Young people’s everyday citizenship and understandings of feminism

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhonda M. Shaw ◽  
Victoria Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Action ◽  
Political Engagement ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Feminist Scholarship ◽  
Current Prevalence ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Youth Citizenship ◽  
Diverse Groups

Contemporary youth citizenship research is challenged with capturing the complexity of young people’s engagement with politics, especially considering the current prevalence of social media. In this article, we address young people’s understandings of political engagement in relation to feminism by drawing on contemporary feminist scholarship. This is combined with qualitative research undertaken in 2016 and 2017 with five focus groups comprising young people from different secondary schools across four New Zealand cities. Exploring this through the lens of everyday citizenship means dealing with the ambiguities around terms and concepts, both for researchers and young people themselves, as well as acknowledging the nuances and tensions concerning what counts as political involvement. The research findings suggest that how educators and youth workers connect and empower diverse groups of young people when navigating the potentially contentious terrain of political positioning, identification and social action requires further investigation.

Young people’s everyday citizenship and understandings of feminism

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-157
Author(s):  
Rhonda M. Shaw ◽  
Victoria Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Action ◽  
Political Engagement ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Feminist Scholarship ◽  
Current Prevalence ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Youth Citizenship ◽  
Diverse Groups

Contemporary youth citizenship research is challenged with capturing the complexity of young people’s engagement with politics, especially considering the current prevalence of social media. In this article, we address young people’s understandings of political engagement in relation to feminism by drawing on contemporary feminist scholarship. This is combined with qualitative research undertaken in 2016 and 2017 with five focus groups comprising young people from different secondary schools across four New Zealand cities. Exploring this through the lens of everyday citizenship means dealing with the ambiguities around terms and concepts, both for researchers and young people themselves, as well as acknowledging the nuances and tensions concerning what counts as political involvement. The research findings suggest that how educators and youth workers connect and empower diverse groups of young people when navigating the potentially contentious terrain of political positioning, identification and social action requires further investigation.

scholarly journals Consulting with Stakeholders About Dissemination of Sexual Health Research Findings

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-116
Author(s):  
L. Burke ◽  
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H. Young ◽  
M. D’Eath ◽  
S. Nic Gabhainn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Health ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Gender Patterns ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Objective: It is an ethical imperative to disseminate research findings to as wide an audience as possible in a manner that is useable, understandable and appropriate for stakeholders. This study sought to explore and identify appropriate approaches to use with adolescent sexual health survey data among a range of stakeholder groups. Design and Method: A series of qualitative workshops were conducted with groups of young people, parents, youth workers and teachers. Using a semi-structured format, the discussions covered responses to current dissemination formats, information needs, and current and preferred sources and formats of information. Results: All stakeholder groups reported interest in age and gender patterns, but less in social class or other differences within surveys. There was a widespread preference for graphical representations of study findings, rather than text, and a particular emphasis on visual attractiveness among the young people. Opinions varied between groups on preferred formats and use of social media. Young people and youth workers encouraged the involvement of young people themselves in the generation of dissemination materials. Parents and teachers were more concerned with accessibility and particularly that materials would be suitable for photocopying for use with students in classrooms. Conclusions: This consultation provided valuable and constructive insights into suitable approaches to the distribution of research findings to a variety of audiences. Correctly adopted this information has the potential to expand the reaches of survey and other research findings thereby extending knowledge on adolescent sexual health behaviours to a broader audience and across a number of sectors.

Power and politics in migration narrative methodology: Research with young Congolese migrants in Uganda

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Clark-Kazak
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Young People ◽  
Life Histories ◽  
Narrative Research ◽  
Power Dynamics ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Personal Boundaries ◽  
Migration Narratives ◽  
Narrative Methodology

This paper explores the power dynamics inherent in qualitative research involving migration narratives. Drawing on the author’s experiences collecting life histories and constructing narratives of Congolese young people in Uganda, this article addresses the ethical and methodological issues of representivity, ownership, anonymity and confidentiality. It also explores the importance of investment in relationships in migration narrative research, but also the difficulties that arise when professional and personal boundaries become blurred.

BASIC LITERACY SKILLS THROUGH THE SCHOOL LITERACY MOVEMENT (GLS) AT SDN 6 PEKANBARU

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 499
Author(s):  
Dewi Dewi ◽  
Zariul Antosa
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Vocabulary Comprehension ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Literacy Ability ◽  
The Government

The School Literacy Movement (GLS) is a policy issued by the government to overcome the problem of education and improve the basic literacy abilities of students. SDN 6 Pekanbaru is one of the schools that has implemented GLS at the familiarization stage well. Therefore, this study aims to determine the basic literacy skills of students in low classes through the implementation of GLS in SDN 6 Pekanbaru. This study used qualitative research conducted through observation and interviews about the implementation of GLS and students’ basic literacy skills with teachers and students in classes I and II. The results showed that GLS was able to improve the phonetic abilities of students by achieving a very good level of the ability to read and pronounce combinations of letters. The increase of students' vocabulary comprehension ability was seen where most students were able to know the meaning of words and retell the contents of books with theme daily activities. From the research findings, it was concluded that GLS improved the basic literacy ability of low-class students at SDN 6 Pekanbaru.

Religion and Religiosity: A Path to War or Peace

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-69
Author(s):  
Ghada Awada
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Behavioral Model ◽  
Religious Violence ◽  
Religious Texts ◽  
Humanistic Approach ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Divine Origin

Abstract The study was set to examine the differences between religion and religiosity and to explore how communities can be protected against religious violence. The study also intended to investigate the motives and the effect that religious violence has had throughout history. The study employed the qualitative research method whereby the researcher carried out a meta-analysis synthesis of different research findings to make conclusions and implications that could answer the study questions. Using the literature review they conducted, the researchers carried out data collection. As such, the researcher employed the bottom-up approach to identify the problem and the questions along with the investigation framework of what they decided to explore. The findings of the study revealed that religious backgrounds should be the cornerstone to realize the diff erence between religion and religiosity. Religion is of divine origin whereas religiosity is specifically a humanistic approach and a behavioral model. The religious violence phenomenon is formed by interlocking factors such as the interpretation of religious texts which clearly adopt thoughts and heritage full of violence camouflaged by religion. It is recommended that governments use a strong strategy employing the educational system, summits and dialogs to successfully overcome religious violence. The summits on religion should result in starting a dialog that ensures acceptance of the different religions.

THE TROUBLED JOURNEYS OF SCHOOL DROP-OUTS: WASTAGE, REDEMPTION AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Andile Dube ◽  
Mokubung Nkomo
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Young People ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Second Chance Education ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Drop Outs ◽  
Second Chance

The study traces the pathways of young people who dropped out of school between grades 1 to 11 as they seek re-entrance to the education, training and development (ETD) system, or entrance into the labour market. Particular attention is given to the factors that determine the choices that drop-outs make in either re-entering the ETD system or entering the labour market. An analysis of the experiences of the interviewed sample of drop-outs is presented. The study employs a qualitative research methodology, using interviews to elicit the experiences of drop-outs and school managers. Through snowballing, 14 youths and three principals were selected from a township south of Durban. Individual and focus group interviews were conducted. The findings provide insights into the drop-outs’ perceptions regarding the value of investing in education. They are discussed further in relation to the respective theories used in the study. The concluding section suggests the need for investments in second chance education by government and the private sector, and proposes an integrated model to assist young people who re-enter psychologically and emotionally.

scholarly journals Delivering and implementing child and adolescent mental health training for mental health and allied professionals: a systematic review and qualitative meta-aggregation

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Banwell ◽  
Neil Humphrey ◽  
Pamela Qualter
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Mental Health Training ◽  
Health Training ◽  
Starting Point

Abstract Background The increasing prevalence of mental health difficulties among children and young people (CYP) suggests that early intervention is vital. A comprehensive system of care and support requires the involvement of mental health professionals, including psychologists and psychiatrists, and allied professionals, including teachers, police, and youth workers. A critical starting point is the provision of effective training, in order that these professionals can better support the mental health needs of the CYP that they encounter. Objectives Given the primacy of training in the CYP mental health support system, understanding the factors that maximise potential gains and facilitate uptake is pertinent. The current review therefore located and explored qualitative research evidence, to identify the barriers and facilitators underpinning successful delivery and implementation of training focussed on the mental health of CYP, for both mental health and allied professionals. Methods A systematic review and qualitative meta-aggregation were conducted. Systematic searches were carried out using ASSIA, EMBASE, MEDLINE, NICE Evidence, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases, for papers published between 2000 and 2020. Twelve thousand four hundred forty-eight records were identified, of which 39 were eligible for review. The records were appraised for quality using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research, and synthesised using the qualitative meta-aggregation method. Results One hundred eighty-two raw findings were extracted from the 39 papers, which were condensed into 47 sub-categories, 19 categories, and finally 5 synthesis statements. These synthesis statements reflected the barriers and facilitators influencing the training delivery process (“support”; “content, design, and planning”), and the implementation of training into the workplace (“context”; “perceived value”; “organisational factors”). Conclusions The synthesis statements and underlying categories provide practical recommendations for those designing, delivering, or implementing CYP mental health training. Recommendations ranged from facilitating peer support during training, to the idea that training will be better implemented when perceived need is high. The review provides a robust evidence-based foundation to “common-sense” principles, drawing them into a coherent and organised framework using a synthesis method grounded in pragmatism. Protocol registration number PROSPERO reference ID: CRD42020162876.

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