scholarly journals UK-Based Police Officers' Perceptions of, and Role in Investigating, Cyber-Harassment as a Crime

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine M Millman ◽  
Belinda Winder ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cyber Harassment ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Detrimental Impact ◽  
Insight Into

Within the UK, cyber-harassment is a criminal act and perpetrators can be prosecuted if the crime is reported to the police. Cyber-harassment has a detrimental impact and causes psychological distress to victims but due to its online nature, complaints made may not be taken seriously and the impact may not be fully acknowledged. Police officers' perceptions of this crime and its victims are crucial as this will impact on how the crime is investigated and whether perpetrators are prosecuted. The present exploratory study aimed to gain insight into how cyber-harassment is investigated and identify issues and barriers. Eight police officers based in the United Kingdom were recruited using a snowball technique to participate in semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis and three themes were identified: online accessibility, threat, and the unhelpful victim. Each theme is discussed in relation to theory, policy and legislation within the UK.

scholarly journals UK-Based Police Officers' Perceptions of, and Role in Investigating, Cyber-Harassment as a Crime

2019 ◽  
pp. 113-130
Author(s):  
Catherine M. Millman ◽  
Belinda Winder ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cyber Harassment ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Detrimental Impact ◽  
Insight Into

Within the UK, cyber-harassment is a criminal act and perpetrators can be prosecuted if the crime is reported to the police. Cyber-harassment has a detrimental impact and causes psychological distress to victims but due to its online nature, complaints made may not be taken seriously and the impact may not be fully acknowledged. Police officers' perceptions of this crime and its victims are crucial as this will impact on how the crime is investigated and whether perpetrators are prosecuted. The present exploratory study aimed to gain insight into how cyber-harassment is investigated and identify issues and barriers. Eight police officers based in the United Kingdom were recruited using a snowball technique to participate in semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis and three themes were identified: online accessibility, threat, and the unhelpful victim. Each theme is discussed in relation to theory, policy and legislation within the UK.

scholarly journals UK-Based Police Officers' Perceptions of, and Role in Investigating, Cyber-Harassment as a Crime

2019 ◽  
pp. 290-307
Author(s):  
Catherine M. Millman ◽  
Belinda Winder ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cyber Harassment ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Detrimental Impact ◽  
Insight Into

Within the UK, cyber-harassment is a criminal act and perpetrators can be prosecuted if the crime is reported to the police. Cyber-harassment has a detrimental impact and causes psychological distress to victims but due to its online nature, complaints made may not be taken seriously and the impact may not be fully acknowledged. Police officers' perceptions of this crime and its victims are crucial as this will impact on how the crime is investigated and whether perpetrators are prosecuted. The present exploratory study aimed to gain insight into how cyber-harassment is investigated and identify issues and barriers. Eight police officers based in the United Kingdom were recruited using a snowball technique to participate in semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis and three themes were identified: online accessibility, threat, and the unhelpful victim. Each theme is discussed in relation to theory, policy and legislation within the UK.

‘It’s not getting them the support they need’: Exploratory research of police officers’ experiences of community mental health

2018 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicky Lamb ◽  
Emma Tarpey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Mental Health Difficulties ◽  
The Impact

Police officers are first responders in a role which not only encompasses crime, but also increasing welfare issues. Issues have been highlighted with officers ‘detaining’ those with mental health difficulties and the impact that this process can have upon all involved. However, there appears to be a shift towards a police-health nexus. An exploratory study interviewed ten UK police officers with a view to understanding officers’ experiences of working with people with mental health difficulties and the availability of training for this role. With increasing demands to support people with mental health concerns, alongside a reduction in officer numbers, thematic analysis highlighted three themes: Support, Impact on the Officer and Understanding Mental Health. Increasing demands, a lack of training and limited multi-agency working were experienced by officers. However, officer-to-officer support was strong. Recommendations are made to increase collaborative multi-agency working and review the role of police officers as first responders in mental health crises.

scholarly journals Experiences of Youth Mentoring Through Street Dance

Youth Justice ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-251
Author(s):  
Amber Gunay ◽  
Alison M. Bacon
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
At Risk Youth ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Future Outlook ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Insight Into

There has been limited research regarding the effectiveness of mentoring for at-risk youth in the United Kingdom and none focussing on a dance-based intervention. This study explored experiences of a mentoring through street dance programme. Eight participants (aged 16–18) and their mentor took part in semi-structured interviews which were transcribed verbatim and the data subjected to thematic analysis. Three emergent themes were identified: Relationship with mentor, changes in outlook and coping with emotions. Data indicated that the programme resulted in increased mental wellbeing, desistance from antisocial behaviours, positive future outlook and greater awareness of life opportunities. A trusting, non-hierarchical mentor-mentee relationship was central. Inclusion of mentor narratives was a novel aspect of the study and allowed for insight into how this was achieved. Street dance itself provided a framework for confidence building, social levelling and bonding. Results are discussed in terms of future directions for good practice.

scholarly journals Understanding complaints about paramedics: a qualitative exploration in a UK context

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Lucas ◽  
Ann Gallagher ◽  
Magda Zasada ◽  
Zubin Austin ◽  
Robert Jago ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Study ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Cultural Climate ◽  
Disproportionate Number ◽  
Perceptions And Expectations ◽  
Qualitative Exploration ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insight Into

IntroductionThis research set out to understand the context and explore the reasons for the disproportionate number of complaints raised against paramedics to the United Kingdom professional regulator – the Health and Care Professions Council – relative to other health professions. MethodsThis paper reports on qualitative findings from one aspect of a mixed-methods study which included a case analysis, Delphi study and literature review. One-to-one semi-structured interviews conducted with 15 stakeholders drawn from practitioners, educators, representatives and regulators, and three focus groups held with 16 practitioners and service users were used to gain an in-depth understanding of the possible reasons for complaints about paramedic practice. ResultsFive themes were generated from a thematic analysis of the data: the impact of public perceptions and expectations; the challenges of day-to-day practice; the effect of increasingly pressurised services; the organisational and cultural climate which impacts paramedics’ work; and the evolving nature of the profession. ConclusionThis study highlights the complex and changing nature of paramedic practice. It provides an insight into the ways in which the character, practice and environment of the profession contribute to a disproportionate number of complaints.

scholarly journals Racing Clean in a Tainted World: A Qualitative Exploration of the Experiences and Views of Clean British Elite Distance Runners on Doping and Anti-Doping

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jake Shelley ◽  
Sam N. Thrower ◽  
Andrea Petróczi
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Level Playing Field ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Distance Runners ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Playing Field ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Qualitative Exploration ◽  
The Impact

Background: Doping has been a prominent issue for the sport of athletics in recent years. The endurance disciplines, which currently account for 56% of the global anti-doping rule violations in athletics, appear to be particularly high risk for doping.Objective: Using this high-risk, high-pressure context, the main purpose of this study was to investigate the human impact of doping and anti-doping on “clean” athletes. The secondary aim of the study was to better understand the reasons for, and barriers to, competing “clean” among this group of athletes.Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 elite distance runners from the UK to explore: (1) the reasons and motivations for competing clean. (2) Perceptions of the anti-doping system, and experiences of being part of that system. (3) Views on the prevalence and causes of doping and the impact of doping on the lives of clean athletes. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis.Results: Four major themes were identified: (1) The participants in this study have not been tempted to use prohibited substances or methods; they compete in their sport for the personal satisfaction of seeing how good they can be, rather than in pursuit of winning at all costs. (2) Anti-doping does not currently prevent doping effectively and is not implemented evenly across the globe. (3) Doping was perceived as a major issue and was felt to be borne out of certain sporting cultures in which doping is enabled. (4) Doping has impacted the careers of clean athletes in irreversible ways and presents a continuing challenge to the psychological preparation for competition.Conclusions: Clean athletes suffer negative consequences from both doping and anti-doping. ADOs must collaborate across borders to ensure a more even implementation of anti-doping activities, to facilitate a more level playing field on the global stage. ADOs must also acknowledge the existence of a large group of athletes who would never consider deliberately doping and make anti-doping work for these athletes too.

scholarly journals Fostering unaccompanied asylum seeking young people: the views of foster carers on their training and support needs

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-21
Author(s):  
Abigail Sidery
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Transfer Scheme ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Access Information ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Training And Support ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insight Into

The implementation of the National Transfer Scheme, whereby local authorities across the UK are encouraged to voluntarily receive unaccompanied young asylum seekers, has prompted a necessary focus on the training needs of those caring for this population. As agencies consider how to build their capacity to support unaccompanied young people, this study set out to learn from the experiences and views of foster carers, in order to inform the development of effective carer training and support. Eight semi-structured interviews were undertaken with foster carers who have cared for unaccompanied young people in one county in the South West of England. The findings draw attention not only to the potential benefits of training focused specifically on fostering unaccompanied young people, but also reveal aspects of the impact that limited access to training and support can have upon carers. The findings shed light on the carers’ experiences of encountering ‘unknown’ factors and allow new insight into the networks they had developed over time to enhance their ability to access information and support as new challenges arise. Possible implications for local authorities and fostering agencies are considered.

A Qualitative Exploratory Study to Elucidate The Impact of Integration on Pre-Clinical Disciplines Compared to Disciplines-Based Curriculum

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 3307-3315
Author(s):  
Syed Hussain Raza Zaidi ◽  
Rahila Yasmeen ◽  
Rehan Ahmed Khan ◽  
Mahwish Arooj ◽  
Sara Mukhtar
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Integrated Curriculum ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Integrated Assessments ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: While most of the institution in our country follow the Flexnerian model of medical education, only a handful of medical colleges have embraced the integrated medical curriculum. Literature on impact of integration on the preclinical disciplines is sparse. This study aims to elucidate the impact of integration on the preclinical disciplines, their content, teaching, learning, and assessment. Methods: This qualitative exploratory study was conducted at the University College of Medicine and Dentistry from July to September 2020. Twenty-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with the faculty members from pre-clinical disciplines (Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine & Community Medicine). The data was recorded, transcribed, coded and thematic analysis was done by using Atlas Ti version 7. Results: The thematic analysis of the transcripts resulted in twenty subthemes, from which five themes emerged. The study revealed that the faculty of preclinical disciplines perceived that departmental identity has been compromised since the switch to integrated medical curriculum. But, the relationships, both intradepartmental and interdepartmental of preclinical disciplines have improved significantly. Moreover, the number and depth of topics has also been affected. But the students learning approach was of major concern for the respondents. The student’s performance in the assessments was affected due to their learning approaches. Even though the number of assessments were deemed adequate, the depth of assessments had been negatively affected as a result of integrated assessments. Conclusion: Integrated curriculum has profound impact on pre-clinical disciplines. Any institution that wishes to introduce a modular integrated curriculum should take into account the findings reported in this study. Keywords: preclinical disciplines, organ system-based curriculum, impact of integration, faculty perspective, exploratory study

scholarly journals Using Behavioural Reasoning Theory to Explore Reasons for Dietary Restriction: A Qualitative Study of Orthorexic Behavioural Tendencies in the UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elina Mitrofanova ◽  
Elizabeth K. L. Pummell ◽  
Hilda M. Mulrooney ◽  
Andrea Petróczi
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Social Rules ◽  
Social Lives ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) has gained increased attention in academia since 1997. However, like other “Exia” conditions, there is debate around its inclusion in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This study aimed to examine the experiences of those following a diet indicative of ON in the United Kingdom. This information is essential to the development of diagnostic criteria and classification of ON. Behavioural Reasoning Theory was used to explore reasons contributing to the development of ON. Ten individuals (two males and eight females), aged 23–35 years, took part in semi-structured interviews. Inductive thematic analysis was used to analyse the results. Four themes emerged from the data—journey, social, rules/control, and ethical considerations which highlighted contributing factors to the development of ON behaviours, the impact of these behaviours on individuals' social lives, and a strive for control. These findings are the first to suggest that ON involves a more complex set of behaviours than current definitions and proposed diagnostic criteria suggest and highlight the need to consider a variety of reasons for restricted diet when developing diagnostic criteria, screening tools, and classification in the DSM.

scholarly journals “Proud to be a Special”: a qualitative study exploring the experiences of Special Constables in the UK

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 121-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah L. Plimley ◽  
Sarah Krahenbuhl
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Working Relationships ◽  
Valuable Resource ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Uk

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to understand what motivates members of the public to volunteer within the Special Constabulary and seek to understand their experiences when engaging in this role. There is little qualitative research examining the experiences of volunteers and yet such literature is pivotal in supporting positive future engagement of a valuable resource.Design/methodology/approachSix currently serving Special Constables (SC) were interviewed about their role. The semi-structured interviews were transcribed and analysed qualitatively through thematic analysis.FindingsThematic analysis identified four main themes: “Proud to be a Special”: active demonstration of pro-social behaviour; “Lines of Division”: recognition of distinction between SC and Regular Police Officers; “Levels of Training”: adverse consequences of inadequate training; and “Mind the Gap”: impact of financial austerity. The SC recognised their role as a utilitarian resource with both positive and negative impacts on all Police Officers.Originality/valueThe findings highlighted the need for a careful balance between having enough SC to maintain appropriate policing and yet ensuring opportunity for sufficient experience to develop and implement their skills, successful demonstration of which would support more positive working relationships with Regular Police Officers.

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