Community Attitudes Research Articles

Strategy For Utilizing LPD CSR in Empowering Subak Sembung Farmers in Peguyangan Village

LPD continues to grow and becomes a non-bank institution with the largest assets in Bali Province. As a form of responsibility towards the local social environment, LPD profits are also allocated to social funds or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Therefore, this research describes the strategy for utilizing LPD CSR in empowering Subak Sembung farmers by studying the LPD in Peguyangan Village. The aim of this research is to find out: 1). Form of LPD CSR implementation; 2). LPD internal and external factors in utilizing LPD CSR in Peguyangan Village to empower Subak Sembung farmers; 3). Strategy for utilizing LPD CSR to empower Subak Sembung farmers. The population of this research is the Peguyangan traditional village community, and the sample was selected using a purposive random sampling technique. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews, and then analyzed using SWOT analysis. The results of this research show that part of the profits obtained by LPD are allocated to social funds or CSR. So far, the use of LPD CSR funds in Peguyangan Village has mostly been for ritual activities at the temple (Parahyangan elements) and currently the use of CSR funds has been directed to support the development of Subak Sembung ecotourism to support agricultural and economic development at the Subak and village levels. The LPD CSR utilization in the Peguyangan Traditional Village is used to support Subak Sembung ecotourism in the form of a project to repair the jogging track paving and senderan in the Subak Sembung area with 2 meters wide paving road. Several internal factors constitute the strength of the LPD in the Peguyangan Traditional Village, namely: (1) The amount of third party funds; (2) LPD credit distribution policy; and (3) The quality of human resources managing LPD. Meanwhile, several internal factors identified as weaknesses of the LPD in Peguyangan Traditional Village are: (1) Quality of LPD services; (2) LPD promotional support; (3) LPD human resource competency; and (4) Commitment and competence of LPD management. Several external factors constitute LPD opportunities in Peguyangan Traditional Village, namely: (1) Local community culture/customs; (2) The education level of the surrounding community; (3) Community attitudes; and (4) Pakraman village support. Meanwhile, several external factors identified as threats to LPD are: (1) Developments in information technology; and (2) Development of the number of financial institutions. The strategy that is currently suitable for LPD in the Peguyangan Traditional Village is the hold and maintain strategy. The implementation of this strategy is through market penetration and product development.

Conflict Resolution as A Game: The Government's Policy Agenda has Been Neglected Through Negotiation and Compensation

Purpose: This research examines how official actors play a role in resolving conflicts between the farming community and the cement company. Method: This qualitative research focuses on farmers in Puger District affected by PT Imasco Asiatic's irrigation canal closure, as well as community leaders. In-depth interviews will be conducted with participants, and data will be confirmed using GIS for accuracy. GIS is used to verify the accuracy of the information. Result and Discussion: Commodity factories in Indonesia have refused to implement the government's policy agenda and instead negotiated with the Water User Farmers Association (HIPPA) and provided compensation. Both official and unofficial parties, including community and religious leaders, tried to resolve the conflict, but HIPPA, without deliberation, agreed to accept compensation. The change in attitude of the Puger Kulon farming community made the government's struggle meaningful. The role of actors in the policy process is complex, with each actor competing to open policy windows and influence the agenda-setting stage. Implication of the Research: This research contributes to the existing literature by providing insights into conflict resolution between government companies and citizens. On the other hand, highlighting the role of actors in the policy process is complex, with each actor competing to open policy windows and influence the agenda-setting stage. Originality/Value: Official actors (government) dominate in policy making. However, the government has no coercive power since there is a non-official group (outside government) that has negotiated and changed the behavior of farmers.

Community Perceptions on Environmental Impact Assessments in the Construction of the Toll Road between Solo and New Yogyakarta International Airport, in Indonesia

Background and Objective: The development of toll roads between Solo and New Yogyakarta International Airport of Indonesia is part of the government's endeavor to improve the accessibility, connectivity, and capacity of inter-regional transportation networks in order to considerably boost economic growth through increased regional links. The research will analyze at the socio-cultural circumstances, social conflict, public health, and community views and attitudes about toll road building. Research Methods: This study employs a qualitative and quantitative technique, which involves in-depth interview observation processes. The data analysis comprises the identification, categorization, and interpretation of community opinions as perceived by 200 respondents from impacted communities. Results: The majority of respondents were male, 106 (53%), with the highest degree of education being senior high school a total of 118 respondents (59.50%). The majority of their jobs were as private employees number 84 respondents (42%), with an average salary of Rp. 3,195,000. The surrounding community is religious, with 106 respondents (84%) actively engaged in Islamic studies in a mutually beneficial atmosphere, and 171 respondents (88.5%). Conflicts in society are always addressed pleasantly, according to 198 respondents (99%). Theoretical and Practical Implications: The community does not oppose toll road building, according to 188 respondents (94%) since they feel it would serve regional interests. Environmental impact analysis is carried out in a proportionate manner by incorporating the community through public engagement. Implementation of public consultation throughout ten time periods. The outcomes of public consultations are utilized to provide supporting and critical comments. 42 community figures were chosen as members of the Environmental effect Assessment technical team, which was in charge of overseeing the execution of environmental effect management and monitoring. Changes in public views and attitudes about toll road development must be regulated and monitored to ensure that the public impression of toll roads remains favorable throughout construction. Recommendations: Project implementers are responsible for the impacts caused and comply with all detailed provisions in accordance with management and monitoring plan documents that have been approved by the Ministry of Environment.

Value-driven attitude surveys: Lessons from the refugee crisis in Greece.

Community reaction to refugees and asylum-seekers is often gauged by attitude surveys that are not designed to overcome built-in bias. Questionnaires that do not account for context and background consequently yield results that misrepresent community attitudes and offer predictably negative responses to immigrant groups. Such surveys can alter public perception, fuel anti-refugee sentiment, and affect policy simply because of how they are constructed. This model survey among humanitarian aid-workers from nine Greek non-governmental organizations uses specific techniques designed to overcome these challenges by applying sample familiarity, non-inflammatory hypothesis-testing, educational question stems, intentional ordering of questions, and direct questioning rather than surrogate measures like statistical approximation. Respondents working in the refugee crisis in Greece demonstrate how empathy, education, and exposure to refugees serve to overcome the harmful stereotypes of outsiders as contributors to crime, terror, and social burden.

THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY ATTITUDE TOWARDS YOUNG EMPLOYEES:REGIONAL DIMENSION

The entrepreneurial community constantly sends signals about the demand for young employees, representatives of the generation of the centennials. Various studies of young generation workers do not analyze the opinions of employers regarding the changes in the structure of human resource management, while knowing the characteristics of generation Z can help companies adjust to their interests in recruitment, selection and retention of young employees. In this regard, the main purpose of this study is to identify the attitudes of the entrepreneurial community towards young employees on the example of old industrial region of the Southern Federal District - the Volgograd region. The data for the analysis are obtained through an anonymous survey of entrepreneurial structures without reference to their size and form of ownership using «Google-form» platform in the period from May 15 to September 01, 2022. The questionnaire was distributed through the Union «Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Volgograd region», the portal of state support of business of Volgograd region «My Business» and through personal contacts. The total sample was 214 enterprises. The survey showed that small enterprises of the Volgograd region have quite high requirements for young employees and do not have information about the changes in the structure of human resource management. Employers want employees to be creative, proactive, have knowledge of specialized computer programs and experience in the relevant field, but they are not ready to offer them high wages. Generation Z workers expect organizations to provide career development, but business structures in this regard are only willing to pay for training or refresher courses, internships in other regions, and the provision of discounted trips. Russian entrepreneurs continue to ignore the needs, demands and values of young workers. Regional business support institutions should organize market research on the needs, values and demands of centennials in relation to employers. Entrepreneurs could pay special attention to implementing global and national best practices in meeting the needs of young employees.

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in a Rural Community of Nigeria

Introduction: Vaccine hesitancy is a major challenge to public health, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was aimed at examining COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Idumebo Community, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria, to understand the factors influencing vaccine acceptance and refusal. Objective: The primary objective of this research was to determine the level of knowledge, uptake, and reasons for vaccine hesitancy among residents of Idumebo, Irrua Edo State. By exploring these factors, the study aimed to provide insights that can inform targeted interventions to improve vaccine acceptance rates in the community. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among residents of age 18-60 years in Idumebo, utilizing structured questionnaires to gather data on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of COVID-19, and attitudes towards vaccination. Ethical considerations were prioritized, with institutional and community consent obtained before data collection. Results: The findings showed a high degree of awareness of COVID-19 among participants, with a majority acknowledging the contagious nature of the disease. However, vaccine hesitancy was observed among a subset of respondents, with reasons ranging from concerns about safety and efficacy to misinformation and mistrust. These results underscore the need for targeted educational campaigns and community engagement to address vaccine hesitancy effectively. Conclusion: It was concluded that the study brought to light the complex dynamics of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Idumebo Community, revealing the necessity of tailored interventions to address barriers to vaccine acceptance. By fostering a better understanding of community attitudes and concerns, public health authorities can develop strategies to enhance vaccine uptake and combat the spread of COVID-19 in the region.

From speculative to real: community attitudes towards government COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Western Australia from May 2021 to April 2022.

Many governments employed mandates for COVID-19 vaccines, imposing consequences upon unvaccinated people. Attitudes towards these policies have generally been positive, but little is known about how discourses around them changed as the characteristics of the disease and the vaccinations evolved. Western Australia (WA) employed sweeping COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employment and public spaces whilst the state was closed off from the rest of the country and world, and mostly with no COVID-19 in the community. This article analyses WA public attitudes during the mandate policy lifecycle from speculative to real. Qualitative interview data from 151 adults were analysed in NVivo 20 via a novel chronological analysis anchored in key policy phases: no vaccine mandates, key worker vaccine mandates, vaccine mandates covering 75% of the workforce and public space mandates. Participants justified mandates as essential for border reopening and, less frequently, for goals such as protecting the health system. However, public discourse focusing on 'getting coverage rates up' may prove counter-productive for building support for vaccination; governments should reinforce end goals in public messaging (reducing suffering and saving lives) because such messaging is likely to be more meaningful to vaccination behaviour in the longer term.

Determinants of spatial distribution of trees outside forests along urban-rural gradients: A review

Urbanization can create uncertainty for biodiversity. Understanding the spatial distribution of trees along urban-rural gradients is crucial for sustainable land management and the conservation of biological diversity. However, limited information is available on the factors influencing the distribution of trees outside forests along urban-rural transition gradients. This paper uses the Preferred Reporting items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) to review how distance from urban centers, land use types, socio-economic disparities, and community attitudes and perceptions impact the spatial distribution of trees outside forests along urban-rural gradients. The review indicates that the species composition, diversity, density, and spatial arrangement of trees outside forests vary along the urban-rural gradient. The most commonly cited factors influencing this distribution are respondents' attitudes and perceptions of trees, socio-economic factors, and land use variations. Distance from the urban center was the least cited factor. However, there is significant variation in how different factors impact this distribution from study to study. Therefore, further research is needed to better understand the factors driving changes in the diversity of trees outside forests in various urban-rural contexts and to determine whether variations exist across different settings.

Local community perceptions on the conservation of hornbill (Family Bucerotidae) in West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Abstract. Kurniawan FH, Rahmansyah R, Rahman A, Hardiyanti, Kurniawan J, Putra ID, Hadiprakarsa Y. 2024. Local community perceptions on the conservation of hornbill (Family Bucerotidae) in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 25: 1702-1710. Effective wildlife conservation strategies must consider local community perceptions to develop effective actions. This study explored community attitudes toward hornbill conservation in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Between November 2018 and August 2019, we interviewed 513 respondents in ten villages in Kapuas Hulu District, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. We collected data on respondent’s demographics, socioeconomic status, human-forest interactions, animal hunting trends, knowledge of hornbill, hornbill hunting, and hornbill-cultural knowledge. Most respondents were Dayak, relying on the forest for farming and harvesting for subsistence and commercial purposes. Seven out of eight Kalimantan hornbill species are targeted for hunting, with Helmeted hornbills being the most targeted species (80%) in the past five years. In addition, 12% of respondents reported hunting hornbills for food. Our result suggests that hunting is related to socioeconomic conditions, given that a significant proportion of respondents had no steady income (56%) and limited economic resources as farmers (38%), and a significant portion was unemployed (46%). A decline in the cultural value of hornbills was also recorded, with 61% of respondents did not know about it. The respondents who know, generally only understand the hornbill utilization in the traditional ornament matter and lost the sacred value. Additionally, in this study, cultural narratives were successfully recorded by some older respondents who were aware of the cultural value of hornbills from age >55 years old (27%). Hornbill ecotourism is suggested to enhance and fortify the socioeconomic well-being of sustainable conservation practices and mitigate the unsustainable use of hornbill. To enhance public awareness, we suggest conducting conservation education activities and awareness campaigns targeted at individuals within the age <35 years old, where a majority of respondents at these ages (45%) are unaware of the cultural value of hornbills. A community-based hornbill monitoring program is also recommended to raise public awareness, although funding for this aspect is currently very limited.

Environmental Ethnography

Environmental ethnography is discussed here from involvement with a local government authority in Aotearoa New Zealand focused on soil, water and land management. Climate change and environmental degradation are making such local government work more difficult and expensive. As costs trend upwards and new rules are applied, community challenges to local authorities increase. Environmental ethnography identifies constraints on the organisational ability to meet infrastructural needs to produce environmental solutions locally. Some constraints are internal (organisational), some are local (community beliefs and attitudes), but the most significant constraints are external to local agencies. In ethnographic terms, working with local and national environmental authorities is a process of learning from staff, scientists, and administrators. Māori and Pākehā communities’ efforts to manage their local destinies provide insights into pressures on local government organisations. Landowners’ expectations and politicised discourses of climate denial or deferral also constrain day-to-day local authority work. Three intersections of local authority organisations' actions and local communities’ responses emerge from reflecting on this ethnographic learning, each shaping what local authorities can achieve. First, the social is not another set of insights; rather, the social is in the science. Second, in Aotearoa New Zealand the familiar nature-society binary is usefully disturbed by mātauranga Māori understandings of people and the environment. Third, changing modern productivist attitudes towards the environment is more than local—it is national and global—yet people’s responses are also intensely local. Environmental ethnography helps illuminate such tensions that create organisational and community dilemmas for local government authorities.

Barriers and drivers of public engagement in palliative care, Scoping review

BackgroundThe integral model of Palliative Care recognizes the community as essential element in improving quality of life of patients and families. It is necessary to find a formula that allows the community to have a voice. The aim of this scoping review is to identify barriers and facilitators to engage community in PC.MethodsSystematic search was conducted in NICE, Cochrane Library, Health Evidence, CINAHL and PubMed database. Keywords: Palliative care, End of life care, community networks, community engagement, public engagement, community participation, social participation, barriers and facilitators.ResultsNine hundred seventy-one results were obtained. Search strategy and inclusion criteria yielded 13 studies that were read in detail to identify factors influencing community engagement in palliative care, categorized into: Public health and public engagement; Community attitudes towards palliative care, death and preferences at the end of life; Importance of volunteers in public engagement programs; Compassionate communities.ConclusionSocietal awareness must be a facilitated process to catalyse public engagement efforts. National policy initiatives and regional system support provide legitimacy and focus is essential for funding. The first step is to get a sense of what is important to society, bearing in mind cultural differences and to channel those aspects through health care professionals; connecting the most assistential part with community resources. The process and long-term results need to be systematically evaluated.

The Experiences of Refugees in Host Communities

Purpose: This study sought to examine the experiences of refugees in host communities. Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library. Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the experiences of refugees in host communities. Preliminary empirical review revealed that refugees encountered multifaceted challenges, including language barriers, discrimination, and limited access to education and employment opportunities, shaping their integration experiences. Positive host community attitudes and inclusive government policies were found to facilitate integration, while negative attitudes hindered social inclusion. Community support networks played a crucial role in fostering refugees' sense of belonging and social cohesion. Overall, the study highlighted the importance of a holistic and rights-based approach to refugee integration, emphasizing collaboration between stakeholders to promote empathy, understanding, and cooperation among host community members and refugees, thus fostering inclusive and resilient societies. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Social Identity theory, Acculturation theory and Ecological Systems theory may be used to anchor future studies the experiences of refugees in host communities. The study provided valuable recommendations that contributed to theory, practice, and policy in the field of refugee studies. It recommended further theoretical development to understand refugee experiences better and emphasized community-based initiatives for fostering positive interactions between refugees and host community members. Additionally, the study called for comprehensive integration policies, targeted interventions for vulnerable subgroups, and research-informed policymaking and practice. These recommendations aimed to create inclusive environments and promote the long-term integration and well-being of refugees in host communities.

Community Attitudes Toward Adoption in Italy: The Role of Stereotypes and Emotional Reactions

The article explores the attitudes toward the adoption of a representative sample of the Italian population. Focusing on the sociodemographic factors, stereotypes, and feelings about adoption, this study investigates whether and to what extent they can shape attitudes toward adoption. A large sample of 1,003, Italian adults was used in the study. The participants were asked to complete a self-report questionnaire. A series of hierarchical regression models were conducted to examine the relative contributions of factors to explain the Italian's perception of the adoptive family. Results suggest that cognitive and affective processes may significantly contribute to explaining the community's attitudes toward adoption.

Exploring community perceptions on underreporting of suicide in Indian rural settings from psychosocial and cultural perspective

BackgroundThe Indian rural population is recognised as one of the vulnerable segments of the society in terms of reporting suicide. Inconsistencies in the reporting of suicide impede the real suicide case, that in turn hinders efforts to prevent suicide. There are differences in suicide motives in rural areas due to the clear cultural and social borders, that could affect reporting. Very few studies have examined these psychological and sociocultural variables in rural context. Thus, the main goal of the current investigation is to comprehend these aspects and recommend strategies accordingly. MethodThe present study employed in-depth interviewing using focus group discussions on a sample of 93 participants. Through purposive sampling 12 areas were shortlisted from four districts from Bihar State, India. Only those areas were selected, where suicide had occurred in the last one year. All the twelve discussions were finally transcribed and using the thematic analysis approach qualitative data were analysed. ResultsThree themes appeared followed by their subthemes. First theme was apprehensions and fears and the subtheme emerged were society's reaction towards suicide and legal procedure. Second theme was religious belief related to suicide and the subthemes were, soul wandering, unfulfilled desire of the soul, and life after death. Third theme was females were more underreported and subtheme emerged i.e., protecting the honor of the family, and laws related to women social issues. ConclusionFindings of this study suggest that psychosocial and cultural factors serve as barrier in reporting and hinders suicide prevention process. This finding indicates that formulating multisectoral approach in reducing community attitude and stigma of rural population towards suicide.

‘Let him die in peace’: understanding caregiver’s refusal of medical oxygen treatment for children in Nigeria

IntroductionEfforts to improve oxygen access have focused mainly on the supply side, but it is important to understand demand barriers, such as oxygen refusal among caregivers. We therefore aimed to...

Убийство В.В. Воровского и процесс Конради–Полунина 1923 года в восприятии российской социалистической эмиграции

The article dwells on the assassination of V.V. Vorovsky, head of the Soviet delegation at the international conference in Lausanne, on May 10, 1923 and on the trial of M. Conradi and A.P. Polunin as viewed by Russian socialist émigrés, i.e. members of the Socialist Revolutionary Party and social democrats (Mensheviks). This paper aimed to study the attitude of the socialist community of Russian émigrés towards individual political terror during the 1920s. The methodology is based on the principles of intellectual history, which allow us to shed some light on the perception of the 1923 Lausanne trial by analysing the confrontation and ideological struggle of certain political figures and civic groups for attention. The paper provides a brief description of the main works of Russian and foreign historians who studied the assassination of Vorovsky and the trial of his murderers. The context of the trial, the reaction of different émigré camps and the organization of Conradi and Polunin’s defence are analysed. The official response of the Foreign Delegation of the Socialist Revolutionary Party, reflected in the Revolutionary Russia journal, is noted. Particular attention is given to the unpublished article “Both Are Worse” (1923) by leader of the Russian Socialist-Revolutionary Party V.M. Chernov on the results of the trial in Lausanne. Chernov’s argumentation and his views on the fundamental differences between the pre-revolutionary Socialist Revolutionary terror and the assassination of Vorovsky are analysed. Chernov points out that Socialist Revolutionary and Narodnaya Volya’s terror stayed within a strict moral and ethical framework that forbade political assassinations on the territory of free democratic countries. Socialist Revolutionary terrorists had never followed the path of least resistance, proclaiming the idea of selfsacrifice. Chernov emphasizes that only those not involved in the White Terror can hold others accountable for the Red Terror. The paper considers the response of Russian social democrats abroad, in particular, leader of the émigré Mensheviks F.I. Dan’s article dedicated to the Lausanne trial. His thesis about the exclusive right of socialist parties to fight the Bolshevik dictatorship, without involving the White movement, is emphasized. A conclusion is drawn that Russian socialists abroad held a fundamentally unified position on resisting political terror.

Unintended consequences - A qualitative exploration of baseline testing in community rugby concussion management

ObjectivesUnderstanding key stakeholders' perceptions around the value of baseline testing, as well as barriers or facilitators experienced as part of the process, may assist with the decision-making process of whether to implement baseline testing in community sport. This study explored coaches', players' and physiotherapists' perceptions of the perceived value, barriers and facilitators of baseline testing as part of New Zealand Rugby's (NZR) community concussion initiative. DesignThe study employed a pragmatic, qualitative descriptive design. MethodsSemi-structured interviews were used to explore participants' perceptions. In total, 73 individual interviews were conducted. The sample consisted of 36 players, 13 coaches and 24 physiotherapists involved in NZR's concussion management pathway. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. ResultsIn terms of perceived value, baseline testing was reported to play a role in i) facilitating a positive concussion culture; ii) positive perceptions of rugby and player safety and iii) enhancing concussion management as part of the pathway. Barriers and facilitators of the baseline testing process included i) stakeholder buy-in as critical driver of the process and ii) contextual and operational factors. Although contextual and operational challenges exist, these participants, as key stakeholders in the process, perceived the value of baseline testing to be more important than the barriers experienced. ConclusionsThe value of baseline testing extends beyond concussion assessment and management, by enhancing community concussion awareness, attitudes and player safety. The findings of this study may assist in the decision-making process around inclusion of pre-season baseline testing in community rugby.

The mental health prognosis of offspring born of genocidal rape is influenced by family members, the community and their perceptions toward them.

There is little known about the family and community maltreatment of the offspring born of the genocidal rape and the offspring's self-perceptions and how they influence their recovery from mental health problems. This study aimed to examine how the mental health prognosis of these offspring could be influenced by the family or community perceptions and attitudes toward them and their self-perception and coping strategies. Thirty-two semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted on 16 dyads of mothers and their offspring who were selected from countrywide. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatims that were analysed inductively using thematic analysis within the NVivo 12 software. Participants reported long-term psychological and psychosomatic consequences stemming from being born of genocidal rape. Notably, family and community maltreatment of the offspring and their self-perception exacerbated psychological distress and affected their capacity to recover. The majority of the offspring were using coping strategies such as sole collaboration with peers with the same history, efforts to hide their birth history, social Isolation (silence, untrusting, involvement in media etc), hardworking, reversed roles in the parental relationship, extreme involvement in praying, and harmful alcohol use. Given the documented detrimental effects of individual, family and community attitudes and perceptions on psychological, and psychosomatic symptoms as well as the offspring coping strategies, culturally relevant mental health interventions are required to support the well-being and social reintegration of individuals born of genocidal rape while minimizing stigma and their maladaptive coping strategies.

Attitudes of Teachers towards Individuals with Mental Health Problems and Affecting Factors

Aim: Teachers are in a good position to provide first aid to students with mental health problems. The aim of the study is to determine the attitudes of teachers towards individuals with mental health problems and the factors affecting them. Materials-methods: The research, which is a cross-sectional descriptive study, was conducted with teachers reached online via social media. Sociodemographic information form, Hospital Anxiety-Depression Scale and Community Attitudes towards the Mentally Illness Scale were applied to the teachers via Google forms. The data were evaluated with the SPSS 20 statistical program. A p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: In this study, 477 teachers were participated. Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PCG) teachers' “mental health ideology” (19.24±3.99) and “goodwill” scores (18.07±3.16) were found to be lower than the scores of preschool and classroom teachers (p=0.001; p=0.014). The goodwill score of male teachers (20.27±3.66) was found to be higher than which of female teachers (19.38±3.19). The risk of anxiety was found in 17.00% of the teachers participating in the study and the risk of depression was in 27.62%. The goodwill approach of teachers with anxiety risk to those with mental problems was lower than those without anxiety risk (p=0.003). Conclusion: It is noteworthy that the attitudes of teachers towards individuals with mental health problems are at a moderate level, and that the attitudes of teachers who are especially young, women and who frequently encounter these patients are negatively affected.

Language attitudes of the Konjo community toward the Indonesian language: A sociolinguistics study

Language attitudes are beliefs, preconceptions, and opinions that speakers have about a language. Additionally, it has been demonstrated that linguistic attitudes affect social interaction's behavioral cooperativeness. In general, behavioral cooperativeness is increased by favorable attitudes toward another person's language diversity, while behavioral cooperativeness is decreased by negative attitudes. Therefore, this study examines the positive or negative the language attitudes of the Konjo language in South Sulawesi. This research aims to analyze the language attitudes of the Konjo Community toward the Indonesian: a sociolinguistics study. A mixed-methods quantitative-qualitative approach was employed using the results of questionnaires and interviews. The data was collected from 135 respondents from various age and education groups. The results showed that most Konjo people in Gantarang have a positive attitude towards Indonesian as the national language. This indicates that Indonesian has been accepted as an official language essential to the Konjo community. However, although Konjo people have a positive attitude towards Indonesian, they still use the Konjo language as their identity language. This shows that the Konjo language is essential to their identity and culture. In addition, using the Konjo language can also strengthen social relations and togetherness among the Konjo people.