scholarly journals Swimming Upstream: Navigating ethical practices in the creation of a participatory youth media workshop

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-116
Author(s):  
Myra Margolin
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Youth Participation ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
Participatory Media ◽  
Ethical Practices ◽  
Participatory Video ◽  
Intensive Interview ◽  
Youth Media ◽  
The Creation

Despite the growing popularity of participatory video as a tool for facilitating youth empowerment, the methodology and impacts of the practice are extremely understudied. This paper describes a study design created to examine youth media methodology and the ethical dilemmas that arose in its attempted implementation. Specifically, elements that added “rigor” to the study (i.e., randomization, pre- and post-measures, and an intensive interview) conflicted with the fundamental tenets of youth participation. The paper concludes with suggestions for studying participatory media methodologies that are more in line with an ethics of participation.

scholarly journals Discretion, the better part of valour? Empowering traffic officials to make discretionary decisions

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rika Snyman
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Social Constructivism ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Traffic Police

This article explores discretionary decision-making in a specific traffic police unit. This study was undertaken from a social constructivism perspective, using a single holistic case study design. The research involved presenting scenarios to traffic officials at different stages, first at the end of their training, and then again six months after they started work, to determine how they would deal with situations that required them to use their discretion. The study sought to understand the extent to which exposing newly recruited traffic officials to the realities of traffic road policing influenced their notions of discretionary decision-making. The findings suggest that there are gaps in the training of these traffic officers and it proposes that the existing pedagogical style of training be replaced with an andragogical one, focusing on judgment drills in ethical dilemmas.

scholarly journals Ethical practices of small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries: Literature analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter K. Turyakira
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Business Ethics ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
The Body ◽  
Ethical Practices ◽  
Top Executives ◽  
Ethical Policy ◽  
Unethical Practices ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Business Failures

Background: There is increasing pressure on business organisations to behave ethically, in addition to running their operations in the most economical, efficient and effective manner possible to increase performance. Customers have also become increasingly mindful of the reputation of the businesses they patronise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have become the worst affected since they lack the funds, strategic information and relevant alliances to implement ethical practices. Aim: This article aims at evaluating the aspects of business ethics, significance of business ethics to SMEs, ethical dilemmas and challenges of SMEs, particularly in developing countries, and suggests strategies to address ethical dilemmas and challenges. Methods: The background literature review on ethical practices in SMEs in the context of developing countries was conducted on several journal articles. Peer-reviewed articles in recent journals were analysed to identify the aspects of business ethics, significance of business ethics to SMEs, ethical dilemmas and challenges of SMEs and the proposed strategies to address ethical dilemmas and challenges thereof. Results and conclusion: It is clear that business enterprises can no longer afford to disregard business ethics. There are continuous business failures as a result of unethical practices, especially those associated with employees and top executives. This article has added to the body of existing literature on ethical practices of SMEs in developing countries. As such, SME owners and managers can use the findings of this article to design ethical policy frameworks and guidelines to improve their reputations and competitiveness.

Youth empowerment through the creation of i-docs: Educational and social impacts

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manel Jiménez-Morales ◽  
Marta Lopera-Mármol ◽  
Alan Salvadó Romero
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Life Story ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Maturation Stage ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
Dual Purpose ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The University

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are key elements in the educational process of teens. Consequently, efforts should be made to integrate ICT into educational plans and policies. Based on this premise, HEBE has been launched – a study on youth empowerment that was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and carried out by five universities: the University of Girona, the Autonomous University of Madrid, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, the University of Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra University. The project, based on media literacy and transmedia skills, involves the creation of an interactive documentary (i-doc). The HEBE i-doc: digital prints relates the experiences and reflections during the maturation stage of six youngsters with different cultural, educational, family and social backgrounds and profiles. This exploration was carried out through their own audio-visual creations, in a life story format. The i-doc has the dual purpose of (1) devising a methodology based on digital ethnography, and (2) creating an interactive platform for sharing experiences and promoting the visibility of these issues via citizen science.

scholarly journals QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE DIMENSIONS OF EMPOWERMENT

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-81
Author(s):  
Abdullateef Ayinde LATOPA ◽  
Kabiru Ishola GENTY
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Youth Participation ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Participation Process ◽  
Psychological Dimensions ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study explored the youth participation process in the agriculture empowerment program towards achieving the dimensions of empowerment. A qualitative case study approach was adopted using the Youth Integrated Training Farm, Malete, Kwara State Nigeria as a case. Thirty informants were purposively sampled and for the study. Multiple methods of data collection were employed namely in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussion, field observation, and documents analysis. The findings revealed that nine steps are involved in the youth participation process. These steps were identified and themed into three groups; Planning, organization, and implementation. The participation process also achieved youth empowerment in economic, social and psychological dimensions. The result of the findings further revealed that despite the empowerment dimensions that were achieved, the vision of the program was not met due to some salient factors relating to the inability of the state government to record success in the last step of the participation process, which is the empowerment incentives.

scholarly journals Clinical translational students' perceptions of research ethics coursework: a case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda S. Behar-Horenstein ◽  
Huibin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Research Ethics ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Scientific Misconduct ◽  
Responsible Conduct Of Research ◽  
Ethical Practices ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Course Syllabi ◽  
Portfolio Development ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

Relatively unknown is whether coursework in responsible conduct of research actually achieve the purposes for which it is designed. In this study, the authors report clinical translational students’ perceptions of their research ethics coursework and the alignment between course content as recommended in the literature. We used grounded theory to portray emergent findings across focus groups and semistructured interviews among 31 participants at one clinical translational science hub. We also used thematic analysis to analyze course syllabi. Two themes emerged: Averting scientific misconduct and Responding to ethical dilemmas. Students reported that they did not acquire requisite strategies to address research ethical dilemmas. One of the course syllabi indicated the provision of active learning opportunities. However, the findings did not offer support. Developing experiential learning activities and ensuring that course content is aligned with the contemporary ethical practices, such as case study and portfolio development, is recommended.

Collaboration in the context of integration: a Social Dominance Experiment

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard M Groen
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Social Dominance ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Social Dominance Orientation ◽  
Care Integration ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Empathy Scale ◽  
The Creation

How does one go about asking for opinions from participants about ‘health and social care integration’? As this ‘concept of integration’ is relatively vague and ambiguous. Indeed, in an earlier project we found that people that work in the social care sector really favoured closer collaboration, whereas healthcare colleagues really did not care much about such collaboration. This impression is merely anecdotal in nature, how does one tease out an individual’s preference for collaboration. In short, we have decided to use the empathy scale from the well- established Social Dominance Orientation scales, to use as a proxy for ‘willingness to collaborate’. Essentially, the assumption made here is; if a participant indicates a higher level of empathy then they are more likely to collaborate with others. It follows from this assumption that those more likely to collaborate are more like to want to integrate. It is this logic that has been applied to the creation of this experiment and we anticipate that this will be a contentious point. We would like to point out that, even though on its own, this may be a precarious assumption to make. However, this experimental study should be seen in light of the wider dissertation and the wider study design context in which it operates.

Evaluation of Youth Empowerment Strategies in Rural Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Promise Hlungwani
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Youth Participation ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Real ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
African Youth ◽  
Rural Context ◽  
Context Specific

This article evaluates strategies for youth empowerment in rural Zimbabwe. Policies and institutions that are mandated to implement such tasks in Zimbabwe are evaluated. The paper also explores the compatibility of the said policies within a rural context. Through in-depth and key informant interviews with youths, government ministries and non-governmental organisations in Mwenezi (corroborated by secondary data), the paper provides a clearer understanding of youth empowerment policies in rural Zimbabwe. The study notes several shortcomings within the policy framework, such as tokenistic consultation in formulating, designing and implementing policies. Shortage of funds and corruption among public officers often hamper implementation, while poor coordination between actor organisations has negatively impacted youth empowerment outcomes. The paper therefore proposes context-specific policies that meet the real rural challenges as experienced by the youth, and not those imagined by policy makers/enactors. In coming up with such programmes, the paper advocates for youth participation at every stage, while also ensuring that relevant institutions are empowered to enhance the welfare/emancipation of the youth. In contributing to the broader discussion on rural African youth empowerment, this paper advocates for the mainstreaming of youth policies that are suitable for rural contexts as a way of enhancing their socio-economic emancipation.

Lost and Found and Lost Again

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 370-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Nyman ◽  
Ryan Lee Teten
Keyword(s):  
Video Games ◽  
Political Development ◽  
Character Development ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
World Today ◽  
Lost And Found ◽  
The World ◽  
Population Game ◽  
The Creation

The popularity of video games is at an all-time high among today’s population. Game designers and producers spend years on plot and character development, the creation of appropriate settings, and providing the player with a ludic experience that is both enriching and perplexing. This article looks at the creation of virtual utopian societies as the basis for contemporary video games. Just as the world today sees many conflicts over island rights, island sovereignties, and, sometimes, the creation of artificial islands that seek to escape governance of existing countries, video games have embraced the creation of a separate society for settings that explore new or extreme forms of individual, societal, and political development. Examining the BioShock series, this article looks at how video games and their designers have used utopic theories of society to create new experiences, potentialities, and ethical dilemmas for the players.

The Role of Educational Developer in Supporting Research Ethics in SoTL

2020 ◽  
pp. 221-236
Author(s):  
Lisa Margaret Fedoruk ◽  
Kiara Mikita
Keyword(s):  
Research Ethics ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Ethical Guidelines ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Ethical Practices ◽  
Planning And Design ◽  
Reflective Questions

This chapter stems from popular misconceptions demonstrated by educators who lack familiarity with the significance and necessity of honoring ethical guidelines and practices when conducting SoTL research. The authors articulate the value of incorporating ethical principles and practices in research design and provide educational developers with much needed critical information about ethical considerations when conducting SoTL research. An overview of the purpose and functions of review ethics boards is included, along with common scenarios involving ethical dilemmas educators may encounter when embarking on a SoTL research study. Reflective questions to contemplate and strategies about how ethical practices can and should be embedded into SoTL research planning and design are explained. A framework and applicable resource are provided so that educational developers may guide and support instructor/researchers through safe and ethical SoTL inquires.

scholarly journals Shoot and Post: The Making of Educational Videos

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 247275122096616
Author(s):  
Jaee M. Naik ◽  
Florian M. Thieringer ◽  
Benedicta Beck-Broichsitter ◽  
Sabine Girod ◽  
Milind N. Naik
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Educational Video ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Photo Documentation ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Educational Videos ◽  
The Creation

Study Design: Descriptive technical write-up. Objective: To describe the making of educational videos in 4 simple steps. Methods: There are 4 steps in the creation of an educational video, namely theme and script, preparation and equipment, filming, and postproduction. Results: The authors give details of each step of the video making process, with practical tips from personal experiences, product suggestions, and photo documentation. Conclusion: A 4-step approach to make high-quality educational videos for your patients, residents, and social media platforms is presented.

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