scholarly journals Is gender just a costume? An exploratory study of crossplay

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Ethel Tompkins
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Pop Culture ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Fictional Character ◽  
Emancipatory Politics ◽  
Positive And Negative Feedback ◽  
Play Space ◽  
Alternative Gender ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Cosplay, a portmanteau of costume and play, is a costume inspired by a fictional character originating from a variety of media texts and is typically worn to pop culture conventions. When cosplayers dress up as a fictional character of a different gender than the cosplayer's self-identified gender, this is known as crossplay. It has been argued that this fannish activity challenges status quo notions of gender through bodily performance, but some scholars have been skeptical about the emancipatory politics surrounding crossplay culture. Thus, an online survey probed on the motivations to do crossplay as well as on the lived experiences of crossplayers. Responses to questions about crossplay motivations as well as social interactions that occurred while wearing crossplay were analyzed using the grounded theory approach. Results suggest that respondents are motivated to perform crossplay by an attachment to a favorite fictional character rather than to express alternative gender identities. However, some respondents indicated that crossplay was a socially acceptable way to present oneself as another gender. A close look at participants' responses about positive and negative feedback from other convention attendees while the participants were engaging in crossplay indicates that gender inequality persists for self-identified men and nonbinary individuals who choose to dress as female characters. This suggests that masculine performativity remains hegemonic even within the play space of fan conventions.

Social Engagement in Assisted Living and Implications for Practice

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Sook Park ◽  
Sheryl Zimmerman ◽  
Kathleen Kinslow ◽  
Hae Jung Shin ◽  
Lucinda Lee Roff
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Southern State ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

While it is known that social engagement is important for the well-being of older people, its role among residents in assisted living (AL) residences has not been well explored. The purposes of this study were to explore the experiences of social engagement among AL residents and explain its components and processes as unique to this setting. Qualitative data were collected via semistructured, in-depth interviews with 29 residents in four AL residences in a Southern state. Salient themes were derived using the grounded theory approach. Findings revealed the complexity of social engagement and were organized around five themes related to characteristics of desired social relationships, the perspective of time and loss, barriers to and resources for social engagement, and strategies to develop or modify relationships. AL providers could make concerted efforts to develop practices to provide residents with more social and emotional resources and help them engage in meaningful social interactions.

scholarly journals Cognitive Frames of Track Two Practitioners: How Do They Affect (Best) Practice?

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-124
Author(s):  
Esra Çuhadar
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Framing Effect ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Cognitive Frames ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Abstract This article explores the extent to which framing affects Track Two diplomacy practice and especially how the cognitive frames used by practitioners shape the design of their interventions. The framing effect is pervasive and shapes every type of action. Peacebuilding and Track Two work are no exception. Track Two practitioners often rely on frames as cognitive heuristics when they design their interventions. This article reports on the results of an online survey of 273 participants, using measures based on categories identified in two previous qualitative studies using the grounded theory approach. Four main frames used by practitioners are presented, along with examples from practice: psychologists, constructivists, capacity-builders, and realistic negotiators. Finally, the implications of being captive to the framing effect for Track Two practice are discussed. Steps are suggested towards making more deliberative and reflective context-specific decisions about interventions rather than “fast thinking” based on heuristics and bias.

Perspectives of Speech-Language Pathologists and School Counselors on the Nature and Treatment of Selective Mutism

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1045-1056
Author(s):  
Kimberly F. Frazier ◽  
Kelsey Howard
Keyword(s):  
School Counselors ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Selective Mutism ◽  
Therapy Process ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Intervention Process ◽  
Behavioral Therapies ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Background The aim of this study was to determine the preferred practice guidelines of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and school counselors on treating selective mutism (SM) and how families are involved in the intervention process. Method Two hundred one SLPs and school counselors took part in this study. A grounded theory approach was used to develop a brief online survey that included 10 multiple-response items and three questions allowing participants to provide write-in responses. Results Generally, both SLPs and school counselors agreed with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's preferred practice guidelines on treating SM, with behavioral therapies selected most frequently as the treatment of choice, and participants almost unanimously agreed that family inclusion was “very important.” Conclusion This research sheds light on how professionals who work with children with SM include parents in the therapy process and their preferred intervention techniques used.

scholarly journals Education Student Perceptions of Virtual Reality as a Learning Tool

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelia R. Domingo ◽  
Elizabeth Gates Bradley
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
Education Student ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Technology Support ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

The purpose of this study was to ascertain student perceptions of the use and value of three-dimensional virtual environments. A grounded theory approach was used to gather and examine data. Just over half of student participants reported positive experiences. However, most experienced technical difficulties. Despite the technical challenges of operating within the virtual space, the majority reported positive aspects of using the virtual space, including increased meaningful social interactions and reduced social anxiety. Overall, students reported positive experiences and value of virtual reality, but technical difficulties demonstrate the need for adequate technology and institutional technology support.

The Analysis of Nurses’ Positive Deviance Behaviours as a Measure in Preventing the Transmission of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) at M. Djamil Hospital, Padang, West Sumatera

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Esthika Ariany Maisa ◽  
Yulastri Arif ◽  
Wawan Wahyudi
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Positive Deviance ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Nursing Managers ◽  
Theoretical Sampling ◽  
Develop Theory ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Purpose: To explore the nurses’ positive deviance behaviors as an effort to provide solutions in preventing and controlling infections in the hospital. Method: This is a qualitative research using grounded theory approach. Thirteen nurses from Dr.M.Djamil hospital were selected based on theoretical sampling in order to develop theory as it appears. Nurses were interviewed from June to September 2014. Interviews were thematically analyzed using techniques of grounded theory to then generate a theory from themes formed. Findings: The modes of positive deviance behavior identified were practicing hand hygiene beyond the standards (bringing handsanitizer from home), applying nursing art in wound care practice, placing patients with MRSA infections at the corner side, giving a red mark on a MRSA patient’s bed for easy identification by nurses, changing clothes and shoes in hospital, reducing hooks on the wall, and cleaning the ward on scheduled days. Conclusion: The study shows that nurses have a number of positive deviance behaviors to prevent infection transmission in the wards. It is sugested that the hospital management and nursing managers adopt some of the uncommon solution highlighted by the nurses to solve the HAIs problems in the hospital.

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