Education Welfare Research Articles

An Evaluation of a Canine Welfare Education Intervention for Primary School Children

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the effectiveness of a canine welfare education intervention, “Mr T’s Tickles Workshop,” for improving 8- to 9-year-old children’s canine emotion recognition, their belief about canine sentience, their knowledge of canine welfare needs, their attitudes toward cruelty to canines, and their attachment to pets. “Mr T’s Tickles Workshop” was a one-off intervention comprising a 1.5-hour workshop of welfare activities delivered to whole classrooms online. The workshop consisted of three activities: (1) a canine emotion recognition task, (2) creating a “box of comfort” of care equipment for older dogs, and (3) creating a memory jar of positive memories for children. A 2 × 2 mixed factorial design was used for the quantitative evaluation of this study. Factor one was the phase of testing (time), a repeated-measure variable (pre-test versus post-test), and factor two was the between-subject variable conditions (intervention versus control group). A sample of 120 children aged 8–9 years from five primary school classes (4 intervention classes and 1 control class) from one school participated in the study. The results showed that children in the intervention group improved significantly more than the children in the control group in terms of children’s canine emotion recognition from pre-test to post-test. There was no change in attitudes that intentional cruelty is acceptable in the intervention group; these attitudes worsened in the control group. Finally, the qualitative content analysis of children’s responses showed that feedback on the intervention was highly positive. The findings indicate that age-appropriate canine welfare education can effectively enhance children’s canine emotion recognition and attitudes toward intentional cruelty.

PSIX-30 Results from a Statewide Needs Assessment of Iowa Beef Producers

Abstract Extension personnel routinely conduct needs assessments to develop programs addressing challenges faced by cattle producers. The objective of this project was to identify and evaluate the needs of cattle producers in Iowa. Needs assessment listening sessions were conducted by the Iowa Beef Center across six regions of the state of Iowa. A total of 54 stakeholders across the six regions participated, representing cow-calf, feedlot, veterinary, and allied industries. During each session, participants were asked to write down a list of challenges or opportunities they observed in the beef industry. Each producer was asked to share an item on their list that they perceived or experienced as the most challenging and briefly expand on the topic. Once every attendee had an opportunity to engage, the process was repeated until topics had been exhausted. Each listening session lasted approximately 2 to 3 hours. Notes from all six meetings were compiled, and major themes were aggregated. Common themes were found across all six regions, while others were only addressed within specific regions. Producers statewide addressed challenges in cattle marketing (n = 31), land use and availability (n = 22), herd health (n = 20), and feed costs (n = 19). Farm transition (n = 14), consumer education (n = 14), and animal handling and welfare (n = 8) were discussed in five of the six regions. Production profitability (n = 8) and labor (n = 5) were only addressed in four regions. Topics discussed in fewer than four regions tended to be specific to either cow-calf or feedlot enterprises. For example, traceability (n = 4) was only discussed in the northwestern and northcentral regions with a large feedlot presence. In contrast, heifer development (n = 4) was discussed in three regions with more cow-calf operations. In conclusion, this project illustrates the diversity and commonality of challenges facing cattle producers in the state of Iowa and is indicative of issues facing cattle producers nationally. Although these listening sessions were specific to Iowa cattle producers, the methods used to gain insight into challenges facing cattle producers have applications beyond Iowa. The diversity of responses reinforces the need for routine needs assessments for extension program development to address the needs of the beef industry nationally and globally.

Glimpsing the Future of Animal Welfare through a Bottle of Milk: Insights from Chinese University Students.

The consumption patterns of university students hold the power to significantly influence market trends. This study illuminates the escalating emphasis on animal welfare in these students' purchasing choices, specifically concerning milk products. Utilizing a discrete choice experiment, we identified a pronounced preference among students for milk products with animal welfare certifications. Students were segmented into three categories based on their motivations: "Quality-Oriented" (20.55%), "Emotionally Intuitive" (30.67%), and "Quality-Emotion Balanced" (48.77%). The "Emotionally Intuitive" group manifested the most robust inclination toward such certifications. Based on these findings, we recommend tailored market strategies targeting these distinct segments. Moreover, our findings emphasize the importance of intensifying animal welfare education, shaping a market aligned with animal welfare principles, and fostering a broader societal environment attuned to animal welfare.

The Activities Had Been Done by UNAND Students in Community Service Program 2023 in Nagari Batahan, West Pasaman

Community Service Program-Community Empowerment Learning (KKN-PPM) is one of the activities that must be carried out because it is one of the requirements for student graduation as an Andalas University student. This Community Service Program (KKN) is carried out one of which aims to advance education and student welfare at various levels. The programs carried out are socialization, introduction, and preparation of students to face college entrance exams, socialization to students in elementary schools about the impact of playing excessive cellphones and helping elementary school students in the preparation of Marching Band for the celebration of Independence Day on August 17, 2023. This initiative not only engages students in arts and culture, but also strengthens the spirit of patriotism and patriotism among students. Overall, the KKN program is an effective instrument in supporting student development in various aspects, making it one of the valuable assets in the world of Indonesian education, especially in Nagari Batahan, Ranah Batahan District, West Pasaman Regency.

특수교육 분야의 질적 사례연구 동향과 과제

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the overall trend of qualitative case studies in the field of special education listed in domestic education-related journals and to present the direction of future research.
 Method: The papers to be analyzed are 51 qualitative case studies in the field of special education listed 31 domestic education-related journals, and analysis factors were used to analyze trends by year and journal, trends by research topic, and characteristics of research methods. The research findings through data analysis are as follows.
 Results: As a result of the studies, qualitative case studies in the field of special education in Korea have conducted in the field of various special education, treatment education, general education, and social welfare, with the research of subject education and instruction-learning strategy and the research related to family support accounting for the largest portion. Single-total case studies and technical - descriptive studies were the most common research design and type in research methods, and interview studies were the most frequently conducted in special schools for special education teachers and students with intellectual disabilities. In addition, it was found that various methods were used to secure the trustworthiness of qualitative case studies.
 Conclusion: Based on the above findings, qualitative case studies in the field of special education should present research designs and types so that the research methodological elements of qualitative case studies can be clearly revealed, and as it is a study on a specific case, systemicity and concreteness need to be clearly described so that the boundary between temporality and spatiality of the case can be clearly revealed. And finally, in order to secure the truthfulness of the research, detailed comments are required on the data collection process and the verification method.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOPE FAMILY PROGRAM IN INCREASING COMMUNITY WELFARE IN SHARIA ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE

The Family Hope Program is a social protection program that provides non-cash assistance to poor families designated as Beneficiary Families. The Family Hope Program is a program based on poor families, so the main targets are economically disadvantaged families. The Family Hope Program is an effort directed towards the formation and human resources focus on aspects of education, health, and social welfare. This research is entitled "Implementation of the Family Hope Program in Improving Community welfare in the Islamic Economic Initiative". The purpose of this study is to find out what the Family Hope Program is in providing social welfare to the community, find out how the implementation of the Family Hope Program in providing social protection to the community, and find out what are the driving factors and inhibiting factors in implementing the Family Hope Program. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and in sampling researcher used sample selection techniques with the provision of characteristics and characteristics of objects in the study, as for data collection techniques, namely through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the social protection provided by The Family Hope Program to the community was in the fields of education, health, and social welfare. The implementation of The Family Hope Program in Mendalo Indah Village goes through several stages, the first starting from the initial meeting stage, the second stage of entering data into the Management information system, the third stage of payment, and the last stage of commitment verification. The driving and inhibiting factors of The Family Hope Program carried out in Mendalo Indah Village are that although it has not been fully implemented perfectly, the community admits that this program has helped and provided relief to the community.

The Relationship between Social Capital, Human Capital, and the Level of Welfare of Farmers in Ponorogo, Indonesia

Community empowerment is one of the solutions to overcome the problem of poverty in an area. Community empowerment can be carried out by utilizing local potential and developing aspects and social capital. Based on the theory of the poverty circle, several factors cause poverty, including income levels, education levels, and the amount of consumption. Ponorogo Regency is one of the top 10 food support districts in East Java, with progress in the agricultural sector capable of supporting regional food security. However, many underprivileged residents have a poverty rate 2022 of 9.32% of the total population. Based on these facts, this study aims to reveal the relationship between social capital, education level, and income level in Ponorogo Regency. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis with independent variables (Xn), including the level of public education (X1) and human capital (X2), as well as the dependent variable (Y), namely the level of welfare of the people of Ponorogo Regency. The analysis results show that in Ponorogo Regency, there is a correlation between social capital and the level of education and community welfare. The level of social welfare is influenced by education and human capital. The higher the education level and human capital, the higher the social welfare and social capital formed. The development of social capital in networks at the educational level of Ponorogo Regency is very closely related, especially to participation in the religious field. Likewise, the relationship with norms on social capital in which the community has no tendency for a certain level of education related to the desire to implement applicable norms. However, participation in traditional activities has a closer relationship only at the elementary to secondary education level. The analysis results also show that the people of Ponorogo Regency with any income level have a close relationship with all elements of social capital, namely trust, social networks, and norms. Low-income people are associated with an increase in social class.

Understanding the Need for Change in LGBTQIA+ and Unmarried Couple's Rights in India by Observing their Legal Limitations and Rights: A Comparative Study

This article compares the legal protections and rights now in place for LGBTQ(QUEER) and unmarried couples to those of the straight couples. They are prevented from taking use of several legal benefits like compensatory rights, educational and insurance welfare programs, etc. for the offspring due to the misidentification of Queer couples and the unmarried pair within the definition of a legally married couple. This illegal prejudice is shown in order to reconsider and provide them equal legal protections under the protection of the right to life guaranteed by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The researcher conducted a comparative analysis of the laws of several nations. The article also emphasizes the necessity of enhancing the current legal and legislative framework in our nation. By analyzing many situations and reviewing current literature to identify the gaps, the researcher chose qualitative and doctrinal research methodologies.

Spatial Disparities in Human Development Index across the Districts of Pakistan: An ESDA Analysis

Pakistan is spatially a diverse state in terms of the location of its economic activities, and regional disparities in human development level have been a vital concern in its history. The article aims to analyze the distribution of the development index across 97 districts of Pakistan through exploratory spatial data analysis for periods 2004-05 and 2014-15. For this purpose, an augmented development index is constructed for measuring development levels across districts. The index consists of three sub-indexes of education, health, and household welfare level, with each index further consisting of five indicators. The findings of the study indicate positive global autocorrelation, thus indicating that a district with a high (low) is linked spatially with bordering districts that also have a high (low) Development level. The results also display the HH quadrant in the scatterplot of the development Index, which includes most districts of Punjab and KP, while LL illustrates a cluster of most districts from Interior Sindh and Balochistan for both the 2004-05 and 2014-15 periods. Overall, the findings demonstrate the twofold structure of Pakistan’s economic geography, as explained by most of the previous studies. Since the geography of development matters, it is recommended to reduce inequalities across districts by developing the social and economic institutions and infrastructure in Balochistan and Interior Sindh.

Social benefits of solar energy: Evidence from Bangladesh

Research background: The Bangladeshi government has set a plan to generate one-tenth of its electricity from solar and other renewable sources by 2030. Solar adoption surged in Bangladesh up until 2015, setting a global precedent for electrifying areas that were previously unconnected. The enhanced lighting offered by solar systems provides immediate benefits, including additional hours for household and business activities and extended study hours for school-going children. Purpose of the article: This study seeks to identify the determinants and welfare gains of solar adoption in rural areas by analysing three rounds of the Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey from 2011–12, 2015, and 2018–19. In addition to presenting new estimates of economic, environmental, and educational welfare gains, our research offers insights into how solar adoption relates to rural employment and the nutrition of children under five. Methods: We utilized both ordinary least squares and propensity score matching techniques to estimate the welfare effects of solar adoption. Only households that do not use electricity as their primary lighting source, such as those relying on solar or kerosene, are considered in our sample. Findings & value added: We have discovered that adopting solar is linked to higher income, increased expenditure, and growth in asset value. Additionally, there is a significant reduction in kerosene expenditure among adopters compared to non-adopters. Other observations reveal that households with solar setups tend to transition from sharecropping to trading and poultry farming. Children in these households also benefit from solar adoption in terms of education and nutrition. This study illustrates how solar energy can effectively address various welfare concerns in areas where the government cannot supply electricity. Given that recent global events have rendered underdeveloped countries more vulnerable to providing consistent electricity to their entire populations, this research suggests solar energy as a resilient electrification solution during crises.

Mental health and experiences of school attendance through the Irish Education Welfare Service

This article explores the impact of mental health on school attendance. This study is based on PhD research involving young people referred to the Statutory Irish Education Welfare Service (EWS). These young people were referred to the Service for poor school attendance or non-school attendance and presented with school refusal behaviours. Truancy was not considered a factor in the absenteeism; parents were aware of the absences and admitted that they were unable to get their children to attend school or return to school. This article specifically examines the relationship between mental health and school attendance through a qualitative research piece and uses four case study samples from the research. The research indicates how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), trauma, bereavement, parental mental health and bullying all have significant impact on school attendance and engagement, and how inadequate supports for young people, struggling with complex issues, result in prolonged periods of school absenteeism.

Crucial but Neglected: Limited Availability of Animal Welfare Courses in Education of Wildlife Researchers.

Animal welfare is a subject of increasing scientific and ethical concern in today's society, crucial for the well-being of animals used in research and the integrity of scientific data. Equipping researchers in the life science disciplines with a science-based knowledge of animal welfare, behaviour, physiology, and health is, therefore, essential. Nevertheless, previous studies evaluating animal welfare education focused on veterinary, laboratory, or farm animal science. Consequently, the aim of this study was, for the very first time, to map the prevalence of animal welfare courses in the university education of ecologists, wildlife biologists, and conservation managers in Europe, Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. A comprehensive assessment of 1548 universities was conducted, resulting in the identification of 596 relevant programs at the bachelor's and master's levels. Analysis of the curricula revealed that only 1% of the programs offered a formal course on animal welfare, while 65% provided courses on animal behaviour, 59% on animal physiology, and 34% on animal health. However, the majority of these courses were listed as electives rather than mandatory components of the programs. These results underscore the need for universities to incorporate more formal and obligatory education in animal welfare in order to better prepare future ecologists, wildlife biologists, and conservation managers for the challenges of working with wildlife.

Transforming Child Health and Family Well-being.

Challenges to child health that pre-dated COVID-19, such as rising rates of child mental health issues, instability in the early care and education system, and food insecurity, accelerated during the pandemic. The health and well-being of children and families have been uniquely and disproportionately impacted. Children are paying the price as our strained child behavioral health, child welfare, and early care and education systems reach breaking points. The solutions that children and families need to recover stronger will require a whole-child and whole-family approach to health that addresses their physical, behavioral, and social needs. The articles in this edition of the NCMJ describe the scope of the challenges facing children and families in North Carolina and approaches to improving their health and well-being in priority areas including behavioral health, child welfare, early care and education, and nutrition.

Implementation of the Keluarga Harapan Program Policy in Aceh Singkil Regency

One of the poverty alleviation programs that fulfills the mandate of the 1945 Constitution, Article 34, stating that “the poor and abandoned children are cared for by the state,” is the Family Hope Program (PKH). This program aims to improve the quality of life of the poor in Indonesia by promoting behavioral changes and self-reliance in accessing education, health, and social welfare. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the implementation of the PKH policy, its supporting and inhibiting factors, as well as the PKH strategy in Aceh Singkil Regency. The method used in this research is qualitative. Qualitative analysis techniques are conducted using coding/categorization methods. The results show (1) the implementation of the PKH policy in Aceh Singkil has 4 alternative implementation groups: administrative, political, experimental, and symbolic. (2) The supporting factors are influenced by symbolic and political implementations. (3) The inhibiting factors are influenced by administrative and experimental implementations. (4) The PKH strategy with sociopreneurship, such as the idea fest community, can create behavioral changes and independence for the poor.

The impact of tax reforms on human development index: Literature review approach

AbstractHuman development is an important variable in entrepreneurial activities at all levels both nationally and internationally. In any country, the meaning of human development, which is associated with progressiveness in people's life status, is to be evaluated based on people's livelihood. The government is the core institution responsible for human development in any country through financing, coordinating, and supervising different human development projects. Such development projects include the provision of quality public goods and services such as health, education, housing, and other welfare schemes; all necessary infrastructures relating to the provision of such services like schools and hospitals; and respective experts to facilitate such services like teachers, doctors, and nurses, etc. Tax is regarded as an important tool for governments not only for revenue generation but also for achieving various social and economic reforms for individuals and the economy as a whole, both in developed and developing countries. Most of the current economic discussions from the country level to the international level are about human development, with taxation as the main tool. Thus, economic reforms including tax policies are also made for poverty reduction and other purposes. Among policies include progressive taxation and credit approach; establishment of specific taxes and specific revenue pools for improving human development and reducing inequality; and eliminating tax exemption and reliefs in fighting against poverty.

The Relationship Between Learning Outcomes Of Pastry And Bakery Courses With Students Entrepreneurial Interest Of Family Welfare Education Study Program

The background of this research is motivated by the high number of educated unemployment in Indonesia. This study aim to describe: 1) learning outcomes of pastry courses, 2) learning outcomes of bakery courses, 3) student entrepreneurial interest, 4) analyze the relationship between learning outcomes of pastry courses and entrepreneurial interest of family welfare education study program students majoring in culinary arts, 5) analyze the relationship between learning outcomes of bakery courses and entrepreneurial interest of family welfare education study program students majoring in culinary arts, 6) analyze the relationship between learning outcomes of pastry and bakery courses with entrepreneurial interest of family welfare education study program students majoring in culinary arts. This type of research is quantitative with a correlational approach. The research population was 196 students of family welfare education study program majoring in culinary arts class of 2018 and 2019. The sample is 66 people taken by Proportionate Random Sampling. The primary data collection technique uses a questionnaire distributed is measured using a likert scale. Then for secondary data using learning outcomes in pastry and bakery courses. The analysys requirement test was carried out with normality test and linearity test, then test the hypothesis using pearson product moment and multiple correlation coefficient analysis, and then test the significance of the\ correlation with the t test using help of SPSS 24.00 version. The results showed that: 1) learning outcomes of pastry courses students is in the excellent category (34,8%), 2) learning outcomes of bakery courses students is in the very good category (51,5%), 3) entrepreneurial interest students is in the medium category as many as 37 students, 4) there was a positive and significant relationship between learning outcomes of pastry courses and entrepreneurial interest of family welfare education study program students majoring in culinary arts with a correlation value of rxy0,621 means that it has a strong level of relationship, 5) there was a positive and significant relationship between learning outcomes of bakery courses and entrepreneurial interest of family welfare education study program students majoring in culinary arts with a correlation value of rxy 0,701 means that it has a strong level of relationship, 6)there was a positive and significant relationship between learning outcomes of pastry and bakery courses with entrepreneurial interest of family welfare education study program students majoring in culinary arts with a correlation value of 0,000 < 0,005.

Child Welfare and Social Work Education

Social work has long been involved in child welfare practice. Though lauded as well- intended and admirable work, the profession’s involvement in the child welfare system is fraught with contradictions, ethical tensions, and a legacy of historical trauma and deep mistrust in Black and Native American communities. Challenging this legacy requires an honest look at how schools of social work participate in policies and practices that work to uphold racialized surveillance and forcible family separation. Accordingly, this paper invites readers into a critical conversation regarding social work’s collaboration with child welfare systems via Title IV-E training programs. To these ends, we draw on the conceptual framework of abolition as a useful tool for interrogating and disrupting social work’s relationship to child welfare.

Observing the Statutory Rights of Queer and Unmarried Couples in India

This Article explores the existing Rights and legal benefits available to the LGBTQ(QUEER) and unmarried couples with that of normal gender couples. The misidentification of Queer couples, as well as the unmarried couple within the preview of a legally married couple, abstains them from enjoying certain available legal benefits like compensation rights, educational and insurance welfare schemes, etc for the descendants. This unlawful discrimination is demonstrated here to rethink and provide them with equal statutory benefits within the ambit of the Right to Life ensured under Article 21 of The Indian Constitution. The comparative investigation has been done by the Researcher with other Countries Legislations. The Article also highlights the existing legal and statutory framework and the need of strengthening it in our Country. The Researcher opted Qualitative and Doctrinal research methods by analysing various cases and to find out the Gaps, the Researcher reviewed existing literatures.

교육복지우선지원사업의 개선방안에 대한 질적 사례연구

Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine from the perspective of workers how the educational welfare priority support project is being operated, how to improve it, and what direction to move forward. Methods As a research method, a qualitative case study was used that can explore and examine the context of special situations. For a qualitative study of the experience of the educational welfare priority support project, a total of six interviews were conducted with three participants twice each. Results In the current state of educational welfare priority support projects, changes in children and adolescents and the scope of targets were discussed in relation to the target. In practical difficulties, difficulties in collaboration between schools or regions, quantitative and qualitative problems of human resources, and budget-related problems were mentioned. The directions for educational welfare priority support projects should be to establish the philosophical value of education welfare priority support projects, support for customized growth based on resource-linked, improve human resources (competent employee training, mandatory placement of workers), improve policy systems (self-evaluation system, integrated operation), and improve awareness. Conclusions As a result, for the development of educational welfare priority support projects, it is necessary to implement educational welfare priority support projects based on the philosophical value of school social welfare, and to strengthen worker capabilities, improve awareness, establish a monitoring system, expand manpower and budget, and continue research on educational welfare priority support projects.

Local Government Policy in Improving the Quality of Islamic Religious Education in Bogor Regency

This study aims to examine the policies of the Bogor Regency Government in improving the quality of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in schools. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with an empirical approach. The object of this research is the policies in Bogor Regency, and the research instrument is a human instrument. This study uses document data collection techniques and interviews. The analytical method used is the policy analysis method. The result showed that the policies of the Bogor Regency Government in improving the quality of PAI were contained in the Bogor Regency Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2021 concerning Amendments to Regional Regulation Number 4 of 2019 concerning the Bogor Regency Regional Medium Term Development Plan for 2018-2023. There are three policies, they are the Bogor Ngaos policy, adding four (4) hours of PAI subjects, increasing the welfare of educators and education personnel through giving allowances for honorary PAI teachers, and the Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) by using the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD) of Bogor Regency. These policies have a positive impact and strengthen the students' character, which finally will improve the quality of PAI in Bogor Regency.