scholarly journals Διερεύνηση των αντιλήψεων του προσωπικού φορέων παιδικής προστασίας για την επικοινωνία παιδιών σε συνθήκες τοποθέτησης με το οικογενειακό τους περιβάλλον

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Ηρακλής Γρηγορόπουλος
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Staff Perceptions ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
Residential Child Care ◽  
The People ◽  
Supportive Role ◽  
Child Psychiatric

This study concerns the exploration of the perceptions of those working in residential child care regarding children’s contact with their parents, during their placement. This means that in was taken into account that staff perceptions can affect thoughts, judgments, recommendations, and decisions they make.Qualitative method was chosen. The participantswere eleven people working in residential child care and child psychiatric domains. The method of thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview data. Five main categories emerged from the analysis, which led to a more thorough understanding of the participant’s perceptions. The findings of this study designate the importance of connecting the child with his/ her story and his or her parents. Emphasis is placed on the protective and supportive role of the institution (and the people who actually form it) and their ability to provide a safe environment that can hold back boundaries and in which they are emotionally available to the children and resilient. The importance of metaphoric containment is highlighted.

The role of information technology in bridging the knowing-doing gap: an exploratory case study on knowledge application

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 705-741 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thilo Haamann ◽  
Dirk Basten
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Application ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Step Process ◽  
The People ◽  
Role Of It ◽  
Role Of Information

Purpose Organisations that systematically manage their knowledge based on processes of creating, storing, transferring and applying knowledge are likely to achieve both performance improvements and competitive advantages. However, companies often succeed in the first three processes only, while neglecting knowledge application. The phenomenon of employees not relying on existing knowledge when solving specific problems is referred to as knowing-doing gap. While the existence of this gap is well acknowledged, the purpose of this study is to advance the understanding how respective barriers of knowledge application can be overcome, in particular concerning the role of information technology (IT). Design/methodology/approach This study applies a case study design, thereby relying on various data sources, such as interviews, documents, field notes, observations and demonstrations. The analysis follows established guidelines for thematic analysis. Findings An understanding of knowledge application as a three-step process is derived. The set of knowledge application barriers, identified practices to overcome the barriers and yielded themes that explain the role of IT in bridging the knowing-doing gap are complemented. Research limitations/implications The role of IT in bridging the knowing-doing gap and contributing to the general understanding of the knowing-doing gap by also considering practices concerning the people and process dimensions is illuminated. While IT plays a central role in applying knowledge, successfully overcoming the knowing-doing gap requires organisational practices at the people and processes dimensions that are aligned with the IT. The set of barriers of knowledge application at the individual, group and organisational levels is complemented. Practical implications The practices to bridge the knowing-doing gap at the intersection of the people, processes and technology dimensions are identified. Specifically, the role of IT in overcoming barriers to knowledge application is explored. Originality/value This thematic analysis yields a theoretical explanation for knowledge application as a three-step process and suggests practices to bridge the knowing-doing gap for each step. Furthermore, four major themes that explain the role of IT for this process in depth are derived.

Psychological Qualities of Elite Adolescent Rugby Players: Parents, Coaches, and Sport Administration Staff Perceptions and Supporting Roles

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Woodcock ◽  
Mark J.G. Holland ◽  
Joan L. Duda ◽  
Jennifer Cumming
Keyword(s):  
Higher Order ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sport Administration ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Staff Perceptions ◽  
Progressive Development ◽  
Supportive Role ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Rugby Players

The aim of the current study was to extend previous research by Holland and colleagues (2010) into the required psychological qualities of young talented rugby players by considering the perceptions and supportive role of influential others. Perceptions of players’ parents (n = 17), coaches (n = 7), and sport administration staff (SAS; n = 2) were explored through focus group discussions. Findings show that these influential others considered the same 11 higher order themes for psychological qualities previously identified as desirable by players. Their views on how they assisted in developing these player psychological qualities were classified into three higher-order themes, namely progressive development, professional environment, and performance environment. Specific behaviors contributing to each context and deemed helpful by influential others were discussed in terms of ecological systems theory (Bonfenbrenner, 1977). Recommendations for future research and applied implications for consultants are subsequently offered.

Evaluating Residential Child Care in England

2000 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-216
Author(s):  
Leslie B. Whitbeck
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Residential Child Care

Public Administration in the Islamic World: Considering the Importance of Religion, its Values and Culture

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-38
Author(s):  
Daniel Hummel
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Core Values ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Religious Values ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Islamic World ◽  
Salient Region ◽  
The People ◽  
Comparative Public Administration

A small but growing area of public administration scholarship appreciates the influence of religious values on various aspects of government. This appreciation parallels a growing interest in comparative public administration and indigenized forms of government which recognizes the role of culture in different approaches to government. This article is at the crossroads of these two trends while also considering a very salient region, the Islamic world. The Islamic world is uniquely religious, which makes this discussion even more relevant, as the nations that represent them strive towards legitimacy and stability. The history and core values of Islam need to be considered as they pertain to systems of government that are widely accepted by the people. In essence, this is being done in many countries across the Islamic world, providing fertile grounds for public administration research from a comparative perspective. This paper explores these possibilities for future research on this topic.

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