Space for women in homelessness: exploratory study from a gender lens

Transgendering women's space: A feminist analysis of perspectives from Australian women's services

BackgroundThe ICF core sets for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) acknowledge sexual function and intimate relationships as important since the patients' sexual health can be affected by the disease. About 36-70% of all RA-patients experience a reduced sexual health, and their perceived problems are directly or indirectly caused by their disease. Physiotherapy is often used as non-pharmacological treatment for RA. Mobility treatment, pain reduction, and physical activities are often included in physiotherapy for patients with RA. The aim of the study was to explore sexual health in relation to physiotherapy in women living with RA.MethodAn explorative qualitative interview study with a phenomenological approach was performed. The study consisted of ten interviews with women with RA. The analysis was performed according to Giorgi.ResultsThe main theme that emerged in the material was that the body and the total life situation affected sexual health. Three categories were included in the theme: 1) sexual health - physical and psychological dimensions, 2) Impacts of RA, and 3) Possibilities to increase sexual health - does physiotherapy make a difference?ConclusionsSexual health was affected by RA in different ways for the informants. Possibilities to improve sexual health were improved partner communication and physiotherapy. Physiotherapy can play an active role in improving sexual health for patients with RA.

Fisheries have long been weak on a gender perspective, focusing mainly on the fish stocks and fish production conducted predominately by men. In terms of gender focus, aquaculture has fared only slightly better. Fortunately the tide of attention to women and, more generally, gender in fisheries and aquaculture is turning, due partly to the Asian Fisheries Society symposia that commenced in 1998. The second Global Symposium on Gender and Fisheries, held on 21November 2007 in Kochi, India, was the latest in that series. To set the scene for the selection of symposium papers that follow, I offer the perspective that looking at fisheries and aquaculture through the gender lens ^ that is, with deliberate focus on gender, and age differentiation of roles, responsibilities, access and opportunities ^ makes sense because it provides a better view of the whole industry and social context. As with any good lens, the picture through the gender lens is more complete, better focused and provides the basis for understanding issues and suggesting more appropriate action. The gender lens also reinforces the importance of an integrated and complete supply chain approach to fisheries, a vital factor for a sector that produces a heavily traded commodity. Without the gender lens, fisheries and aquaculture studies and actions tend to value only fish production and fish stocks, and the knowledge and roles directly linked to these. Three case studies, chosen because some suitable gender-based information exists, illustrate the importance of using a ‘gender lens’. First, to illustrate a remote society surprisingly strongly affected by global links, I describe fisheries in the Republic of Palau. Second, to look at the impact of resource degradation on fishing communities, I have chosen the east coast peninsular Malaysia fisheries. And, third, to examine a recent and dramatic fisheries issue, I describe the case of HIV/AIDS in Uganda fishing communities. From these three cases, the view through the gender lens provides the clearer and better focused picture.

Illegal logging has damaged the ecosystem of Meru Betiri National Park (henceforth defined as TNBM), as indicated by the loss of water sources and the destruction of the forest. As citizens around the forest, hardly can women do anything to address the problem, except see the ongoing forest destruction. This study scrutinizes women's perceptions of deforestation in Meru Betiri National Park. Women have limited access to TNMB management, making women the most disadvantaged due to forest destruction. This research aims to investigate women’s perceptions of deforestation in the national park through a phenomenological approach. Documentation and interviews were involved in data collection. The collected data were analyzed and interpreted descriptively. This study found that pessimism and powerlessness colored women's perception of the forest. Empty and infertile, without water sources and animals represent ironic women's subjective perception. The dominant patriarchal structure, corrupt forest management, and the view of illegal logging as a way of survival have reflected women's perceptions of TNMB deforestation.

Interpersonal relationships are central to young adult development and success in college. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, universities largely went to remote instruction. In the fall of 2020, universities varied in their approaches and some reopened with online, in-person, hybrid, or mixed instructional methods. The current qualitative study explored young adults’ (n = 243) experiences in their relationships while attending college during a pandemic in fall of 2020. Three themes were identified through phenomenological qualitative analysis: (1) strained student-institutional relationship, (2) isolation, and (3) sustained or improved relationships. Results are discussed in terms of considerations for preparing for potential future public health crises and supporting those young adults who are continuing in college during the later stages of the pandemic and post-pandemic.

<p><strong>Context and relevance. </strong>Prevention of interpersonal conflicts becomes an important condition for ensuring the psychological safety of the educational environment and the formation of a harmoniously developed personality of a cadet who is ready to perform professional tasks in difficult and dynamic conditions. The theoretical basis of the research was the concepts of the study of human interpersonal conflicts and the theory of psychological safety of the educational environment.<strong> Objective</strong>: to evaluate the effectiveness of the psychological prevention program of conflict behavior developed among cadets of educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. <strong>Hypothesis. </strong>The program of psychological prevention of conflict behavior among cadets of educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia will help to overcome interpersonal conflicts and increase the level of satisfaction with the psychological safety of the educational environment. <strong>Methods and materials. </strong>The study was conducted on the basis of the Kikot Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The study sample consisted of 60 cadets from the educational institution of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (17—18 years old). At the first stage of the experiment, the authors of the study interviewed 60 cadets. According to the test results, two groups of cadets were identified, 15 people each with a high and average level of propensity to conflict, which made up the control group (10 people with a high and 5 with an average level of propensity to conflict) and the experimental group (9 people with a high and 6 cadets with an average level of propensity to conflict). The research used the methods of “Express diagnostics of the safety of the educational environment” (G.S. Kozhukhar, V.V. Kovrov); “Test for assessing the propensity for conflict” (V. Alekseenko's method); K. Thomas's method for diagnosing personality predisposition to conflict behavior (adapted by N.V. Grishina); “Strategy” (author A.I. Shipilova). The experimental impact method is a program for the psychological prevention of interpersonal conflicts among cadets of higher education institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The purpose of the program is to create a favorable psychological environment in the educational environment for the effectiveness of training and entry into the profession; the formation of cadets' knowledge about the psychological essence and causes of interpersonal conflict, as well as the consequences of its development (symptoms, means of self-diagnosis), the development of skills and abilities to overcome intrapersonal conflict. <strong>Results.</strong> The program developed and tested by the authors of the study for the psychological prevention of interpersonal conflicts among cadets of higher education institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia allowed to increase the level of trust, goodwill, acceptance, tolerance, compromise and reduce the level of aggression, hostility, conflict, propensity to conflict, rivalry, avoidance, confrontational and manipulative behavior strategies in the experimental group of cadets. <strong>Conclusions.</strong> It is shown that the developed program helps to overcome interpersonal conflicts and increase the level of satisfaction with the psychological safety of the educational environment.</p>

Introduction. In the context of the current war in Ukraine, it is important to study the psychosocial factors that influence the recovery of military personnel after traumatic events. War involves not only physical losses, but also deep psychological trauma that disrupts a person's basic notions of security, trust, and social connections. One of the most important factors in stabilizing the psycho-emotional state of military personnel after a traumatic event is quality social interaction. Social ties with comrades, family, and community not only provide a basic sense of belonging, but also act as an effective protective mechanism against isolation, post-traumatic disorders, and maladjustment. The need for emotional support and a safe social environment intensifies immediately after a critical event, in particular through physiological mechanisms (activation of affiliative behavior, release of oxytocin, reduction of cortisol). At the same time, individual differences among military personnel in their perception of support and the risks of inadequate or forced socialization in acute phases of stress should be taken into account. That is why the early restoration of interpersonal contact and the organization of interaction in a military environment should be key elements of psychological assistance. The purpose of the article is to study the peculiarities of providing psychological assistance to servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after a traumatic event, focusing on the importance of social interaction as a key element of this assistance. Research methods. The study used the following research methods: analysis and generalization of scientific results from research on the impact of social ties and group support on the process of restoring the mental state of military personnel after a traumatic event. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that it deepens and refines the theoretical and practical foundations for providing first psychological aid to servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The research materials can be used in the professional training of military psychologists for the practical development of their professional competence, as well as in the educational process of higher military educational institutions. Conclusions and prospects for further scientific research. A critical factor in the recovery of military personnel after experiencing stress and trauma is the system of social connections and interpersonal interaction. Support from comrades and other significant individuals is a powerful protective mechanism that helps to make sense of the experience, reduce feelings of loneliness, and integrate the traumatic event into one's personal history. The phenomenon of shared experience in extreme circumstances forms unique, deep bonds in small military groups, which become the main source of security and trust, and separation from which is perceived as a threat. Direct social interaction, including both verbal (sincere questions, talking through experiences) and nonverbal (tactile contact, supportive gaze) forms of communication, is particularly important in the context of first psychological aid. These elements contribute to “grounding,” distracting attention from negative experiences, strengthening the connection with reality, and reducing internal anxiety through physiological effects (oxytocin release, cortisol reduction). Thus, quality interpersonal relationships are not just an emotional need, but a fundamental basis for the psychological stability and resilience of military personnel, especially after traumatic events. They cushion the effects of stress, help restore basic trust in the world, and are a key resource for effective prevention and treatment of post-traumatic disorders. Prospects for further research lie in the implementation of a program of psychological diagnosis and training in the development of social ties and interpersonal interaction among servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Background:Asians in the United States receive less palliative care and enter hospice less than Whites, disproportionately receive more invasive mechanical ventilation, and report less involvement in decision-making with physicians than they would like. Despite the growing literature addressing serious illness in diverse patient populations, communication with Asians is understudied. This study aimed to explore U.S. physician perceptions of clinical interactions with Asian patients with serious illness and barriers and facilitators to physician–patient communication.Methods:This is an exploratory qualitative descriptive study using semistructured interviews with U.S. physicians who cared for Asian patients with serious illness. We used an inductive content analysis approach to identify themes related to facilitators and barriers to communication between Asian patients, their families, and physicians.Results:We conducted 10 physician interviews between February and April 2024. Of participants, 50% were White and 50% were Asian, the majority were male, and 50% specialized in palliative care. Three major themes arose: (1) trust cannot be assumed; (2) understanding and honoring the role of family are key; and (3) honoring the patient’s preferences for communication can build trust.Conclusion:This study is a step in illustrating how a cross-cultural approach to communication needs to align physicians, patients, and families on the process of communication and shared decision-making and not only on the goals for care. Moving toward a cultural adaptive approach can empower clinicians to engage in a trust-building process of inquiry, observation, and understanding of how sociocultural factors impact patient preferences for health care.

To explore the perception of informal caregivers about the barriers, motivators, and facilitators toward the participation of care recipients with neurocognitive disorder (NCD) in a physical exercise program. This is an exploratory qualitative study, including 20 informal caregivers (67.5 ± 13.94 years old; age range: 37-86; 65% male) from the "Body & Brain" community intervention project. Semistructured interviews were performed by a trained researcher; data analysis followed Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis guidelines, under the socioecological framework. Two main barriers, 3 motivators, and 5 facilitators to participation in a physical exercise program were perceived by caregivers, illustrating the relationship between the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community levels toward individuals' participation. Care recipients' reluctance to participate and physical environment constraints emerged as the main barriers to participation, whereas the health professionals' advice, the need for a stimulating activity, and the potential physical and mental health benefits emerged as motivators. Factors facilitating the involvement and maintenance in the program included care recipients' satisfaction and enjoyment, benefits on their general health, routine, and social connectedness; an overall positive evaluation of the physical exercise program's structure and organization was also highlighted. Exercise interventions targeting people with NCD should promote a welcoming environment that facilitates individuals' well-being and social interaction. Caregivers have a key role in promoting care recipients' motivation. Health professionals play an important role in recommending participation by raising awareness of potential benefits to recipients and caregivers. Future interventions should be conducted in appropriate community settings and implemented by a specialized professional in small groups. These findings provide insights into the factors that may increase the success rate of exercise interventions specifically designed for individuals with NCD.

This article presents the findings of a qualitative study focusing on the experiences of people aged over 70 years in the interpersonal nurse-patient care relationship in hospital settings during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim was to analyse different aspects of this relationship, including nurses' behaviour and caring attitudes, the person-centred model of care, patients' involvement in their own care and communication in the hospital context. An exploratory qualitative study was conducted on the basis of an interpretative framework. Six focus groups were conducted. A total of 34 participants were purposively recruited from three nursing homes in Spain, Italy and Portugal. Specific inclusion criteria were used to select participants. Five main categories were identified. Analysis revealed the importance of empathy and sensitivity in caring relationships, as well as the need for personalized and patient-centred care. The importance of effective communication and recognition of ageist behaviour by professionals was highlighted. In addition, independent of the pandemic, situational factors in the hospital environment were identified that influence the interpersonal care relationship. The study highlights the need to promote a person-centred model of care that takes into account the specific preferences and needs of older people. This is achieved by identifying elements of the interpersonal nurse-patient relationship. In addition to highlighting the disparity of opinion regarding an active or passive role in self-care and decision making, the importance of addressing ageism and improving communication is emphasized. WHAT PROBLEM DID THE STUDY ADDRESS?: The importance of the patient-nurse relationship in hospital care has been highlighted in previous studies. Critical elements of the patient care experience have been identified as empathy and effective communication. Ageism in healthcare has been recognized as a potential barrier to patient-centred care. WHAT WERE THE KEY FINDINGS?: The main findings highlight the importance of empathy and personalized care, emphasize the importance of effective communication and address ageist behaviours in the nurse-patient relationship. WHERE AND WHO WILL THE RESEARCH IMPACT?: By highlighting the need for person-centred care and improved communication strategies, particularly in the context of caring for older patients during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, this research will have an impact on healthcare professionals, policy makers and carers. The COREQ guideline was used. This study adopted a collaborative approach to ensure that patient perspectives were integrated into the research process. We organized regular focus groups. Patients were actively involved in shaping the research questions, refining the study design and interpreting the emerging findings. Their valuable input helped us to understand the nuances of their experience and to prioritize the aspects that were critical to their well-being. In addition, their insights guided the development of practical recommendations aimed at improving the interpersonal care relationship between nurses and patients in hospital settings, ensuring that their voices were heard and reflected in the proposed interventions. This patient-centred approach fostered a sense of empowerment among the participants. It reinforced the notion that their experiences and opinions are integral to shaping healthcare practice.

Since the early twentieth century, the situation for women in traditional China, owing to various historical reasons and political motivations, was criticized as the consequences and evidence of sexism, which many scholars have attributed to Confucianism. Confucius has thus been harshly condemned for his discrimination of women on the unanimous basis of Analects 17.25, where he allegedly said that ”only women and petty people are difficult to deal with.” Yet, prior to the twentieth century, this passage was rarely read in a gender perspective. The gender reading clearly is a product of modern scholarship and is empowered and reinforced by gender studies in the West. The time gap evidently contributes to the hermeneutical discrepancy between Confucius's intended meaning and modern scholars' interpretations. In interpreting classical texts, Zhu Xi朱熹 (1130-1200) strove to recover their ”original meanings.” With regard to Analects 17.25, he did not read it from a gender perspective and took ”women” and ”petty people” to mean ”male servants” and ”maids” instead. Zhu's gloss on the passage, however, is brief and concise and he did not provide any argument for his reading. This paper, citing Zhu Xi's relevant discussions, provides the argumentation he himself might have offered and examines his reading from a variety of perspectives including conceptual categories, pragmatic analysis, contextual unity, and intertextual cross-referencing. It will also test Zhu's reading against the philosophical coherence of Confucius's teaching on interpersonal relationships. In conclusion, Zhu's own hermeneutic principles will be briefly analyzed with regard to Analects 17.25.

A person can experience cyberbullying at work when exposed to repetitive and intrusive negative acts facilitated by new information and communication technologies (ICTs). The incidence of workplace cyberbullying has rapidly increased following the COVID-19 pandemic. This issue does not arise in isolation; leadership plays a critical role. Leaders who fail to set clear rules and provide minimal supervision may exacerbate interpersonal conflicts among subordinates. This study explores the role of laissez-faire leadership and interpersonal conflicts on workplace cyberbullying from a gender perspective. A two-wave panel study was conducted (N = 1995; 53.6% women; M age = 42.02 years old; SD = 9.23; age range: 18-74 years old). Our findings indicate no direct relationship between laissez-faire leadership and workplace cyberbullying; however, there is a significant indirect relationship. Laissez-faire leadership is associated with a higher frequency of interpersonal conflicts, which in turn are related to cyberbullying, making interpersonal conflicts a mediator. Additionally, gender moderates the relationship between interpersonal conflicts and workplace cyberbullying. Our results suggest that interpersonal conflicts may increase exposure to cyberbullying, particularly for men under laissez-faire leadership. These findings have managerial implications for introducing tailored interventions to prevent workplace cyberbullying.

BackgroundDuring isolation, sharing physical activity experiences on social network sites (SNS) can enhance individual social connectedness. The objective of the present study was to examine the associations between sharing physical activity experiences on SNS, positive self-presentation, positive feedback, and social connectedness during isolation.MethodsBased on the Physical Activity Experience Sharing Scale, Social Connectedness Scale, Positive Self-Presentation Scale, and Online Positive Feedback Scale, we collected 460 questionnaires online from across 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China. We used multiple linear regression models to investigate the relationship between variables, and used bootstrapping to test for mediation..ResultsDuring isolation, sharing physical activity experiences was positively associated with social connectedness (b = 0.308, p < 0.001), as well as with positive self-presentation(b = 0.956, p < 0.001)and positive feedback(b = 0.421, p < 0.001). In addition,we found that positive self-presentation showed a significant positive impact on positive feedback (b = 0.563, p < 0.001), and that positive self-presentation(b = 0.331, p < 0.001) and positive feedback(b = 0.311, p < 0.001) were positively associated with social connectedness. Finally, we found an effect on sharing physical activity experiences indirectly through positive self-presentation (b = 0.316, 95% CI: [0.180, 0.463]),and positive feedback (b = 0.131, 95% CI: [0.063, 0.207]) and that the mediation chain between the two also had a significant impact on social connectedness (b = 0.167, 95% CI: [0.088, 0.251]).ConclusionsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing physical activity experiences on SNS can create a positive, healthy, and energetic personal image, gain recognition from others, and establish new interpersonal relationships.

Bed rest (BR) studies are primarily designed to investigate the effects of weightlessness on the human body, but they are also used to study the effects of physical inactivity. For this purpose, participants are typically recruited from the general population without requiring specialized training, which contrasts with the selection process for cosmonauts. The BR study environment is often characterized as highly stressful, highlighting the importance of understanding coping mechanisms and adaptation strategies among participants, as well as the role of their daily interactions. This review aims to determine whether interpersonal relationships and the concept of social connectedness (SC) have been explored within the context of BR studies. For the search strategy, the definition of exclusion criteria, and the initial screening, PRISMA 2020 statement was followed. The PEO framework was used to generate keywords, and thematic synthesis was applied for data extraction, analysis, and synthesis. An initial search did not uncover any studies examining the concept of SC in the context of BR as an environment with extreme conditions, suggesting that SC in this context has not yet been investigated. While findings of thematic synthesis indicate that interpersonal relationships play a significant role in coping with and adapting to the extreme conditions of BR studies. As results showed these relationships can have both positive and negative effects. Interpersonal relationships also serve as a crucial support mechanism among participants. Additionally, how participants make sense of their involvement in such studies remains underexplored, and further research in this area is recommended in the discussion.

This study investigated the difference between interpersonal relationship and job satisfaction among government and private secondary school teachers. A teacher mainly focuses on creating an environment that is suitable for learning and building relationships that is goes beyond the traditional academic duties and also including the provision of additional support and care. Interpersonal relationships are social connections with others. Job satisfaction has been defined as a pleasurable emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one’s Job and an affective reaction to one’s job. The aim of the current paper was to study the difference in interpersonal relationship on job satisfaction among government and private secondary school teachers. For this study FIRO -B and Asha Job Satisfaction Scale was used. Data were collected from the samples of 30 secondary school teachers from Kerala and Karnataka. The findings of this study states that there is significant difference in interpersonal relationship between male and female government and private secondary school teachers and there is no significant difference in job satisfaction between male and female government and private secondary school teachers.