Alternative (To) Punishment: Assessing Punishment Experiences in Youth Diversion Programmes

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 911-929
Author(s):  
Thomas Anton Sandøy
Keyword(s):  
Social Bonds ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Drug Law ◽  
Youth Diversion ◽  
Abstraction Levels

Abstract This study explores the penal character of diversion programmes through the subjective experiences of young drug-law offenders. Specifically, punishment experiences are investigated through qualitative interviews with 24 offenders who were arrested between the ages of 15 and 17. The diverted adolescents described four experiences of punishment attending the programmes: (1) deprivation of time; (2) deprivation of social bonds; (3) deprivation of dignity and (4) deprivation of self. These subjective experiences of punishment, which all reflect the supervisory character of alternative penal sanctioning, differed in severity across programmes, individuals and abstraction levels. Punishment is largely an unspoken aspect of diversionary practices, emphasizing the importance of a subjectivist approach to assessments of penal character.

scholarly journals Effects of training podiatrists to use imagery-based motivational interviewing when treating people with diabetes-related foot disease: a mixed-methods pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracey Kaczmarek ◽  
Jaap J. Van Netten ◽  
Peter A. Lazzarini ◽  
David Kavanagh
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Substantial Effect ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Foot Disease

Abstract Background Self-care in diabetes related foot disease (DFD) is challenging and contributes to poor outcomes. Motivational Interviewing (MI) can engage people in self-care and modifying it by integrating imagery may further improve its outcomes. No previous studies have trained podiatrists in using MI to address DFD self-care. This was the first study on training podiatrists to conduct imagery-based motivational interviewing (MI) when treating people with DFD, and to examine impacts on MI related skills, job satisfaction and subjective experiences in a mixed-methods pilot study. Methods Eleven recruited podiatrists (median age: 35 years, 9 female and 2 male) received two 4-h training sessions, and three received subsequent mentoring. MI and imagery skills were rated using validated tools during two clinical sessions per participant at baseline, and 2- and 12-weeks post-training. Job satisfaction was assessed at baseline and 12 weeks. Semi-structured interviews at 12 weeks were analysed using the framework approach. Results Significant improvements over time (p = .006–.044) with substantial effect sizes (η2 = .50–.67) were found in three of four global MI related communication skills and two of four MI behaviours. However, effects on these indices were not sustained to 12 weeks, and imagery was rarely used. Job satisfaction was high at baseline and unchanged at follow-up (p = 0.34, η2 = .100). In qualitative interviews, MI training and skills were valued, but significant challenges in using MI when treating people with DFD were reported. Conclusion Training podiatrists in MI may have potential but more training, observation and mentoring appear needed to obtain sustained communication changes in practice.

scholarly journals ‘The System is Not Set up for the Benefit of Women’: Women’s Experiences of Decision-Making During Pregnancy and Birth in Ireland

2021 ◽  
pp. 104973232110554
Author(s):  
Susann Huschke
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Informed Choice ◽  
Diverse Group ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Authoritative Knowledge ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Pregnancy And Birth

In this article, I draw on in-depth qualitative interviews with 23 women, conducted in 2019/2020, focusing on their involvement in decision-making during pregnancy and birth. The study is located in Ireland, where comparably progressive national policies regarding informed choice in labour and birth clash with the day-to-day reality of a heavily medicalised, paternalistic maternity care system. I represent the subjective experiences of a diverse group of women through in-depth interview excerpts. In my analysis, I move beyond describing what is happening in the Irish maternity system to discussing why this is happening – relating the findings of the research to the international literature on authoritative knowledge, technocratic hospital cultures and risk-based discourses around birth. In the last section of the article, I offer concrete, empirically grounded and innovative recommendations how to enhance women’s involvement in decision-making.

scholarly journals Temporality and gendered agency: Menopausal subjectivities in women’s work

2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavin Jack ◽  
Kathleen Riach ◽  
Emily Bariola
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Organizational Theory ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Women's Work ◽  
Body Politics ◽  
Feminist Studies ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Gendered Agency ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Australian Universities

This article advances feminist organizational theorizing about embodiment and subjectivity by investigating menopause at work as a temporally constituted phenomenon. We ask how time matters in women’s embodied and subjective experiences of menopause at work. Theoretically, we draw on feminist writers McNay and Grosz to explore the relationship between gendered agency and time in a corpus of 48 qualitative interviews conducted with women employed at two Australian universities about their experiences of menopause. Our empirical analysis identifies three temporal modalities – episodic, helical and relational – that show how gendered organizational subjectivities are not simply temporally situated, but created in and through distinct temporal forces. We offer two contributions to feminist organizational theory: first, by illuminating the ontological role played by time in gendered agency; and second, by fleshing out the notion of a ‘body politics of surprise’ with implications for feminist studies of organizational embodiment, politics and ethics.

The front lines of the “back door”: Navigating (dis)engagement, coercion, and pleasure in women’s anal sex experiences

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 500-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Breanne Fahs ◽  
Jax Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Heterosexual Couples ◽  
Anal Sex ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Receptive Anal Sex ◽  
Back Door ◽  
Initial Resistance ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Heterosexual Anal Sex ◽  
Anal Eroticism

Despite the frequent depiction of heterosexual anal sex in pornography, and growing indications that heterosexual couples engage in anal sex, almost no research has examined women’s subjective experiences with receptive anal sex with men. This study draws upon qualitative interviews with 20 American women (mean age = 34, SD = 13.35) from diverse ages and backgrounds to illuminate five themes in women’s narratives about receptive anal sex: (1) initial resistance followed by submission; (2) initial interest followed by withdrawal from subsequent anal sex experiences; (3) violence and coercion surrounding anal sex; (4) social norming (e.g. men’s male friends normalizing heterosexual anal sex; seeing anal sex as normative after watching pornography); and (5) pleasurable experiences with anal eroticism. Implications for the re-evaluation of consent, imagining a continuum of sexualized violence, heteronormative assumptions about access to and power over women, silences surrounding non-penetrative anal eroticism, and women’s (dis)engagement with anal sex are explored.

scholarly journals Subjective experiences of cognitive decline and receiving a diagnosis of dementia: qualitative interviews with people recently diagnosed in memory clinics in the UK

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e026071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penny Xanthopoulou ◽  
Rose McCabe
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Personal Agency ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Diagnosis Of Dementia ◽  
Memory Clinics ◽  
The Impact

ObjectivesTo explore people’s experiences of cognitive decline and receiving a diagnosis of dementia.Design61 semistructured interviews within 2 weeks of diagnosis. Audio recordings were transcribed, line-by-line coded using NVIVO V.11 and analysed using thematic analysis.Setting9 memory clinics (UK).ParticipantsPeople with mild/moderate dementia.ResultsMost participants were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (56% female, mean age 81 years). 104 codes were grouped into 22 categories, feeding into 9 subthemes and 4 overarching themes: (1) dissonance, threat to identity and visibility of dementia: dementia was associated with a progressive loss of competence, culminating in being an idiot, crazy and losing the plot. The stigma of dementia led people to hide their diagnosis from others, even close family members. However, decreasing competence in everyday tasks was becoming increasingly visible in family and wider social networks. (2) Vulnerability and being in limbo: people were frustrated by the impact of dementia on their lives and felt vulnerable. Moreover, people were disturbed by not knowing how much and when they would deteriorate further. (3) Loss of control and agency: loneliness, increasing dependence and becoming a burden foreshadowed increasing diminished personal agency. (4) Maintaining agency and self-worth: some people focused on what they could do and the benefits of diagnosis. This involved accepting the diagnosis, adapting to changes by using coping strategies and accepting support from others. This helped people to maintain personal agency and self-worth.ConclusionWhile personal acceptance of dementia is challenging, people are additionally troubled about disclosing their diagnosis to others. Limited time in diagnostic appointments and limited postdiagnostic support leave few opportunities to address the emotional impact of a dementia diagnosis. There may be opportunities for healthcare professionals to discuss with patients the benefits of staying positive, implementing coping strategies and accepting support to live well with dementia.

scholarly journals “Sometimes It’s Difficult to Have a Normal Life”: Results from a Qualitative Study Exploring Caregiver Burden in Schizophrenia

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Gater ◽  
Diana Rofail ◽  
Chloe Tolley ◽  
Chris Marshall ◽  
Linda Abetz-Webb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Societal Costs ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Persons With Schizophrenia ◽  
Provision Of Care

Objectives. As a disease typified by early onset and chronic disease course, caring for a person with schizophrenia may have a significant impact on caregivers’ lives. This study aimed to investigate the subjective experiences of caregivers of people with schizophrenia as a means of understanding “caregiver burden” in this population.Methods. Face-to-face qualitative interviews were conducted with a diverse sample of 19 US-English speaking caregivers of people with schizophrenia (who were at least moderately ill). Interview transcripts were analyzed using grounded theory methods and findings used to inform the development of a preliminary conceptual model outlining caregivers’ experiences.Results. Findings support assertions that people with schizophrenia were largely dependent upon caregivers for the provision of care and caregivers subsequently reported lacking time for themselves and their other responsibilities (e.g., family and work). Caregiver burden frequently manifested as detriments in physical (e.g., fatigue, sickness) and emotional well-being (e.g., depression and anxiety).Conclusions. Caring for a person with schizophrenia has a significant impact on the lives of informal (unpaid) caregivers and alleviating caregiver burden is critical for managing individual and societal costs. Future research should concentrate on establishing reliable and valid means of assessing burden among caregivers of persons with schizophrenia to inform the development and evaluation of interventions for reducing this burden.

Gender Differences in Desistance From Crime: How Do Social Bonds Operate Among Formerly Incarcerated Emerging Adults?

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura S. Abrams ◽  
Christina C. Tam
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Social Bonds ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Formerly Incarcerated ◽  
Desistance From Crime

Life course theory suggests that the social bond of marriage can serve as a pivotal turning point toward the termination of criminal activity, particularly for men. Yet limited research has investigated how young adult men and women utilize social bonds forged outside of marriage to facilitate desistance from crime. This study explored gender differences in how formerly incarcerated emerging adults navigate and utilize their social bonds with peers and romantic partners on the journey toward criminal desistance. Two semi-structured qualitative interviews and a social mapping exercise were conducted with 14 emerging adults (seven men and seven women) with extensive histories of juvenile incarceration. With regard to friends, the young women found peer support often inconsistent, leading to an overarching theme of self-reliance. Some of the young men used peer supports with an overarching theme of reciprocity, while others used peer supports very sparingly in order to avoid contact with criminal associations or potential danger. With regard to romantic partnerships, these relationships proved much more supportive of desistance goals for the young men and the contrary was the case for the young women in heterosexual partnerships. These findings add to a growing literature about the process of desistance for emerging adults.

scholarly journals Effects of training podiatrists to use imagery-based motivational interviewing to improve self-care for people with diabetes-related foot disease: A mixed-methods pilot study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracey Kaczmarek ◽  
Jaap Van Netten ◽  
Peter Lazzarini ◽  
David Kavanagh
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Substantial Effect ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Foot Disease

Abstract Background Self-care in diabetic foot disease (DFD) is challenging and can contribute to poor outcomes. Motivational Interviewing (MI) engages people in self-care and integrating imagery may further improve its outcomes. No previous studies have trained podiatrists in using MI to address DFD self-care. This was the first study on training podiatrists to conduct imagery-based motivational interviewing (MI) when treating people with diabetes-related foot disease (DFD), and to examine impacts on MI related skills, job satisfaction and subjective experiences in a mixed-methods pilot study. Methods Eleven recruited podiatrists (Median age 35, 9 female) received two 4-hour training sessions and three received later mentoring. MI and imagery skills were rated using validated tools during two clinical sessions per participant at baseline, and 2- and 12-weeks post-training. Job satisfaction was assessed at baseline and 12 weeks. Semi-structured interviews at 12 weeks were analysed using the framework approach. Results Significant improvements over time ( p =.006-.044) with substantial effect sizes (η 2 =.50-.67) were found in three of four global MI related communication skills and two of four MI behaviours. However, effects on these indices were not sustained to 12 weeks, and imagery was rarely used. Job satisfaction was high at baseline and unchanged at follow-up ( p =0.34, η 2 =.100). In qualitative interviews, MI training and skills were valued, but significant challenges in using MI when treating people with DFD were reported. Conclusion Training podiatrists in MI may have potential but more training, observation and mentoring appear needed to obtain sustained communication changes in practice.

scholarly journals «Ambulant akutteam - Et sikkerhetsbelte for mennesker i psykisk krise?»

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Monika Knudsen Gullslett ◽  
Bengt Karlsson ◽  
Ulla Forinder ◽  
Marit Borg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Home Setting ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
User Knowledge

<p><em>The objective of this study is to contribute with in-depth knowledge based on persons’ subjective experiences within mental health crisis and support and help from a Crisis Resolution/Home Treatment (CR/HT) team. The study has a qualitative, exploratory design and qualitative interviews were conducted with seven persons. They have experiences with both inpatient treatment in hospitals and support from a CR/HT teams. The informants revealed a variety of experiences as service users in the different helping contexts. The experiences of the CR/HT team’s accessibility, availability and flexibility, was highlighted as important.  The Service users felt they were taken more seriously and met as a fellow human being in the home setting as opposed to hospital ward. The informants also emphasized how the CR/HT team helped them to feel more safe and secure. This study offers some in-depth insights of being on the receiving end of mental health services. It is important to include experience based user knowledge in the evidence base of practice development.</em></p>

scholarly journals Pleasure and time in senior dance: bringing temporality into focus in the field of ageing

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Clary Krekula
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Embodied Experience ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Temporal Aspects ◽  
Physical Elements ◽  
Temporal Dimensions ◽  
Shed Light

Abstract Population ageing and discourses on healthy ageing have led to a growing interest in social dancing for seniors. While senior dance has been described as both common and contributing to good health, the fundamental connection between bodily and temporal dimensions has been fairly neglected. As a result, there is a risk of portraying dance among older adults as a general practice, while at the same time the senior dance's potential to shed light on relations between temporality and ageing is not utilised. Based on qualitative interviews with 25 women and eight men, aged 52–81, in Sweden, whose main leisure activity was dancing, this article sheds light on this knowledge gap by illustrating the pleasurable experiences of senior dance. The results illustrate that the pleasurable experiences of dancing can be understood as three different experiences of temporality: embodied experience of extended present, an interaction with synchronised transcending subjectivities and age identities with unbroken temporality. The results also highlight the central role that temporal aspects play in processes around subjectivities in later life, as well as the close connection between ageing embodiment and temporality. They also illustrate the ability of dance to create wellbeing, not only through its physical elements, but also through the sociality that constitutes the core of dancing. In light of these results, the article argues that the temporal processes relate to individuals’ diverse relationship with the world and that they therefore play a central role in subjective experiences of ageing.

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