Open Attitude Research Articles

Living in a Digital World: Different Reflection on the Online Taoism Spreading

With the rise of the Internet and social media, Taoism’s ideas, symbols and other information have gradually come into the public’s view through Internet platforms. However, Taoist culture, as an excellent traditional Chinese culture, faces challenges and uncertainties when adapting to the new cultural communication methods in the digital age. In order to comprehensively understand the current status of Taoist culture’s online communication in the digital age and to promote the modernization of traditional Taoist culture, this study uses questionnaires and interviews to collect the views of two groups, Taoist priests and the general public, on online Taoist culture communication. The study found that although the Internet has facilitated the popularization of Taoist culture, its dissemination is relatively shallow and suffers from fragmentation of information and shallow understanding. Regarding online communication channels, Taoist priests support the integration of Taoist culture with digital society with an open attitude. However, the public wants to improve the accuracy and systematization of online communication. The study suggests that the participation of Taoist officials should be strengthened, and that the government and society should respect the objective laws of Taoist cultural development and reduce intervention to promote the transmission and development of Taoist culture in the digital age. This study helps to clarify the current situation of Taoist thought’s online dissemination and provides inspiration for authorities to promote the development of excellent traditional Chinese culture.

The Impact of Comprehending Islamic and Social Humanities Materials on Students' Perspectives on Resolving Contemporary Social Problems

This study aims to analyze the effect of understanding Islamic and Social Humanities material on student perceptions in addressing contemporary social issues in Indonesia. Using a mixed method approach, this study involved 100 2nd semester students of the Constitutional Law study program at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta who were selected through the random sampling method. Data were collected through attitude scales, questionnaires, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using descriptive tests, normality tests, linear tests, and hypothesis testing with regression analysis. The results showed a positive relationship between understanding Islamic and social humanities courses and students' perceptions of contemporary social issues. The correlation is based on a significance value of 0.000 <0.05 and a coefficient of determination (R Square) of 0.585. So this study reveals that the understanding of Islamic and Social Humanities material explains 58% of the variability of student perceptions in addressing contemporary social issues. Students who have an open and critical attitude towards social issues show a good understanding of the course. The process of student understanding develops through several stages, ranging from initial knowledge to the development of complex new ideas. The role of lecturers in providing space for discussion, reflection, and open dialog is very important in facilitating a critical and holistic understanding of contemporary social issues in the context of Islam and the social humanities. Keywords: Islam and Social Humanities, Contemporary Social Issues, Understanding, Perception

The use of trade-related writing in upper secondary vocational education and training

ABSTRACT In Upper secondary vocational education and training (VET) we note the presence of students with learning challenges, including reading and writing difficulties. However, both the learning and practice of a trade require the use of trade-related writing. One characteristic of those writings is their plurisemioticity which we can see as different semiotic resources at hand to do things and make meaning in the situation. The purpose of the present contribution is to describe the use of trade-related writing in upper secondary vocational training (VET) within a heterogeneous group of individuals in terms of their level of education upon entering the training program. Our results from analysis of data from a case study of a carpentry programme shows that learners use such writing with an affective attitude of openness and that they are inclined to use at the first place semiotic systems and mediums with which they are more familiar. Results raise as well issues of information literacy, particularly in terms of the quality of the information obtained by learners in digital medium.

Future Orienteering Evaluation Model: forecasting, foresight and anticipation indices

The following paper adopts the term Future Orienteering to indicate the attitude of openness and preparedness to the future of individuals, communities and organisations. If Futures Studies wants to become an independent field of research, future skills need to be developed with appropriate training paths, and future attitudes and strategies need to be evaluated accurately. Thus, considering the necessity of a measurement system for the evaluation of strategic foresight and future-based activities, this article illustrates a new theoretical model, where special emphasis is placed on the distinction between Forecasting, Foresight and Anticipation, according to the Theory of Anticipation presented in (Poli, Introducing anticipation. In: Poli R (ed) Handbook of anticipation, 2019a); (Poli, Lavorare con Il futuro: idee e strumenti per governarel’incertezza, 2019b); (Poli, Introduction to anticipation studies, 2017). The result is a battery of three synthetic indexes, immediately readable to allow easy comparisons. Here, the following model described represents a preliminary stage in the development of an evaluation system, indeed few suggestions for use will be provided.

Взаимосвязь технофобии и технофилии с интрасубъективными факторами у представителей разновозрастных групп

Introduction. The implementation of “intelligent” systems capable of independently collecting, processing and analyzing information opens up wide opportunities and prospects, but also puts society in front of complex challenges and dilemmas, which is reflected in the attitude of the individual to such systems and technologies. It is important that the active integration of the latest achievements of science and technology into everyday life is commensurate with the psychological readiness of society for appropriate innovative transformations. In this regard, the issue of identifying psychological factors related to an overly open attitude to technology (technophilia) and fear of technology (technophobia) becomes extremely relevant, which will contribute to achieving a balance with regard to new technologies and increasing the reflexivity of society regarding possible technological risks in the near future. The purpose of the empirical study is to study the relationship between technophilia and technophobia in representatives of different age groups with intrasubjective factors. Materials and methods. The study involved 240 respondents aged 20 to 51 years (Mage=31.31; SD=11.54), of which 113 men (Mage=31.87; SD=12.28) and 127 women (Mage=30.81; SD=10.86). The following standardised methods were used: the Schwartz’s PVQ-21 value questionnaire, the A.B. Kupreichenko's methodology "Trust/distrust of personality in the world, self and other people", “Technophilia” and “Technophobia” scales of the attitude to technology questionnaire by G.U. Soldatova et al. Results. The specificity of technophobia and technophilia in representatives of the youthful (20-21 years old) middle (38-51 years old) age is shown. The interrelationships of technophobia and technophilia with intrasubjective factors were established: a person's trust/distrust of himself, other people, the world around him, value profile and personality traits. Predictors of technophobia and technophilia have been identified in men and women of adolescent and middle age (the second period of adulthood). Conclusion. Technophilia and technophobia, which are psychological phenomena of different content, are interrelated with the level of confidence of a person in himself/herself, the world around him/her and other people, value profile and personality traits, and the content of this relationship is revealed taking into account gender and age characteristics.

Yoga intervention for colorectal cancer survivors: a qualitative study exploring participants’ expectations and experiences

Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors often struggle with side effects following treatment such as reduced quality of life, fatigue and psychological distress and need therefore efficient comprehensive interventions. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore CRC survivors’ expectations before the yoga intervention as well as their unique experiences beyond those reported with standard questionnaires. Methods Interpretative phenomenological approach was used in this qualitative study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted before and after a 10-week yoga program (90 min once a week, Hatha Yoga) with CRC survivors enrolled in a randomized controlled trial. Thematic analysis was used to uncover themes present in participants’ accounts. Results Nine patients participated in the interviews, mean interview duration was 27.49 min (SD = 7.71) before and 38.41 min (SD = 15.93) after the intervention. Our analysis identified following themes: (1) representations and expectations from the yoga intervention; (2) course structure and implementation; (3) perceptions and effects of the intervention; (4) differences between the study yoga intervention and other physical activities. The superordinate theme regarding effects of intervention included aspects of intervention at multiple levels such as emotional, physical, behavioral and spiritual. Conclusions This qualitative study provides valuable insight regarding CRC survivors’ expectations and experiences following a 10-week yoga intervention. While expectations varied from skepticism to specific symptom improvement, the majority of participants had a positive, open attitude towards yoga. Consistent with participants’ experiences, yoga may represent a promising intervention for CRC survivors if the groups’ specific concerns are taken into account.

Pola Komunikasi Pembinaan Santri Odgj Melalui Nilai-Nilai Islam Di Padepokan Tahfidhul Qur’an Ibnu Rusydi

In this study, there are two problem formulations, namely: (1) What is the communication pattern of fostering students with ODGJ through Islamic values in Padepokan Tahfidhul Qur'an Ibn Rusydi? (2) What are the aspects that support and hinder the communication process in fostering ODGJ students in Padepokan Tahfidhul Qur'an Ibn Rusydi? To answer the two formulations of the problem. The researcher adopts a qualitative approach with a descriptive type in this study. The results of this study can be concluded that the communication pattern of ODGJ students at Padepokan Tahfidhul Qur'an Ibn Rusydi between caregivers, administrators, and ODGJ students uses verbal and nonverbal interactions to teach and provide an understanding of Islamic values to ODGJ students. That way, ODGJ students will be encouraged to think critically and adapt well in the social environment. Supporting factors such as an open attitude and active interaction accelerate the coaching process. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors such as ODGJ students who have difficulty communicating can hinder the understanding and application of Islamic values. Effective social interaction is the key to achieving the vision and mission of making students noble individuals. Keyword: Communication Patterns, Santri, Mental Disorders, Islamic Values

Peran Komunikasi Interpersonal dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Tim Kerja

The purpose of this article is to discuss interpersonal communication in improving performance, work teams. As it is known that the existence of human resources plays a very important role in an agency. Employees as motivated human resources will carry out an activity or task as well as possible so as to provide maximum work results. In an organization or agency, communication activities are one of the most important activities. The type of research used by the author is library research, namely research that only uses library collection materials without any field research. the author obtains data based on the library in the form of books, journals, documents and so on. This research can only be answered through library research and it is impossible to expect from field research data. The results showed that interpersonal communication carried out by the Work Team aims to create a good relationship between one employee and another. This relationship has an impact on the emergence of an attitude of openness and trust obtained from interpersonal relationships in the work environment. In the work environment, an employee's performance will be good when the employee has a good interpersonal communication pattern and vice versa. Interpersonal communication carried out by the work team becomes a practical communication pattern that is useful in establishing relationships with work partners, leaders and fellow employees, as well as managerial levels that require interpersonal communication.

Hadis-Hadis Toleransi Beragama dalam Perspektif Kitab Shahih Bukhari dan Shahih Muslim

Religious Tolerance: on the background of the many people who do not understand the existence of differences, appreciate understandings that are different from their own, which leads to an open attitude and accepts various kinds of differences, both in terms of ethnicity, nation, skin color, customs, culture and religion. This is all the sunnatullah that has become his stipulation. Based on the background above, the formulation of the problem in this thesis are: 1. What is Religious Tolerance in Islam, 2. What is Religious Tolerance in the Study of the Books of Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, 3. How are the differences in the quality of Hadith in the Books of Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. The objectives of this research are: 1. To find out the understanding of religious tolerance in Islam, 2. To find out the general description of religious tolerance in the two books in more depth, 3. To help provide an understanding of the differences in the quality of hadith between the books of Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim regarding religious tolerance. The research model used in this research is qualitative research, which produces descriptive research using literary sources. Researchers also use the thematic method. The findings of this study: Religious tolerance, found in Q.S. Al-Kafirun: 109/ 1-6, and there is a hadith explaining religious tolerance in H.R. Muslim: 2564, volume 4, page 1987, H.R. Al-Bukhari: 39, Volume 1, Page 17 and H.R. Al-Bukhari: 2076, Volume 3 Page 57. The similarity point of the hadiths of authentic bukhari and authentic Muslim is that there is no compulsion to embrace Islam, do not commit violence or ridicule among fellow Muslims or non-Muslims, while the difference is that the hadith is about religious tolerance there are more in bukhari traditions than in Muslim traditions, and also explain both rationally and practically.

Polityka zagraniczna Austrii wobec państw afrykańskich po II wojnie światowej

AUSTRIA’S FOREIGN POLICY TOWARDS AFRICAN COUNTRIES AFTER WORLD WAR IIAfter the restoration of sovereignty in 1955, a neutral Austria developed intensive contacts with developing countries. Vienna’s open attitude towards them fostered a positive image of the country, also within African states. The peak of activity in the political dialogue with Africa came during the so-called Kreisky era. The activist foreign policy was not accompanied by effective development aid though. From the mid-1980s there is an apparent shift away from an active policy of neutrality and global engagement in favour of European politics. After the accession to the European Union, the development cooperation takes priority and the African continent becomes one of three key regions. The cooperation focuses on the poorest priority countries south of the Sahara: Ethiopia, Ghana, Mozambique, Burkina Faso. In spite of programmatic and organisational changes, Austria’s financial contribution still significantly lags behind most small countries of the “old Union”.

The impact of health information echo chambers on older adults avoidance behavior: the mediating role of information fatigue and the moderating role of trait mindfulness.

In the digital media era, the prevalence of algorithm-driven content push has intensified the health information echo chambers phenomenon, characterized by excessive homogenization and overload of information. This phenomenon may negatively impact the older adults, a "digitally vulnerable" group, by limiting their access to diverse health information and potentially inducing health information avoidance behaviors. However, the psychological mechanisms within this impact process remain unclear, and this study aims to explore them. Additionally, current study introduces trait mindfulness as a potential intervention tool in reducing health information avoidance behavior among the older adults. This study constructs an impact model based on the Stress-Coping Theory and the Stress-Strain-Outcome (SSO) framework. It identifies health information similarity, relevance, and overload as characteristics of the echo chamber, constituting the Stress part; information fatigue as the Strain; and health information avoidance as the Outcome, with trait mindfulness serving as a moderating factor between Strain and Outcome. A cross-sectional survey of 236 older adults individuals aged 60 and above was conducted, and the collected data were analyzed using SmartPLS and SPSS. The study found that health information similarity and overload significantly increased health information fatigue among the older adults, thereby promoting avoidance behavior, but no significant correlation was found between relevance and fatigue. While there was no significant correlation between trait mindfulness and health information fatigue, it effectively moderated the avoidance behavior induced by fatigue. Current study reveals the impact of the health information echo chamber phenomenon on health information avoidance behavior among the older adults and the moderating role of trait mindfulness. It emphasizes the importance of breaking the health information echo chamber and promoting diverse information dissemination to improve the health information behavior of the older adults. Furthermore, the moderating role of trait mindfulness demonstrates positive intervention potential, providing the older adults with a psychological adjustment mechanism to accept and process health information with a more open attitude, thereby reducing unproductive avoidance behavior.

‘New worlds open up’: A qualitative study on Wonder Lab practices in Dutch paediatric palliative care with parents, healthcare professionals, and students

Within paediatric palliative care, it is essential for families and providers to have open, equal, and trusting relationships. In practice, however, building relationships can be challenging. Investing in better understanding the differences in each other's frames of reference and underlying values seems important. Wonder Lab practices provide a space to explore these differences by focusing together on life phenomena in curious and Socratic ways. Wonder Labs were organised with parents, healthcare professionals, and students involved in Dutch paediatric palliative care. The aim of this study was to develop an understanding of how participants experienced participating in Wonder Labs. We conducted twenty in-depth interviews with Wonder Lab participants and used inductive thematic analysis for data interpretation. Five themes were identified: Slowing down, Appreciating stories, Becoming vulnerable, Opening up and diving in, and Reframing perspectives. Participating in Wonder Labs allowed mothers, healthcare professionals, and students to contribute to deepening experiences and gain an expanded understanding of what is at play in caring for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Through working in pluralised groups, frames of reference and understandings complemented each other and could change. Participants often adopted a more open attitude towards others involved in care after participating and adapted day-to-day practices. Deliberating within paediatric palliative care on sensitive issues and their underlying personal and professional beliefs and values must be part of working together, without specific care situations being the catalyst. This may foster the mutual understanding needed in searching for quality of life, death, and bereavement.

Peran Modal Sosial dalam Usaha Tani Kopi Arabika di Desa Kendenan Kecamatan Baraka Kabupaten Enrekang

This research aims to determine the role of social capital in Arabica coffee farming in Kendenan Village, Baraka District, Enrekang Regency. This research uses a purposive sampling technique for taking informants, namely informants who are determined deliberately. The data analysis technique used is qualitative, including data reduction analysis, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this research show that coffee farmers in Kendenan Village have a high element of trust by adopting an honest, open and respectful attitude. Social norms still apply in developing Arabica coffee farming, farmers are limited by rules that are understood verbally or unwritten. We can see the close social network through communication and cooperation that is built between fellow farmers, traders and extension workers. The reciprocal relationship between Arabica coffee farmers helps each other, pays attention to each other and helps each other, making it easier to complete work in coffee farming. The role of social capital in developing coffee farming is transaction costs, sharing information, collective decision making

The middle-income trap and the middle-technology trap in Latin America–practice comparison based on East Asian perspective

Most Latin American countries entered the ranks of middle-income levels almost simultaneously with Japan and South Korea. However, while Japan and South Korea embarked on the path of economic development through technological innovation and industrial upgrading, Latin America fell into the middle-income trap. By examining the history of industrial and technological development in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, three representative countries in Latin America, this paper finds that the fundamental reasons for Latin America falling into the middle-income trap lie in the tension between the choice of industrialization path and primitive accumulation, as well as the institutional deficiencies in technology and industrial development. Latin America, which has fallen into the middle-income trap, finds it hard to upgrade its technology and is trapped in premature industrialization and the middle-technology trap. It can be said that Latin America has fallen into a double trap, which reinforces each other and forms a solid trap pattern. The warning from the Latin American experience is that late-developing countries need to maintain an open attitude during the process of technological catching up, build a complete technological innovation system, enhance industrial and technological governance capabilities, and seize the window of opportunity for technological and industrial upgrading. Otherwise, there is a significant risk of falling into the middle-income trap and even the double trap.

Kontribusi Nilai Islam Pada Program Instalasi Pengelolaan Air Limbah Berbasis Masyarakat Di Lingkungan 01 Kelurahan Tanah Seribu

Disposal of waste water which is a basic sterilization to oblige the kitchen to waste water and other waste. Seepage water drainage channels are very important, because waste water drainage channels can also limit the spread of disease to the local area. The aim of this research is to see the contribution of Islamic values ​​to the community-based wastewater management installation program in the 01 Tanah Seribu Village environment. This research uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Results of research on Islamic quality commitment to regional-based water waste by implementers of climate development programs in Tanah Seribu District 01, with details: 1) Viability is considered not yet ideal because the implementation of water content quality testing is not optimal because it does not pay attention to needs and the KPP's lack of attention to support WWTP. 2) The productivity of IPAL construction is considered large because it receives financial assistance from the APBN. However, functional expenditure is not yet ideal due to low regional support. 3) The arrangement should be ideal considering that the benefits of the program are mostly felt by the local area. 4) Adequacy is ideal because the IPAL program has many benefits. 5) Responsiveness regarding public reactions is considered certain, but open attitudes are still lacking. 6) Precision is not in accordance with Islamic qualities because there is no public awareness, but it is considered ideal because it tends to be the answer to the defeat of the water waste problem. Based on Islamic values, it can be concluded that the IPAL program in Environment 01, Tanah Seribu Subdistrict is in line with Islamic values ​​as seen in terms of environmental cleanliness which is increasingly maintained. However, on the other hand, community participation is still less than optimal in being responsible for protecting and preserving the environment.

Multicultural relation between religious communities in Indonesia

Indonesia is a nation with different religious affiliations and this diversity has substantial implications for inter-religious relations. The multi-religious context presented challenges in the form of potential horizontal conflicts. Therefore, this study aims to analyse the significance of cultivating an attitude of openness and engaging in constructive dialogue among different faiths to address the challenges effectively. Traditions in Minahasa show various important values for religious moderation, which have the potential to contribute ideas to issues of relations between communities. This article is a qualitative descriptive analysis method. Several references such as articles, books and other related sources are the backbone to construct the ideas and insights of this work. The results show that the multicultural reality accompanied by fundamentalist attitudes has an impact on interreligious relations. This can be prevented and reduced with the concept of dialogue from the values and philosophy of si tou timou tumou tou and torang samua basudara.Contribution: This article serves as a valuable contribution to the religious discourse within the Indonesian community, particularly by incorporating the rich local values derived from Minahasa. It adds depth to the ongoing religious dialogue, fostering a nuanced understanding that embraces the diverse cultural and spiritual perspectives present in Indonesia.

From Exlusive to Inclusive Society

This research method is to determine the current social condition of society, whether society tends to have an inclusive attitude or an exclusive attitude in social life. The object of this research is the community, the number of participants involved was 53 people. The form of data in this research is the results of a questionnaire. This research method uses a comparative causal method. This research instrument is quantitative. The results of this research show that currently people tend to have an inclusive attitude, namely an open attitude towards other people. With this social inclusion, it is hoped that it can build more harmonious social conditions in society

Interpersonal Communication Between PT. Employment Services Distributors and Prospective Migrant Workers During Recruitment (Case Study of Ms. YH as a Representative of Illegal Services Distributors and Ms. EE as a Former Migrant Worker)

Recruitment carried out by PT labor service providers is still carried out today in Sumbawa Regency. The main problem in this research is how service distributors succeed in convincing prospective migrant workers to work as household assistants abroad. The theory used in this research is interpersonal communication theory by Joseph A Devito in 1989. The research method used in this research is a qualitative method and data collection techniques using observation of the situation and environmental conditions where the informants live and interviewing research informants directly and the objectives of This research is to determine the interpersonal communication used by PT labor service providers to prospective migrant workers during recruitment. And the results of this research show that there is an attitude of openness carried out by PT service providers towards prospective migrant workers. Empathy is in the form of actions carried out by PT service providers to prospective migrant workers. Support in the form of assistance and materials provided by PT service providers to prospective migrant workers. A positive feeling in the form of respect and listening is given by PT service providers when interacting with prospective migrant workers, and finally there is no equality in communication between PT service distributors and prospective migrant workers.

What Misfitting Makes

Weaving together personal experience, disability studies scholarship, and art criticism, this paper explores the relationship between embodied experience of the world and the demands placed on us to conform to it. Misfitting forces us to recognize the fundamental distinction between flesh and world, and with it both the limits and possibilities of the human capacity to act and to be. The fundamental misfit all humans share is that we emerge from the sheltering womb into a material world that is indifferent to our individual existence. That is to say, mortality is the fundamental misfit of the human condition. It is in this sense that flesh emplaced in world is always a relationship of misfitting. The existential and social repair that misfitting calls for is attentive care and love, an attitude of welcome and openness to all body-minds, whether expected or unexpected, whether fit or misfit.

Inkulturasi dalam Pertunjukan Wayang Wahyu: Katekese Iman Melalui Seni

After the Second Vatican Council, the Church showed an open attitude towards local cultural influences as an integral part of its pastoral mission. In Indonesia, the Church responded to this current by adopting various forms of inculturation that went beyond ritual and worship aspects. Br. L. Timotius Wignyosubroto, FIC, responded to this challenge by developing the concept of Wayang Wahyu as an innovative means of faith catechesis through art. Through the establishment of the Ngajab Rahayu group in Surakarta, Wayang Wahyu became a medium that combines elements of traditional Wayang Kulit art with biblical narratives from the Old and New Testaments, as well as religious figures such as the founder of the Order and saints. In every Wayang Wahyu performance, theological dimensions are manifested, such as the Trinity, Christology, Pneumatology, Ecclesiology, and Anthropology. Wayang Wahyu is not just a performing art, but also a creative instrument to instill Christian values and deepen faith catechesis in the local cultural context.