scholarly journals Protocol: A mixed methods evaluation of an IPS program to increase employment and well-being for people with long-term experience of complex barriers in Vancouver’s downtown and DTES

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0261415
Author(s):  
Amanda Kwan ◽  
Jonny Morris ◽  
Skye P. Barbic
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Barriers To Employment ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Long Term Experience

Background Employment improves mental health and well-being by providing financial security, daily structure, a sense of identity and purpose, and social engagement. However, securing and sustaining employment is exceptionally challenging for vulnerable populations who experience persistent and multiple barriers, such as mental illness, homelessness, food and housing insecurity, and marginalization. Evidence-based supported employment programs, most notably individual placement and support (IPS) are becoming a more common approach for addressing the needs of these high-risk individuals. The aim of this paper is to outline the protocol for evaluating an IPS program in Vancouver’s downtown and Downtown Eastside (DTES). Methods and design This prospective quasi-experimental study of persons with persistent and multiple barriers to employment will use a mixed-methods approach for evaluating a novel IPS program. The evaluation will consist of survey packages and interviews that will capture outcomes related to employment and well-being, as well as the experiential process of receiving individualized and integrated supports through the IPS program. A mixed-methods approach is appropriate for this study as quantitative data will provide an objective assessment of program impacts on employment and well-being outcomes over time, while qualitative data will provide an in-depth understanding of continued barriers and experiences. Discussion The results from this evaluation will contribute evidence within a local British Columbian (BC) context that may increase access to meaningful employment for those with long-term experience of complex barriers to employment. Further, the findings will support continued improvements, and guide decision-making around practices and policy for future implementation of IPS and employment supports across BC.

A Generative Sequential Mixed Methods Approach Using Quantitative Measures to Enhance Social Constructionist Inquiry

2021 ◽  
pp. 155868982098627
Author(s):  
Diego Romaioli
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Constructionist ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Sequential Mixed Methods

In order to enhance core mixed methods research designs, social scientists need an approach that incorporates developments in the social constructionist perspective. This work describes a study that aimed to promote occupational well-being in hospital departments where employees are at risk of burnout, based on a constructionist inquiry developed starting from the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Taking this study as an example, we define a “generative sequential mixed methods approach” as a process that involves consulting quantitative studies to identify criticalities on which to conduct focused, transformative investigations. The article contributes by envisaging ways to mix qualitative and quantitative methods that consider a “generative” and “future-forming” orientation to research, in line with recent shifts in social psychology.

Potentials for increasing resident wellbeing in energy renovation of multi-family social housing

2021 ◽  
pp. 1420326X2110398
Author(s):  
S. R. Jensen ◽  
C. Gabel ◽  
S. Petersen ◽  
P. H. Kirkegaard
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Social Housing ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Design Processes ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Social Wellbeing

The paper explores potentials for increasing residents' wellbeing in multi-family social housing (MSH) undergoing energy renovation. The renovation measures needed to reach national and global climate goals are often not financially feasible when viewed in isolation. Therefore, it is relevant to identify potentials for added value, which can justify more extensive measures. This paper is based on the hypothesis that every renovation project holds potentials for added value in terms of increased resident wellbeing. Further, that it is crucial to extend current understandings of wellbeing beyond single, quantitative wellbeing parameters in order to promote more holistic, long-term sustainable renovation solutions. The paper sheds light on potentials for increased resident wellbeing based on an analysis of residents’ experience and satisfaction with gestures in the existing built environment and comparing these findings to their perceived health. The analysis is based on data collected through a mixed-methods approach in three MSH areas facing extensive renovation. The findings demonstrate and exemplify that energy renovation measures may influence a number of interrelated physiological, mental and social wellbeing aspects across scales. As such, the paper contributes with new insights, which can help promote previously neglected aspects of resident wellbeing in future energy renovation design processes.

scholarly journals Smart Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Algorithms (STARA): Employees’ perceptions of our future workplace

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Brougham ◽  
Jarrod Haar
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Career Satisfaction ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Career Progression ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
Smart Technology ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Technology Knowledge

AbstractFuturists predict that a third of jobs that exist today could be taken by Smart Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Algorithms (STARA) by 2025. However, very little is known about how employees perceive these technological advancements in regards to their own jobs and careers, and how they are preparing for these potential changes. A new measure (STARA awareness) was created for this study that captures the extent to which employees feel their job could be replaced by these types of technology. Due to career progression and technology knowledge associated with age, we also tested age as a moderator of STARA. Using a mixed-methods approach on 120 employees, we tested STARA awareness on a range of job and well-being outcomes. Greater STARA awareness was negatively related to organisational commitment and career satisfaction, and positively related to turnover intentions, cynicism, and depression.

scholarly journals Estudio piloto sobre las respuestas motrices y psicológicas de jugadores y entrenadores durante la competición a la propuesta de reglas para mini-balonmano playa (Pilot study on players’ and coaches’ motor and psychological responses during competition t

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 623-633
Author(s):  
Juan Antonio Sánchez-Sáez ◽  
Juan Pablo Morillo-Baro ◽  
José Miguel Sánchez Malia ◽  
Daniel Lara Cobos ◽  
Jose Luis Arias-Estero
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Psychological Responses ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Future ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

 Recientemente se ha planteado una propuesta de reglamento de mini-balonmano playa para adaptar el juego adulto a los jugadores en formación de hasta 11 años. El objetivo del estudio fue conocer las respuestas motrices y psicológicas de jugadores y entrenadores tras haber entrenado y jugado con el reglamento propuesto para mini-balonmano playa. Participaron 35 jugadores (16 niños y 19 niñas, edad: 8-11 años, M = 10.06, SD = 0.91) y cinco entrenadores (4 hombres y 1 mujer). El estudio siguió un enfoque de métodos mixtos, cuantitativo y cualitativo. El diseño fue cuasi-experimental con medidas post-test. La intervención siguió tres procesos: (a) la presentación del reglamento a los entrenadores, (b) el entrenamiento aprovechando las ventajas del nuevo reglamento, (c) la competición en un torneo de mini-balonmano playa. Cuantitativamente, las variables dependientes fueron motrices y psicológicas. Cualitativamente, se preguntó a los participantes por sus experiencias habiendo entrenado y jugado con el nuevo reglamento. Se obtuvieron valores elevados en cuanto a la igualdad en la participación, roles desempeñados, decisiones adecuadas en pase, giro y shoot-outs, competencia percibida, disfrute e intención de práctica futura. En conclusión, el reglamento propuesto para mini-balonmano playa parece que estuvo adaptado para los jugadores en formación del presente trabajo (hasta 11 años), dado que, en general, favoreció la participación de los jugadores por igual, sin especializarse en un rol, la equidad entre niños y niñas, las decisiones adecuadas y la adherencia hacia la actividad. Abstract. A proposal for a mini-beach handball regulation has recently been put forward to adapt the adult game to children up to 11 years of age. The aim of the study was to find out the motor and psychological responses of players and coaches after training and playing with the proposed mini-beach handball rules. Thirty-five players (16 boys and 19 girls, age: 8-11 years, M = 10.06, SD = 0.91) and five coaches (4 males and 1 female) participated. The study followed a mixed methods approach, quantitative and qualitative. The design was quasi-experimental with post-test measures. The intervention consisted of three procedures: (a) the presentation of the regulation to the coaches, (b) to train taking advantage of the new regulations, (c) to compete in a mini-beach handball tournament. Quantitatively, the dependent variables were motor and psychological. Qualitatively, participants were asked about their experiences training and playing with the new rules. High values were obtained in terms of equality in participation, roles played, appropriate decisions in passing, turning and shoot-outs, perceived competence, enjoyment, and intention to practice in the future. In conclusion, the proposed rules for mini-beach handball seem to be adapted for participants in the present study (up to 11 years of age), given that, in general, it favoured equal participation of players, without specialising in one role, equity between boys and girls, appropriate decisions and adherence to the activity.

The Impact of Peer Mentoring on Loneliness, Depression, and Social Engagement in Long-Term Care

2020 ◽  
pp. 073346482091093 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristine A. Theurer ◽  
Robyn I. Stone ◽  
Melinda J. Suto ◽  
Virpi Timonen ◽  
Susan G. Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Engagement ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
The Impact

Loneliness, depression, and social isolation are common among people living in long-term care homes, despite the activities provided. We examined the impact of a new peer mentoring program called Java Mentorship on mentees’ loneliness, depression, and social engagement, and described their perceptions of the visits. We conducted a mixed-methods approach in 10 homes in Ontario, Canada, and enrolled residents as mentees ( n = 74). We used quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to understand their experience. After 6 months, mentees ( n = 43) showed a 30% reduction in depression ( p = .02, d = .76), a 12% reduction in loneliness ( p = .02, d = .76), and a 60% increase in the number of monthly programs attended ( p = .01, d = .37), with small-to-medium effect sizes. The analysis of mentee’s interviews revealed positive perceptions. This program offers an innovative, nonpharmacological alternative to the treatment of loneliness and depression.

Examining Long-Term Mental Health in a Rural Community Post-Disaster: A Mixed Methods Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 284-302
Author(s):  
Lucy Annang Ingram ◽  
Chiwoneso B. Tinago ◽  
Bo Cai ◽  
Louisiana Wright Sanders ◽  
Tina Bevington ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Post Disaster

Investigating models of adult safeguarding in England – a mixed-methods approach

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 377-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Norrie ◽  
Martin Stevens ◽  
Katherine Graham ◽  
Jill Manthorpe ◽  
Jo Moriarty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Study Sites ◽  
Experimental Study Design

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the methodology being used in a study exploring the organisation of adult safeguarding. Design/methodology/approach – A mixed-methods study is presented which describes how the research team is seeking to identify models of adult safeguarding and then compare them using a quasi-experimental study design. Findings – Close examination of this study's methodology highlights the potential value of mixed-method research approaches. Research limitations/implications – Anticipated study challenges include difficulties with gaining agreement from study sites and recruitment of people who have been the subject of a safeguarding referral. Originality/value – This will be the first study in England to identify and compare different models of adult safeguarding in depth. Outlining and discussing current methodology is likely to be of interest to practitioners, managers and other researchers and policy makers.

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