scholarly journals The role of volunteering in supporting well‐being – What might this mean for social prescribing? A best‐fit framework synthesis of qualitative research

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Tierney ◽  
Kamal R. Mahtani ◽  
Geoffrey Wong ◽  
Joy Todd ◽  
Nia Roberts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Prescribing ◽  
Best Fit ◽  
Best Fit Framework Synthesis

scholarly journals Community Supported Agriculture as a Driver of Food-Related Well-Being

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilona Liliána Birtalan ◽  
Attila Bartha ◽  
Ágnes Neulinger ◽  
György Bárdos ◽  
Attila Oláh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sustainable Agriculture ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Supported Agriculture ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Nutritional Characteristics

Background: There is a growing amount of research interest to understand the role of food in well-being. The demand for community supported agriculture (CSA), bringing people spatially, economically, and socially closer to food, is continuously expanding. CSAs play an important role in both sustainable agriculture practices and influencing consumers’ food-related practices, but yet have received little attention in well-being research. Methods: This study explores food-related well-being among CSA members by using an exploratory, qualitative research design and a thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews. Results: The findings stress the relevance of psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of food-related well-being beyond the nutritional characteristics of food in CSA. Conclusion: The role of sustainable agriculture in contributing to food-related well-being becomes particularly evident based on consumers’ experiences. These results are important in convincing people that their food-related experiences belong to their perceived well-being as well as stimulating people to elevate their multidimensional expectations in relation to food.

Psychometric properties of the Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form in a sample of South African adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-26
Author(s):  
Esmarilda S Dankaert ◽  
Tharina Guse ◽  
Casper JJ van Zyl
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
South African ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Best Fit

With expanding interest in the role of solitude in healthy psychological development during adolescence, there is a need for psychometrically sound solitude measures. The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form by evaluating its internal consistency, factor structure, and convergent and discriminant validity using a group of South African adolescents ( n = 818). Results revealed satisfactory internal consistency for each of the two subscales, as well as good convergent and discriminant validity. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a two-factor higher order model as providing the best fit. The Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form seems to be a valid measure of motivation for solitude among South African adolescents and provides an avenue for further research on the role of solitude in adolescent well-being.

Commentary 1: The Role of Ethical Reflexivity in Conducting Ethically Challenging Qualitative Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 462-465
Author(s):  
Simon Woods
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
The Family ◽  
Decisive Action ◽  
Older Child

This paper is a commentary on Herzog et al.’s vignette drawn from their experience of conducting ethically challenging qualitative research. They describe an encounter with a family in which an older child has acted as a sibling donor to a sick younger sibling. It is evident that the process has taken its toll on the well-being of the older child and has created tensions within the family. What then are the ethical boundaries and responsibilities of researchers who enter the private domain of the family? This commentary responds with a model of “ethical reflexivity” which shows how a reflexive researcher can incorporate moral reflection at the different stages of the research process. Reflexivity works differently at different points, upstream it allows for anticipation and planning, incorporating ethical strategies into the methodology. Midstream reflexivity allows for evaluation, reflection and strategic response as the research unfolds and downstream it allows for a critical evaluation of how the research played out. Although it is a vital resource for any society to allow a wide degree of freedom for social scientists to research the social life, this freedom also brings responsibilities. Participation in research both creates and reveals the vulnerabilities of participants and since the researcher is entangled in these complexities they must also be prepared to respond and act. At times it may be necessary to step out of the role of researcher in order to offer support or take more decisive action especially when the well-being of vulnerable participants is at stake.

scholarly journals Peran Ayah dalam Pendidikan Islam Anak Perempuan

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-171
Author(s):  
Dian Febrianingsih ◽  
Putri Nur Indah Sari
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
The Family

  Abstract: This study aims to describe and analyze the role of fathers in family Islamic education. The purpose of the research is to increase the treasury of knowledge for educational researchers, especially the education of girls in the family. The research used is qualitative research with case studies aimed at obtaining a complete and in-depth description. Data collection is done by observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis was performed with the concept of data triangulation. Qualitative research data analysis techniques through data triangulation are analyzing the results of interviews by checking the validity of the data which includes sources, methods, investigators, and theories. Data analysis shows that fathers as research subjects are willing to be directly involved in education and childcare. The willingness of subjects to provide Islamic education to their daughters is motivated by factors of psychological well-being, personality, attitudes and diversity (religiosity). Planting the faith, sharia and morals of fathers in daughters since their daughters are small. Even since the child is still in the womb of his wife. They use educational methods such as educating by example, habits, advice, attention, and punishment. Certainly the father established good cooperation with his wife in providing Islamic education to his daughter. So that girls will form Islamic individuals and are accustomed to carrying out daily activities according to Islamic teachings.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS IN IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING OUR WELL-BEING DURING & POST-COVID PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Irina Roncaglia
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Economic Issues ◽  
The Road ◽  
Social Prescribing ◽  
Arts Programs ◽  
Alternative Solutions ◽  
Health And Well Being

This editorial presents some key domains with explorations of the benefits of the Performing Arts and how these can be practically applied globally across our current COVID pandemic landscape and beyond. More than ever before there is a need to acknowledge that, despite complex logistics and ethical and economic issues in delivering effective performing arts programs for health and well-being, its evidence-based benefits cover a range of disciplines, from psychology to anthropology, sociology to medicine making the approaches transdisciplinary, and enriching end-users lives throughout, but not exclusively, in their coproduction. Performing arts programs may also offer the way for alternative solutions and pathways where conventional approaches may have reached the end of the road and helping to embed biopsychosocial models of wellbeing promotion through social prescribing. The COVID pandemic has offered the opportunity to revisit how we look at prevention, promotion, management, and treatment of ill-health in unprecedented adversity. This editorial hopes to start this important conversation.

The Blind Men and the Elephant: Meta-Ethnography 30 Years On

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 1674-1681
Author(s):  
Samuel Brookfield ◽  
Lisa Fitzgerald ◽  
Linda Selvey ◽  
Lisa Maher
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Cumulative Impact ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Qualitative Health Research ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Methods Of Synthesis ◽  
Systematic Database

In the 30 years since its introduction, meta-ethnography has become a critical tool for synthesizing qualitative health research and providing a holistic understanding of complex health and social phenomena. Meta-ethnography has also been adapted to integrate a wider range of research methodologies, expanded to include a detailed taxonomy of research methods, and has led to the development of multiple other methods of synthesis. In this article, we describe the development of meta-ethnography, its unique research approaches, the innovations that have occurred since its inception, and potential future directions for the method. These include the need for consensus around the role of systematic database searches and critical appraisal, and a clearer path to action for clinicians interpreting qualitative research. Understanding and updating methods such as meta-ethnography will ensure that the exponentially developing field of qualitative research continues to have a meaningful and cumulative impact on complex issues of health and well-being.

scholarly journals INHERITANCE MANAGEMENT BY BAITULMAL IN MALAYSIA: ROLE AND CHALLENGES

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1113-1120
Author(s):  
Md Yazid Ahmad ◽  
◽  
Ermy Azziaty Rozali ◽  
Nurul Ilyana Muhd Adnan ◽  
Zamzuri Zakaria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Welfare ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Muslim Society ◽  
Analysis Design

In Malaysia, division of inheritance is based on the Shafie madhhab (school of law), whereby when there is a surplus of inheritance after distribution to rightful heirs or when there are no rightful heirs, the residual inheritance is surrendered to the Baitulmal. However, there are challenges which need to be dealt with by Baitulmal in order that the inheritance may be utilised for the well-being of the whole society. Hence, the objective of this article is to highlight the basic conceptual framework and role of Baitulmal in addition to identifying the challenges in management of inheritance vested in Baitulmal. This qualitative research applies a content analysis design, and results are elaborated and presented descriptively. Research results find that there are differences between Baitulmals role during the golden age of Islam and its unique practice in Malaysia. Besides that, there are challenges identified in management of inheritance by Baitulmal which need to be overcome and harmonised in order to preserve the maslahah (public interest) and public welfare of the entire Muslim society in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Cultural Continuity as a Determinant of Indigenous Peoples’ Health: A Metasynthesis of Qualitative Research in Canada and the United States

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique D Auger
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cultural Continuity ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Acculturation Theory ◽  
Health And Well Being

As a strengths-based alternative to Western notions of enculturation and acculturation theory, cultural continuity describes the integration of people within their culture and the methods through which traditional knowledge is maintained and transmitted. Through reviewing relevant, original research with Indigenous Peoples in Canada and the United States, the purpose of this metasynthesis is to describe and interpret qualitative research relating to cultural continuity for Indigenous Peoples in North America. This metasynthesis was conducted through the selection, appraisal, and synthesis of 11 qualitative studies. Across the selected studies, five key themes arose: the connection between cultural continuity and health and well-being, conceptualizations of cultural continuity and connectedness, the role of knowledge transmission, journeys of cultural (dis)continuity, and barriers to cultural continuity.

Social Motives Predict Loneliness During a Developmental Transition

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 145-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Nikitin ◽  
Alexandra M. Freund
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Avoidance ◽  
Social Approach ◽  
Social Motives ◽  
Developmental Transitions ◽  
Avoidance Motivation ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Low Levels

Abstract. Establishing new social relationships is important for mastering developmental transitions in young adulthood. In a 2-year longitudinal study with four measurement occasions (T1: n = 245, T2: n = 96, T3: n = 103, T4: n = 85), we investigated the role of social motives in college students’ mastery of the transition of moving out of the parental home, using loneliness as an indicator of poor adjustment to the transition. Students with strong social approach motivation reported stable and low levels of loneliness. In contrast, students with strong social avoidance motivation reported high levels of loneliness. However, this effect dissipated relatively quickly as most of the young adults adapted to the transition over a period of several weeks. The present study also provides evidence for an interaction between social approach and social avoidance motives: Social approach motives buffered the negative effect on social well-being of social avoidance motives. These results illustrate the importance of social approach and social avoidance motives and their interplay during developmental transitions.

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