interviewees described the HA as a positive and enlightening experience in their medical education. The thematic analysis identified four major themes: developing empathy in the doctor-patient journey, self-care and self-awareness, the creation of a supportive community, and coping with the challenging medical culture. Conclusions HA provides experiential learning that enables participants to explore humanistic medicine. Self-selected junior doctors recall the course as a positive experience, and perceive themselves to be continuing to employ the techniques from HA in the healthcare setting. The concepts taught in the HA course appear to have a lasting personal impact on some junior doctors, who identify the course as influencing their self-reported positive patient-doctor relationships and supportive relationships with medical peers.

scholarly journals Self-regulatory Solitude: A Qualitative Exploration of Solitude in Indian Youth

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aishwarya Iyer ◽  
Tanushree V L ◽  
Sucheta Chakravarty
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Social Avoidance ◽  
Affective States ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Affective Outcomes ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Solitude has often been confused with co-existing affective states of 'loneliness' and 'aloneness' (Long et al., 2003). A growing body of literature (Nguyen et al., 2018) has quantitatively explored existing drives, affective outcomes and determinants of experience of solitude. Despite extensive research, a comprehensive conceptualization of solitude is yet to be achieved. Therefore, the current study qualitatively explores the subjective definition of solitude, individual experiences and the purposes behind seeking solitude through 10 semi-structured interviews with Bangalore you (24-28 years). Through thematic analysis, the study found that participants differed (social avoidance, self-regulation, productivity) in their purpose behind seeking solitude and the solitary activities that they engaged in. The role of space and agency in the experience of solitude was also highlighted. The study discusses the subjective experience of solitude in relation to existing literature and holds important implications regarding the use of solitude as a tool for affective self-regulation

scholarly journals University Student-Athletes’ Experiences of Facilitators and Barriers to Contribution: A Narrative Account

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Deal ◽  
Martin Camiré
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
University Student ◽  
First Year ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers ◽  
Narrative Account ◽  
First Year Student

University student-athletes’ contributions in the form of volunteering, community engagement, and civic engagement have been the subject of recent research; however, no studies have specifically examined the factors that facilitate or serve as barriers to contribution in this population. As such, the purpose of this study is to explore the facilitators and barriers relating to university student-athletes’ contributions. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight university student-athletes (two males, six females) between 18 and 21 years of age (M = 19.25) from two Canadian universities. The analysis led to the identification of two qualitatively distinct profiles regarding how facilitators and barriers to contributions were experienced: (a) the first-year student-athletes and (b) the sustained contributors. Although the participants in each profile identified teammates, coaches, and athletics department staff as facilitators to contribution, they differed in their interpretation of how these individuals facilitated contributions. First-year student-athletes were more reliant than sustained contributors on having facilitators create contribution opportunities. The profiles also differed in regards to how time constraints were overcome. First-year student-athletes utilized less complex, individual time-management strategies, while sustained contributors collaboratively made use of more advanced time-management strategies to optimize their time.

scholarly journals Needs Analysis to Develop Effective Vocabulary Instruction for Saudi EFL Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Anas Almuhammadi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Vocabulary Development ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Efl Context ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
Teaching Setting

Teaching vocabulary to EFL learners is thought to be an integral part which involves not only the meaning and closer definition of the words, but also the correct use in the right contexts. Considering the need of the vocabulary, EFL in Saudi Arabia has largely focused on vocabulary teaching setting various standards for different academic levels of the students. The present study aims to investigate the techniques employed by the EFL teachers in Saudi Arabia to teach vocabulary and the factors that affect the process. Qualitative research was adopted by employing semi-structured interviews from 10 randomly selected EFL teachers working in a university in Saudi Arabia. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The data generated four major themes including aspects of vocabulary development, decontextualizing techniques, semi-contextualizing techniques and fully contextualizing techniques. The findings show that EFL teachers are aware of various techniques to teach vocabulary; however, they fail to implement those techniques in EFL classes for various reasons which include workload, test-driven curriculum, busy schedules and so forth. The study found that EFL teachers do not encourage the contextualizing technique in the class; besides, the EFL learners rely heavily on traditional dictionaries, flashcards and rote-learn and memorize the word lists. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the EFL teachers need to reassess their techniques presently used by them in order to help the EFL learners improve their vocabulary in context.

scholarly journals Dual-career through the elite university student-athletes’ lenses: The international FISU-EAS survey

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. e0223278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giancarlo Condello ◽  
Laura Capranica ◽  
Mojca Doupona ◽  
Kinga Varga ◽  
Verena Burk
Keyword(s):  
Student Athletes ◽  
University Student ◽  
Dual Career ◽  
Elite University

scholarly journals Unexpected diagnosis of fetal malformations: therapeutic itineraries

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 607-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Luiza Bomfim ◽  
Orlando Coser ◽  
Maria Elisabeth Lopes Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Perinatal Care ◽  
Care Process ◽  
Fetal Malformation ◽  
Process Definition ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Correct Sequence ◽  
Fetal Malformations ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
And Coping

Ultrasonography was a technological breakthrough for obstetrics, allowing visualization of fetal structures. However, the lack of a systematic approach to obstetric ultrasound examinations causes in Brazil, pregnant women do the exam on their own, which can sometimes lead to unexpected diagnosis of fetal malformation. In order to describe the reaction of women when surprised by the diagnosis of fetal malformation and therapeutic itineraries that follow, we conducted a study with nine pregnant women after ultrasound confirmation of fetal malformation. Through semi-structured interviews and content analysis of the narratives, the following categories were identified: motivation to perform ultrasonography; care at the referral; and coping strategies from the confirmation of fetal malformation. The interviews revealed failure to comply with the correct sequence of the prenatal care process. Definition of suitable moment for ultrasound test and guidance at each stage of pregnancy now represent a challenge for the improvement of perinatal care.

scholarly journals Swedish university student-athletes’ dual career scenarios and competences

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukas Linnér ◽  
Natalia B. Stambulova ◽  
Kent Lindahl ◽  
Paul Wylleman
Keyword(s):  
Student Athletes ◽  
University Student ◽  
Dual Career
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