scholarly journals Swedish Gay Men's Pursuit of Fatherhood

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 53-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Malmquist ◽  
Alexander Spånberg Ekholm
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Foster Care ◽  
Assisted Reproduction ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Gay Fathers ◽  
Legal Custody ◽  
Assisted Reproduction Treatment

The aim of the present work is to explore how gay fathers have experienced legal obstacles throughout their process of becoming fathers, and what strategies they have used to cope with the difficulties they have met. The study used semi-structured interviews to capture the fathers’ experiences, and a constructivist grounded theory to analyse the data. Interviews with thirty gay fathers in Sweden were included in the study. The participants had become fathers through surrogacy, shared parenthood with women, or foster care. Legal obstacles had played a prominent role in all three family forms, as well as in adoption – which some participants had unsuccessfully pursued. Obstacles marked both their pursuit of fatherhood and their establishment of legal custody. Some participants had eventually given up their initially preferred path to parenthood and searched for another route. To overcome legal obstacles, the participants had utilised one or more strategies; such as being persistent and well prepared, pretending to be straight, and finding access to assisted reproduction treatment abroad. Regardless of the path to parenthood, the participants stressed the necessity of possessing adequate personal or economic resources to become parents.

The Virtuous Circle: A Grounded Theory Exploration of the Good Lives Model

Sexual Abuse ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (8) ◽  
pp. 908-929
Author(s):  
Miriam Ryan ◽  
Mathew McCauley ◽  
Davina Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Good Lives Model ◽  
Sexual Offenses ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Good Lives

Sexual offenses evoke strong emotional responses and frequently elicit demands from society that offenders be indefinitely incarcerated or treated until they are deemed safe, which may impact the provision of therapeutic treatment for offenders. However, in recent years, there has been a proposal to move toward a positive, strengths-based treatment approach, namely the Good Lives Model (GLM). The present study used semi-structured interviews and a constructivist grounded theory approach to examine the experience of 13 men who were voluntarily engaging in or had completed a GLM community-based treatment program. A conceptual model emerged which outlines the process the men underwent, the factors they identified as crucial for change, and the perceived gains. The model extends previous work by exploring the process from the clients’ perspective. Implications for future research, prevention, and treatment are discussed.

scholarly journals Psychiatrists' understanding and use of psychological formulation: a qualitative exploration

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 212-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxanna Mohtashemi ◽  
John Stevens ◽  
Paul G. Jackson ◽  
Stephen Weatherhead
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Psychiatry Training ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Grounded Theory Methodology ◽  
Adult Psychiatry ◽  
Psychological Formulation ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Aims and methodTo establish an initial conceptualisation of how psychiatrists understand and use formulation within adult psychiatry practice. Twelve psychiatrists took part in semi-structured interviews. Transcripts were analysed using a constructivist grounded theory methodology.ResultsFormulation was conceptualised as an addition to diagnosis, triggered by risk, complexity and a need for an enhanced understanding. Participants valued collaborative formulation with psychologists. Multiple contextual factors were perceived to either facilitate or inhibit the process. Barriers to formulation led to a disjointed way of working.Clinical implicationsFindings contribute to an understanding of formulation within psychiatry training and practice.

scholarly journals Seizing the opportunity of the moment; nurse education in Cameroon: a grounded theory research study

2020 ◽  
pp. 174498712094855
Author(s):  
Michel N Maboh ◽  
Peter J Martin ◽  
Susan Stallabrass
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Nurse Education ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Historical Records ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Grounded Theory Research ◽  
The Moment

Background Cameroon became a republic in 1960 but tensions have continued over the last half century; such tensions, and some of the opportunities afforded, have shaped policy decisions around issues including nursing education. Aims The aim of this paper is to present a constructivist grounded theory of the evolution of nurse education in Cameroon based on interviews and available historical records. Methods Two data sources were used to develop the theory. Semi-structured interviews were carried out by the researcher with a purposive sample of 10 informants. Informants involved in the historical and current development of nurse education policy and practice were interviewed. Historical records were also located and examined, to understand the differing philosophical and pragmatic basis for decision-making in relation to nurse education in Cameroon. Results The emergent grounded theory is entitled ‘Seizing the opportunity of the moment’. This theory outlines the evolution of nurse education in Cameroon since the country gained independence. It explores the centrality of timeliness and context on the evolution of nurse education policy. Conclusions Conclusions are drawn that identify the current context in Cameroon as a critical moment for harmonisation of policy and practice for nurse education.

Minding the Body: An interdisciplinary theory of optimal posture for musicians

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 821-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Shoebridge ◽  
Nora Shields ◽  
Kate E. Webster
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
The Body ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Alexander Technique ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Barriers To Change ◽  
Training Schools ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Interdisciplinary Theory

Posture influences music technique, and poor posture is associated with performance-related problems in musicians. Student musicians rely on music teachers, physiotherapists, and Alexander Technique teachers for advice about posture and performance-related problems. However, it is unknown whether these professional groups share a common understanding of optimal posture, or if posture management strategies align with performance goals. The aim of this study was to develop an interdisciplinary theory of posture to support musicians’ health and performance. This qualitative study used constructivist grounded theory as its methodological framework. Purposive sampling recruited four heads of university instrumental departments, three university physiotherapy lecturers and three heads of Alexander Technique teacher training schools to participate in semi-structured interviews. Interview transcripts were analyzed using grounded theory, and results were discussed applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour. The overarching theory of posture for musicians was Minding the Body, suggesting mind-body coordination. Subprocesses included rebalancing the self with the instrument and performance environment (Finding balance); minimizing effort (Maintaining ease); addressing adverse habits (Challenging habits); overcoming traditional perspectives to optimize performance (Expanding the framework), and addressing barriers to optimal posture (Barriers to change). This interdisciplinary theory presents posture as dynamic mind-body coordination to facilitate health and performance.

scholarly journals Older Users of a Befriending Service in Ireland and the Maintenance of Personal Autonomy during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2788
Author(s):  
Eimile Holton ◽  
Rachel Fitzpatrick ◽  
Rebecca Maguire ◽  
Seán Commins ◽  
Thomas Scharf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Personal Autonomy ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Older Users ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact

In the Republic of Ireland (RoI), COVID-19 public health guidelines have been most restrictive for people aged 70 and over. Such individuals are most likely to avail of befriending services offered by a network of Irish organisations. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of COVID-19 guidelines on befriending service users, and to develop recommended adaptations to befriending services compatible with such guidelines. A qualitative constructivist grounded theory approach was taken to the study design and analysis, using semi-structured interviews to collect data from 11 participants by telephone between May 2020 and January 2021. Results show a grounded theory describing how older users of a befriending service maintained their personal autonomy in the face of strict government guidelines. Participants described living life as usual, often contravening guidelines, and how they chose to adapt to the situation, yielding both positive and negative outcomes. Some potential adaptations were discussed to the befriending service (including a preserved focus on the social and emotional functions of the befriending relationship, and the accommodation of collaborative decision making about communicative alternatives), but ultimately it was made clear that participants would tailor the services to their own preferences. Results have implications for befriending service design and delivery, and for public health officials who wish to support the health of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Transitions to fatherhood: a constructivist grounded theory study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Suzanne Hodgson
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Grounded Theory Study ◽  
The North ◽  
First Time

Fathers who are involved with their infants have the potential to make significant positive contributions to their children’s future health, wellbeing, and development. Transitions to fatherhood and the factors that shape those experiences, for some men, are poorly understood. There is a need for an improved awareness of the experiences of first-time fathers to inform policy and practice and improve support and outcomes for these men and their families. The primary aim of this work was to explore contemporary transitions to fatherhood. To this end, a constructivist grounded theory study (CGTM) was undertaken. Twelve new fathers were recruited in the North of England and data were gathered from semi-structured interviews where participants shared their experiences and perspectives of becoming fathers for the first time. Concepts relating to becoming and being fathers were explored in addition to fatherhood identity development. Following analysis of the data via processes fundamental to CGTM, the core category of reconciling father identities was constructed consisting of three theoretical categories: anticipating fatherhood, tensions in fathering and the fluidity of fathering. All participants had strong aspirations for involved fathering performances and took steps to prepare for their new roles. However, they faced various tensions in the workplace, in healthcare and in the normative, often traditional, expectations influenced by social and structural gendered norms. The father roles that they were ascribed by others frequently did not fit with their aspirations during pregnancy and the early months as fathers. They therefore found themselves working through periods of identity reconciliation which impacted upon their self-concept as fathers, their parenting confidence, and their parenting autonomy. Broader consideration of the needs of fathers is required across the arenas in which they perform fatherhood to support the development of positive father identities. This has the potential to benefit the wellbeing of the men themselves, their partners, and their infants. The implications for workplace, healthcare policy and practice are offered including suggestions for future research.

scholarly journals The Experiences of First-Time Fathers in Perinatal Services: Present but Invisible

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Suzanne Hodgson ◽  
Jon Painter ◽  
Laura Kilby ◽  
Julia Hirst
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Perinatal Services ◽  
The Uk ◽  
First Time

Fathers in the UK are becoming more involved in the care of their infants and children. A constructivist grounded theory approach was adopted to explore men’s transition to fatherhood. This paper reports on one of the sub-categories derived from the data. First-time fathers with a child under two were recruited predominantly via social media. Audio-recorded semi-structured interviews were undertaken with an opening question asking men to tell their story of becoming a father. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using constructivist grounded theory methods. This paper reports one core aspect of the research findings which has particular relevance for healthcare professionals. The men in this study were highly appreciative of the care their partner and baby received but consistently reported a lack of father-specific support throughout their journey to fatherhood. This ranged from generally poor communication with healthcare professionals to being ignored and side-lined in maternity settings where they continued to be treated as visitors before, during and after the birth of their baby. Despite similar findings being reported over the last 30 to 40 years and policy directives emphasising the importance of working with fathers, change within healthcare services remains slow. Currently, fathers’ needs are not being adequately met by perinatal services.

scholarly journals "It's Just a Prank, Bro!": Examining College Hazing with Constructivist Grounded Theory and Qualitative Research Methods

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kellie Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Group Behavior ◽  
College Campus ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Sport Club ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
University Officials

There is a lack of in-depth, qualitative research into college hazing, particularly into groups such as sport club teams, creating gaps in understanding why hazing persists despite its risks. This project seeks to answer the questions: How do students in fraternities, sororities, and sport club teams experience hazing and how do these experiences shape how they perceive hazing? To answer these questions, I conducted semi-structured interviews with members of these groups on a college campus, and analyzed these interviews using a grounded theory approach, as per Charmaz (2006, 2017). I find that a slight majority of hazing occurs in recruitment settings, is prevalent among fraternity men’s experiences, and tends to involve alcohol consumption. Importantly, students believe hazing achieves group goals, and they minimize and normalize their experiences, creating much work for policymakers and university officials to change the conversation around prosocial group behavior and the potential harms that can emerge from hazing activities.

scholarly journals CARE MANAGEMENT IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE: A CONSTRUCTIVIST GROUNDED THEORY

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucilene Gama Paes ◽  
Vivian Costa Fermo ◽  
Maria do Céu Aguiar Barbieri de Figueiredo ◽  
Ana Lúcia Schaefer Ferreira de Mello
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Care Management ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Two Phases

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand care management in Primary Health Care based on the meanings attributed by workers who work in this context and build a theoretical-explanatory model. Method: this is a qualitative research based on the Grounded Theory on Constructivist Data, developed in the Primary Health Care network of a municipality located in southern Brazil. Participants were selected inductively according to theoretical sampling, totaling 37 workers, divided into four sample groups. Data collection through semi-structured interviews, from January 2017 to November 2018. Data analysis took place in two phases: initial coding and focused coding. The initial codes were classified, synthesized and integrated for the development of the categories, which, articulated, gave rise to the model. To support the analysis, Nvivo®11 was used. Results: the central phenomenon “Managing care in Primary Health Care” was supported by four categories: “Organizing care management”, “Implementing care management in the care environment”, “Relating with other subjects for care management”; “Articulated socially and politically”. These categories composed the theoretical model supported by the constitution of four interdependent dimensions: organizational, relational, care and sociopolitical. Conclusion: care management, implemented in daily work, reveals itself in a variety of practices, conditions and situations that integrate the intertwined world of work and the lives of users and workers of healthcare services. The model helps those involved in care management in Primary Health Care to expand and strengthen care practices committed to users.

scholarly journals Sport Administrators' Perspectives on Advancing Safe Sport

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph John Gurgis ◽  
Gretchen A. Kerr
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
High Profile ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Numerous international high-profile cases of athlete abuses have led to efforts to advance what has been termed “Safe Sport.” Sport and coaching organisations are urgently designing and implementing policies, procedures and programmes to advance a culture of safe sport. However, we posit that these endeavours are occurring without a conceptual framework about what constitutes safe sport or how to achieve it. Without a consistent conceptual framework for safe sport, prevention and intervention initiatives may not be fully realised. As such, the purpose of the study was to explore sport administrators' perspectives of how to advance safe sport. Given the leadership positions sport administrators hold, understanding their perspectives may be helpful in informing a framework to guide the development and implementation of safe sport strategies. Using a constructivist grounded theory approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 sport administrators from different sport and coaching organisations to elicit views on how best to advance safe sport. The findings indicated that a multi-faceted approach embracing multiple advancement strategies was reportedly essential for progressing safe sport. Specifically, the sport administrators recommended that sport organisations establish a universal framework of safe sport, design and implement education, implement and enforce policies, establish independent monitoring and complaint mechanisms and conduct research to ensure that advancement strategies are current and applicable. The participants suggested that these advancement strategies are necessary to evolve sport from a culture that embraces hegemonic masculine narratives, interpersonal violence and controlling coach–athlete relationships, to a culture of sport that extends the safe sport focus beyond the prevention of harm to the promotion of positive values and human rights. The findings were interpreted through a safeguarding lens to propose a framework for achieving safeguarding sport, defined by the prevention of harm and the promotion of positive values in sport.

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