Creating Urban Sociality in Middle–Class Neighborhoods in Milan and Bologna: A Study on the Social Streets Phenomenon

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 834-852 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niccolò Morelli
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Urban Neighborhoods ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Sociodemographic Data ◽  
The Social ◽  
High Level

Social Streets are groups of neighbors who want to recreate convivial ties having noticed a weakening of social relationships in their roads of residence. Social Streets start as online Facebook groups to materialize in offline encounters, using conviviality to create virtuous bonds. These are carried out through practices of sociality, inclusive and for free. The main focus of this article is analyzing sociodemographic data of the “Streeters” and of the neighborhoods to understand where they produce conviviality in urban neighborhoods. To do this, the article examines two Italian cities which have the highest number of Social Streets: Milan (72) and Bologna (65). Sociodemographic data from the online survey on “Streeters” in Milan (618 respondents) and Bologna (577 respondents), together with census data from 2011 provided by Istat, have been used. Results show that most “Streeters” are not originally from Bologna and Milan, have a high level of education, and are fully embedded in civic engagement. Through conviviality, Social Streets produce a sense of attachment and can represent a good tool to fight isolation and loneliness in the urban setting.

scholarly journals Portrait of a Russian Homeschooler’s Family: Results of an Online Poll

Discourse ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
M. N. Yashina
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Family Education ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Random Samples ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Total Data ◽  
High Level

Introduction. The practice of obtaining family education has become a fashionable trend in our country in recent years. Despite the growing popularity among the population, we have not yet received enough scientific understanding of this form of training. The purpose of the article is to describe the social portrait of families who have chosen a family form of education for a child. The scientific novelty of the work is due to the empirical data presented in it, which have a dynamic nature of observing the studied object.Methodology and sources. The methodological basis for the study was the conflict approach and the principles of a radical humanistic approach to education in the interpretation of I. Illich. The empirical basis of the study is the results of three surveys of parents o f c hildren f rom 6 t o 1 8 y ears o ld w ho are o n f amily e ducation. S urveys w ere implemented from 2016 to 2020, according to the same methodology and tools. To collect data, a questionnaire for an online survey was developed, which was distributed on social networks, mainly in VKontakte communities dedicated to family education. The total data set includes 443 respondents.Results and discussion. According to surveys, children in family education grow up in full families, where the parent's ode has a high level of education, the mother, as a rule, does not work or has the possibility of a free schedule and is a teacher for the child. The main source of income in the family is the father. The total income of the family, which averages from 40 to 60 thousand rubles per month. In the family, most often two children, one of whom is in family education. Family education is mainly provided with primary school children.Conclusion. The peculiarity of studying family education not only in our country, but also in the world is the lack of accurate statistics on the number of children of homeschoolers. In this regard, only non-random samples are possible in the implementation. The portrait of Russian homeschoolers differs from American ones, in particular in the level at which family education is implemented, the place of residence of families, and their income.

scholarly journals Social relationships among captive male pygmy slow lorises (Nycticebus pygmaeus): Is forming male same-sex pairs a feasible management strategy?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumi Yamanashi ◽  
Kei Nemoto ◽  
Josue Alejandro
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Active Phase ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Slow Loris ◽  
The Social ◽  
Feasible Option ◽  
Inactive Phase ◽  
High Level ◽  
Social Management

Little is known about the social behavior of pygmy slow lorises, in particular, the social relationships of same sex individuals have rarely been investigated. The Slow Loris Conservation Centre was built at the Japan Monkey Centre to enhance the welfare of confiscated slow lorises, promote their conservation, improve public education and perform scientific research on the species. In the course of improving housing conditions, several same-sex pairs of pygmy slow lorises were formed. We monitored their behaviors and fecal glucocorticoid metabolite (FGM) levels to understand whether male same sex pairings could be a feasible management strategy. The subjects were 10 male and 6 female lorises for comparison, all of whom were over five years old. We successfully formed five pairs of male lorises after eight formation attempts. Male pairs initially showed some aggressive behaviors; however, the rate decreased approximately 10 days after introduction. All of the male pairs eventually exhibited extensive affiliative social behaviors, including allogrooming and social play, during the dark (active) phase, and sleep site sharing during the light (inactive) phase. The rate of sleep site sharing during the light phase was higher than expected, suggesting that the pairs preferred to stay near each other. There was no evidence of increased stress after a long period of male male social housing. Female same sex pairs and male female pairs demonstrated a high level of affiliative behaviors right after introduction. These results highlight the flexibility and high sociability of this species and indicate that such same sex pairings are a feasible option for their social management.

scholarly journals The effect of the 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak on social relationships: A cross-sectional study in Jordan

2020 ◽  
pp. 002076402096663
Author(s):  
Abdallah Y Naser ◽  
Hadeel T Al-Hadithi ◽  
Eman Zmaily Dahmash ◽  
Hassan Alwafi ◽  
Salwan Salah Alwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The Social ◽  
Educational Campaigns

Background: Social relationships refer to the existing associations between family members, friends, neighbours, co-workers, and other associates. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing has been imposed by the curfew program in Jordan. Aim: To evaluate the effects of social distancing on the social relationships of the Jordanian population. Methods: A cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted in Jordan between the 6th and the 30th of May, 2020. Our questionnaire was constructed to explore the population’s perception of the quarantine period, how it is affecting their relationship with others, and the characteristics of their social relationships and communication with various population categories, including family members and work colleagues. Multiple linear regression was used to identify predictors of better social relationships and communication. Results: A total of 4,301 participants were involved in this study. The average score of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on social relationships among the whole study population was 5.68 (SD: 2.33) out of 10 (equal to 56.8%), which indicates the marginal strength of the social relationships. Around 31.6% of the participants reported that their social relationships were affected to a high degree by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants who were aged 36–45 were positively affected in terms of their social relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic is negatively affecting social relationships, which could ultimately lead to negative health implications. Decision-makers are advised to provide educational campaigns that improve the sociological health of the general population.

Online survey of covid-19 among residents of Plateau State, Nigeria: an assessment of knowledge, perception and prevention practices (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simji Samuel Gomerep ◽  
Chundung Asabe Miner ◽  
Daniel Jatau Meshak ◽  
Solomon Chuwang Chollom ◽  
Kim Jerry Bot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
The State ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
High Level

BACKGROUND The global pandemic of COVID-19 has continued to spread across the world due to its highly infectious nature. Its control as of present is dependent on measures that involve banning of large gatherings, physical distancing, hand hygiene, cough hygiene and restrictions of movement. This requires that the general public is made aware of these strategies and adheres to them strictly. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to generate information on the knowledge base, perception, and prevalent practices in Plateau State of Nigeria. METHODS It was a cross-sectional survey in which responses were obtained through an online platform from adult residents of the State. Knowledge, perceptions and prevention practices of COVID-19 were assessed and analysed using Microsoft Excel and Epi-Info 7.2.3.1 at a significance level of p < 0.05 RESULTS Responses were obtained from 732 participants. Sixteen out of the 17 local government areas of the state were captured. The age group 21-50 year made up 85% of the respondents and all had some level of education. The mean level of knowledge was 24.5 ± 3.9 and was significantly associated with age and level of education. Perceptions and practices were however not commensurate with the high level of knowledge. CONCLUSIONS There is a need to increase awareness efforts to fill knowledge gaps and dispel some misconceptions and there is a need for a reciprocal improvement by the residents to adapt the practices that are needed to ensure that the disease is brought under control.

scholarly journals Education and Inequality in Finland, Spain and Brazil

2020 ◽  
pp. 105-140
Author(s):  
José Saturnino Martínez García ◽  
Eriikka Oinonen ◽  
Rafael Merino ◽  
Graziela Perosa
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Social Consensus ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Political Actors ◽  
The Social ◽  
The One ◽  
Conflict Strategies ◽  
High Level ◽  
Intermediate Situation

AbstractFinland, Spain and Brazil are three very internally complex and heterogeneous realities, with contradictions and permanent reforms to their education systems. In a first quantitative approach each country can be placed in a continuum of the education system that goes from most successful in terms of reaching a high level of education all across the population, in conditions of equity and facilitating youths’ incorporation into the labour market, to least successful, with Finland and Brazil occupying either end of the spectrum respectively and Spain occupying an intermediate situation. Although there are differences, they share certain tensions in their respective education systems. On the one hand, about the conception of education, ranging from more utilitarian, human capital theories, to the more humanist and civic-minded perspective. On the other hand, the challenge of comprehensiveness between an academic and a vocational path. In addition, there is also the challenge of improving the education level of the population while also improving equality. The tensions differ from country to country, since their education traditions and cooperation and conflict strategies between the education agents, with varying levels of resources and different alliances with political actors vary, as does the social consensus.

scholarly journals The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes

2020 ◽  
Vol 140 (5) ◽  
pp. 286-293
Author(s):  
A Dadswell ◽  
H Bungay ◽  
C Wilson ◽  
C Munn-Giddings
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Participatory Arts ◽  
The Impact

Aims: Loneliness and social isolation negatively affect wellbeing and quality of life. Despite the proximity of others, older people living in care homes often experience loneliness and social isolation. The impact of participatory arts on wellbeing is widely acknowledged; however, relational impacts have received less attention. This article explores the impact of participatory arts in care homes on the social relationships between older people and older people and care staff. Methods: ‘Creative Journeys’, an initiative led by Essex County Council, provides opportunities for older people living in care homes to participate in arts activities. In this study, three arts organisations (reminiscence arts, seated dance, and orchestral music participation) delivered participatory arts in three homes. Stage 1 of the research comprised mixed-methods case studies in each home. Stage 2 involved an online survey across care homes in Essex to provide a broader perspective, with follow-up interviews in three further homes, and a focus group with the arts organisations. Findings presented here focus on the qualitative data around the impact of participatory arts on the social relationships in care homes between older people and older people and care staff. Results: Participatory arts enhanced social relationships between older people and between older people and care staff in care homes. Through engagement in shared experiences leading to increased communication and interaction, participatory arts facilitated social connectedness between residents, and changed the relationship dynamics between older people and care staff, thus promoting reciprocity. Conclusion: Participatory arts enable older people to express themselves creatively, and make meaningful contributions to their social relationships. Policy makers and those working in the care sector should consider including participatory arts as an integral and necessary component of quality care for older people living in care homes.

Self-Efficacy and Nutrition-Related Goal Achievement of MyFitnessPal Users

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 677-681
Author(s):  
Madison L. Bracken ◽  
Bradly M. Waite
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Goal Achievement ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Mobile Health Applications ◽  
High Level

Mobile health applications (apps) are increasing in popularity to assist in health behavior change and maintenance. Drawing from constructs outlined within the social cognitive theory by Bandura, we explored how frequently users of a popular health app achieved their health-related goals. Participants reportedly used the MyFitnessPal (MFP) app within the past year completed an online survey on how often they used MFP, their self-efficacy for healthy eating (SE-HE), and achievement of nutrition-related goals. Findings suggest that higher levels of SE-HE and greater use of MFP predicted greater goal achievement. One important finding was that greater use of MFP related to increased reports for goal achievement when SE-HE was lower but not when participants showed high level of SE-HE. The results from this study suggest that MFP may be the most helpful for those who find it more difficult to meet their nutrition-related goals.

scholarly journals Social Image of Autism and the Need for Educational Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-184
Author(s):  
Maciej Cezary Wodziński ◽  
Paulina Gołaska-Ciesielska
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Social Perception ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Social Image ◽  
The Social ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
High Level

In this paper, we present the results of an online survey concerning the social perception of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The analysis of the online survey conducted in Poland from March to May 2020, in which 355 Polish speaking respondents took part and which consisted of two parts: closed-ended questions and open-ended statements – shows that there is a cognitively interesting discrepancy between the relatively high level of knowledge declared by respondents and the more negative and stereotypical attitude towards people with ASD visible in the open-ended responses. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that relations between the respondents and neurotypical people are lined with fear, anxiety and insecurity. The survey results seem to unequivocally indicate the necessity for further educational projects that deepen knowledge and raise awareness of people with ASD.

scholarly journals Utilization of Social Media in the Qur’anic Exegesis (Tafseer) During COVID-19 Lockdown: Online Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Mubarak Ismail Shitu ◽  
Ali Abdulrahman Saad
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Negative Aspect ◽  
The Social ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
High Level ◽  
Qur'anic Exegesis

COVID-19 pandemic despite seen as disaster but can also be seen as blessing. Social media prior to the period of the pandemic has been seen as negative aspect of the 21st century due to its improper utilization and number of side effects to the young generation. This study aims at determining the level of utilization of the Social media in Qur’anic Exegesis during COVID-19 lockdown in Northern Nigeria. This paper collects an empirical data on Social Media that have become available via the Internet in the light of usability and impact for Qur’anic Exegesis during COVID-19 Lockdown. Nevertheless, the analysis revealed that the response about the level and extent of utilization of social media in the Qur’anic exegesis is extremely high. People reflection on their experience about social media in listening to Qur’anic exegesis shows high level of acceptance and adoptability. Similarly, it concludes that the number of audience or listeners to Qur’anic exegesis (Tafseer) during the lockdown via social media is significantly high. Moreover, people have positive perception on the use of social media to listen to Qur’anic exegesis. Meanwhile, it is therefore recommended that Muslims should explore optimum use of social media to spread the cause of Allah. In the same vein, awareness should be done to enlighten Muslims on the permissibility of using social media. The mode of Qur’anic exegesis via social media used during COVID-19 pandemic should be adopted even after the pandemic for the onwards Islamic programs.

scholarly journals Food Waste Behavior among Romanian Consumers: A Cluster Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9708
Author(s):  
Cristina Bianca Pocol ◽  
Margaux Pinoteau ◽  
Antonio Amuza ◽  
Adriana Burlea-Schiopoiu ◽  
Alexandra-Ioana Glogovețan
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
National Level ◽  
Small Cities ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Clustering Model ◽  
The Subject ◽  
High Level

The main objective of the current study was to conduct an investigation at the national level in order to identify types of consumers depending on their perception of food waste. To do this, an online survey was carried out on a sample of 2541 respondents. Using a K-means clustering model, three clusters of consumers were identified. Cluster 1, “Careless”, consumers who dispose of food and food waste carelessly, are people who come from rural areas or small cities and have a rather low level of education. They do not have much information on the subject of food waste and do not seem to consider it “a problem”. Cluster 2, “Precautious”, composed of responsible people who do not throw away food, are well-informed and consider that all actors in the agri-food chain have a share in the food waste problem. Those who belong to cluster 3, “Ignorant”, are mostly from urban areas and have a high level of education. They were not raised to prevent food waste and therefore lack such habits as adults. They have a fair awareness of this subject, but they do not consider themselves responsible for food waste. The results obtained indicate the need to continue the awareness and education campaigns initiated at governmental and civil society level.

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