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University of Johannesburg
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Dube, Busani.
A framework for the use of focus groups in marketing research in South Africa.
Degree: 2013, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8362 
► Ph.D. (Marketing Management)
The study was conducted for the purpose of providing a scientific research quality framework to provide guidelines and new knowledge for focus…
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▼ Ph.D. (Marketing Management)
The study was conducted for the purpose of providing a scientific research quality framework to provide guidelines and new knowledge for focus group research practice in South Africa. The need for a guiding focus group framework was borne out of the critical need for scientific and quality marketing information generated through focus group research. The growing need for quality focus group research information across industries in South Africa was evidently not met, due to the various challenges inherent within the local industry practice of focus group research. The various challenges impacting on the quality of focus group research were identified through an extensive literature investigation, and later confirmed through the empirical study which was preceded by an exploratory qualitative study. The major sources of research quality challenges identified and investigated for purposes of the study relate to non-systematic approaches to focus group research, malpractices and misuse of the focus group method leading to quality compromises. The unstreamlined approach to focus group research practice was found to be due to the different versions of the focus group process followed by many research practitioners, including their own self-guessed approaches. A further complication arises from lack of adherence to scientific procedures, either deliberately in the rush for profit or out of ignorance of research science with respect to the marketing research process. For these reasons, the quality of focus group research produced within the local marketing research industry may not me deemed scientific. Evidence abound, a desirable focus group research practice environment, guided through scientific application of the research method and conducive to the supply of quality focus group research needed to be created, in order to mitigate the quality challenges. The implications for questionable research quality were confirmed through the study to be dire for research user organisations across industries. Unsuspecting research users paid for and applied the defective research to inform their decision-making processes thereby risking failure in the face of market uncertainty.
Subjects/Keywords: Marketing research; Focus groups
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Dube, B. (2013). A framework for the use of focus groups in marketing research in South Africa. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8362
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Dube, Busani. “A framework for the use of focus groups in marketing research in South Africa.” 2013. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8362.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Dube, Busani. “A framework for the use of focus groups in marketing research in South Africa.” 2013. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Dube B. A framework for the use of focus groups in marketing research in South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8362.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Dube B. A framework for the use of focus groups in marketing research in South Africa. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8362
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Montana State University
2.
Grandchamp, Milissa Renee.
Babies and the environment : conducting focus groups to determine priority pediatric environmental health issues on a Northwest American Indian reservation.
Degree: College of Nursing, 2011, Montana State University
URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1375
► American Indian/Alaska Native infant mortality rate is disproportionately higher than the dominant culture. Excess mortality and morbidity for this population may be linked to exposures…
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▼ American Indian/Alaska Native infant mortality rate is disproportionately higher than the dominant culture. Excess mortality and morbidity for this population may be linked to exposures such as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), metal contaminants; outdoor air pollution, pesticides, and polychlorinated biphenyls (Karr 2010). Health care providers (HCPs) are positioned to identify, prevent and treat environmental exposures (EE). However, HCPs often lack basic and continuing education on pediatric environmental health (PEH) topics. The purpose of this study was to work with community partners to offer PEH training via a HCP conference on one northwest reservation. A descriptive, qualitative research design utilized
focus groups to query HCP about their perceptions of local PEH issues. Moderators were trained via a written protocol to lead
focus group discussions using a 12-question instrument. Discussions were audio recorded and transcribed. Content analyses were completed to identify the most frequent themes and question inter-rater reliability was established. The results of this study found that health care providers perceived environmental health (EH) as prevention of both physical toxins and behavioral aspects of population health. Excess infant/child mortality and morbidity were linked to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and a lack of family/community education and resources. Substance abuse (drugs, alcohol, ETS) was recognized as a priority EH issue. Health care providers described their role in PEH as serving as and referring caregivers to resources. A barrier to implementing PEH into practice included the low priority of silent and unseen issues versus conditions with visible acuity. Resources were identified as potential interventions needed to protect the fetus, infant and child from harmful EE. Lack of coordination among agencies creates gaps in policies. Local tribal
groups were recognized as entities to advocate for PEH issues. Health care provider identified ways to enhance their knowledge of PEH. In conclusions
focus groups are a valuable approach to community-based participatory research. Local HCPs find PEH to be an important topic and are interested in increasing their knowledge. The recommendations are future
focus groups on this topic should reorder the tool questions. The findings of this study should be returned to community
groups for further action.
Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Sandra Kuntz. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Environmental health.; Infants.; Focus groups.
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Grandchamp, M. R. (2011). Babies and the environment : conducting focus groups to determine priority pediatric environmental health issues on a Northwest American Indian reservation. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1375
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Grandchamp, Milissa Renee. “Babies and the environment : conducting focus groups to determine priority pediatric environmental health issues on a Northwest American Indian reservation.” 2011. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed February 20, 2020.
https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1375.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Grandchamp, Milissa Renee. “Babies and the environment : conducting focus groups to determine priority pediatric environmental health issues on a Northwest American Indian reservation.” 2011. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Grandchamp MR. Babies and the environment : conducting focus groups to determine priority pediatric environmental health issues on a Northwest American Indian reservation. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1375.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Grandchamp MR. Babies and the environment : conducting focus groups to determine priority pediatric environmental health issues on a Northwest American Indian reservation. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2011. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1375
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Delft University of Technology
3.
Stigter, M.H.
Design of a new retail format serving fish to be introduced for Dutch railway stations and exploited by Servex:.
Degree: 2011, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a1065207-2414-48cb-b85e-0293af586511
► The graduation assignment for Servex was to design a new food format which serves fish at the Dutch railway station. This format should attract travellers…
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▼ The graduation assignment for Servex was to design a new food format which serves fish at the Dutch railway station. This format should attract travellers to eat fish at the railway station and function well within the retail environment. Therefore it is important to consider the unique context and the expectations of a fish format according to the customer.
In order to find out what type of design has the preference of the target group, three different concepts were evaluated among customer panels. Within two different
focus groups, the three concepts were presented by a short description, a front view, an interior view, packaging design and openly discussed.
As a result the final concept ‘Dock’ has a sturdy and robust design, inspired by elements of the harbour and sea. The environment will be relatively relaxed, but still offer expeditious and efficient service. Fresh and high quality products should be guaranteed, therefore fish products are visibly prepared on site by skilled staff.
The concept is ready to be tested with customer panels to continue further development and feasibility of the format.
Advisors/Committee Members: Christiaans, H.H.C.M., Fitch, R.A..
Subjects/Keywords: retail design; focus groups
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Stigter, M. H. (2011). Design of a new retail format serving fish to be introduced for Dutch railway stations and exploited by Servex:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a1065207-2414-48cb-b85e-0293af586511
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Stigter, M H. “Design of a new retail format serving fish to be introduced for Dutch railway stations and exploited by Servex:.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a1065207-2414-48cb-b85e-0293af586511.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Stigter, M H. “Design of a new retail format serving fish to be introduced for Dutch railway stations and exploited by Servex:.” 2011. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Stigter MH. Design of a new retail format serving fish to be introduced for Dutch railway stations and exploited by Servex:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a1065207-2414-48cb-b85e-0293af586511.
Council of Science Editors:
Stigter MH. Design of a new retail format serving fish to be introduced for Dutch railway stations and exploited by Servex:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2011. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a1065207-2414-48cb-b85e-0293af586511
Kansas State University
4.
Sasse, Audra Megan.
Gathering
consumer terminology using focus groups – an example with beauty
care.
Degree: Degree Not Listed, Department of Food, Nutrition,
Dietetics and Health, 2018, Kansas State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/39100
► Using consumer-friendly terminology is important in order to design and conduct consumer research that is relevant and impactful. As an example, today’s marketing is starting…
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▼ Using consumer-friendly terminology is important in
order to design and conduct consumer research that is relevant and
impactful. As an example, today’s marketing is starting to evolve
more towards catering to emotional responses, and
focus groups are
an effective way to gather emotional and attitudinal information in
ways that surveys and questionnaires cannot. The objective of this
study was to use
focus groups as a tool to generate rich
information related to emotions, attitudes and other aspects
associated with beauty care products in order to provide
terminology that is more simple, relevant and impactful. This
terminology can then be used to design studies that will better
help during product development and product marketing. Women in the
Kansas City area were recruited for three
focus groups in one of
three age
groups: 18-35, 36-50, and 51+ (7 women in each group).
They were asked questions regarding their thoughts and emotions
behind their purchasing habits and use of beauty care products,
both positive and negative. Their opinions on ingredients used were
also obtained. The
focus groups were very useful to obtain consumer
generated terminology on emotions, benefits and ingredients. For
example, women reported that when not using certain beauty care
products, they felt tired, dirty and self-conscious, whereas when
they did use certain beauty care products, they reported feeling
confident, clean, and beautiful. They also mentioned the importance
of ingredients. Women overwhelmingly wanted products to have a more
natural ingredient base and to be created “cruelty-free” (tested
without having ever been tested on animals). These qualitative
techniques will help provide terms that are more relevant and
meaningful to consumers, and with this, help marketers and
researchers better understand the consumer, in this case,
understand women’s feelings and emotions related to the use of
beauty care products so companies can better communicate with their
target users.
Advisors/Committee Members: Martin Talavera.
Subjects/Keywords: Beauty
care; Emotions; Terminology; Focus groups
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Sasse, A. M. (2018). Gathering
consumer terminology using focus groups – an example with beauty
care. (Thesis). Kansas State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2097/39100
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Sasse, Audra Megan. “Gathering
consumer terminology using focus groups – an example with beauty
care.” 2018. Thesis, Kansas State University. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/2097/39100.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sasse, Audra Megan. “Gathering
consumer terminology using focus groups – an example with beauty
care.” 2018. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Sasse AM. Gathering
consumer terminology using focus groups – an example with beauty
care. [Internet] [Thesis]. Kansas State University; 2018. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/39100.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Sasse AM. Gathering
consumer terminology using focus groups – an example with beauty
care. [Thesis]. Kansas State University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/39100
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Illinois – Chicago
5.
Thomason, Jane.
Exploring Occupational Stress in Nannies in Northern Chicago Suburbs.
Degree: 2015, University of Illinois – Chicago
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/19500
► Background: Changes in the organization of work in recent decades have affected many workers. Less than one in three US children has a stay-at-home parent…
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▼ Background: Changes in the organization of work in recent decades have affected many workers. Less than one in three US children has a stay-at-home parent according to the recent census. With parents’ work arrangements changing, alternative childcare arrangements are needed. While family providers are the primary source, nannies provide a significant percentage of care. Numbers are likely underreported due to the fact that they are usually paid under-the-table in cash. Nannies have limited access to formal supports and benefits and are often in a precarious employment situation that can facilitate the exploitation of their caring labor.
Objectives: To identify stressors in the workplace as experienced by nannies in northern Chicago suburbs and their associated coping methods.
Methods:
Focus groups were conducted and the constant comparative method was utilized to analyze the qualitative data.
Results: A first-pass through the data revealed that participants described their major sources of stress as intimately tied to their relationship with their employer, surprisingly unrelated to childcare. Navigating the nanny’s complex role as employee but also part of the family, constantly striving to meet ill-defined employer expectations, and feeling continually evaluated and easily replaceable were some of the major themes.
Conclusions: Participants identified interventions they felt would be helpful in navigating their complex and often powerless role with employers. Further exploration of nannies’ experiences may help illuminate “precariousness” as a facet of the workplace relationships.
Advisors/Committee Members: Brosseau, Lisa (advisor), Gottlieb, Nora (committee member), Stiehl, Emily (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Occupational stress; nannies; domestic workers; focus groups
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Thomason, J. (2015). Exploring Occupational Stress in Nannies in Northern Chicago Suburbs. (Thesis). University of Illinois – Chicago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10027/19500
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Thomason, Jane. “Exploring Occupational Stress in Nannies in Northern Chicago Suburbs.” 2015. Thesis, University of Illinois – Chicago. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10027/19500.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Thomason, Jane. “Exploring Occupational Stress in Nannies in Northern Chicago Suburbs.” 2015. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Thomason J. Exploring Occupational Stress in Nannies in Northern Chicago Suburbs. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/19500.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Thomason J. Exploring Occupational Stress in Nannies in Northern Chicago Suburbs. [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/19500
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
6.
Riley, Samantha N.
Missouri Meat Goat Producers: A Focus Group Approach To Identify Opportunities and Challenges.
Degree: MS, Agriculture, Animal Science, 2018, Missouri State University
URL: https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/3335
► This study was conducted to better understand opportunities and challenges for Missouri meat goat producers. The meat goat industry is expanding and is one…
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▼ This study was conducted to better understand opportunities and challenges for Missouri meat goat producers. The meat goat industry is expanding and is one of the fastest growing segments of livestock production in the United States, both in inventory and markets for products produced from goats. This study used
focus groups as a way to determine what a sampling of producers in Missouri see as opportunities and challenges based on themes and patterns found in the
focus groups. The participants in the three
focus groups did not always agree with the literature, but they did see the following as opportunities in the meat goat industry: rising demand for goat meat, use of goats for brush control, and multispecies grazing. The participants indicatedcontrol of internal parasites, marketing goat meat, and limited expertise and information as challenges. The prolific nature of goats, being less labor intensive and having a low startup cost were mixed among participants as opportunities or challenges. Further research needs to be conducted to determine where the Missouri meat goat industry is headed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Elizabeth Walker.
Subjects/Keywords: goats; focus groups; Missouri; production; producers; survey
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Riley, S. N. (2018). Missouri Meat Goat Producers: A Focus Group Approach To Identify Opportunities and Challenges. (Masters Thesis). Missouri State University. Retrieved from https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/3335
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Riley, Samantha N. “Missouri Meat Goat Producers: A Focus Group Approach To Identify Opportunities and Challenges.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Missouri State University. Accessed February 20, 2020.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/3335.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Riley, Samantha N. “Missouri Meat Goat Producers: A Focus Group Approach To Identify Opportunities and Challenges.” 2018. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Riley SN. Missouri Meat Goat Producers: A Focus Group Approach To Identify Opportunities and Challenges. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Missouri State University; 2018. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/3335.
Council of Science Editors:
Riley SN. Missouri Meat Goat Producers: A Focus Group Approach To Identify Opportunities and Challenges. [Masters Thesis]. Missouri State University; 2018. Available from: https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/3335
University of Wollongong
7.
Andrews, Kelly Lee.
Self management perceptions and practices of adults with asthma.
Degree: Masters of Science - Research, 2012, University of Wollongong
URL: 1117
PUBLIC
HEALTH
AND
HEALTH
SERVICES
;
https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/3754
► The level of adherence to self management recommendations among Australian adults with asthma is inadequate despite decades of investment in asthma education, clinical guidelines…
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▼ The level of adherence to self management recommendations among Australian adults with asthma is inadequate despite decades of investment in asthma education, clinical guidelines for patient care and advances in pharmacotherapy. Self management strategies are well accepted as necessary for patients to control their symptoms and maintain a healthy quality of life. This research therefore aimed to examine the barriers and facilitators of effective asthma self management strategies from the patient perspective.
This research was implemented in three phases, each informing the next. A review of the literature was undertaken to understand the current recommended components of asthma self management and to identify any reported attributes which may negatively influence patient behaviour.
Focus group research was then carried out which revealed numerous complex and interesting themes. Adults with asthma had difficulty in accepting generic self management recommendations as being personally relevant to them, and further, voiced a need for social support and a concern regarding stigma.
The theme of stigmatisation was explored in the final stage of this research. Results of a web based survey demonstrated that stigma is indeed an area which may negatively impact on asthma self management, and is a worthy topic for future investigation.
Subjects/Keywords: asthma; self management; focus groups; stigma
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Andrews, K. L. (2012). Self management perceptions and practices of adults with asthma. (Masters Thesis). University of Wollongong. Retrieved from 1117 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/3754
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Andrews, Kelly Lee. “Self management perceptions and practices of adults with asthma.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Wollongong. Accessed February 20, 2020.
1117 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/3754.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Andrews, Kelly Lee. “Self management perceptions and practices of adults with asthma.” 2012. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Andrews KL. Self management perceptions and practices of adults with asthma. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Wollongong; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: 1117 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/3754.
Council of Science Editors:
Andrews KL. Self management perceptions and practices of adults with asthma. [Masters Thesis]. University of Wollongong; 2012. Available from: 1117 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/3754
8.
Ryding, Jennie.
A game-based intervention for adolescent dating violence : A focus group investigation of 'Green Acres High'.
Degree: 2013, , School of Management
URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-3270
► Adolescents dating violence has become an international public health problem. The majority of the adolescents in Europe and North America have experienced some sort…
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▼ Adolescents dating violence has become an international public health problem. The majority of the adolescents in Europe and North America have experienced some sort of dating relationship and even if many of these relationships are healthy ones there is an increase of destructive and violent relationships. Previous research indicates varied as well as limited results from already existing prevention and intervention efforts addressing adolescent dating violence. Dating violence prevalence is increasing and effective prevention and intervention methods are needed in order to reduce and prevent its existence. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a game-based intervention called ‘Green Acres High’, created by the CAVA-project group. Swedish adolescents that recently had played the game were interviewed with the means of focus groups in order to examine their subjective experience of this new type of intervention. Results indicate that the use of a game as an intervention method for this socially sensitive topic was perceived as positive by the adolescents, seeing it as a new, engaging and interesting method. The findings from the study indicate that dating violence is a topic in need of further discussion and that this game has potential to affect its players, both attitudinal and knowledge wise.
Våld i nära relationer bland ungdomar har kommit att bli ett internationellt folkhälsoproblem. En majoritet av Europas och Nordamerikas ungdomar har erfarit någon form av datingförhållande och även om många utav dessa förhållanden är positiva och hälsosamma ökar antalet destruktiva och våldsamma förhållanden. Tidigare forskning visar varierade samt begränsade resultat från redan existerande preventions-, och interventionsinsatser. Förekomsten av våld i nära relationer ökar ständigt och effektiva preventions-, och interventionsmetoder behövs för att kunna reducera och förhindra existensen av denna typ av våld. Syftet med föreliggande studie var att utvärdera den spelbaserade interventionen ’Green Acres High’, skapat av projektet CAVA. Svenska ungdomar som spelat spelet intervjuades genom fokusgrupper i syfte att undersöka deras subjektiva erfarenhet av denna nya interventionstyp. Resultatet visar att ungdomarna ställer sig positiva till interventionen då de upplevde den som en ny, engagerande och intressant metod för att bemöta det socialt känsliga ämnet våld i nära relationer. Resultatet från studien indikerar att våld i nära relationer är ett ämne som behöver diskuteras i större utsträckning samt att detta spel har potentiell möjlighet att påverka dess spelare, både attitydmässigt och kunskapsmässigt.
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Subjects/Keywords: Dating violence; adolescents; intervention; prevention; focus groups
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Ryding, J. (2013). A game-based intervention for adolescent dating violence : A focus group investigation of 'Green Acres High'. (Thesis). , School of Management. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-3270
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ryding, Jennie. “A game-based intervention for adolescent dating violence : A focus group investigation of 'Green Acres High'.” 2013. Thesis, , School of Management. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-3270.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ryding, Jennie. “A game-based intervention for adolescent dating violence : A focus group investigation of 'Green Acres High'.” 2013. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Ryding J. A game-based intervention for adolescent dating violence : A focus group investigation of 'Green Acres High'. [Internet] [Thesis]. , School of Management; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-3270.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Ryding J. A game-based intervention for adolescent dating violence : A focus group investigation of 'Green Acres High'. [Thesis]. , School of Management; 2013. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-3270
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Iowa State University
9.
Cain, Selchia Densua.
From retweets to revolution: Evaluating planned behavior within hashtag activism andBlackLivesMatter’.
Degree: 2019, Iowa State University
URL: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/17414
► #BlackLivesMatter is a social activist movement that has developed in response to numerous killings of unarmed African Americans. The growth of this movement developed out…
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▼ #BlackLivesMatter is a social activist movement that has developed in response to numerous killings of unarmed African Americans. The growth of this movement developed out of hashtags and social media post but has been sustained through the ground work of protest and traditional activism. Through a combination of the digital age and physical participation, activists have continued to make the issues thatBlackLivesMatter addresses relevant. The purpose of this study is to understand the attitudes and behaviors of Black social media social media users who engage with the movement and how they decide to do more than contribute content to stay trending but to understand what influences them to protest the racial injustices of the Black community. This researcher will explore the extent that followers are influenced by social media based on two theories: the theory of planned behavior and identity theory.
Subjects/Keywords: #BlackLivesMatter; Focus Groups; Planned Behavior; Journalism Studies
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Cain, S. D. (2019). From retweets to revolution: Evaluating planned behavior within hashtag activism andBlackLivesMatter’. (Thesis). Iowa State University. Retrieved from https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/17414
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Cain, Selchia Densua. “From retweets to revolution: Evaluating planned behavior within hashtag activism andBlackLivesMatter’.” 2019. Thesis, Iowa State University. Accessed February 20, 2020.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/17414.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Cain, Selchia Densua. “From retweets to revolution: Evaluating planned behavior within hashtag activism andBlackLivesMatter’.” 2019. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Cain SD. From retweets to revolution: Evaluating planned behavior within hashtag activism andBlackLivesMatter’. [Internet] [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2019. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/17414.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Cain SD. From retweets to revolution: Evaluating planned behavior within hashtag activism andBlackLivesMatter’. [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2019. Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/17414
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Pretoria
10.
Loots, Susan.
Support groups
for adult cochlear implant users : needs and perceived
outcomes.
Degree: MA, Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology, 2014, University of Pretoria
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43148
► PURPOSE: To describe the need for and perceived outcomes of group meetings for adult cochlear implant recipients (ACIR). METHOD: The research study was conducted in…
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▼ PURPOSE: To describe the need for and perceived outcomes
of group meetings for adult cochlear
implant recipients (ACIR).
METHOD: The research study was conducted in two phases, namely a
quantitative descriptive
phase where data was collected by means
of a questionnaire, and a qualitative deepening phase
where data
was collected by means of
focus group discussions. Thirty-six ACIR
completed
questionnaires in order to determine the need for and
specific requirements for group meetings.
The outcomes of phase
one contributed to the establishment of group meetings for ACIR.
After
four consecutive group meetings,
focus group discussions
were conducted (nine participants) in
order to describe the
perceived outcomes of group meetings.
RESULTS: Participants
expressed an evident need to attend group meetings and logistical
requirements and preferences were established. After participation
in group meetings, benefits in
terms of psychological and
emotional support, acceptance, understanding and improvement in
social skills and confidence were reported. The opportunity to
offer and receive support created a
sense of empowerment for
participants.
CONCLUSION: The establishment of much needed group
meetings benefited ACIR to a great
extent. ACIR reported positive
outcomes with regards to improved assertiveness and selfperceived
quality of life as a result of their group meeting
attendance.
Advisors/Committee Members: Le Roux, Talita (advisor), Pottas, Lidia (coadvisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Hearing
loss; Cochlear
implant; Support
groups;
Self-esteem; Focus
groups;
UCTD
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Loots, S. (2014). Support groups
for adult cochlear implant users : needs and perceived
outcomes. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43148
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Loots, Susan. “Support groups
for adult cochlear implant users : needs and perceived
outcomes.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43148.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Loots, Susan. “Support groups
for adult cochlear implant users : needs and perceived
outcomes.” 2014. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Loots S. Support groups
for adult cochlear implant users : needs and perceived
outcomes. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43148.
Council of Science Editors:
Loots S. Support groups
for adult cochlear implant users : needs and perceived
outcomes. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43148
Brigham Young University
11.
Ball, Brita Michelle.
Qualitative Description of College Students' Dinner Groups.
Degree: MS, 2010, Brigham Young University
URL: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3515&context=etd
► Objective: The purpose of this study was to discover how college students conduct dinner groups and students' perceptions of the benefits and difficulties of…
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▼ Objective: The purpose of this study was to discover how college students conduct dinner groups and students' perceptions of the benefits and difficulties of participation.
Design: Qualitative study conducted with seven focus groups.
Setting: A university campus.
Participants: Thirty-six college students participating in dinner groups. Dinner groups were defined as a group of ≥3 people cooking for each other (or together) and eating together ≥4 times a week.
Analysis: The focus groups were recorded, transcribed, coded, and reconciled. NUDIST® NVivo software was used in identifying themes and subthemes.
Results: Dinner groups were composed of roommates and/or other students living nearby. They rotated who made each dinner. Benefits identified included social interaction, increasing confidence in cooking, saving money and time, and eating more varied and healthier foods. Difficulties were mentioned but were much less common. They included increased time spent on days the student cooked and stresses related to cooking on a schedule. Students found that the benefits far outweighed the difficulties and universally wanted to continue in a dinner group.
Conclusions and Implications: College students enjoy dinner groups and promoting them may be an option for improving college students' eating habits. Nearly all students felt that they ate better in a dinner group but research is needed to assess actual intake.
Subjects/Keywords: nutrition; dinner groups; young adults; focus groups; Food Science; Nutrition
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Ball, B. M. (2010). Qualitative Description of College Students' Dinner Groups. (Masters Thesis). Brigham Young University. Retrieved from https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3515&context=etd
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ball, Brita Michelle. “Qualitative Description of College Students' Dinner Groups.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Brigham Young University. Accessed February 20, 2020.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3515&context=etd.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ball, Brita Michelle. “Qualitative Description of College Students' Dinner Groups.” 2010. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Ball BM. Qualitative Description of College Students' Dinner Groups. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Brigham Young University; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3515&context=etd.
Council of Science Editors:
Ball BM. Qualitative Description of College Students' Dinner Groups. [Masters Thesis]. Brigham Young University; 2010. Available from: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3515&context=etd
University of Helsinki
12.
Padilla Royuela, Isabel.
Social representations of climate change among students from Helsinki region universities.
Degree: Department of Social Studies: Social Psychology; Helsingfors universitet, Institutionen för socialvetenskap: Socialpsykologi, 2010, University of Helsinki
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/17138
► Social representations of climate change were examined among university students in three focus groups. The study is based on two different data sets: focus group…
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▼ Social representations of climate change were examined among university students in three focus groups. The study is based on two different data sets: focus group interviews and the free-word association task. Altogether, 12 Finnish and international interviewees participated in the focus groups discussions and in the free-word association task. Word association procedures are a common method used in social representations research. This technique produces unfiltered, relatively context-free and spontaneous utterances thus providing a unique means to access and asses subjected meanings. Through this technique contents of social representations of climate change were identified. More than fifteen associations were generally accepted contents of climate change by the participants. The most mentioned associations include: natural disasters, politics of climate change, global warming and high emissions of CO2, environmental pollution, and renewable energy, greenhouse effect, developed vs. developing countries, sea level rising, Al Gore and melting glaciers among others. Focus group discussions usually provide an insight into the formation and change of social representations, beliefs, knowledge and ideologies that circulate in societies. The resulting material of focus groups is source of richness of ideas and interactions. The textual material was analyzed based on themes and content. These analyses indicates that social representations of climate change are composed of eight central themes: knowledge about climate change causes, effects of climate change, personal views and perceptions of climate change, the way in which the mass media reports/portrays climate change, proposed solutions, appreciations of modern human beings, and other global concerns related to climate change. Each theme was made of several topics that emerged during the focus group discussions. The central finding of the study is that social representations of climate change seem to exist among university students of Helsinki region Universities. There is a shared understanding of climate change among the participants, and the term has entered everyday life and is part of many people’s daily conversation. Social representations make the unfamiliar familiar; it is from common experiences and memories that people draw the images, language, and gestures required to deal with the unfamiliarities that come along with uncertainties. People’s reliance on the familiar as the preferred reference point is a universal phenomenon.
Endast sammandrag. Inbundna avhandlingar kan sökas i Helka-databasen (http://www.helsinki.fi/helka). Elektroniska kopior av avhandlingar finns antingen öppet på nätet eller endast tillgängliga i bibliotekets avhandlingsterminaler.
Only abstract. Paper copies of master’s theses are listed in the Helka database (http://www.helsinki.fi/helka). Electronic copies of master’s theses are either available as open access or only on thesis terminals in the Helsinki University Library.
Vain tiivistelmä. Sidottujen gradujen saatavuuden…
Subjects/Keywords: climate change; social representations; focus groups; free-word association task.; climate change; social representations; focus groups; free-word association task.
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Padilla Royuela, I. (2010). Social representations of climate change among students from Helsinki region universities. (Masters Thesis). University of Helsinki. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10138/17138
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Padilla Royuela, Isabel. “Social representations of climate change among students from Helsinki region universities.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Helsinki. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10138/17138.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Padilla Royuela, Isabel. “Social representations of climate change among students from Helsinki region universities.” 2010. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Padilla Royuela I. Social representations of climate change among students from Helsinki region universities. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Helsinki; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/17138.
Council of Science Editors:
Padilla Royuela I. Social representations of climate change among students from Helsinki region universities. [Masters Thesis]. University of Helsinki; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/17138
University of Georgia
13.
Fleming, William Joseph.
An examination of state insurance department Websites from a consumer perspective.
Degree: PhD, Housing and Consumer Economics, 2010, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/fleming_william_j_201008_phd
► One of the objectives of state insurance departments is to serve the insurance consumer online, since many consumers use the Internet to learn about products…
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▼ One of the objectives of state insurance departments is to serve the insurance consumer online, since many consumers use the Internet to learn about products and services such as insurance. Research on how these Websites can best serve insurance consumers is limited. This dissertation describes two studies. The first reports the results of data collection that used content analysis to examine the consumer features of 51 insurance department websites (all U. S. states and Washington D. C.). The second describes the results of online
focus groups in which insurance consumers were asked what features of insurance department Websites they find important. These two studies and their results are reported in Chapters 3 and 4, respectively. Chapter 5 is based on the two studies and includes best practices for those interested in building or revamping an effective state insurance department Website.
Advisors/Committee Members: Brenda Cude.
Subjects/Keywords: Websites; Usability; Insurance; State Government; Content Analysis; Focus Groups
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Fleming, W. J. (2010). An examination of state insurance department Websites from a consumer perspective. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/fleming_william_j_201008_phd
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Fleming, William Joseph. “An examination of state insurance department Websites from a consumer perspective.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/fleming_william_j_201008_phd.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Fleming, William Joseph. “An examination of state insurance department Websites from a consumer perspective.” 2010. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Fleming WJ. An examination of state insurance department Websites from a consumer perspective. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/fleming_william_j_201008_phd.
Council of Science Editors:
Fleming WJ. An examination of state insurance department Websites from a consumer perspective. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2010. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/fleming_william_j_201008_phd
University of Georgia
14.
Bramlett, Ashley.
Safe eats: an evaluation of the use of social media for food safety education.
Degree: MS, Foods and Nutrition, 2011, University of Georgia
URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bramlett_ashley_201108_ms
► Many undergraduate students are cooking for the first time, and they need to learn safe food practices to reduce their risk of foodborne illness. Social…
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▼ Many undergraduate students are cooking for the first time, and they need to learn safe food practices to reduce their risk of foodborne illness. Social media tools are being utilized to teach, but limited research has examined their effectiveness for food safety education. The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a social media-based intervention to improve young adults’ food safety attitudes, practices and knowledge. Preliminary surveys and online
focus groups were conducted to guide intervention design. College students (710) were included in treatment and control
groups. Results from pre-tests and post-tests indicate participation in the “Safe Eats” Facebook intervention leads to improvements in food safety attitudes, practices and knowledge. Although students perceived learning more from the intervention, traditional lecture improved knowledge scores more than the intervention alone. However, participants who spent more time on the Facebook page showed greater improvements in food safety attitudes and practices.
Advisors/Committee Members: Judy Harrison.
Subjects/Keywords: food safety education; social media; Facebook; online focus groups
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Bramlett, A. (2011). Safe eats: an evaluation of the use of social media for food safety education. (Masters Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bramlett_ashley_201108_ms
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bramlett, Ashley. “Safe eats: an evaluation of the use of social media for food safety education.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bramlett_ashley_201108_ms.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bramlett, Ashley. “Safe eats: an evaluation of the use of social media for food safety education.” 2011. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Bramlett A. Safe eats: an evaluation of the use of social media for food safety education. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bramlett_ashley_201108_ms.
Council of Science Editors:
Bramlett A. Safe eats: an evaluation of the use of social media for food safety education. [Masters Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2011. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/bramlett_ashley_201108_ms
Kennesaw State University
15.
Doss, Patricia Gail.
The Effect of Classroom Bibliotherapeutic Intervention on Perceptions of Bullying Among Teachers of Young Children Aged Four and Five.
Degree: Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership (EdD), Teacher Leadership for Learning, 2010, Kennesaw State University
URL: https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/etd/415
► This paper investigates how the application of bibliotherapeutic intervention affects teachers’ perceptions of bullying in their young students, ages four and five. Bullying has become…
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▼ This paper investigates how the application of bibliotherapeutic intervention affects teachers’ perceptions of bullying in their young students, ages four and five. Bullying has become a serious global concern that has manifested itself in school dropouts, shootings, and suicides. Bibliotherapy is one way to help children solve problems using books and is advocated by researchers for use with bullying prevention.
Little research has been done on bullying in young children. This qualitative phenomenological study will add to the body of literature regarding bullying in young children ages four and five and will examine perceptions of teachers of young children regarding occurrences of bullying in school. The research question in this study is how the application of classroom bibliotherapeutic intervention affects perceptions of bullying among teachers of young children aged four and five.
Data sources include: 1)
focus groups before and after bibliotherapeutic intervention sessions in the teachers’ classrooms by the participating school’s counselor, 2) teachers’ observations of their students on the playground before and after these same bibliotherapeutic intervention sessions, and 3) an interview with the participating school’s counselor that served to increase reliability and triangulate this research. Results of this study indicated that teachers’ perceptions of bullying were dramatically changed through bibliotherapeutic intervention in their classrooms. After the intervention sessions, teacher participants began to recognize bullying behavior in their students and reacted with positive steps to empower and protect their students. It is hoped that this study will create an awareness of bullying in teachers of young children who read this paper that will result in action to address bullying early, perhaps lessening this harmful behavior that has resulted in the death of several students in the last few years.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr. David Martin, Dr. Gwen McAlpine, Dr. Jo Williamson.
Subjects/Keywords: bullying; bibliotherapy; young children; teachers’ perceptions; focus groups; interview; Educational Psychology
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Doss, P. G. (2010). The Effect of Classroom Bibliotherapeutic Intervention on Perceptions of Bullying Among Teachers of Young Children Aged Four and Five. (Thesis). Kennesaw State University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/etd/415
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Doss, Patricia Gail. “The Effect of Classroom Bibliotherapeutic Intervention on Perceptions of Bullying Among Teachers of Young Children Aged Four and Five.” 2010. Thesis, Kennesaw State University. Accessed February 20, 2020.
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/etd/415.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Doss, Patricia Gail. “The Effect of Classroom Bibliotherapeutic Intervention on Perceptions of Bullying Among Teachers of Young Children Aged Four and Five.” 2010. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Doss PG. The Effect of Classroom Bibliotherapeutic Intervention on Perceptions of Bullying Among Teachers of Young Children Aged Four and Five. [Internet] [Thesis]. Kennesaw State University; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/etd/415.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Doss PG. The Effect of Classroom Bibliotherapeutic Intervention on Perceptions of Bullying Among Teachers of Young Children Aged Four and Five. [Thesis]. Kennesaw State University; 2010. Available from: https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/etd/415
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Minnesota
16.
Heeren, Alexander.
Change we can believe in? the role and implications of
culture and environmental values on climate change
perceptions.
Degree: 2012, University of Minnesota
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/140029
► University of Minnesota M.S. thesis. August 2012. Major: Natural Resources Science and Management. Advisor:David C. Fulton. 1 computer file (PDF); vii, 117 pages, appendices p.…
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▼ University of Minnesota M.S. thesis. August 2012.
Major: Natural Resources Science and Management. Advisor:David C.
Fulton. 1 computer file (PDF); vii, 117 pages, appendices p.
97-117.
Climate change poses many ecological and social
challenges to natural resource agencies. One great challenge that
resource managers face is how to manage, or adapt, to climate
change in a socially acceptable way. To meet this challenge, it is
necessary to understand how public perceptions about climate change
are formed and whether the public will support climate change
management strategies. This issue was examined at the regional
level (northeast Minnesota) using a conceptual framework tested
with the results of focus groups and a mail survey. Chapter 1 of
this thesis provides an introduction to the framework. The second
chapter discusses the results of the focus groups examining how
individuals talk about climate change. Chapter 3 tests the
conceptual framework quantitatively using the results of a region
wide mail survey. Finally, Chapter 4 provides a summary of the
project and discusses directions that future research can
take.
Subjects/Keywords: Adaptation; Climate change; Focus groups; Mail survey; northeast Minnesota; Public perceptions
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Heeren, A. (2012). Change we can believe in? the role and implications of
culture and environmental values on climate change
perceptions. (Masters Thesis). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://purl.umn.edu/140029
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Heeren, Alexander. “Change we can believe in? the role and implications of
culture and environmental values on climate change
perceptions.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Minnesota. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://purl.umn.edu/140029.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Heeren, Alexander. “Change we can believe in? the role and implications of
culture and environmental values on climate change
perceptions.” 2012. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Heeren A. Change we can believe in? the role and implications of
culture and environmental values on climate change
perceptions. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://purl.umn.edu/140029.
Council of Science Editors:
Heeren A. Change we can believe in? the role and implications of
culture and environmental values on climate change
perceptions. [Masters Thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2012. Available from: http://purl.umn.edu/140029
17.
Scott, Thecly Hines.
Perceptions of Care During the Prenatal Period: An Ethnonursing Study of African American Childbearing Women in the Military Health System.
Degree: PhD, Nursing, 2017, Duquesne University
URL: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/147
► Introduction: The military health system (MHS) offers prenatal care at no-cost, but African-American women eligible for prenatal care still have low/no/late utilization. No studies have…
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▼ Introduction: The military health system (MHS) offers prenatal care at no-cost, but African-American women eligible for prenatal care still have low/no/late utilization. No studies have sought to understand factors that influence African American women’s use of early and continuous prenatal care or their perceptions of the care they received in the military health care system. The purpose of this research was to understand how African American women in the MHS perceived their care during the prenatal period. Methodology: An ethnonursing study was conducted in two military treatment facilities. The sample comprised 21 informants. Findings: Leininger’s Four Phases of Ethnonursing Data Analysis revealed three themes: (a) African American military women in the MHS have positive prenatal care (PNC) experiences when psychosocial and informational support is given by trusted and familiar sources, (b) Health care, financial, prenatal, and educational resources are valued components for taking care of self and preparing for baby, and (c) Emotional and instrumental support from expectant fathers, family, friends, and the military reinforced PNC beliefs, decreased maternal stress, and promoted expectant fathers’ participation in PNC. Discussion: Women experienced positive prenatal care experiences when they had continuity of care and a circle of support. Recommendations for care that is culturally congruent and future studies are offered.
Advisors/Committee Members: Rick Zoucha, Carolyn Nickerson, Jana Lauderdale.
Subjects/Keywords: African Americans; ethnonursing; focus groups; military; prenatal care; women
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Scott, T. H. (2017). Perceptions of Care During the Prenatal Period: An Ethnonursing Study of African American Childbearing Women in the Military Health System. (Doctoral Dissertation). Duquesne University. Retrieved from https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/147
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Scott, Thecly Hines. “Perceptions of Care During the Prenatal Period: An Ethnonursing Study of African American Childbearing Women in the Military Health System.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Duquesne University. Accessed February 20, 2020.
https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/147.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Scott, Thecly Hines. “Perceptions of Care During the Prenatal Period: An Ethnonursing Study of African American Childbearing Women in the Military Health System.” 2017. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Scott TH. Perceptions of Care During the Prenatal Period: An Ethnonursing Study of African American Childbearing Women in the Military Health System. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Duquesne University; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/147.
Council of Science Editors:
Scott TH. Perceptions of Care During the Prenatal Period: An Ethnonursing Study of African American Childbearing Women in the Military Health System. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Duquesne University; 2017. Available from: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/147
University of Minnesota
18.
Heeren, Alexander.
Change we can believe in? the role and implications of culture and environmental values on climate change perceptions.
Degree: MS, Natural Resources Science and Management, 2012, University of Minnesota
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/140029
► Climate change poses many ecological and social challenges to natural resource agencies. One great challenge that resource managers face is how to manage, or adapt,…
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▼ Climate change poses many ecological and social challenges to natural resource agencies. One great challenge that resource managers face is how to manage, or adapt, to climate change in a socially acceptable way. To meet this challenge, it is necessary to understand how public perceptions about climate change are formed and whether the public will support climate change management strategies. This issue was examined at the regional level (northeast Minnesota) using a conceptual framework tested with the results of focus groups and a mail survey. Chapter 1 of this thesis provides an introduction to the framework. The second chapter discusses the results of the focus groups examining how individuals talk about climate change. Chapter 3 tests the conceptual framework quantitatively using the results of a region wide mail survey. Finally, Chapter 4 provides a summary of the project and discusses directions that future research can take.
Subjects/Keywords: Adaptation; Climate change; Focus groups; Mail survey; northeast Minnesota; Public perceptions
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Heeren, A. (2012). Change we can believe in? the role and implications of culture and environmental values on climate change perceptions. (Masters Thesis). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://purl.umn.edu/140029
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Heeren, Alexander. “Change we can believe in? the role and implications of culture and environmental values on climate change perceptions.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Minnesota. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://purl.umn.edu/140029.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Heeren, Alexander. “Change we can believe in? the role and implications of culture and environmental values on climate change perceptions.” 2012. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Heeren A. Change we can believe in? the role and implications of culture and environmental values on climate change perceptions. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://purl.umn.edu/140029.
Council of Science Editors:
Heeren A. Change we can believe in? the role and implications of culture and environmental values on climate change perceptions. [Masters Thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2012. Available from: http://purl.umn.edu/140029
University of Minnesota
19.
Hatten, James Edward.
Optimal size for Online asynchronous text-based focus group discussions: a mixed methods study.
Degree: PhD, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, 2014, University of Minnesota
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/170140
► For over six decades, focus group discussions have been a popular and effective methodology for qualitative researchers. Focus group interviewing is a specific type of…
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▼ For over six decades, focus group discussions have been a popular and effective methodology for qualitative researchers. Focus group interviewing is a specific type of post-positivistic qualitative research that uses groups of people and a set of predetermined questions directed to a specific conversation to elicit valuable data. Traditional focus groups are conducted face-to-face with participants and moderator all at the same venue. In the past 20 years, Internet technologies have given rise to online focus group discussions. However, as the method of conducting online focus groups has increased, scant research exists in the literature wherein optimal practices are examined in an effort to work toward a standardized form of the approach. This mixed methods dissertation study advances the field of online qualitative research toward a clearer understanding of the online asynchronous focus group methodology in answering the key research question: What is the optimal size for online asynchronous text-based focus group discussions? Using a comparison of online focus groups conducted in an evaluation of a PK-12 educator professional development workshop, it examines the yield differences of group size for six variables of interest: depth of discussion, breadth of discussion, retention rates, participant interaction, adherence to topic, and disclosure of sensitive information. Additionally, comparable qualitative data were analyzed in two areas: participant reactions and researcher/moderator notes. A total of eight online asynchronous text-based focus group discussions were conducted in the evaluation, each with the researcher as moderator and each normalized with the same questions, moderator interaction, and length of time. Three focus groups were classified as small (4-6 participants), three as medium (10-13 participants), and two as large (17 participants). In total, 84 educators (teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and support staff) completed the four days of online discussion, answering questions about the workshop they attended. In addition, participants responded to a discussion question regarding experiences in the online focus group and completed a post-discussion survey. Analysis of transcripts, notes, survey results, content, and statistics showed significant differences exist between the three treatment sizes. Medium-sized groups were found to be the most optimal of the treatment groups. While large groups yielded similar content results, the participant feedback and researcher indicated the large treatment was more taxing on them for what resulted in a similar net yield of data. Small groups were lacking in interaction and the depth and breadth of text-based conversation of either of the larger groups. Small group participants and the researcher also noted frustrations of the smaller group.
Subjects/Keywords: Focus groups; Internet; Qualitative research; Technology; Education, curriculum and instruction
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Hatten, J. E. (2014). Optimal size for Online asynchronous text-based focus group discussions: a mixed methods study. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/170140
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hatten, James Edward. “Optimal size for Online asynchronous text-based focus group discussions: a mixed methods study.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11299/170140.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hatten, James Edward. “Optimal size for Online asynchronous text-based focus group discussions: a mixed methods study.” 2014. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Hatten JE. Optimal size for Online asynchronous text-based focus group discussions: a mixed methods study. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/170140.
Council of Science Editors:
Hatten JE. Optimal size for Online asynchronous text-based focus group discussions: a mixed methods study. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/170140
University of Edinburgh
20.
Stewart, Laura Ann.
"It is rape but ..." : issues with definition and implications for the Australian legal system.
Degree: 2009, University of Edinburgh
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5945
► Through the use of focus groups and interviews, this research aims to increase understanding of the ways in which the public in Adelaide, South Australia…
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▼ Through the use of focus groups and interviews, this research aims to increase understanding of the ways in which the public in Adelaide, South Australia draw on well documented rape myths and the influence of this process on their understandings of consent to sexual intercourse. This research explores how individual attitudes and opinions about rape are shaped through social interaction, including comparing the attitudes of men and women. Equal numbers of men and women were drawn from one geographical location by snowball sampling and vignettes were used to facilitate discussion in focus groups. Findings showed that rape myths remain influential amongst the public and are often used to attribute responsibility to women in acquaintance rape scenarios. However, analysis of the public’s engagement with rape myths revealed a complex process. People did not simply adhere to or challenge rape myths but rather these myths were engaged with in different ways at different times and in different circumstances. Findings also highlighted the complexity of the notion of consent and revealed contradictions in the ways in which consent was understood. Moreover, in many cases despite being willing to label an incident as rape, participants were still reluctant to say that they would find the man guilty of the crime of rape. Overall, this study suggests that the public struggle with issues concerning how rape is defined and that this has widespread implications both for rape victims and for the Australian legal system. Findings also suggest that radical attitude change is required before any real improvement will be seen in rape conviction rates.
Subjects/Keywords: 364; aquaintance rape; rape; rape myths; focus groups
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Stewart, L. A. (2009). "It is rape but ..." : issues with definition and implications for the Australian legal system. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Edinburgh. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5945
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Stewart, Laura Ann. “"It is rape but ..." : issues with definition and implications for the Australian legal system.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Edinburgh. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5945.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Stewart, Laura Ann. “"It is rape but ..." : issues with definition and implications for the Australian legal system.” 2009. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Stewart LA. "It is rape but ..." : issues with definition and implications for the Australian legal system. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5945.
Council of Science Editors:
Stewart LA. "It is rape but ..." : issues with definition and implications for the Australian legal system. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5945
The Ohio State University
21.
Smith, Sarah Anne.
Love, Sex, and Disability: The Ethics and Politics of Care
in Intimate Relationships.
Degree: PhD, Women's Studies, 2009, The Ohio State University
URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1246649418
► “Care” in relationships between disabled and nondisabled partners is typically constructed as a binary between care-givers and care-receivers. In other words, the disabled partner…
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▼ “Care” in relationships between disabled and
nondisabled partners is typically constructed as a binary between
care-givers and care-receivers. In other words, the disabled
partner is represented as only a care-receiver and the nondisabled
partner as only a care-giver. This dependency dynamic desexualizes
nondisabled/disabled relationships because the care burden is
expected to interfere with sexual intimacy. This image of care and
sexuality between disabled/nondisabled partners can be found in a
variety of fields and discourses that touch the lives of people
with disabilities and their partners. For example, in the applied
fields (e.g., rehabilitation, medicine, counseling) the assumption
that nondisabled partners experience only burden is frequently
built into research designs and it is rare for such studies to even
measure sexual and marital satisfaction or positive aspects of
caregiving. Similarly, contemporary feminist research constructs
nondisabled partners as victims of a system that refuses to help
caregivers, statistically female. It is true that family caregivers
need help, but it is symptomatic of our beliefs about disability in
intimate relationships that the disabled partners are erased in
much feminist care research. Even in the disability rights
movement, care is often downplayed because, in a culture that views
care so negatively, it is only a liability to draw attention to
personal care needs. Disability rights advocates prefer to
emphasize the similarities between disabled and nondisabled people.
Thus, contemporary feminist research, the applied fields, popular
culture and the disability rights movement—all relatively disparate
discourses—engage in a surprisingly coherent, negative image of
care in intimate relationships. The voices of
people involved in disabled/nondisabled intimate relationships are
missing from this picture. This project turns to
self-representations of people in disabled/nondisabled intimate
relationships to illuminate alternative understandings of care and
sexuality. It combines data from
focus groups, autobiographies, and
documentaries made by people with disabilities and/or their
partners. Contrary to dominant representations of care in
disabled/nondisabled relationships, this research suggests that the
boundary between caregiver and care-receiver is often blurred. That
is, the disabled partner gives care and the nondisabled partner
received care and vise versa. In addition, physical care is often
part of sexual intimacy.
Advisors/Committee Members: Burack, Cynthia (Committee Chair).
Subjects/Keywords: Womens Studies; sexuality; disability; care; focus groups; queer theory; intimacy; intersubjectivity
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Smith, S. A. (2009). Love, Sex, and Disability: The Ethics and Politics of Care
in Intimate Relationships. (Doctoral Dissertation). The Ohio State University. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1246649418
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Smith, Sarah Anne. “Love, Sex, and Disability: The Ethics and Politics of Care
in Intimate Relationships.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, The Ohio State University. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1246649418.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Smith, Sarah Anne. “Love, Sex, and Disability: The Ethics and Politics of Care
in Intimate Relationships.” 2009. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Smith SA. Love, Sex, and Disability: The Ethics and Politics of Care
in Intimate Relationships. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. The Ohio State University; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1246649418.
Council of Science Editors:
Smith SA. Love, Sex, and Disability: The Ethics and Politics of Care
in Intimate Relationships. [Doctoral Dissertation]. The Ohio State University; 2009. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1246649418
Penn State University
22.
Shephard, Collin Marie.
Comparison of Pennsylvania residents' and regional
scientists' perceptions, values, and attitudes toward management of
old-growth forests.
Degree: MS, Ecology, 2010, Penn State University
URL: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/11285
► Identifying public perceptions of public forests and their management is critical to the development of socially acceptable administration approaches as well as to sustaining the…
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▼ Identifying public perceptions of public forests and
their management is critical to the development of socially
acceptable administration approaches as well as to sustaining the
values these public forests provide. Recognizing this, ecosystem
management has elevated human dimensions to a level of
consideration in planning and decision-making equal to that of
ecological and economic factors. Visual preference research has
revealed much about public preference for forest conditions and
those silvicultural treatments that produce them; however, most
studies have used western US forest scenes leaving perceptions of
eastern forests, particularly those in the rare old-growth
condition, relatively unknown. A sequential mixed-methods approach
was utilized to understand how Pennsylvania residents perceive and
value old-growth forests as well as to determine the acceptable
level of management in the state’s public forest old-growth system.
Six focus groups informed the development of a self-administered
mail survey sent to Commonwealth residents. A comparable Internet
survey was administered to scientists to benchmark for comparing
public responses. Over half the residents who responded to the
survey were unfamiliar with the term “old-growth forest.” Those
familiar with the term expressed positive affective beliefs, and
demonstrated an awareness of several key old-growth concepts.
Generally, however, the public had a less sophisticated
understanding of old-growth forests than did scientists. Residents
recognized the importance of a diversity of old-growth forest
values, and were willing to annually pay 14.36 and 20.63 for an
increase in the amount of public set-aside forest in Pennsylvania
by 10% (55,000 acres) and 50% (275,000 acres), respectively.
Residents’ willingness-to-pay was best predicted by their
self-assessed familiarity with forests, frequency at which they
spend time in forests, political views, and income, but was not
significantly sensitive to the magnitude of the increase. The
public demonstrated more favorable attitudes toward recreation and
active management in Pennsylvania’s old-growth system than
scientists, with the disparity seemingly driven by the former’s
utilitarian interest in old-growth forests and the latter’s desire
to adhere to restoration objectives.
Subjects/Keywords: old-growth forests; public forest management; human
dimensions; focus groups; surveys
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Shephard, C. M. (2010). Comparison of Pennsylvania residents' and regional
scientists' perceptions, values, and attitudes toward management of
old-growth forests. (Masters Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/11285
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Shephard, Collin Marie. “Comparison of Pennsylvania residents' and regional
scientists' perceptions, values, and attitudes toward management of
old-growth forests.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed February 20, 2020.
https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/11285.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Shephard, Collin Marie. “Comparison of Pennsylvania residents' and regional
scientists' perceptions, values, and attitudes toward management of
old-growth forests.” 2010. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Shephard CM. Comparison of Pennsylvania residents' and regional
scientists' perceptions, values, and attitudes toward management of
old-growth forests. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Penn State University; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/11285.
Council of Science Editors:
Shephard CM. Comparison of Pennsylvania residents' and regional
scientists' perceptions, values, and attitudes toward management of
old-growth forests. [Masters Thesis]. Penn State University; 2010. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/11285
University of Tennessee – Knoxville
23.
Hall, Katherine C.
Exploring Perceptions of Staff Registered Nurse Preceptors for Undergraduate, Pre-licensure Nursing Students.
Degree: 2014, University of Tennessee – Knoxville
URL: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/2888
► Staff nurses are increasingly called upon to accept more responsibilities and roles in addition to provider of patient care, including that of preceptor. Aside from…
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▼ Staff nurses are increasingly called upon to accept more responsibilities and roles in addition to provider of patient care, including that of preceptor. Aside from dealing with demands of high acuity patients, working long hours with inadequate staffing, and carrying heavy workloads, nurses may view teaching and supervising students as an additional burden, time-consuming, and not part of their role. The purpose of this dissertation was to explore staff nurse experiences as preceptors to undergraduate, pre-licensure nursing students. Emphasis was placed on exploring RN’s perceptions of the role, specifically the preparation for, support in, and understanding of what the role entails. The following question was used to guide the study: What are staff nurses’ experiences with precepting undergraduate, pre-licensure nursing students? A naturalistic inquiry within an interpretive paradigm guided this qualitative exploratory study. The sample consisted of nine licensed registered staff nurses with experience as preceptors in tertiary care settings in Northeast Tennessee. Most participants were currently working in or had worked in the role of preceptor for undergraduate nursing students within the past six months. All nine participants were female. Most participants were between the ages of 30-39. Participants were licensed as registered nurses anywhere from 2 to 14 years. Participants attended one of two focus groups lasting between 60-90 minutes each. A semi-structured interview guide assisted in data collection. Transcripts were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Findings suggest that while preceptors perceive information about teaching and learning styles to be beneficial, they did not perceive a formal class essential to preparing them for the preceptor role. Preceptors perceived most support from their co-workers and least support from nurse managers. Faculty seemed to be silent partners. The primary role function is Protector, with Socializer and Teacher as secondary role functions. Preceptors have a strong empathetic drive to protect students from negative experiences, to protect patients from harm, to protect their own professional identities, and to protect the nature of the nursing profession itself. Preceptors perceived students with overconfident attitudes as unsafe. Findings have significant implications for development of professional values in practice and education.
Subjects/Keywords: nursing; qualitative; focus groups; preceptor; undergraduate; clinical education; Nursing; Other Nursing
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Hall, K. C. (2014). Exploring Perceptions of Staff Registered Nurse Preceptors for Undergraduate, Pre-licensure Nursing Students. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Retrieved from https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/2888
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hall, Katherine C. “Exploring Perceptions of Staff Registered Nurse Preceptors for Undergraduate, Pre-licensure Nursing Students.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Accessed February 20, 2020.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/2888.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hall, Katherine C. “Exploring Perceptions of Staff Registered Nurse Preceptors for Undergraduate, Pre-licensure Nursing Students.” 2014. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Hall KC. Exploring Perceptions of Staff Registered Nurse Preceptors for Undergraduate, Pre-licensure Nursing Students. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Tennessee – Knoxville; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/2888.
Council of Science Editors:
Hall KC. Exploring Perceptions of Staff Registered Nurse Preceptors for Undergraduate, Pre-licensure Nursing Students. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Tennessee – Knoxville; 2014. Available from: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/2888
University of Saskatchewan
24.
Lysak, Katherine J.
Pharmacy Student Perceptions of Volunteering at a Medication Assessment Clinic Located Within a Pharmacy School.
Degree: 2016, University of Saskatchewan
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/7627
► Context In 2011 the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition (University of Saskatchewan) opened a patient care clinic on campus known as the Medication Assessment Centre…
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▼ Context
In 2011 the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition (University of Saskatchewan) opened a patient care clinic on campus known as the Medication Assessment Centre (MAC). The primary purpose of the MAC is to offer a faculty supervised experiential training opportunity for pharmacy students in all years of study. The early experiential education model that the MAC utilizes had not been previously evaluated in the literature.
Objective
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of MAC student volunteers.
Design
The perspectives of students who had volunteered at the MAC at least once between January and November 2015 were gathered through
focus groups. Students were assigned to one of five
focus groups based on their volunteer title and number of MAC volunteer experiences. A semi-structured
focus group guide was developed and used to gather the students’ perceptions on their experiences and learning as a result of volunteering at the MAC. The
focus groups were recorded and transcribed. The transcripts were analyzed by three researchers using thematic analysis. The final themes were approved by the student participants and then reviewed by an additional researcher.
Results
A total of 29 students participated in this study. Students perceived that the MAC had a positive effect on their learning and competence in the following areas: (1) clinical skills (patient interviewing and communication), (2) confidence, (3) clinical and therapeutic knowledge, and (4) professional socialization. Students felt the post discussion, patient care environment and actively participating were most beneficial to their learning. The aspects of the MAC that students liked most were: (1) structure of the learning experience, (2) perceived benefit to the patient, and (3) patient care environment. Students identified several challenges to participating: (1) sign up process, (2) quality of the technology, (3) remote observation, (4) limited student knowledge, (5) clarity of student role, and (6) student initial confidence.
Conclusions
MAC student volunteers felt that the MAC is a valuable learning experience that had a positive effect on their learning and competence. Further research should
focus on confirming these findings in a larger sample and using additional methodologies such as quantitative assessments of student learning and competency.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jorgenson, Derek J, Berenbaum, Shawna L, Shevchuk, Yvonne M, Taylor, Jeff G, Malin, Greg.
Subjects/Keywords: pharmacy; experiential education; student; qualitative research; focus groups
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Lysak, K. J. (2016). Pharmacy Student Perceptions of Volunteering at a Medication Assessment Clinic Located Within a Pharmacy School. (Thesis). University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10388/7627
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lysak, Katherine J. “Pharmacy Student Perceptions of Volunteering at a Medication Assessment Clinic Located Within a Pharmacy School.” 2016. Thesis, University of Saskatchewan. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10388/7627.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lysak, Katherine J. “Pharmacy Student Perceptions of Volunteering at a Medication Assessment Clinic Located Within a Pharmacy School.” 2016. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Lysak KJ. Pharmacy Student Perceptions of Volunteering at a Medication Assessment Clinic Located Within a Pharmacy School. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/7627.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Lysak KJ. Pharmacy Student Perceptions of Volunteering at a Medication Assessment Clinic Located Within a Pharmacy School. [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/7627
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Massey University
25.
Rowe, Karli.
Caffeine intake, influences and experiences : the development of CaffCo : a New Zealand caffeine consumption habits questionnaire.
Degree: MS, Nutrition and Dietetics, 2015, Massey University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/7881
► Background: Caffeine is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances worldwide, and can be found in a wide variety of food and beverages. It…
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▼ Background: Caffeine is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances worldwide, and can be found in a wide variety of food and beverages. It is regularly used for mental and physical stimulation; however its use has also been linked to adverse effects such as uncontrollable tremors, headaches, hospitalisation and even death. The caffeine intake of New Zealanders is unknown. There is currently no comprehensive tool available to assess caffeine intake patterns, influences, and adverse experiences in the New Zealand adult population.
Aim: To develop a questionnaire that accurately evaluates caffeine intake patterns, influences on consumption, and positive and negative experiences across a range of caffeinated products in New Zealand adults aged 15 years and over.
Method: The caffeine consumption habits questionnaire (CaffCo) was developed in two stages. Firstly, seven focus groups (n=43) were conducted across a range of demographic groups to explore factors influencing the consumption of tea, coffee, chocolate, kola drinks, energy drinks, caffeinated alcoholic premixed beverage (RTDs), caffeinated sports supplements, and caffeine tablets. Focus groups were audio recorded and then transcribed. NVivo software was used for qualitative analysis of the transcripts. Sections of text were coded by inductive analysis into 4 key themes, each with their own set of theme descriptors. Findings from the thematic analysis were then used to develop a draft of the online CaffCo using Qualtrics online survey software. Online pilot testing of CaffCo was then undertaken among focus group participants, academic staff and community members (n=227). The pilot test participants provided feedback on the comprehensibility and ease of use of the questionnaire.
Results: From thematic analysis of the focus group transcripts four main themes which influenced caffeinated product intake were identified. These were social drivers, environmental opportunity, functional expectations and individual experiences. The questionnaire items were derived from associations of products with theme descriptors.
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Conclusion: The caffeine consumption habits questionnaire CaffCo was successfully developed as a result of this study. CaffCo has the potential to be used in New Zealand-wide studies of adults aged 15 years and over, or adapted for use in different population groups / countries to identify potentially harmful patterns of caffeine consumption across a range of caffeinated products. Pilot testing of CaffCo demonstrated an accurate reflection of influences of caffeinated product consumption, and identified three additional influences on consumption. Pilot testing of the resultant questionnaire enabled demonstration of content validity, construct validity and inter-rater reliability. Further testing of the CaffCo to determine test-retest reliability is warranted.
Subjects/Keywords: Caffeine habit;
New Zealand;
Focus groups;
Survey;
Stimulant;
Patterns
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Rowe, K. (2015). Caffeine intake, influences and experiences : the development of CaffCo : a New Zealand caffeine consumption habits questionnaire. (Masters Thesis). Massey University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10179/7881
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Rowe, Karli. “Caffeine intake, influences and experiences : the development of CaffCo : a New Zealand caffeine consumption habits questionnaire.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Massey University. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10179/7881.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Rowe, Karli. “Caffeine intake, influences and experiences : the development of CaffCo : a New Zealand caffeine consumption habits questionnaire.” 2015. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Rowe K. Caffeine intake, influences and experiences : the development of CaffCo : a New Zealand caffeine consumption habits questionnaire. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Massey University; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/7881.
Council of Science Editors:
Rowe K. Caffeine intake, influences and experiences : the development of CaffCo : a New Zealand caffeine consumption habits questionnaire. [Masters Thesis]. Massey University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/7881
University of the Western Cape
26.
Syce, Sondré Chrishana.
Exploring caregiver-child communication about risky sexual behaviour in Cape Town
.
Degree: 2016, University of the Western Cape
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5002
► The effects of risky sexual behaviour (RSB) amongst adolescents are devastating in South Africa. Recent studies show that parent-child (PC) communication about RSB is associated…
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▼ The effects of risky sexual behaviour (RSB) amongst adolescents are devastating in South Africa. Recent studies show that parent-child (PC) communication about RSB is associated with positive outcomes such as delayed sexual debut and increased autonomy among adolescents. There are however challenges on how to define caregivers within the South African context due the historical background of South Africa such as Apartheid and labour migration. For the purposes of this study, caregivers would be regarded as individuals who the have sole responsibility of caring for a child. The aim of this study was to explore caregiver-child communication in relation to RSB to gain an in-depth and contextualized understanding of how South African families interact, feel and experience their communication and the challenges they face, it therefore uses a qualitative approach. These aims translate into the following objectives a) exploring the process of communication i.e. how they communicate in terms of style, content, timing and frequency b) exploring the experiences of communication of RSB for both caregivers and children in terms of their thoughts and feelings as well as the challenges faced. Conducting
focus group discussions and individual interviews was the method of data collection. Four
focus groups (two
focus groups with male adolescents and two
focus groups with female adolescents) were conducted as well as three individual interviews with caregivers a total of 23 participants were used. Both
groups of participants are of mixed racial backgrounds and from the Northern sub district of Cape Town. The data was analyzed by using thematic analysis. All ethical principles were adhered to. This study found mothers to be an influential source of sexual communication with their children and this communication hinged more on the health risks of early sexual debut and negative social outcomes. Caregivers highlight the barriers to communication with their adolescents which create caregiver anxiety and avoidance of sexual communication. School has also been identified as highly influential to both caregivers and adolescents especially with regards to the biological and physiological aspects of sex education. Two types ‘educational systems’ have been identified within the South African context. The impact of these systems on the quality of education and nature of the resources provided to both caregivers and learners are discussed in relation to sexual education and communication. The community and extended family of the participants are very involved in the socialisation of the adolescents in this study and often assist caregivers. Caregiver monitoring is the most utilized strategy used to ensure that adolescent whereabouts and activities are known at all times. Possible interventions such as additional strategies for caregivers to consider and communication workshops for caregivers and educators are discussed. The limitations of this study such as the limited amount of caregivers interviewed and the lack of male caregiver…
Advisors/Committee Members: Andipatin, Michelle (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Caregiver-child communication;
Family;
Risky sexual behaviour;
Focus groups;
Caregivers
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Syce, S. C. (2016). Exploring caregiver-child communication about risky sexual behaviour in Cape Town
. (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5002
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Syce, Sondré Chrishana. “Exploring caregiver-child communication about risky sexual behaviour in Cape Town
.” 2016. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5002.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Syce, Sondré Chrishana. “Exploring caregiver-child communication about risky sexual behaviour in Cape Town
.” 2016. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Syce SC. Exploring caregiver-child communication about risky sexual behaviour in Cape Town
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5002.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Syce SC. Exploring caregiver-child communication about risky sexual behaviour in Cape Town
. [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5002
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Mohan, Priyanka.
Student perceptions of various hint features while solving coding exercises.
Degree: MS, Computer Science, 2016, Virginia Tech
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64777
► Drill and practice systems provide students with an informal learning environment to learn programming languages. In a traditional classroom setting, while feedback is personalized for…
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▼ Drill and practice systems provide students with an informal learning environment to learn programming languages. In a traditional classroom setting, while feedback is personalized for each individual, it is a time consuming process. These online environments possess the ability to provide instantaneous feedback and can be accessed from any location. However, while these are conveniences, there is still an issue with the quantity and quality of feedback that is provided to each user by the system, and whether it is helpful towards helping them solve the exercise with a large understanding of the concept being tested. In this thesis we investigate how students perceive additional feedback would help them in completing coding exercises in CodeWorkout.
We conducted these investigations through user studies, across two
focus groups, with Computer Science students from various years. The study was conducted over one semester with a total of seventeen participants. A discussion based frequently asked questions (FAQ) tool, the ability to request a hint during submissions and the option to provide a hint to other users, to encourage active learning, were all options presented to participants during these
focus groups. The information gathered though these group discussions formed the basis of our conclusion and implications.
The overall feedback on all three tools was both positive and constructive. The idea of having a less traditional FAQ tool, complete anonymity in responses, as well as the ability to vote on hints provided were strong emergent themes through the study. The majority of Participants felt that they would utilize all these tools in some fashion, were they provided, and would find them helpful in completing a coding exercise if they were stuck. Lastly, we conclude with suggestions for potential design and feature options for the system.
Advisors/Committee Members: Perez-Quinonez, Manuel A. (committeechair), Edwards, Stephen H. (committee member), McCrickard, Donald Scott (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Drill-and-Practice; CodingBat; CodeWorkout; Focus Groups; Feedback; Hints; Discussion Tool
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Mohan, P. (2016). Student perceptions of various hint features while solving coding exercises. (Masters Thesis). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64777
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mohan, Priyanka. “Student perceptions of various hint features while solving coding exercises.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Virginia Tech. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64777.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mohan, Priyanka. “Student perceptions of various hint features while solving coding exercises.” 2016. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Mohan P. Student perceptions of various hint features while solving coding exercises. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64777.
Council of Science Editors:
Mohan P. Student perceptions of various hint features while solving coding exercises. [Masters Thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64777
University of Adelaide
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Conroy, Tiffany Anne.
Factors influencing nurses’ delivery of the fundamentals of care in acute hospital wards.
Degree: 2018, University of Adelaide
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/117911
► Background There is an ongoing challenge facing the nursing profession in ensuring that the ‘basics’ of care are carried out optimally. These ‘basics’ or ‘fundamentals’…
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▼ Background There is an ongoing challenge facing the nursing profession in ensuring that the ‘basics’ of care are carried out optimally. These ‘basics’ or ‘fundamentals’ - which include ensuring appropriate nutrition, hydration, personal hygiene, sleep, rest and dignity to name but a few - traditionally have been the responsibility of the nurse on behalf of the healthcare team. There is evidence from patients, the public and nurses themselves that the nursing profession has not been able to provide quality basic nursing – or the fundamentals of care – as consistently or adequately as needed. The Fundamentals of Care Framework was developed to illustrate the need to develop a trusting nurse-patient relationship and to integrate the patients physical, psychosocial and relational needs. However, there had not yet been an empirical exploration of the factors that influence nurses’ delivery of the fundamentals of care. This study aimed to address this gap. Aim and research questions The aim of the study was to explore the factors that facilitate or hinder the delivery of the fundamentals of care in the acute care setting by answering the following questions: • What factors are observed to influence the delivery of the fundamentals of care in an acute care hospital? • What factors do nurses working in an acute care hospital describe as influencing the delivery of the fundamentals of care? • What factors do patient representatives from an acute care hospital describe as influencing the delivery of the fundamentals of care? Methods A focused ethnography, utilising a three-stage iterative approach was undertaken. Stage 1 consisted of direct observation of nurse-patient interactions related to the delivery of the fundamentals of care in the acute care setting. Stage 2 involved
focus groups of patient representatives and nurses to explore their respective perceptions of factors influencing the delivery of the fundamentals of care using scenarios derived from stage 1 as a prompt. Stage 3 involved interviews with clinically based nursing leaders to explore their strategies for moderating some of the factors influencing the delivery of the fundamentals of care. Findings and Conclusions Complex interactions between and among the physical, relational, psychosocial and contextual elements involved in delivering the fundamentals of care were observed. Although each
focus group provided its own perspective on the factors influencing the delivery of the fundamentals of care, there was consistency in the factors they described. These factors include the influence of the nurse-patient relationship, nursing leadership and the context of care delivery. Also described was the importance of involving patients and ensuring they understand their care, while respecting their care choices. Other factors include the need for good communication and the ability to negotiate priorities for care while recognising the specific care needs and characteristics of the patient. The influence of nursing leadership on these and other factors was noted and…
Advisors/Committee Members: Kitson, Alison (advisor), Tierney, Alison (advisor), Cameron, Kate (advisor), School of Nursing (school).
Subjects/Keywords: Fundamentals of care; nursing; nurse-patient relationship; leadership; focus groups; ethnography
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Conroy, T. A. (2018). Factors influencing nurses’ delivery of the fundamentals of care in acute hospital wards. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/117911
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Conroy, Tiffany Anne. “Factors influencing nurses’ delivery of the fundamentals of care in acute hospital wards.” 2018. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/2440/117911.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Conroy, Tiffany Anne. “Factors influencing nurses’ delivery of the fundamentals of care in acute hospital wards.” 2018. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Conroy TA. Factors influencing nurses’ delivery of the fundamentals of care in acute hospital wards. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/117911.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Conroy TA. Factors influencing nurses’ delivery of the fundamentals of care in acute hospital wards. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/117911
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Open Universiteit Nederland
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Bral, Emelie.
Giving Formative Feedback, Easier Said Than Done.
Degree: 2018, Open Universiteit Nederland
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/9772
► The curriculum development team of the Academy for Leisure (AfL) of NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences is developing a new curriculum for their bachelor…
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▼ The curriculum development team of the Academy for Leisure (AfL) of NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences is developing a new curriculum for their bachelor programmes. One of the themes that required further research was formative feedback. A couple of representatives such as lectur-ers, support staff and educationalists from the academy named the following topics for formative feedback improvement as most important:
1) time span between learning performance and giving feedback
2) explicitness of feedback
3) consistency of feedback between lecturers and between feedback moments
4) criterion-referenced feedback
5) meta-cognitive level of conversation between lecturer and student
6) peer feedback methods
The academy suggested to do qualitative research to investigate the lecturers’ opinions and their current practices about these stated topics concerning formative feedback. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate feedback practices from the perspective of lecturers in higher education, focusing specifically on formative feedback they give to students. The main research question for this research was: What are lecturers’ beliefs and the discrepancies with their practices concerning formative feedback in a professional bachelor context? A total of nine hypotheses were gathered from literature to be able to focus the research on the six topics that were named by the academy.
Methodology
The central question was answered by doing research towards lecturers’ beliefs and their practices concerning giving formative feedback to students, and comparing those results to distinguish gaps. For this interpretative qualitative research 53 participants (74% of the total population at the acade-my) were divided over ten focus groups. The interviews with these focus groups took place in April and May 2016. An interview guide was self-developed in advance to stimulate the conversational nature of the focus group interviews and to make sure the data would be useful for analysis (fo-cused on the hypotheses). Next to that, a coding framework was self-developed for deductive anal-ysis of the interview transcripts. The audio-recordings of the interviews were transcribed and anon-ymised and further processed in Atlas.ti.
Results and Conclusion
With the coding framework, the quantitative amount of lecturers’ beliefs and practices concerning formative feedback were inventoried and categorized per hypothesis. In most cases, the beliefs of lecturers were in parable with their practices. For only one out of nine hypotheses a gap was discov-ered. For topic 1.1 timeliness of feedback, the lecturers’ arguments were themed to explain the most important reasons for the gap between their beliefs and practices. After this qualitative analysis, it was concluded that there is not really a gap between lecturers’ beliefs and statements for timeliness of feedback, but rather a nuance of perspective for specific cases such as oral or written learning performances and feedback. It could be concluded that most of the lecturers…
Subjects/Keywords: formative feedback,;
focus groups;
feedback practice;
higher education
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Bral, E. (2018). Giving Formative Feedback, Easier Said Than Done.
(Masters Thesis). Open Universiteit Nederland. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1820/9772
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bral, Emelie. “Giving Formative Feedback, Easier Said Than Done.
” 2018. Masters Thesis, Open Universiteit Nederland. Accessed February 20, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1820/9772.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bral, Emelie. “Giving Formative Feedback, Easier Said Than Done.
” 2018. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Bral E. Giving Formative Feedback, Easier Said Than Done.
[Internet] [Masters thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2018. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/9772.
Council of Science Editors:
Bral E. Giving Formative Feedback, Easier Said Than Done.
[Masters Thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/9772
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Ward, Carrie.
Garnering Transit Ridership: A Case Study of Transit Use by Refugee and Limited English Proficiency Groups in Manchester, New Hamsphire.
Degree: Master of Regional Planning (M.R.P.), Regional Planning, 2009, University of Massachusetts
URL: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/theses/284
► Public transportation ridership levels have decreased since the end of World War II. Transit systems in small cities struggle to maintain ridership levels high enough…
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▼ Public transportation ridership levels have decreased since the end of World War II. Transit systems in small cities struggle to maintain ridership levels high enough to continue receiving local subsidies. Individuals with refugee status, and those with limited English proficiency (LEP), represent an opportunity to increase ridership. The bus system increases mobility for people without a car or driver’s license, including many refugees and LEP people, thereby increasing their accessibility to work and education. This thesis places the local bus system in Manchester, New Hampshire in a historical context and identifies some barriers and potentials for increasing refugee and LEP ridership. In addition to increasing headways and hours of operation, recommendations point to improved publicity, including distributing route maps and schedules more widely, using clearer bus stop signs, and providing bus passes for refugees in the first few months after arrival. It should be noted that language did not arise as a barrier to transit ridership in this study.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ellen J. Pader.
Subjects/Keywords: Public transportation; Immigrants; Focus groups
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Ward, C. (2009). Garnering Transit Ridership: A Case Study of Transit Use by Refugee and Limited English Proficiency Groups in Manchester, New Hamsphire. (Masters Thesis). University of Massachusetts. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.umass.edu/theses/284
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ward, Carrie. “Garnering Transit Ridership: A Case Study of Transit Use by Refugee and Limited English Proficiency Groups in Manchester, New Hamsphire.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Massachusetts. Accessed February 20, 2020.
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/theses/284.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ward, Carrie. “Garnering Transit Ridership: A Case Study of Transit Use by Refugee and Limited English Proficiency Groups in Manchester, New Hamsphire.” 2009. Web. 20 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Ward C. Garnering Transit Ridership: A Case Study of Transit Use by Refugee and Limited English Proficiency Groups in Manchester, New Hamsphire. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Massachusetts; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 20].
Available from: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/theses/284.
Council of Science Editors:
Ward C. Garnering Transit Ridership: A Case Study of Transit Use by Refugee and Limited English Proficiency Groups in Manchester, New Hamsphire. [Masters Thesis]. University of Massachusetts; 2009. Available from: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/theses/284
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