Impact Of Such Experiences Research Articles

Investigating child-facing practitioners’ understanding of adversity and its impact on children’s development and service provision

Adversity during childhood is a common risk factor for poorer outcomes across physical, mental, and social health. Despite growing evidence and policy around preventing adversity and its sequalae, the incidence of adversity in childhood remains high. Child-facing practitioners (CfPs) may be well placed to identify adversity and address its impact on children. This study investigated the understanding of adversity and current practice of CfPs working in the Education system, Healthcare and Social Care in England. An anonymous online survey was completed by 113 CfPs between April and June 2022. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Participating CfPs’ reported using a range of assessment tools and direct observation, but there was a lack of consistency in the extent to which different types of adversity were explored in assessments. CfPs working in the Education system and Healthcare reported only liaising with Social Care services when a current worker was known to be involved with the family, or to make a referral. Indeed, a quarter of respondents from the Education system and Healthcare only considered early life experiences when capacity allowed. Over half of the CfPs in this survey did not know or did not agree that public services offer interventions to support families experiencing domestic abuse, parental mental health difficulties and addiction, or the impact of these adversities on children’s wellbeing. The study highlights that CfPs could benefit from further training about the prevalence and impact of adversity to inform service delivery. A review of CfPs’ routine assessments is needed to ensure that children’s exposure to adversity is routinely identified; this will facilitate families to access appropriate support to mitigate the impact of such experiences.

A perpetual process of abjection: An examination of nurses' experiences in caring COVID-19 patients in Wuhan.

In this article, I try to document the lived experiences of nurses who were sent to Wuhan to work in the COVID-19 wards and consider the impact of such experiences on their psychological well-being. I show the contextual factors in Wuhan, the inherent nature of nursing during the pandemic and the transition from the immediate reactions of nurses to long-term impacts on their personalities, formed through the whole process of abjection. Therefore, I argue that we need to consider how nursing experiences, before, during and after their professional work in the wards, would instigate abjection within nurses. The abjection of nurses does not start only from the ward, nor does it not end in the ward. Rather, the abjection of nurses, as a reaction to lived experiences, is nuanced and the study of it can reveal rich details of nurses' life both inside and outside of the ward.

Experiencing beauty in everyday life

Beauty surrounds us in many ways every day. In three experience sampling (ESM) studies we investigated frequency, category of eliciting stimuli (natural vs human-made) and, the potential moderating role of several individual difference measures on such everyday experiences of beauty in an ecologically valid manner. Further, we explored the impact of such experiences on valence & arousal. Study 1 re-analysed data from a previous study, in line with the current aims. In Studies 2 and 3, we asked participants to report daily experiences of beauty using a mixed random and event-contingent sampling schedule. Mobile notifications (random sampling) prompted participants to take a photo and rate the beauty of their surroundings. Further, current valence and arousal were assessed. Notification frequency and total days of participation differed between these two studies. Participants were able to report additional experiences outside of the notification windows (event-contingent sampling). Our results indicate that we frequently encounter beauty in everyday life and that we find it in nature, in particular. Our results further suggest a mood-boosting effect of encounters with beauty. Lastly, our results indicate influences of individual differences however, these were inconclusive and require further attention.

Is exposure to the family firm always good for the next CEO? How successor pre-succession firm experience affects post-succession performance in family firms

The benefits of pre-succession family firm experience have frequently been emphasized. However, empirical research on the impact of such experience on firm performance is dichotomy-driven and offers contradictory results. Further, there are also unresolved theoretical fault-lines. While psychology-inspired managerial decision-making literature highlights negative aspects of such experience, stewardship-inspired arguments highlight positive effects. In this study, we integrated arguments from both perspectives to investigate how pre-succession firm experience affects firm performance. Based on a sample of 405 German firms, our regression analyses show that although the main performance impact of pre-succession family firm experience is negative, this effect has important boundary conditions. In particular, our results show that this relationship takes an inverse u-shaped form for non-family successors. Further, our study reveals that the main negative relationship is stronger when the successors do not have academic education or if the innovation impetus of the firm and industry is high.

Designing an international research experience for graduate students

As a result of the ongoing globalization, international student experiences are becoming fundamental to advance students’ development and knowledge. Even though such growing importance, the body of knowledge regarding international interventions is dominated by subjective accounts and lacks contrasted results. In order to design an international research experience for graduate students, recommendations on the design and content of such experiences based on the review of literature were explored. A qualitative and bibliographical analysis of 40 studies evaluating the influence of international student interventions informed about the variables that such interventions should measure and the impact of such experiences on student development. Researchers especially measured the competencies intercultural development (83%), intellectual growth (58%), personal development (58%), professional development (50%), and academic development (15%). However, most of the studies failed to develop an appropriate research design that enables researchers to capture the breadth and depth of an international intervention. Results include addressing various competencies that students can gain during their experience abroad, using mixed methods to collect the data, whereby data should be collected at different time points including before, and multiple times after the international experience by different means.

Personal growth and intercultural awareness development through studying abroad: The case of American university students in Morocco

The world has been greatly influenced by globalization which inspires many students around the world to study abroad. Learning has no barriers and new education standards recognize the importance of venturing towards new environments, exploring different cultures and breaking misrepresentations. Existing theoretical models related to the field of intercultural learning have demonstrated the significance of studying abroad in enhancing the students’ awareness at various levels. The current paper is an attempt to investigate the impact of such experience in Morocco on a group of American university students who spent one-year learning content courses and practicing Modern Standard Arabic. Based on convenience sampling, 23 American study abroad students have been invited to take part in this study and respond to a survey containing 27 items. Students’ answers were collected before and after completing the experience in Morocco. A likert scale served to get feedback for quantitative statistics while qualitative data has been obtained via semi-structured interviews, conducted with 5 volunteers. All the data gathered was meant to help answer three research questions, namely · What are the challenges American study abroad students faced while studying in Morocco? · What is the impact of the study abroad experience on the students’ language learning and personal growth? · What are the factors that enhance the students’ intercultural awareness? The data analysis and interpretation revealed that the experience had a significant contribution to the students’ language growth, personal development, intercultural awareness, and professional enhancement.

Exploring Female Students’ Experiences of ADHD and its Impact on Social, Academic, and Psychological Functioning

Objective: The aim of research is to provide greater understanding of ADHD in adult females by exploring first-hand experiences of female university students with ADHD in the UK, and the impact of such experiences on social, academic, and psychological functioning. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight adult women attending university in the UK—all clinically diagnosed with ADHD during adulthood. Results: Participants experiences were rich and insightful, identifying that many women with ADHD experience stigmatization and social discrimination, amongst other social, academic, and psychological difficulties. Conclusion: Overall, the research identifies the pressing need for greater understanding and appreciation of ADHD in females, particularly amongst health professionals.

Four reasons why we should screen for dissociation in competitive sports

Four reasons why we should screen for dissociation in competitive sports

Percepções de estudantes sobre a experiência didático-pedagógica de reescrita de decisões judiciais em perspectivas feministas e antirracistas

Abstract This article aims to analyze how students involved in feminist judgment projects in 2021-2022 perceive the impact of such experiences on their legal education. We have enumerated the effects perceived by undergraduate and postgraduate students resulting from the project in their educational institutions and in their formation as legal scholars. The study was qualitative and used a virtual questionnaire for data collection. The literature review encompasses works on the pedagogical aspects of feminist rewriting projects in various countries, including those addressing challenges to critical legal education in Brazil. Our analysis confirms the potential of feminist rewriting practices to enhance the critical and interdisciplinary education of law students.

Caring for People We Know: An Unrecognized Risk for Burnout?

Background: As the field of palliative care continues to grow, many clinicians will care for patients with whom they have personal connections. Breaching the boundary between a clinician's personal and professional life is potentially an unrecognized risk for burnout. Objective: We explored the challenges of caring for patients personally known to clinicians and the types of support needed, with a view to developing preliminary practice guidelines. Design: Focus groups. Setting/Subjects: Thirteen psychosocial oncology and palliative care clinicians who care for adult patients participated in one of two focus groups. Six participants were physicians, four were nurse practitioner/registered nurse/physician assistant (NP/RN/PAs), and three were psychosocial clinicians. Measurement: Using NVivo 12, we analyzed focus group transcripts from clinicians about their experiences caring for patients they know personally, the impact of such experiences, and the type of support and guidelines that could benefit clinicians in these unique situations. Results: Navigating boundaries and managing the psychological impact on the clinician, including fear of negative evaluation, increased anxiety and emotional exhaustion were the most challenging aspects of providing such care. Suggested guidelines include an early team meeting, a buddy system, a conversation guide to address the dual relationship, and embedded psychological support and mentorship. Conclusions: Feedback from clinicians identified preliminary guidelines that incorporate tools palliative care teams can use to improve support for clinicians caring for patients with whom they have a personal connection. These tools address the psychosocial aspects of care and have the potential to help clinicians feel a greater sense of control in these often, challenging and emotionally taxing situations.

The Interplay of Emotionally Salient Work Experiences, the Ideal Self, and Vocational Outcomes

Taking a positive identity development perspective, and by incorporating the role that developmental experiences play in constructing the self, this study shows that a diverse set of emotionally salient work-related experiences can affect the Ideal Self over time, which in turn has important vocational consequences. In Study 1, focus group interviews with management professionals (N=18), surveys of workers on the M-Turk platform (N= 155), and of university students with prior work experience (N= 207) were used to develop and validate a formative index of emotionally salient developmental work-related experiences. In Study 2, a sample of management professionals (N= 271) was used to test a hypothesized model of the impact of such experiences and of career stage on their Ideal Self’s salience and clarity, and several vocational outcomes. The analysis showed that both emotionally salient developmental experiences and career stage are related to the development of a clear and salient Ideal Self; which predict career satisfaction, work effort, and engagement. Implications for theory and research in the fields of experience-based learning, career development, and professional identities are discussed.

Texas panhandle beef production tour, a high-impact compressed course in animal science.

Many animal science students have little exposure to working livestock production systems prior to college. As such, they can lack insight into day-to-day challenges and rationale behind decision making in these systems, opening the door for the adoption of misconceptions frequently promoted in the popular press. In addition, students identify a lack of first-hand knowledge and experience in the industry as a challenge to their educational success. Field trips stimulate interest and motivation, provide context for learning, and influence long-term career goals, but are underutilized in higher education. The potential impact of such experiences prompted the creation of the Texas Panhandle Beef Production Tour, a 2-credit hour compressed course. Students on this tour visited beef production sites in the Texas Panhandle ranging from cow-calf operations, to feedlots and packing plants. To cement learning through reflection, students responded to a series of questions before, during, and after visiting these sites to probe preconceptions, observations, and outcomes of the experience. We performed a retroactive qualitative evaluation of these reflections (n = 22) to determine cogent themes. Emergent themes included surprise at the intensive systems of data collection and management and the level of technology used at each site. Cattle were calmer and more comfortable than expected at the feedlots and packing plants. Students expressed new appreciation and understanding of course material and a desire to share their insights with others after completing the tour. Finally, participants gained a broader view of industry opportunities and returned with renewed motivation to pursue additional hands-on opportunities. Participation in this course provided valuable insight into the livestock production industry and motivated students to explore new career options and address their own preconceptions of the industry through independent inquiry. The creation of similar courses may be useful to address misconceptions, create personal connections with course material, and broaden career interests in animal science students.

Neurobiological Correlates of Fatherhood During the Postpartum Period: A Scoping Review.

During the postpartum period, the paternal brain suffers extensive and complex neurobiological alterations, through the experience of father–infant interactions. Although the impact of such experience in the mother has been increasingly studied over the past years, less is known about the neurobiological correlates of fatherhood—that is, the alterations in the brain and other physiological systems associated with the experience of fatherhood. With the present study, we aimed to perform a scoping review of the available literature on the genetic, neuroendocrine, and brain correlates of fatherhood and identify the main gaps in the current knowledge. PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science electronic databases were searched for eligible studies on paternal neuroplasticity during the postpartum period, over the past 15 years. Reference lists of relevant key studies and reviews were also hand-searched. The research team independently screened the identified studies based on the established inclusion criteria. Extracted data were analyzed using tables and descriptive synthesis. Among the 29 studies that met our inclusion criteria, the vast majority pertained to neuroendocrine correlates of fatherhood (n = 19), followed by brain activity or connectivity (n = 7), association studies of candidate genes (n = 2), and brain structure correlates (n = 1). Collectively, studies published during the past 15 years suggest the existence of significant endocrine (testosterone, oxytocin, prolactin, and cortisol levels) and neurofunctional alterations (changed activity in several brain networks related to empathy and approach motivation, emotional processing and mentalizing, emotion regulation, dorsal attention, and default mode networks) as a result of fatherhood, as well as preliminary evidence of genetic variability accounting for individual differences during the postpartum period in fathers. No studies were so far published evaluating epigenetic mechanisms associated with the paternal brain, something that was also the focus of the current review. We highlight the need for further research that examines neuroplasticity during the experience of fatherhood and that considers both the interplay between hormones and simultaneous assessment of the different biomarkers (e.g., associations between hormones and neural activity); data collection protocols and assessment times should also be refined.

Airbnb: what determines a memorable experience?

PurposeThis paper aims to propose a new model of memorable Airbnb experiences that was tested by examining the effects of the novelty of the experience, experience co-creation, hospitableness and facility service quality on memorable Airbnb experiences. This study also examined the impact of such experiences on hedonic well-being.Design/methodology/approachUsing an online survey questionnaire on Amazon Mechanical Turk, we gathered data from 214 international tourists who stayed in an Airbnb rental property during the three months preceding the time of data collection (November 2020–January 2021).FindingsThis study confirmed that novelty of the experience, experience co-creation, hospitableness and facility service quality are key variables in the formation of tourists’ memorable Airbnb experiences and that the latter further influences tourists’ hedonic well-being.Practical implicationsAirbnb guests should not be viewed as passive agents but as active producers of their own consumption experiences. Airbnb hosts should, thus, be highly involved when their guests want to co-create their experiences by actively interacting with them. For example, hosts should make recommendations for dining and sightseeing.Originality/valueThis study contributed to the existing literature on memorable tourism experiences and Airbnb by furthering the understanding of the antecedents of memorable Airbnb experiences and of the mediating effect of memorable Airbnb experience on hedonic well-being.

Comparing deployment experiences of South African National Defence Force personnel during peace support missions: Sudan vs Democratic Republic of Congo

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has operational responsibilities in Africa regarding peace support operations. These deployments are the bread and butter of the SANDF and members are therefore frequently deployed for extended periods. These deployments are unique environments with taxing circumstances, which place various psychological demands on the soldier. The psychological impact of these demands originates not only from combat and the consequent clinical effect thereof, but also from organisational factors and the contribution of family stressors. The study reported here endeavoured to examine the positive and negative subjective deployment experiences of soldiers in two different mission areas. The data compared and further utilised to provide a framework of two proposed matrices, namely booster and stressor matrices, which may affect the optimal psychological functioning of soldiers. The study adopted a survey design utilising qualitative data focusing on retrospective data. The data stems from the Psychological Demobilisation Questionnaire developed by psychologists in the SANDF and amended by the authors. Data were collected from both combat service support and combat forces, from two different missions in different countries, both missions were one year in duration. Data revealed both positive and negative experiences correlating with the context of operations. These themes were categorised in terms of the sphere of functioning (organisational, family and clinical) from the deployment experience. The booster and stressor matrices provide a practical and accessible framework to military commanders on how to ‘boost’ or mitigate some of the experiences of their deployed force, as the commanders play a key role in the deployed soldier’s experience and the impact of such experiences in the theatre of operation.

‘I just got ignored’. Exploring experiences of ostracism in learning and engagement in HE

Being ostracised (i.e. ignored or excluded by others) can be stressful, however, little is known as to the impact of such experiences in higher education. This study explored how five female undergraduate students experienced ostracism and how it links to their academic engagement and learning. Taking a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Thematic analyses revealed two major themes: ‘initial ostracism as a barrier to engaging in learning sessions’, and ‘consequences of being ostracised’. Implications for the way that educators promote social inclusion within the higher education experience are discussed.

PSII-B-22 High-impact minimester course in animal science

Abstract Many Animal Science students have little exposure to working livestock production systems prior to entering college. As such, they can lack insight into day-to-day challenges and rationale behind decision making in these systems, opening the door for adoption of misconceptions frequently promoted in popular press. Additionally, students identify lack of first-hand knowledge and experience in the industry as a challenge to their educational success. Field trips stimulate interest and motivation, provide context for learning, and influence long-term career goals, but are underutilized in higher education. Potential impact of such experiences prompted creation of the Texas Panhandle Beef Production Tour, a 2-credit hour course that takes place during the spring minimester. To cement learning through reflection, students were asked to respond to a series of questions before, during, and after visiting beef production sites in the Texas Panhandle to probe preconceptions, observations, and outcomes of the experience. We then performed a retroactive evaluation of these reflections (n = 22) to determine cogent themes. Emergent themes included surprise at the intensive systems of data collection and management and the level of technology used at each site. Cattle were calmer and more comfortable than expected at feedlots, dairy, and packing plants visited. Students expressed new appreciation and understanding of course material and a desire to share their insights with others after completing the tour. Finally, participants gained a broader view of industry opportunities and returned with renewed motivation to pursue additional hands-on opportunities. Participation in this course provided valuable insight into the livestock production industry and motivated students to explore new career options and address their own preconceptions of the industry through independent inquiry. Creation of similar courses may be useful to address misconceptions, create personal connections with course material, and broaden career interests in undergraduate animal science students.

Enhancing frontline workforce volunteerism through exploration of motivations and impact during the COVID-19 pandemic

ObjectivesDuring a pandemic, healthcare workers are requested to volunteer for potentially high-risk frontline duties outside of usual hospital and primary care clinic settings in order to better serve vulnerable communities. Examination of volunteer motivations and impact of such experiences can drive more effective pandemic response efforts with regards to volunteer recruitment and retention. This study aims to explore the motivational factors underlying healthcare worker volunteerism in COVID-19 pandemic response operations in the community, and to describe the impact of such operations on volunteers, in order to highlight important volunteer recruitment strategies and ensure volunteer sustainability. MethodsA qualitative phenomenological approach is taken in this study through the use of semi-structured individual interviews of healthcare staff, to provide in-depth exploration of personal experiences. Staff were purposefully sampled to ensure diversity of personal and professional backgrounds. ResultsA total of 35 staff, consisting of 17 males and 18 females from medical, nursing, allied health, and administrative backgrounds, who participated in COVID-19 community-based operations in migrant worker dormitories and swab isolation facilities were interviewed. The main motivational factors were volunteer functions of values, understanding and enhancement. Participants were positively impacted on personal and professional levels, including self-growth, societal awareness, as well as skills development in leadership and team management. ConclusionsHealthcare organizations should consider volunteer functions in matching individual motivations to volunteer opportunities. Additionally, personal narratives and role-modelling by senior staff can serve as useful adjunct strategies to volunteer recruitment, while providing pre-pandemic preparedness, reassurance of safety, support, and recognition.

Father-Daughter Relationships among Latina Adolescents Who Attempted Suicide: An Exploratory Dyadic Analysis.

Among adolescents, Latinas are at an increased risk of experiencing suicidal ideation and attempts compared to non-Hispanic, White youth. Previous research indicates that family dynamics are influential as both protective and risk factors. Although significant research has been conducted over the past several decades examining the mother-daughter relationship, few studies have examined the father-daughter relationship among Latina adolescent suicide attempters. The relationship dynamics between fathers and daughters of Latina descent are both similar and unique compared to mother-daughter relationships. Given this, an in-depth analysis is warranted. To address this gap, the present study utilized dyadic thematic analysis to describe father-daughter relationships (N = 10 dyads, 20 individual interviews) and fathers' reactions to their Latina daughters' suicide attempt(s). Three themes emerged from the results (a) dynamic proximity, which describes the variation in emotional and physical closeness between fathers and daughters; (b) father as protector, which describes fathers' roles in protecting or failing to protect their daughters; (c) responses to the suicide attempt, which describes the various ways fathers responded to daughters' suicide attempts, ranging from helpful action to apathy. Themes gleaned from in-depth interviews informed a deeper understanding of these complex, multifaceted relationships, and how they may be linked to fathers' responses to daughters' suicide attempts. Implications for future research and clinical practice with youth at risk for suicidal ideations and behaviors, along with the impact of such experiences on families, are discussed.

Exploring the Impact of Verbal Abuse on Recovery: A Mediation Study.

People with serious mental illnesses are exposed to high rates of verbal abuse.This study examines the impact of such experiences on loneliness and social support, which is hypothesized to ultimately diminish recovery. Fifty participants with serious mental illnesses reported on their experiences with verbal abuse, loneliness, social support, and recovery. Verbal abuse was found to be related to loneliness and social support, and both mediated the relationship between verbal abuse and recovery. Verbal abuse is an all too common experience of people with serious mental illnesses that ultimately affects their recovery. Specifically, exposure to verbal abusemay impact recovery by increasing sense of loneliness and perceived social support.The implications are that a heightened awareness of verbal abuse and its impact on recovery should draw attention to interventions that decrease exposure and increase self-advocacy to combat negative outcomes.