scholarly journals SURF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: PERSPECTIVES IN ALAÇATI SURF SPOT

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Murat NAZLI ◽  
Rasim Muzaffer MUSAL
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Bay Area ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Tourism Professionals ◽  
International Visitors

The main objective of this research is to analyze and evaluate the perceptions and opinions of employees and visitors on sustainable surf tourism in seven surf centers in a popular tourism destination called Alaçatı, Turkey. Based on the interviews in seven schools by using the semi-structured interview technique, research findings revealed that construction and housing around the surf destination should be limited and natural texture should be preserved in the bay area. Formation of surf camps for kids from various age groups are critical for the development of surf tourism industry. Innovative windsurf related activities should be organized to attract the attention of domestic and international visitors. This exploratory research sheds a light in this field of study for researchers, practitioners and sports tourism professionals.

scholarly journals SURF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: PERSPECTIVES IN ALAÇATI SURF SPOT

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 390-409
Author(s):  
Murat NAZLI ◽  
Rasim Muzaffer MUSAL
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Bay Area ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Tourism Professionals ◽  
International Visitors

The main objective of this research is to analyze and evaluate the perceptions and opinions of employees and visitors on sustainable surf tourism in seven surf centers in a popular tourism destination called Alaçatı, Turkey. Based on the interviews in seven schools by using the semi-structured interview technique, research findings revealed that construction and housing around the surf destination should be limited and natural texture should be preserved in the bay area. Formation of surf camps for kids from various age groups are critical for the development of surf tourism industry. Innovative windsurf related activities should be organized to attract the attention of domestic and international visitors. This exploratory research sheds a light in this field of study for researchers, practitioners and sports tourism professionals.

Sustainable Tourism Development In India: An Exploratory Research On Sustainability Of Delhi Tourism

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-217
Author(s):  
T. Venugopalan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Cultural Sustainability ◽  
Adverse Impacts

This research paper explores the economic, environmental, and socio-cultural sustainability of Delhi tourism from the perspective of tourists. Primary research was conducted among tourists based on a structured questionnaire at various tourist places across Delhi. This research paper used exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modelling (SEM) for examining and analysing the sustainability of tourism. The research findings on environmental pressure (EP) validate that tourism has been exerting huge pressure on the environment. The environment management (EM) system adopted by the tourism industry has failed in mitigating the adverse impacts of tourism and achieving environmental sustainability. The findings about economic empowerment (EP) prove that tourism has failed to achieve economic sustainability by empowering the local community. The destination governance (DG) mechanisms are directly contributing to the sustainability of tourist places. However, the findings on socio-cultural pressure (SP) fail to substantiate the argument that tourism is putting huge pressure on socio-cultural sustainability. Thus, tourism development in Delhi is not conducive to achieving environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Hence, the government should adopt proactive measures to mitigate the adverse impacts of tourism on the environment and economy integrating local communities while formulating and implementing tourism plans and programmes.

scholarly journals Concepções de residentes em saúde mental sobre o cuidado ofertado em rede de atenção psicossocial / Conceptions of residents in mental health on care provided in a psychosocial attention network

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-144
Author(s):  
Mikaelly Duarte Leite ◽  
Márcia Maria Mont' Alverne de Barros
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Care Model ◽  
Service Workers ◽  
Attention Network ◽  
Research Findings

Resumo: A Rede de Atenção Psicossocial-RAPS é constituída por serviços e dispositivos voltados para a superação da lógica manicomial, priorizando dentre outros aspectos, o exercício da cidadania e inserção social das pessoas com transtornos mentais. Neste cenário, compreende-se que a Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde Mental é relevante para o processo de qualificação dos serviços, no que concerne ao fortalecimento da rede de atenção psicossocial, à integralidade da atenção e qualificação das práticas dos trabalhadores dos serviços de saúde. Objetivou-se nesse estudo, conhecer as concepções da primeira turma da Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde Mental da Paraíba acerca do cuidado em saúde mental prestado na RAPS de João Pessoa e Cabedelo. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva-exploratória, desenvolvida por abordagem qualitativa, realizada com 8 residentes. Utilizou-se uma entrevista semiestruturada, e para sua interpretação, seguiu-se a análise de conteúdo. Os resultados indicaram, a partir dos relatos das residentes, fragilidades concernentes à desvalorização do trabalhador e da saúde mental e condições de trabalho precárias, por exemplo, dificuldades relevantes que estão em discordância com as propostas do novo modelo de atenção psicossocial e da reforma psiquiátrica brasileira. No entanto, os achados da pesquisa também evidenciaram potencialidades da RAPS e contribuições importantes dos residentes nestes serviços, às quais estão em consonância com os pressupostos do cuidado ancorado na atenção psicossocial, como o apontamento de profissionais identificados com a saúde mental e práticas das residentes que favoreceram o empoderamento, autonomia e protagonismo dos usuários. AbstractThe Psychosocial Attention Network (RAPS) consists of services and devices designed to overcome the asylum logic, prioritizing, among other aspects, the exercise of citizenship and social insertion of people with mental disorders. In this scenario, it is understood that the Multiprofessional Residency in Mental Health is relevant to the qualification process of the services, regarding the strengthening of the psychosocial care network, to the integral attention and qualification of the practices of health service workers. The objective of this study was to understand the conceptions of the first group of the Multiprofessional Residency in Mental Health of Paraíba regarding the mental health care provided in the RAPS of João Pessoa and Cabedelo. It is a descriptive-exploratory research, developed in the qualitative approach, carried out with 8 residents. A semi-structured interview was used, and for its interpretation, content analysis was followed. The results indicated, from the residents' reports, weaknesses concerning worker devaluation and mental health and precarious working conditions, for example, relevant difficulties that are in disagreement with the proposals of the new psychosocial care model and the Brazilian psychiatric reform. However, the research findings also highlighted the potential of RAPS and the important contributions of residents in these services, which are in line with the assumptions of care anchored in psychosocial care, such as the assignment of professionals identified with mental health and practices of residents who favored the empowerment, autonomy and protagonism of users.Keywords: Psychosocial Attention Network; Multiprofessional Residence; Mental health.

Facilitating collaboration and community participation in tourism development: The case of South-Eastern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 146735842096603
Author(s):  
Afamefuna Eyisi ◽  
Diane Lee ◽  
Kathryn Trees
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Southeastern Region

Collaboration and community participation are crucial for securing sustainable tourism and highlight the need to listen and respond to the broad range of stakeholders’ voices, opinions, and concerns. These concepts dominated the discourse of sustainable-responsible tourism and gave rise to collaboration theory as well as various types of community participation. Many scholars in both Western and emerging economies have employed these concepts; however, there is limited research on how they apply in the Nigerian tourism industry. Therefore, this exploratory research discusses collaboration and community participation in tourism development in Nigeria, using the Southeastern region as a case study. In this area, tourism is in the early phase of growth. The paper reports on interviews and focus group discussions used to interact with tourism stakeholders in the region (traditional rulers, men, women, and youth representatives, chief priests, security agents, and tourism officials). Results showed that while the stakeholders are willing to collaborate, challenges affecting their efforts include autocratic governance structures leading to mistrust, clash of responsibilities, inadequate funding for security, lack of tourism awareness and little respect for local culture. The paper concludes that to develop a resident-friendly tourism destination and sustain collaboration and community participation, stakeholders require education about tourism and opportunities to participate in planning.

scholarly journals The EFL Learners’ Perspectives on the Online English Course Conducted through WhatsApp Group Interactions

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-101
Author(s):  
Effi Wahyuningsih
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The Other ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Group Interactions ◽  
Internet Connectivity ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Instructional Process ◽  
Research Findings

This study aims at highlightingthe EFL learners’ perspectives on Kulwap– online English course conducted through WhatsApp Group Interactions.This is an exploratory research project employing a qualitative method. The data of the study were gained through informal semi-structured interview and students’ written testimonies. The research findings show that conducting English online course through kulwap proposes advantages as well as challenges that must be consider for the future instructional process. The benefits of Kulwap include the accessibility, simplicity, convenience, and flexibility the students got during the instructional process if English course. On the other hand, the challenges faced by the students regarding the online course through Kulwap cover the problems of internet connectivity, and other technical things including the eye strain, students’ lack motivation, and limited response from the lecturer during the online instructional process.

Tourism Planning Post Disaster: Community Perceptions of Tourism Development

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget M. Bordelon ◽  
Ksenia Kirillova ◽  
Jeffrey Schaffer
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The Body ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Tourism Planning ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Qualitative Component

The purpose of this paper is to determine how a community undergoing disaster recovery perceives tourism development. This study utilizes qualitative and quantitative methods to capture the meanings, perspectives and attitudes of residents, stakeholders and Government. The results of the qualitative component are presented. This exploratory research contributes to the body of knowledge regarding tourism planning and development, particularly as it relates to the reemergence of a communitys tourism industry following a disaster. Findings indicate that the context and timing of a destination under recovery require additional consideration. Ultimately, creating social capital is essential for the community planning process and requires participation beyond the typical seven steps of tourism planning model.

scholarly journals Care path of person with stroke: from onset to rehabilitation

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 495-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana da Conceição Alves Faria ◽  
Maria Manuela Ferreira Pereira da Silva Martins ◽  
Soraia Dornelles Schoeller ◽  
Leandro Oliveira de Matos
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Middle Range Theory ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Hospital Units ◽  
Middle Range ◽  
Range Theory ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
New Situation ◽  
Care Path

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the care path of the person with stroke goes through and to identify the important events in this path. Method: qualitative descriptive exploratory research, using the semi-structured interview technique based on Meleis's Middle-Range Theory. The sample was composed of 13 people who became dependent after a stroke and were admitted to two hospital units in the region of Vale do Ave, Portugal. Data were collected between January and October 2013. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: The data revealed that the person's care path goes from recognition of the symptoms to preparation for hospital discharge. Adapting to the new situation of dependence brings the need for new competencies. Final considerations: The research aims to contribute to the improvement of nursing care regarding care for people with stroke including onset, recovery and rehabilitation, and home care.

scholarly journals An exploratory study of patient portal adoption and use in multiple clinical specialty departments

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-101
Author(s):  
Stephen Bronsburg ◽  
Marcia Durity ◽  
Michelle Ramim
Keyword(s):  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Patient Portal ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Clinical Specialty ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Education And Awareness

A patient portal is an effective vehicle for health information dissemination, a key component of knowledge management. The focus of this exploratory research study was to examine how demographic variables of gender and age as well as clinical specialty grouping affect patient portal adoption and use at a hospital in South Florida. We conducted a semi-structured interview focusing on portal adoption and usage with 768 patients at their scheduled appointments. Results showed that younger participants aged 20 to 30 used the portal significantly less than other age groups in the study. Patients between the ages of 41 and 60 use the portal the most. Findings suggest a need to expand patient portal functionality, portal education and awareness to increase patient portal use. These preliminary findings will support a broader effort investigating patient portal use and barriers such as eHealth literacy skills.

Characteristics of an educational publication sourced from deaths investigated by the Coroner that is reported to have promoted practice change

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith A. McInnes ◽  
Joseph E. Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Practice Change ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Narrative Case Studies

Objective. The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of the Residential Aged Care Coronial Communiqué that have promoted previously reported professional practice change, and to explore the circumstances of these changes. Methods. This was an exploratory, qualitative study for which data was collected through semi-structured interview of 15 subscribers to the Residential Aged Care Coronial Communiqué. Results. The Residential Aged Care Coronial Communiqué was reported to promote self-reported practice change though the inclusion of case studies, by being associated with the Coroner, and by providing evidence to justify change. The combination of existing concerns about risk and staff awareness, in conjunction with reading the Residential Aged Care Coronial Communiqué was also reported to promote practice change, as was having the support of senior staff and the authority to implement change. Conclusions. The combination of narrative case studies in the context of an educational publication associated with the Coroner’s Office has been reported to provided evidence and incentive to promote professional practice change in an aged care setting. However the relative influence of the Residential Aged Care Coronial Communiqué, and other background circumstance and facilitating factors on practice change cannot be determined from this study. What is known about the topic? Passive dissemination of written educational material has little or no impact on altering clinical practice. What does this paper add? Exploratory research findings published in this paper provide insight into characteristics of an electronic, educational publication for a health professional audience reported to have promoted practice change in a residential aged care setting. What are the implications for practitioners? The inclusion of short, clearly written case studies that describe real situations that have been investigated by the Coroner, in the context of a publication associated with the Coroner’s Office, has been reported to motivate staff to change professional practice to improve safety in a residential aged care setting.

scholarly journals KARAKTERISTIK WISATAWAN BACKPACKER DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP PARIWISATA KUTA, BALI

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Nyoman Menuh
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Research Findings

The study investigates the characteristics of backpacker touristsin terms of socio demographic, socio-geographical, and sociopsychographicin Kuta, Bali. It also discusses the impacts of backpacker tourists to tourism development in terms of socioeconomic, socio-cultural and environmental aspects in the tourist destination of Kuta Bali. Combining the quantitative and qualitative approaches, this study used 272 respondents who represented the characteristics of foreign backpacker tourists, and respondents from the circle of businessmen, property  managers, local communities and community leaders to determine the impacts of the presence of backpacker tourists to tourism industry in Kuta. The research findings shows that the characteristics of backpacker tourists are mostly young Europeans with professional jobs and have a high  income. Backpacker tourists’ arrivals not only bring the positive social, economic and cultural impacts but also negative environmental impacts. Some local people felt annoyance of the presence of backpacker tourists.

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