Incorporation Of Participation Research Articles

Egalitarian Dialogue Enriches Both Social Impact and Research Methodologies

For decades, qualitative research methodologies have incorporated the voice of the participants in their designs and developments. Now, the increasing importance of social impact of the research worldwide has created a new scenario for qualitative researchers, in which the egalitarian dialogue could be one of the key elements. The traditional incorporation of participants into research process is not enough; we need to incorporate new components as the egalitarian dialogue in the research process to assure the social impact of the research. In this article, we first situate the concept of egalitarian dialogue and how it has been used in a great diversity of situation and areas, and second how when we use it, we can obtain both, a greater social impact, and an enrichment of the qualitative methodological research process. We based our work in a literature review in both, the main journals included in ISI Web of Science and Scopus, highlighting the journals on qualitative methodologies and revising Horizon 2020 and Seventh Framework Projects included in the CORDIS database. This literature review presents how different research groups and researchers have used egalitarian dialogue, mainly in the last decade, as an important element to reach social impact with their research.

An Ethnographic Study on the Non-Material Impacts of the Educated Youth Program

In a movement that led to over a million civilian deaths and the persecution of millions more, the Chinese Cultural Revolution mobilized all aspects of state in order to upheave traditional hierarchy and maintain a Maoist regime. During this time, under the Educated Youth Program, nearly 17 million students of varying societal backgrounds moved to rural locations to develop “proper” values and skills. Through a qualitative ethnographic case study, twelve narrative interviews conducted with participants of the program, representing multiple regions in China, were examined under the principles of thematic analysis in order to discover overarching themes about the immaterial impacts that occurred as a result of this wide-scale emigration and whether these changes were positive or negative. Data indicated that (1) because of the rural environment and hard-working people around them, many participants gained perseverance, and (2) increased interactions with those of ethnic and economic different backgrounds led to greater acceptance of others. The findings of the study suggest that the Educated Youth Program was ultimately beneficial for its participants in regards to their overall life. These results help build a more comprehensive understanding about the impacts of rural education in China through the direct incorporation of participants’ perspectives.

Improving Management of Osteoarthritis: Patients’ Perceptions of a Surgical Readiness Interview Tool

Almost half of patients referred to orthopedic surgeons for Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA) do not require TJA at that time or are not appropriate surgical candidates. The objective was to explore patients’ perspectives of a Surgical Readiness Interview Tool and its potential utility in the Osteoarthritis (OA) management process. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of patients from arthroplasty clinics in Alberta. All interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. Analysis was conducted iteratively, applying a constant comparison method. Nine patients were interviewed. Participants found the interview tool to be relevant and comprehensible. Suggestions were made on how to improve tool clarity and administration processes. Patient orientation versus that of the doctor, and expectation management emerged as salient factors in the meaningful application of the tool. As a result of the interviews, a revised tool was developed which incorporated the participant suggestions. Patients were positive about the interview tool and felt that it would lead to better care provision, particularly with incorporation of participants’ suggestions. The data suggest that the interview tool could improve the conversation on surgical readiness, conservative management, and addressing modifiable risk factors prior to TJA.

As tramas da participação na pedagogia freireana: fundamentos para uma democracia radical

Nesse artigo busca-se compreender os princípios da participação na forma de uma trama complexa, a partir do pensamento político e pedagógico de Paulo Freire. Indaga-se, entre outras questões, sobre as experiências históricas, direta ou indiretamente vivenciadas, que o influenciaram na incorporação da participação como premissa basilar de sua pedagogia. No campo das influências teóricas analisa-se a presença de autores/as identificados/as em sua obra, compreendendo as apropriações que Paulo Freire efetua e como as articula no dimensionamento da participação como democracia radical. As tramas da participação na pedagogia freireana fundamentam uma concepção de democracia que se manifesta como protagonismo histórico, como ação relacional-humanizadora e como prática de liberdade.

DESAFIOS DA PARTICIPAÇÃO E DA DESCENTRALIZAÇÃO NA GESTÃO DE POLÍTICAS CULTURAIS NAS CIDADES

Analisa-se a inserção da participação e da descentralização como princípios para a gestão das políticas culturais tomando como exemplo a capital da Colômbia mediante o levantamento documental de material normativo sobre políticas culturais nesse país e o estudo de caso intrínseco através dos depoimentos de diferentes sujeitos dentro e fora da institucionalidade que refletem sobre os mecanismos estabelecidos especificamente em Bogotá. Para tal fim, exploram-se os principais traços da governança urbana no período neoliberal e as particularidades dessa cidade, revisa-se a incorporação dos princípios de participação e descentralização nas políticas culturais e nas diretrizes para a gestão cultural da Colômbia, e discute-se a forma como estes se materializam nas políticas culturais da cidade visibilizando algumas fraquezas relacionadas com o desenho do sistema, a capacidade institucional e dos agentes culturais que agem nos espaços, a articulação entre diversos canais de participação e a incidência dos acordos em decisões como distribuição de recursos, entre outros. Finalmente, apontam-se alguns desafios em três perspectivas: a integração dos públicos nas discussões, o grau de autonomia dos espaços e a necessidade de debater a categoria ‘cultura’ como ponto de partida para a definição das linhas de intervenção.

Audience engagement and impact: Ethical considerations in art-based health research

Abstract Art-based research presents epistemological benefits and challenges for researchers and artists. There are also significant ethical implications for audiences as well as participants and researchers. We argue that it is important to consider who is in the audience and how to minimize potentially harmful effects of the work. This includes issues of privacy and confidentiality arising from incorporation of participants’ stories into the art form and the need to offer reassurance to audience members who may believe they recognize aspects of themselves or someone they know in the production. It also highlights the need for researchers to establish respectful terms of engagement for audiences who may offer a variety of interpretations to the artistic work. We point to possible ways that researchers and artists can address these ethical tensions to ensure that art-based health research is ethically rigorous as well as being creatively engaging.

Public participation, action, and failure: A case study of the 2016 Olympic bid

Hosting mega-events offers cities within the United States an opportunity to gain benefits that are tangible and intangible. The primary objective of this two-year case study was to examine the impact of Chicago’s 2016 Olympic bid on the surrounding communities of the proposed Olympic sites. The research design of this community-based case study was comprised of interviews, review of reports, document analysis, and field observations of community-based meetings, city council forums, and community-led political actions. The results revealed inconsistencies in the incorporation of participants from the communities most affected by the bid and planning. The primary findings developed a picture of the complexities of issues and abuses of power that prompted gentrification, displacement, and discrimination. The study calls for future research that focuses on issues connected to socio-economic conflict as it relates to the distribution of wealth, power, and access that leisure-related opportunities seemingly create.

John Bale’s Adaptation of Parish- and Civic-Drama’s Playing Practices

In his biblical-play trilogy—God’s Promises, Johan Baptystes Preachynge, and The Temptation of Our Lord—John Bale figures baptism as a livery which signifies incorporation into the body of Christ. Bale materializes this conventional metaphor in physical liveries worn by both characters and audience members. In doing so, Bale adapts the contemporary practice of selling liveries at festive events such as Robin Hood events and civic biblical plays. While Phillip Stubbes later decried such practices for their incorporation of participants into the ribaldry of Robin Hood festivities, Bale adapts this practice to incorporate his audience into a visible, collective body of followers of a Reformed Christ. Significantly, Bale’s biblical trilogy represents an adaptation of parish and civic playing practices to the Reformed doctrine of his plays. His trilogy may be considered an example of a Reformed parish or civic biblical play.

El final de la vida en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos desde la perspectiva enfermera: un estudio fenomenológico

Introduction Intensive Care Units do not adapt to the social and health reality regarding the phenomenon of death and this results in a high degree of dissatisfaction among professional, relatives and patients. The special characteristics of these units give the nursing staff a main roll as carers of critical dying patients. The principal aim of this study is to know the nursing staffs’ experiences and attitudes towards the phenomenon of death in the intensive care units. Participants and method A descriptive qualitative study of phenomenological character was performed. Constant comparison and progressive incorporation of participants was made, using intentional sampling up to data saturation (n = 16). The data collection technique used was a semi-structured in-depth interview, which were recorded and literally transcribed. The data collected was verified by the informants and analyzed according to the steps proposed by Taylor-Bogdan. Results The analysis shows 5 thematic categories: death and beliefs, emotional work, environmental factors, decision-making management of death in intensive care units and relationships with relatives. Conclusions The management model of death in intensive care units focuses on medical intervention and overlooks the opinions of the nurses, relatives and patients. This study shows the contributions that can be provided by the nursing staff in decision making and in the care of the dying patients in these wards.

Evaluating a New and Aspiring County Extension Director Leadership Education Program: Determining Outcomes and Needed Improvements

This leadership education evaluation study explored the leadership development outcomes of potential county extension directors and the ways to improve the program. The leadership education program aimed to improve participants’ leadership abilities in understanding self, building relationships and managing resources. The analysis of quantitative and qualitative data confirmed that the leadership training institute was effective in building participants’ leadership skills and improving leadership behavior. The incorporation of participants’ learning needs into the program, use of hands-on experiential learning activities and problem solving activities combined with small group discussions were the contributing factors for the success of this leadership education program. The participants suggested the use of more hands-on and problem solving activities, team building exercises and condensing the time gap between the pre and post sessions as strategies for further improvement of this program.

‘Benchmarking’ and Participatory Development: The Case of Fiji’s Sugar Industry Reforms

Since the mid‐1970s, opposition has grown within developing countries to the use of ‘top‐down’ development approaches by foreign consultants. Disenchantment with these development strategies, it is often claimed, has led to the current incorporation of participation in consultants’ development practices. This study is concerned with the practice and methods of participatory development planning. It evaluates the Strategic Plan adopted by the Fiji sugar industry in 1997 in response to challenges that are attributed to the pressures of globalization and international competitiveness. The authors assess the external consultant’s self‐proclaimed ‘participatory methods’ in the articulation of these challenges, in the design of restructuring programmes, and in shaping the discourses of reform more generally. The consultant’s use of the fashionable ‘benchmarking’ methodology is seen to be one of the most problematic features of the ‘participatory’ process.