Individual Practices Research Articles

Individual and Organizational Resilience: Relationships, Antecedents, and Consequences

ABSTRACTResilience in socio‐technical systems has a myriad of manifestations and outcomes that are often not made explicit in the literature. This drawback might be a source of misunderstandings and hinder the design of work systems supportive of desirable resilient performance. Two crucially distinctive manifestations refer to individual and organizational resilience. This study presents a model of how these two types relate to each other and how they relate to antecedents and consequences of resilience. To this end, we carried out a case study of freight road transport, emphasizing the truck drivers' perspectives. Data collection included 14 interviews with drivers and managers of logistics operations, in addition to non‐participant observations of drivers' workplaces. Based on a thematic analysis, the model was developed consisting of seven themes: work constraints, investments, individual resilience practices, organizational resilience practices, operational efficiency, human costs, and overall costs. The first two themes are antecedents and the last three are consequences of resilience. The main relationships between the themes are presented as seven propositions for theory‐testing. The model suggests three main approaches for a balanced distribution between individual and organizational resilience. These approaches consist of: tackling work constraints, especially production pressures; investing in organizational practices adopting a long‐term view; and promoting individual practices that proactively support health and safety. The truck drivers' study offers examples of the applicability of these approaches.

“More Than a Workshop”: Perspectives from First-Generation and Low-Income Men of Color Participating in a Community College Men of Color Initiative

ABSTRACT This study examined the experiences of first-generation and low-income men of color involved with a community college men of color initiative, focusing on the students’ perspective. The research was guided by two main questions: (a) What factors contribute to the participation of first-generation and low-income men of color with a community college men of color initiative? (b) How do community college men of color initiatives activate the assets of first-generation and low-income men of color to support their vertical transfer aspirations? A qualitative case study approach was employed, involving interviews with 10 Black and Latino men participating in the initiative. After the interviews were transcribed, they were analyzed using an in-vivo and higher-level coding process, using the participants’ words to identify themes. Students described how programming, active coaching and mentorship, and the relationships formed within the initiative significantly enriched their community college experiences and aspirations for vertical transfer. The initiative’s opportunities established a multilevel support system for students, which activated aspects of their community cultural wealth. The findings uncovered valuable insights into effectively engaging first-generation and low-income men of color in community college. They also shed light on the programmatic and individual practices that validate students’ experiences. These findings underscore the necessity for more community colleges to embrace similar practices to enhance the support provided to first-generation and low-income men of color on campus and strengthen their community college to four-year university vertical transfer pathways.

Orthodontic Treatment with Fixed Appliances Versus Aligners: An Experimental Study of Periodontal Aspects

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effects of orthodontic treatment on the same patients using aligners (upper arch) versus traditional fixed appliances (lower arch) on oral hygiene and periodontal health. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 patients, all treated by the same orthodontist and with an average age of 26 years, were included in the study. The research focused on factors predisposing patients to periodontitis, as well as plaque and tartar accumulation. Statistical analysis was performed using the paired-samples Student’s t-test, with values of p < 0.05 deemed statistically significant. Results: Patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances generally showed increased plaque accumulation (+10% PI) and a decline in periodontal health compared to those treated with aligners (40% presented a high level of S.Mutans and Lactobacilli). In patients who did not maintain proper oral hygiene, the initial conditions of the upper arch remained stable, while the lower arch exhibited significant deterioration, with increased plaque buildup and greater tissue inflammation. Conclusions: The findings emphasize the critical role of individual oral hygiene practices during orthodontic treatment in preserving periodontal health. Aligners appear to be more favorable in protecting periodontal tissues, improving plaque control, and reducing gingival inflammation. Various supplementary approaches for plaque management and microbial colonization in saliva should be implemented based on the type of orthodontic appliance used.

Neurodiversity: post-cognitivist foundations of the 3E approach for educational inclusion of autistic students with technology

The concept of neurodiversity has gained strength in the last years to highlight the value of individual differences based on relevant variations in brain functioning. Inclusive education has embraced neurodiversity to promote a culture centered on valuing diversity, in response to clinical models based on deficits or disorders. This theoretical-critical article argues for the need to complement the current foundations of neurodiversity with post-cognitivist perspectives that reaffirm the brain-body-environment continuum, in order to enrich inclusive educational practices for autistic individuals. We begin by reviewing and discussing the concept of neurodiversity and neurocentric arguments in light of post-cognitivism. We then explore the potential of the 3E Cognition approach (embodied, enacted, and environmentally scaffolded) for addressing autism, aiming to provide a holistic understanding that contributes to the practical application of cognitive neuroscience findings in inclusive education. Finally, we present some guidelines and practical cases for creating inclusive educational environments based on digital technologies that enhance agency and sensory multimodality for autistic students.

Exploring the Interconnections of Social Structures and Individual Well-Being through Social Ecology

This research investigates the complex relationships among social systems, personal wellness, and environmental sustainability through the lens of social ecology. This research explores the ways in which individual experiences, organizational frameworks, cultural practices, and societal norms affect human actions and community interactions by analyzing social ecology theory and Félix Guattari's idea of the "three ecologies" in real-world contexts. The study emphasizes advancing social justice, equality, and sustainable living while examining how social ecology can tackle present issues like global migration, technological advancement, and the climate emergency. This research aims to inform educators, community leaders, legislators, and others about building a more equitable and just society.

Health promotion and tobacco control: a transatlantic perspective between Brazil and Portugal

Health promotion, a concept based on the Ottawa Charter, recognizes that health is influenced by economic, social and environmental factors, as well as individual practices. The fight against smoking is one of the most challenging fronts in this context, given its direct relationship with the global burden of chronic diseases and preventable deaths. The articulation of public policies that involve multiple sectors and civil society has proved fundamental in dealing with this problem. In both Brazil and Portugal, health promotion plays a crucial role in integrating tobacco prevention and control actions, reflecting the guidelines of Canada's Population Health Promotion Model. This Canadian model highlights the intersection between health, public policies and community action, emphasizing the need for healthy environments and structural interventions that shape behaviour. The influence of this paradigm is evident in global policies, including those adopted in Brazil and Portugal. It offers a theoretical framework that guides governments to create evidence-based strategies that are sensitive to cultural and social particularities. In Brazil, the National Health Promotion Policy (Política Nacional de Promoção da Saúde, PNPS) translates these principles into concrete actions, whereas in Portugal, the National Program for the Prevention and Control of Smoking reflects a progressive normative approach, especially in relation to tobacco consumption and electronic devices. Brazil and Portugal have different histories and cultural dynamics, but they share similar challenges in tackling smoking. In Brazil, robust policies have contributed to a significant reduction in the prevalence of adult smokers, from 34.8% in 1989 to 12.6% in 2019(1). These achievements are the result of educational campaigns, tax increases and the creation of smoke-free environments. In Portugal, legislative efforts, such as the Tobacco Law (Law No. 37/2007), have significantly limited smoking in public places and restricted advertising, but the country still faces worrying rates, with 17% of the population identified as smokers in 2019(2). [...]

Legal Lens on Hysteroscopy: A Retrospective Review of Medical Malpractice Claims of Hysteroscopic Procedures

Background: Given the expansiveness of diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy, promptly recognizing complications and intervening as necessary to prevent adverse outcomes and minimize legal risk is imperative. We aim to describe the litigious trends in hysteroscopic procedures across the United States; Methods: Publicly available lawsuits published on a well-known legal database, Westlaw, were reviewed. The search term “’hysteroscop!’” was used to filter cases for court opinions containing words with this prefix, including “hysteroscopy”, “hysteroscopies”, and “hysteroscopic.” Adverse events, procedural outcomes, post-procedural surgery urgency, and resultant disabilities were extracted for themes; Results: The primary complication resulting in legal action was uterine perforation (52.9%), followed by claimed technical mistakes (23.5%) and damage to surrounding structures (11.8%). The most common outcome was the need for future corrective surgery (70.6%), and a number of cases resulted in permanent brain damage or death (23.6%). Of the patients that required subsequent corrective surgery (n = 12), 91.7% of them required emergent surgery. Patients sought damages most commonly from individual attending providers (41.2%), attending physician and practice groups/hospitals collectively (41.2%), and additional entities, including resident physicians in training and manufacturers. Awards ranged from $322,308 to $9,387,109; Conclusions: Medical malpractice litigation is challenging to patients and providers alike, often leading to financial, emotional, and professional burden. Our evaluation highlights the variability in adverse events from hysteroscopy which prompt litigation, financial burden of lawsuits, and legal risk of individual providers, in an attempt to improve safety of future procedures.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hospital Breastfeeding Care in the US.

This study examines the associations between race and ethnicity and receipt of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) key clinical practices that support breastfeeding in US hospitals. National data from 2016 to 2019 CDC PRAMS were analyzed. Our sample included 60,395 mothers who initiated breastfeeding with healthy, term newborns. We conducted adjusted regression analyses to compare the odds of receiving individual key clinical practices that support breastfeeding, as well as the percent of key clinical practices received. While some key clinical practices were received at high rates, less than 25% of mothers received 100% of recommended key clinical practices. Compared to White non-Hispanic mothers, mothers from various racial and ethnic groups were at lower odds of receiving 100% of key clinical practices: Black non-Hispanic [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 0.59, 95% confidence interval (CI) (0.47-0.65)], English-Speaking Hispanic [AOR 0.79, 95% CI (0.71-0.88)], Spanish-speaking Hispanic [AOR 0.63, 95% CI (0.53-0.73)], and Asian/Pacific Islander non-Hispanic [AOR 0.54, 95% CI (0.47-0.63)]. Despite a steady increase in the number of BFHI hospitals in the US, there are racial and ethnic disparities in the receipt of BFHI key clinical practices. More US hospitals must adopt BFHI key clinical practices and consistently implement those practices for every racial and ethnic group.

Key Strategies to Promote Professional Wellness and Reduce Burnout in Oncology Clinicians.

Burnout in oncologists has been increasing, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. This is concerning because burnout can have both personal and professional repercussions, as well as a negative impact on patients and organizational financial health. Drawing on information and ideas discussed at an ASCO Town Hall session at the 2023 Annual Meeting developed by the State of Cancer Care in America Editorial Board, this study reviews key organizational strategies for improving professional well-being and argues for the importance of measuring and researching the well-being of the oncology workforce to ensure healthy work environments. Although both individual- and organizational-level interventions to mitigate burnout are valuable, organizational interventions have been shown to be the most effective. Thus, strategies to ensure professional wellness should focus on developing organizational policies, cultures, and best practices that create healthy work environments. Specific policies and best practices for organizations to prioritize include the following: (1) Eliminating low-value work, including processes related to electronic health record systems. (2) Restructuring teams to efficiently complete work. (3) Promoting clinician work-life integration. (4) Promoting psychological safety in the workplace to prevent workplace discrimination. (5) Identifying individual practice stressors. (6) Fostering community within the organization.

Returning under the pandemic: COVID-19, home quarantine and emotion-risk politics

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, mobilising public sentiment to contain infection emerged as a common strategy across nations to enhance compliance with stringent measures. However, few studies have explored how citizens respond to governance practices that leverage emotion and risk. This study draws on interviews with 49 Taiwanese citizens returning to Taiwan during the pandemic, analysing their actions under the highly restrictive context of quarantine. Drawing on Lupton’s work on the interplay between risk and emotion, this study develops the concepts of risk work and emotion work to examine the labour-intensive efforts returnees made to comply with the demanding quarantine requirements under the government’s early zero-COVID policy. The findings reveal that, faced with pandemic prevention measures that marked them as risk subjects and excluded them from the community, returnees engaged in emotional regulation to strengthen self-directed risk management and thus fulfil their duties as good citizens. Their commitment was not driven by a top-down imposition of feeling rules but by active investment. This included reframing distress for the greater good, fostering empathy for local risk aversion, and avoiding dissent against authorities. By connecting these individual practices to crisis-driven national narratives of solidarity and Taiwan’s prosocial cultural norms, this study deepens our understanding of how state-society dynamics influence citizens’ self-governance. It also underscores the potential challenges that emotion-risk politics, pursued in the name of collective interests, may pose to democratic values, policy fairness, and sustainability.

The impact of cultural competence in family law: An overview of Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism

AbstractIn contemporary multicultural societies, the family law profession requires a nuanced understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds to facilitate equitable and effective resolutions. Cultural competence in the family law profession entails recognizing and respecting the beliefs, values, and practices of individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Understanding the impact of religion on family dynamics, decision‐making processes, and conflict resolution is essential for family law professionals to navigate sensitive issues such as divorce, custody arrangements, and parental rights. By delving into the teachings, traditions, and rituals of Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism, this paper elucidates the unique cultural considerations that influence family law disputes within these religious communities. It examines key aspects such as dietary preferences, religious observances, and extended family dynamics, shedding light on how these factors shape co‐parenting arrangements and legal proceedings. Furthermore, this paper underscores the importance of incorporating cultural sensitivity into the family law process to promote mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation among parties. By fostering an environment where diverse religious perspectives are acknowledged and valued, mediators can facilitate more equitable and satisfactory outcomes for families from different cultural backgrounds. Ultimately, this paper advocates for the integration of cultural competence training into family law practices, emphasizing the need for mediators to continuously educate themselves on the religious and cultural nuances of the diverse populations they serve. By embracing cultural competence, family law practitioners can better serve the needs of all families, regardless of their religious affiliations, and contribute to a more inclusive and just legal system.

Práticas de contestação da publicidade de moda no Instagram

The present work discusses the tensions created between the fields of sustainability and advertising through the exploration of contemporary activism on the subject. We explore advertising contestation practices about sustainability on digital platforms, with an empirical focus on the practices of individuals about the brand Shein on Instagram. Through interviews with fivecontesting interlocutors, we seek to comprehend what they understand by sustainability, advertising and their motivations for carrying out their activism on Instagram. As a result, it was possible to identify that the interviewees relate to sustainabilitythrough conscious consumption, with consumption being the main focus of the tensions in the relationship between sustainability and the advertising of the brand in question. The interviewees were mobilized by an opportunity to highlight themes that they believe are relevant regarding sustainability, based on the brand's success, with the aim of dialoguing with fashion consumers.

Interoception and emotional regulation in autistic children through an occupational therapy perspective: A literature review

Understanding the interplay between interoception and emotional regulation is critical for advancing occupational therapy practices for autistic children and adolescents. These individuals often experience interoceptive processing difficulties, hindering emotional management, daily functioning, and societal participation. This review examines the relationship between interoception and emotional regulation and addresses relevant interventions to support these skills. To explore the relationship between interoception and emotional regulation and identify effective interventions that can inform occupational therapy practices for autistic individuals. A comprehensive search was conducted across three central electronic databases— PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar to identify studies that examined the relationship between interoception and emotional regulation in individuals with autism. Studies were conducted from 2013 to 2024. The search combined database-specific controlled language with keywords related to interoception, emotional regulation, occupational therapy, and autism spectrum disorder. A total of 49 studies meeting inclusion criteria were included. The review highlights the intricate connections between interoception and emotional regulation in autistic children, emphasizing challenges such as alexithymia and reduced interoceptive awareness. Interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and specialized programs like the Aligning Dimensions of Interoceptive Experience and the Interoception Curriculum. These strategies can potentially enhance emotional well-being, self-regulation, and occupational engagement. Interoception and emotional regulation are foundational elements in the clinical reasoning of occupational therapists. Tailored, neurodiversity-affirmative interventions can promote emotional resilience and improve participation in daily activities for autistic individuals. Further research is necessary to develop inclusive and ethically aligned interventions that meet the needs of both clinicians and autistic people. This study underscores the significance of integrating interoceptive-based interventions into therapeutic practices to address emotional regulation challenges in autistic children, fostering their holistic development and societal inclusion.

N32 Providing sexual well-being support to patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: analyzing the practices of international nurses

Abstract Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is often diagnosed in early adulthood and affects individuals’ sex life. People living with IBD report sexual dysfunction and reduced sexual satisfaction. While previous studies have demonstrated patients’ need for information about sexual health from healthcare providers, nurses’ practices for individuals’ sexual well-being (SWB) remain unclear. This study aimed to identify international nurses’ SWB support practices for patients with IBD. Methods This is an international qualitative study. Nurses with substantial experience in IBD nursing were recruited between May 2023 and October 2024 using a snowball sampling method, and online semi-structured and focus group interviews were conducted. After completing data coding, the results for each country were merged and analyzed as one dataset. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Results A total of 29 nurses (male: 5; female: 24) from Japan, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Canada were interviewed, and the focus group interviews were conducted at two sites in Japan. The mean years of experience in IBD nursing were 13 years. The thematic analysis led to the overarching theme of ‘Careful exploration in real life practice’ with the identification of the following primary themes: ‘Building the foundation for SWB care’, ‘Addressing SWB issues as a team’, ‘Identifying SWB needs’, and ‘Providing personalized nursing support’. These themes reflected the lack of SWB education in the foundation of nursing training, resulting in nurses being unprepared and lacking confidence in providing support, and the ways that support is provided in practice in the absence of formal education to address SWB as a tailored practice. Nurses strive to support SWB among individuals with IBD despite the challenges they encounter and the reticence to initiate the conversation. Conclusion All nurses reported that SWB support for patients with IBD was provided after establishing trust and working together as a team to support them. In addition, as sexual concerns are highly individualized, the nurses assessed each person’s life events and situations of need and engaged in practices tailored to their concerns. This was done by creating an environment that encouraged individuals to share their thoughts. Cultural aspects that make discussing SWB difficult stem from a general view of sex as taboo; this was observed regardless of the participants’ geographical provenience. Finally, nurses’ training needs for SWB education are similar, regardless of the participants’ demographics.

Indigenous Environmental Activism and Media Depiction

Media bias is a reality of the infoglut we are bombarded with every day. However, we often consider bias to be consigned to the textual realm of information. I argue that anything human-mediated holds bias, including photographs. Because of this, I propose reading the performance of Indigenous-led environmental activism through media representation, specifically photographs used in media coverage of Indigenous environmental activism. This paper considers open-access media photographs of Indigenous-led environmental protests, such as the Kanehsatake Resistance (1990) and Wet’suwet’en Blockade (2020), as springboards for practicing ethical reading. As a settler-scholar, this work is mostly geared towards a settler-scholar or non-Indigenous audience interested in Indigenous literary studies, as a way to find tools to engage in this scholarship. The purpose of this article is to elucidate media bias as a way of informing our individual teaching and learning practice, as well as shaping how we engage with and talk about Indigenous issues. While all public activism engages with some levels of performance, the performance itself and larger narrative being told by the activists is filtered through who is able to tell the story. Here, I use a methodology that I am developing as part of my ongoing dissertation work, Critical Dispositioning, which is an ethical reading praxis designed for settlers to use when engaging with Indigenous literatures. Critical Dispositioning requires community-specific reading of Indigenous materials and rejects settler imposition or appropriation of Indigenous voices and texts. This work is essential in building anti-racist practices and equity, diversity, and inclusion into the classroom space, as well as a tool for consideration when building syllabi.

Efficacy of integrated cultural practices for dollar spot disease management on creeping bentgrass and bermudagrass

AbstractDollar spot, caused by Clarireedia spp., is one of the major challenges in golf course management. While individual cultural practices such as adequate nitrogen fertilization, thatch removal, aeration, and dew removal (DR) can reduce dollar spot severity, there are limited reports across multiple locations on the effectiveness of integrating multiple cultural practices for improved dollar spot suppression. Field studies were conducted in Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to evaluate the efficacy of urea fertilizer, DR, and a plant growth regulator (PGR) in dollar spot management on golf course greens and fairways. Each of the three treatments had two levels including applied or not applied. Urea and early DR reduced dollar spot severity across several locations, while PGR did not affect disease suppression. In some locations, the two‐way and three‐way interaction effects were significant, where combining the treatments reduced disease severity compared to non‐treated plots or when only one treatment was applied. Overall, the urea application had the most notable and consistent impact on reducing disease severity, while the effectiveness of DR and PGR varied depending on the location and year. Results from this study provide insights into the development of an effective integrated management program for dollar spot.

Transformation of the Celebrations and Entertainment Culture of Russians under the Influence of the Orthodox Clergy (Second Half of 19th — early 20th Century)

Both global social, economic and political factors on the one hand and personal ones on the other determine the ways in which the folk celebrations and entertainment culture transform over time. The article, based on archival, published and the author’s field materials, presents the results of a study of how parish clergy affected the folk celebrations and entertainment culture, playing style and repertoire in accordance with church regulations. The activities of the priests, representing a set of individual practices, were focused on achieving a common goal — the assimilation of Christian doctrine by the peasantry and the introduction of norms of behavior corresponding to Christian ethics into everyday life, including in the celebrations sphere. The study showed that thanks to continuous efforts to introduce Christian tenets into the collective consciousness of the peasants, the priests were able to gradually transform the basic understanding of a holiday, making it more canonical, which certainly influenced the forms of folk fun. As a result, a system of temporal, locative, age-related, and action-based prohibitions emerged that define the acceptable framework of the Celebrations. They were effective regulators of behavior, performing an educational and training function. The results of the transformation of the celebrations and entertainment culture are mainly presented in two variants: 1) adaptation of Christian institutions resulting in a syncretic form, including both pre-Christian and Christian elements; 2) complete displacement of unwanted entertainment from everyday life. In general, the transformation of the celebrations and entertainment culture was a complex and multidirectional process. On the one hand, it was in line with Christian institutions, on the other, a return to «pagan» forms was often observed. Abstract concepts about the sinfulness of profane entertainment, which were transmitted by the priests, could not displace the archaic attitude towards the festive and playful sphere of life and devalue the ritual, magical and socio-cultural functions that fun and play performed in peasant society.

Designing to De-privatize Practice: Professional Learning Community as a Framework for Museum Educators

ABSTRACT Museum educators are considered essential to the work of museums as places of learning. However, models for museum educators’ professional learning have not adequately addressed the unique challenges that many museum educators face. This paper describes how a group of educators representing diverse and dispersed interactive museums began adapting the framework of a Professional Learning Community (PLC), a common model for K-12 teacher professional development. Using design-based research methods, we implemented a discussion protocol that instantiates four design principles to support the characteristic of de-privatized practice among museum educators. This process represents a first step toward applying the PLC framework to the unique context of museum education, which we argue has potential to support museum educators in deepening their collective and individual practice.

Integrating intelligent algorithms in music education to analyze and improve posture and motion in instrumental training

This paper presents an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)—based system for real-time posture analysis and correction in instrumental music training. The system integrates OpenPose-based Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) for skeletal tracking, Dynamic Time Warping for motion pattern analysis, and K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NN) for posture classification. Through a 16-week experimental study involving 18 music students, the system demonstrated significant improvements in learning outcomes compared to traditional methods. Key findings include (a) 33.3% faster technique acquisition in AI-assisted learning compared to traditional methods; (b) 18.6% higher posture improvement rates by week 16; (c) 40.2% better self-correction capabilities; and (d) 95.1% retention rate of correct posture after 6 months. The system processes video input at 120 fps with a total latency of 30 ms, achieving 94.3% accuracy in posture detection and 91.2% in motion pattern matching. The research establishes a comprehensive framework for integrating AI technology in music education, providing continuous, objective feedback during practice sessions. This approach addresses the critical gap between supervised instruction and individual practice, potentially reducing the risk of performance-related injuries through early detection of posture deviations.

#recovery – creating common ground through visual and textual information shared in the eating disorder recovery community on Instagram

Introduction. This exploratory study contributes to information practice research, aiming at increasing the understanding of the perspective of individuals in the social setting of a health community by focusing on the common ground created through shared information. The investigation concentrates on individuals sharing health information in an eating disorder recovery community on Instagram. Method. This study analyses representations of eating disorder recovery on Instagram, focusing on visual and textual shared information. The Instagram posts (pictures and texts) were collected structurally with a crawler based on four selected hashtags. Analysis. The analysis was data-driven, using qualitative and quantified content analysis. The centre of analysis was on image types, and structure, tone and content of the captions. Results. Four types of posts emerged that represent the common ground of affected individuals on Instagram: the Eating Disorder Recovery diary, the proof of eating, the personal transformation, and affirmations. Reflections on community participation and the information practice of sharing were identified. Conclusion. This study provides a deeper understanding of the eating disorder recovery community on Instagram, offering insights into the individuals' personal experiences and thoughts on eating disorder recovery, as well as topics essential for individuals going through recovery. Further, first insights on the health information sharing practices of individuals in eating disorder recovery were gained.