scholarly journals Inclusion and participation in a multicultural gospel choir

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hildegunn Marie T Schuff
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cultural Participation ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Gospel Choir ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Significant Health

Immigrants and particularly refugees are vulnerable in relation to health and social exclusion. This article asks how inclusion in a multicultural gospel choir in a Norwegian town can contribute to the well-being of immigrants. A case study including participatory observation and interviews with choir members forms the empirical basis for the analysis. The multicultural gospel choir gathers singers with very diverse backgrounds, who sing together in several languages in a welcoming social environment, where entry to participation is made easy both practically and socially. The narrative analysis focuses on four choir participants’ renditions of what the choir has meant to them. Within the broad framework of Antonovsky’s salutogenic theory, the relevance of health-promoting factors such as integration, social support, and inclusion is considered. In the analysis, social support and participation are identified as particularly important positive factors. A common theme in all four narratives is the importance of experiencing a sense of cultural participation in the choir. In other words, the choir members value the opportunity to contribute and be acknowledged as valuable participants in cultural interaction. The analysis presented here might serve as a reminder to see immigrants not only as representatives of their backgrounds, but as participants in the culture(s) continually being created here and now. The choir can function as an entry point to Norwegian society, and as a “family” in a vulnerable situation, but it is “not quite Norway.” In times of transition and uncertainty, however, the choir can provide quite an important arena for cultural participation, which in turn can strengthen participants in ways that may transfer to other arenas as well. This has policy and practical implications for preventive interventions, and points to a significant health potential in choirs and other community work where immigrants are included as equal contributors.  

scholarly journals Evaluating the Mental-Health Positive Impacts of Agritourism; A Case Study from South Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8712
Author(s):  
Mehdi Rezaei ◽  
Doohwan Kim ◽  
Ahad Alizadeh ◽  
Ladan Rokni
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Positive Mood ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Considerable Improvement ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Emotional Outcomes ◽  
Mental Health Benefits ◽  
Practical Implications

The stressful lifestyle of urban dwellers has increased the demand for green-based leisure activities; considering such growing demand, this paper investigated the potential mental health benefits of agritourism activities. The assessments were based on a questionnaire survey of two groups: visitors of agritourism sites around Seoul and a control group staying home (n = 200). In addition to measuring the participants’ well-being level and stress level, they were also asked to self-estimate their immediate mood after their activities of the day. The analysis was conducted with R version 4.1.0 to explore the potential relationships and interactions between the activity of the day, perceived psychological factors, and the immediate emotional outcomes. Findings reveal that visitors to the agritourism sites perceived considerable improvement in their immediate mood compared to the control group who stayed home. Results indicate a significant interaction between self-reported wellbeing and agritourism activities and a combined effect on improved mood. Therefore, agritourism can potentially be a resource for a positive mood boost and improved mental health. The suggested practical implications can be applied as strategies to evoke the feeling of more connection to the agritourism activities and raise awareness of potential mental health outcomes.

scholarly journals Coaches’ implementation strategies in providing social support to Singaporean university athletes: A case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 681-693
Author(s):  
Koon Teck Koh ◽  
Marja Kokkonen ◽  
Heng Rang Bryan Law
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Implementation Framework ◽  
Support Strategies ◽  
Individual Sports ◽  
Sport Coaches ◽  
University Athletes

Coaches are effective providers of social support to their athletes. Although sport-specific measures of social support have been developed to better understand athletes’ perceptions of available support, limited amount of research has addressed how sport coaches implement specific social support strategies. The purpose of this study was to examine university coaches’ implementation strategies in providing various forms of social support to their athletes. A total of eight sport coaches from team and individual sports (four from each sport) were purposefully selected for this study. Coaches were individually interviewed. The interview transcripts were analysed using a thematic analysis. The results revealed that coaches from different sports shared similar strategies across emotional, esteem, informational and tangible dimensions, but with some distinguishable differences in the way these strategies were implemented. In documenting the lived experiences of sport coaches, key strategies valued highly among these coaches were highlighted, providing important implications for coaches to know how to incorporate these strategies into their coaching practice to better support athletes’ well-being and improve the quality of coaching. The findings also provide an implementation framework of social support that emphasizes key strategies for coaches to focus on in their coaching approaches.

Three-dimensional sustainability of Kaizen

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 391-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesus Mendez ◽  
Mercedes Vila-Alonso
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
First Century ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Know How ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to know, from a three-dimensional perspective (operational, emotional and behavioral), the process of “putting down roots” related with the implementation of Kaizen until it becomes sustainable. The research aims to know how this “putting down roots” process is carried out, what transformations occur, what elements are involved and what role they represent in achieving sustainability. Design/methodology/approach For this purpose, a methodology based on the case study has been used, an interpretive approach to reality has been adopted as a paradigm and the Grounded Theory has been applied as an analytical technique. Findings The results suggest the existence of a transformation process that leads to creating new habits, beliefs and feelings, a phenomenon that the authors identify as a three-dimensional learning process (operational, emotional and behavioral). Practical implications This type of learning is perceived as a transition toward an organizational culture that ensures the roots of the Kaizen principles, which is essential for its sustainability and which favors the creation of talent and the well-being of employees, two challenges that the Kaizen of the twenty-first century must face. Originality/value The document includes innovative contributions to the Kaizen sustainability phenomenon, as it is dealt with from a three-dimensional perspective that underlies the inhibitors and enablers known in the current literature.

scholarly journals Accounting and accountability in the Anthropocene

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 152-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Bebbington ◽  
Henrik Österblom ◽  
Beatrice Crona ◽  
Jean-Baptiste Jouffray ◽  
Carlos Larrinaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Human Interactions ◽  
Accounting Practice ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to interrogate the nature and relevance of debates around the existence of, and ramifications arising from, the Anthropocene for accounting scholarship. Design/methodology/approach The paper’s aim is achieved through an in-depth analysis of the Anthropocene, paying attention to cross-disciplinary contributions, interpretations and contestations. Possible points of connection between the Anthropocene and accounting scholarship are then proposed and illuminated through a case study drawn from the seafood sector. Findings This paper develops findings in two areas. First, possible pathways for further development of how accounting scholarship might evolve by the provocation that thinking about the Anthropocene is outlined. Second, and through engagement with the case study, the authors highlight that the concept of stewardship may re-emerge in discussions about accountability in the Anthropocene. Research limitations/implications The paper argues that accounting scholarship focused on social, environmental and sustainability concerns may be further developed by engagement with Anthropocene debates. Practical implications While accounting practice might have to change to deal with Anthropocene induced effects, this paper focuses on implications for accounting scholarship. Social implications Human well-being is likely to be impacted if environmental impacts accelerate. In addition, an Anthropocene framing alters the understanding of nature–human interactions and how this affects accounting thought. Originality/value This is the first paper in accounting to seek to establish connections between accounting, accountability and the Anthropocene.

scholarly journals Sources of Positivity in the Daily Life of Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 655-655
Author(s):  
Kyungmi Lee ◽  
Breannlyn Archer ◽  
Kaitlyn Cox ◽  
Carolyn Pickering
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Recipient ◽  
Daily Diaries ◽  
Positive Aspects Of Caregiving ◽  
Health Complications

Abstract Family caregivers often experience fatigue, burnout, and health complications yet also enjoy many aspects of caregiving that may benefit their well-being. This study identifies positive aspects of caregiving in the daily life experiences of dementia family caregivers in order to inform interventions to support caregivers’ well-being. This case study entails a secondary analysis of open-ended question data obtained from 165 family caregivers who answered daily diaries over 21 days (n = 2841 responses). We used content analysis to organize and elicit thematic categories from the data collected in response to the question “what was the best part of your day.” A final 762 responses were selected as meeting the “care” criteria for the study, with an inter-rater reliability of 91.6%. Data analysis revealed three major sources of daily positive aspects including: caregiver-focused, patient-oriented, and support-system based. The analysis also revealed seven different kinds of daily positive aspects, such as getting to enjoy time with the care recipient or getting to accomplish other non-caregiving tasks. Many of the positive aspects of caregiving reported were enabled by social support, but they were ultimately from how they utilized that support (e.g., getting alone time) that provided the positivity. The findings of this study demonstrate the important role social support plays in caregiving, as well as highlights other possible intervention targets to create easier, more positive days for family caregivers.

scholarly journals “I felt alone”: The Importance of Social Support for Early Intervention

Educação ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 35476
Author(s):  
Marilyn Espe- Sherwindt ◽  
Ana Maria Serrano
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Social Economic Status ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Planning Intervention

When adopting an ecological perspective of Early Intervention (EI), social support became a key concept for understanding families and ways of coping with a child who is at-risk or have been diagnosed with Special Educational Needs. Research findings demonstrate that social support, personal well-being, parenting interactional styles, and child development are both conceptually and empirically related, and that variation in child development is attributable to social support and well-being more so than to family Social Economic Status. Social supports play an essential role when planning intervention with young children and their families. This article will provide an evidence based review of the concept and its importance in Early Intervention and it will present a case study to illustrate and operationalize the ideas discussed in the article.***“Eu senti-me só”: a importância do apoio social para a intervenção Precoce***Adotando uma perspetiva ecológica de Intervenção Precoce (IP), o apoio social tornou-se um conceito-chave para entender as famílias e formas de lidar com uma criança em risco ou com Necessidades Educacionais Especiais. Os resultados da investigação demonstram que o apoio social, o bem-estar pessoal, os estilos de interação dos pais e o desenvolvimento infantil estão conceitualmente e empiricamente relacionados, e que as mudanças no desenvolvimento infantil se atribuem mais ao apoio social e ao bem-estar, da família do que ao seu estatuto sócio económico. Os apoios sociais desempenham um papel essencial no planeamento da intervenção com crianças pequenas e suas famílias. Este artigo fornecerá uma revisão baseada em evidências do conceito e sua importância na IP e apresentará um estudo de caso para ilustrar e operacionalizar as ideias discutidas no artigo.Palavras-Chave: Intervenção Precoce, Apoio Social, Apoio Formal e Informal, Ecomapa

scholarly journals System leadership development in Children’s Centres in the UK

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 470-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaz Stuart ◽  
Megan Wilcox
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Content Type ◽  
System Leadership ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Children’S Centres ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to establish the complex nature of leadership in children’s centres in the UK and to demonstrate the value of system leadership as a vital concept for children’s centre leadership. Design/methodology/approach The study presents a case study of leadership development with 24 leaders of children’s centres across Hertfordshire. Findings The study considers the efficacy of system leadership, including distributed leadership, within this setting. Evaluation of the programme found that the concept of system leadership was appropriate, supportive and validating for leaders of children’s centres; however, the concept needed support with further practical tools and resources. Research limitations/implications The limitation of the study is its specificity to one local authority, and further research will be needed to see how generalisable the findings are. Practical implications The implication of the study is that leaders of children’s centres could be supported to work more effectively with system leadership. Social implications When leaders of children’s centres feel effective, they have enhanced well-being and achieve more outcomes, which in turn enhances the well-being of the children and families that they serve. Originality/value Leadership in children’s centres is an under-researched and under-supported area. This study makes a new contribution to this sector of leadership.

scholarly journals Exploring the socio-emotional factors associated with subjective well-being in the unemployed

PeerJ ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. e2506 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Pilar Berrios ◽  
Natalio Extremera ◽  
M. Pilar Nieto-Flores
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Unemployed People ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Emotional Factors ◽  
Perceived Emotional Intelligence ◽  
The Unemployed ◽  
Practical Implications

In this study, we examined the relations between dimensions of Perceived Emotional Intelligence (PEI) and classic constructs, such as social support, on depression, stress, and subjective well-being indicators (life satisfaction and happiness). The study also sought to determine whether PEI dimensions accounted for a significant portion of the variance beyond that of classic constructs in the study of depression, stress, and well-being outcomes in a sample of 442 unemployed subjects. Results indicated that social support and all PEI dimensions are found to be significant and negatively related to depression and stress, and these variables were also found to be significant and positively associated with life satisfaction and happiness. Additionally, results using regression analysis indicated that PEI, and specifically use of emotions and regulation of emotions, explain a significant amount of the variance of all outcomes after controlling for socio-demographics and social support dimensions. Finally, theoretical and practical implications of these constructs and their relation with psychological adjustment and well-being in unemployed people are discussed.

Extreme Sport, Identity, and Well-Being: A Case Study and Narrative Approach to Elite Skyrunning

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (S1) ◽  
pp. S1-8-S1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry R. McGannon ◽  
Lara Pomerleau-Fontaine ◽  
Jenny McMahon
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Documentary Films ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Life Project ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Sport Athlete ◽  
Risk Takers ◽  
Health And Well Being

Although extreme-sport athletes’ experiences have been explored in sport psychology, more research is needed to understand the nuanced identity meanings for these athletes in the context of health and well-being. A case-study approach grounded in narrative inquiry was used to explore identity meanings of 1 elite extreme-sport athlete (i.e., skyrunner Kilian Jornet) in relation to well-being. Data gleaned from 4 documentary films and 10 autobiographical book chapters describing the Summits of My Life project were subjected to a thematic narrative analysis. Two intersecting narratives—discovery and relational—threaded the summits project and were used by Jornet to construct an “ecocentric” identity intertwined with nature in fluid ways, depending on 3 relationships related to well-being: the death of climbing partner Stéphane Brosse, team members’ shared values, and her relationship with partner Emelie Forsberg. An expansion of identity, health, and well-being research on extreme-sport athletes beyond simplistic portrayals of them as pathological risk takers and/or motivated by personality traits was gained from these findings.

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