“Who’s Been Putting Socks in My Drawer?” Narrative Case Study of an Elder Role Model

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 831-840
Author(s):  
Helen Q Kivnick ◽  
Molly C Driessen ◽  
Chittaphone Santavasy ◽  
Clair Wardwell ◽  
Linda Duncan Davis
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Psychosocial Development ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Fundamental Principle ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Older Adulthood

Abstract Background and Objectives This article presents a narrative-based case study about vital involvement in an elder role model, exploring the dimensions of this man’s current vital involvement and identifying its lifelong expressions that appear, in older adulthood, to have enabled him to become such an exemplar. This case was chosen from a larger study of “Elder Roles Models”, that explores: (i) What about these particular older adults (identified by colleagues, friends, program directors, and service providers) constitutes their “elder role model-hood”; and (ii) How, developmentally, they got to be this way in older adulthood. This case study addresses the first of these questions by identifying five dimensions of vital involvement. Research Design and Methods Case study data were collected through five, semi-structured life-history interviews conducted over the 3 months. Interviews (90–120 minutes, each) were transcribed and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. Findings Five dimensions emerged as constituting this man’s vital involvement in older adulthood: (i) enacting personal values and strengths; (ii) person–environment reciprocity; (iii) using environmental supports; (iv) enriching the environment; and (v) experience-based perspective. Discussion and Implications Dimensions are contextualized in terms of gerontological and life-cycle research, theory, and practice. A fundamental principle of Erikson’s theory of lifelong psychosocial development, the vital involvement dynamic, is suggested as an “umbrella concept” for integrating disparate gerontological practices, theories, and research, and for conceptualizing older adulthood in the context of the life cycle as a whole.

scholarly journals Access to Justice for Victims/Survivors of Elder Abuse: A Qualitative Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Clarke ◽  
John Williams ◽  
Sarah Wydall
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Access To Justice ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Rights Issue ◽  
Case Study Data

Elder abuse can be conceptualised as a social problem, a crime problem and a human rights issue. This article presents the findings from an evaluation of the ‘Access to Justice’ Pilot Project for victims/survivors1 of elder abuse, which was launched in 2010 as part of the Welsh Government's six-year integrated strategy for tackling domestic abuse. It was designed to address the needs of older people in domestic settings and facilitate their access to criminal and civil justice options. Between April and July 2012, case study data were obtained for 131 individuals. A total of thirty-three interviews and a focus group were conducted with service providers, potential service users and practitioners drawn from relevant statutory and third sector groups. The article explores multi-agency responses to elder abuse and addresses the victim‒perpetrator dynamic. Reactive and proactive types of perpetrator2 behaviour are identified and interdependence is described as a feature of the victim‒perpetrator relationship.

scholarly journals Finding creative processes in learning design patterns

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn Louise Philip
Keyword(s):  
Design Patterns ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Learning Design ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Creative Processes ◽  
Face To Face Learning

Bridging the gap between theory and practice in higher education continues to be problematic for educators. One potential means of addressing this problem and moving practice forward is to articulate and share learning designs created from the work of exemplary practitioners. This study offers a new representation of learning design which foregrounds creative processes. The learning design patterns are in text and visual format, and they reveal where creative processes reside in the learning process. The patterns are complemented by case study narratives, so there is an opportunity to bring significant insight to pedagogical practice. The designs were derived from an in-depth, qualitative study of exemplary practitioners who teach creatively and foster student creativity within either the creative industries or social sciences. Constructivist, informed grounded theory methods were used for the case study data collection and analysis that led to the construction of the patterns. The two case study examples chosen for discussion in this paper were distilled from blended learning units where online and face-to-face learning technologies were utilised. The learning designs discussed represent an original contribution to the field and have potential to be adapted to other disciplines, beyond those from which they originated.

Measuring office fit-out changes to determine recurring embodied energy in building life cycle assessment

Facilities ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 262-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Perry Forsythe ◽  
Sara Wilkinson
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Central Business District ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Embodied Energy ◽  
Office Buildings ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business District

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to quantify and profile the indicative amount of retrofits in office buildings as a necessary step in quantifying the recurring embodied energy in office buildings. Buildings are a major source of energy usage and emissions, and office buildings are a significant contributor to this situation. Life cycle assessments in this area have tended to neglect the potentially large impact arising from recurring embodied energy associated with office fit-out – which is often akin to a short-term consumable rather than a long-term durable in many multi-storey buildings. Design/methodology/approach – This study used building permit data from the Melbourne Central Business District (n = 986) over the period 2006-2010 (inclusive) to quantify the number of retrofits and related trends. Building on this, a small number of targeted case study buildings were used to probe specific issues in profiling trends associated with high-frequency trends arising from the main sample. Findings – The data show that the number of retrofits varies according to location, grade, size and the age of buildings. Using the case study data, there is initial evidence to suggest that between 46 and 70 per cent of the floors in a high-rise office building will undergo retrofit in a five-year period. Further research should apply these data to recurring energy modelling for office buildings. Research limitations/implications – One limitation which applies to this study is that the research is limited to a defined geographical area in one Australian city, Melbourne. Secondly the study covers a specific period, and the number of retrofits may be affected negatively or positively depending on the prevailing market conditions. Practical implications – This paper raises important questions in respect of life cycle carbon emissions in the context of prevailing trends to shorter lease terms and practices around fit-out. Originality/value – The retrofit of office buildings tends to go unnoticed and unmeasured in the debate about sustainable buildings. The paper provides original thought development and important measurement input which will assist in providing a more accurate and meaningful life cycle assessment of office buildings.

scholarly journals PENDIDIKAN KEMANDIRIAN BERBASIS KEWIRAUSAHAAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Rusi Rusmiati Aliyyah ◽  
Siti Rahmah
Keyword(s):  
Character Education ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Management Function ◽  
The Future ◽  
Case Study Data

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan fungsi manajemen diantaranya perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengawasan pendidikan kemandirian dan kewirausahaan pondok pesantren. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dokumen, dan merekam informasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model analisis Miles Huberman melalui komponen analisis berupa reduksi data, penyajian data, serta kesimpulan atau verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menyatakan perencanaan pendidikan kemandirian berbasis kewirausahaa dibuat oleh tim penyelenggara diantaranya pimpinan pesantren, ketua umum yayasan, kepala sekolah, dan guru. Perencanaan dibuat berdasarkan analisis kebutuhan dan kepentingan organisasi. Pelaksanaan pendidikan kemandirian berbasis kewirausahaan dilakukan melalui suri tauladan dari seluruh pengelola pesantren, dilakukan melalui pembiasaan, penugasan, pelaksanaan pendidikan kemandirian berbasis kewirausahaan termasuk dalam kegiatan Ta’aruf.  Pengawasan pendidikan kemandirian berbasis kewirausahaan dilakukan oleh seluruh pengelola pesantren, pengawasan diberikan secara akademik dan manajerial, serta pengawasan melalui rapat konsultasi, dan koordinasi.KATA KUNCI: Pendidikan, Kemandirian, dan KewirausahaanINDEPENDENCE EDUCATION BASED ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATIONABSTRACTIndependent Character Education  has a purpose of confidence in carrying out an affair. This self-reliance education spurred the courage of someone in action, not resigned and frozen, but dynamic, energetic and always optimistic toward the future. Through Entrepreneurship it is a provision of santri or students in the future with the added value in the market, through the process of combining resources through different new ways, in order to compete. The purpose of this research is to describe the management function such as planning, implementation, supervision of self-reliance education, entrepreneurship of Darussyifa Al-Fithroh Sukabumi pesantren. The research used qualitative approach of case study. Data are collected through observation, interviews, documents, and recording / recording information. Data analysis techniques on research using Miles Huberman analysis model, the analysis component in the form of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion or verification. The result of the research states that self-reliance education based on entrepreneurship planning is made by the team of pesantren, among them the leadership of pesantren, the chairman of the foundation, the heads, the teachers, the planning made the aspect of needs and interests, and determines the teachers who are capable in the implementation of the activities. The implementation of entrepreneurship based self-reliance education is done through the role model of all pesantren managers, conducted through habituation, assignment, implementation of entrepreneurial based self-reliance education included in Ta'aruf activities. The supervision of entrepreneurship based autonomy education is carried out by all board managers, supervision is given academically and managerially, and supervision through consultation meeting, coordination.

scholarly journals JENIS KAPABILITAS DINAMIS PELAKU RINTISAN START UP ENTREPRENEUR (Studi Pada Pelaku Subsektor Gastronomi di Industri Kreatif)

AdBispreneur ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Arif Sugiono ◽  
Dian Fordian
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Life Cycle Stage ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Organization Life Cycle

The purpose of this study was to identify the types of dynamic capabilities for start-up entrepreneurs in the creative industries gastronomy sub-sector where the Organization Life Cycle stage is at the entrepreneurial stage. The method used was a snapshot case study with a naturalistic descriptive type. The informants were determined using purposive techniques with some criteria that are in accordance with the focus and locus of research. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and literature study. Data were analyzed using an interactive model. The results showed that there are several types of dynamic capabilities that start-up entrepreneurs need: the ability to choose and design organizational structures, the accuracy of the choice of information technology types, and the ability to design market-oriented strategies. Based on the results of the research above, the startup entrepreneurs are required to have a renewal ability to sustain managerial skills to analyze and adapt to the dynamics of the internal and external environment that changes amicably. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi jenis kapabilitas dinamis yang diperlukan bagi para pelaku start up entrepreneur di sub sektor gastronomi industri kreatif yang tahap Organization Life Cycle berada pada tahap entrepreneurial. Metode yang digunakan adalah snapshoot case study dengan type deskriptif naturalistic. Penentuan informan menggunakan teknik purposive, dengan beberapa krieria yang sesuai dengan fokus dan lokus penelitian. Teknik pengambilan data melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi dan studi pustaka. Analisis data menggunakan model interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada beberapa jenis kapabilitas dinamis yang sangat diperlukan bagi pelaku rintisan start up entrepreneur, yaitu kemampuan memilih dan mendesain struktur organisasi, ketepatan pemilihan jenis teknologi informasi dan kemampuan mendesain strategi yang berorientasi pasar. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian di atas, maka pelaku rintisan start up entrepreneur dituntut untuk memiliki renewal ability untuk menopang managerial skill, sehingga mampu menganalisa dinamika lingkungan internal dan eksternal.

Removing Self-stigma: The Successes of People with Schizophrenia in Removing Self-stigma Through Self-control

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franciscus Adi Prasetyo ◽  
Jajang Gunawijaya
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Study Quality ◽  
Data Display ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

Self-stigma experienced by people who experience schizophrenia has influence on reduced self-esteem, on powerlessness, the weakening of hope, and a motivation towards recovery. The aim of this study is to explain the efforts of people suffering schizophrenia to manage their self-stigma through self-control, using a case study approach. Based on the purposive sampling technique, five people with schizophrenia were selected as the cases to be studied. Data collection techniques utilized in-depth interviews, observation, and documentary studies. The analysis of the study data employed the stages of data reduction, data display, and data verification. Improvement in study quality employed the triangulation of data sources by checking the data to determine its consistency. The results of this study indicate that people with schizophrenia who have the ability to self-control can overcome self-stigma through changes in the manner of viewing themselves, self-training through activities, having endurance, having an honest approach, being able to explain schizophrenia from a positive viewpoint, having initiative, and having a positive attitude and the courage to face challenges.

Archetypic branding with positions of ergonomic support of marketing researches

Ergodesign ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-18
Author(s):  
Marijam Arpentieva
Keyword(s):  
Role Models ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Specific Role ◽  
Brand Strategy

The article discusses the current problems of the theory and practice of archetypal branding, analyzes the problems of archetypal branding from the perspective of ergonomic support for marketing research. In the framework of modern ergonomics, one of the tasks of its development is the ergonomic support of marketing research, including research on the development and evaluation of the effectiveness and productivity of the brand. A brand that is developed by marketers in accordance with a particular archetype or a specific role model can not only gain consumer recognition, but also help them formulate a way to express themselves. A role model in terms of the ergonomic support of marketing research can be used to develop a brand strategy: it represents an image that reflects a person’s ideas about a desirable role in the community. The client seeks not only to demonstrate this image to people, but also to use it in order to support and transform his own identity. At the same time, role models, unlike archetypal structures, practices and theorists from the standpoint of ergonomic support of marketing research typologize, based directly on a comparison with the leading motives of life and consumption. Role models correspond to different consumption situations, without contradicting the specific cultural and historical context. From the position of ergonomic support of marketing research, they should and can be used as functions specific to a given community, region, and time, as well as transcultural or supercultural structures that reflect one or another pole of the archetype in a particular cultural and historical environment.

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