Participatory Culture Research Articles

Audiovisual Culture of Participation: The Role of Social Media

The purpose of the research is to determine the main features of participatory culture and the role of social media as a determinant of its generation in audiovisual culture. The research methodology involves the use of general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, generalisation of results, and others), as well as approaches integrated from cultural studies, social communications, and medieval studies. The basis of the methodology is also the theory of information society by M. Castells, the culture of participation by H. Jenkins, which made it possible to formulate an understanding of the main changes in modern culture. The scientific novelty lies in the conceptualisation of the findings regarding the influence of social media on the changes taking place in modern audiovisual culture, in particular in the context of the transition from the culture of consumption to the culture of participation. Conclusions. Audiovisual culture is changing significantly under the influence of social media, in particular, it is axquiring the characteristics of a participatory culture. The latter emphasises the importance of interaction, involvement and activity of social media users in the creation, distribution and interpretation of audiovisual content, and its characteristic features are: co-creation, interactivity, openness, active distribution and popularity of memes, virtual and augmented reality, crowdsourcing. Another feature of modern audiovisual culture is the ability to view, create, and distribute one's own cultural and artistic works by publishing them online: films, videos, podcasts, and the like. YouTube, Facebook or Twitter platforms not only encourage active interaction, commenting, likes and reposts, but also turn the user, who becomes more professional and expert through participation, into a producer. This has destroyed the expert hierarchy and even reformatted the usual "producer-consumer" relationship: the passive consumer has turned into the active creator. The passive user of social media actually no longer exists as such: he or she becomes not just a producer of content, but also a relayer of new socio-cultural meanings.
 Keywords: audiovisual culture, social media, new technologies, participatory culture, audiovisual content.

How to create a healthy kindergarten – lessons learned from a participatory project in Germany

Abstract Issue/problem Families play a central role in children's health. However, many health-promoting programs do not reach families who would need these the most. Through the involvement of families in the planning and implementation of health promotion activities, e.g. in kindergarten, acceptance and the adoption of health-promoting behavior can be increased in the family setting. Description of the problem The central question was how to successfully involve families in the planning and implementation, especially those who are otherwise not reached by programs. In a three-year project, six kindergartens in Germany planned and implemented health-promoting actions with families and network partners. Each institution organized search conferences and formed project groups. A youth welfare agency trained and accompanied the kindergarten staff to coordinate the participatory processes. Results Participatory processes emerged in all institutions despite corona-specific challenges. However, the degree of involvement varied. Staff, families and network partners identified needs and implemented appropriate actions. These were somewhat similar to existing programs also in other countries, but the involvement of multiple parties produced different results because the participants tied in with their own interests and resources. Lessons All parents are keen to be involved in their children's health. However, in order to involve them, a suitable framework is needed that corresponds to their family life for example, through the appropriate choice of place, time and form. In addition to the resources available, the participatory culture of the institutions and the attitudes of the staff had a major impact on involvement. Training and support in participatory processes are necessary to develop dialogue and joint action and to involve families in a sustainable way. These findings are transferable internationally. Key messages • Family involvement in children's health promotion is essential to make a real contribution to their healthy development. • It is therefore essential to create low-threshold opportunities that take into account families’ living environments and lifestyles.

Games in everyday life: Profiles of adolescent digital gaming motives and well-being outcomes

Especially since the 2010s, we have seen rapidly increasing discussion and research on the causal and correlational relations between digital gaming and different dimensions of well-being. This quantitative study presents a starting point of a four-year longitudinal study of the connections between adolescents’ gaming motives, gaming culture participation, and different aspects of psychosocial well-being (digital engagement, internalising symptoms, and academic adjustment) in a sample (N = 2053) of actively gaming Finnish 6th and 8th graders (ages 11–14). Results show three distinct player profiles differing in gaming motives and well-being correlates: escapist game players, achiever game players, and recreational game players. These provide a starting point for exploring both the interactions between gaming and well-being and the stability of gaming motives over time.

The Effect of Greek And Rum Identities Living in Anatolia Geography on Greek Music

The different naming of societies in different regions was thought to be related to their beliefs in the geography they lived in, their jobs, or their ethnic origins in social history. A similar situation exists for the Greeks, who have lived in Anatolian lands for numerous years. Because the majority of Byzantines were Orthodox Christians, they were all referred to as Romans, regardless of ethnic origin. During the Turkish rule, the Romans were given the name Rum which means Pontic, and it was used to describe all Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman period, regardless of ethnicity. Until Greece acquired independence, the Ottoman Empire referred to them as Rum. The Greek communities living in different regions within the Ottoman Empire have played a significantly influential role in the existence of a shared culture. The Greek and Turkish populations living together in Anatolian lands have influenced each other through sharing folk dances, songs, and activities, and they have continued to preserve this culture in the regions they migrated to due to historical reasons. This research aims to examine the influence of Greek and Rum identities, which existed in the Anatolian region, on Greek music. The research is a descriptive study. The literature on the subject was scanned using the document analysis method, which is one of the qualitative research methods, and as a result of the scanning, information about how the Greek and Rum identities who lived in Anatolia were formed and was tried to establish a link between their traditional music.

Kipsigis Cultural Values and Participation Rates Among Boys in Public Day Primary Schools in Trans-Mara East Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya

Education is the foundation of the economic development of human resources. A country that provides free access to quality education for all its citizens is far more likely to reduce poverty, promote economic growth, lower child and maternal mortality and achieve social inclusion. Despite efforts by the Kenyan government to attain gender parity in access and participation in school by both boys and girls, there are still gaps in Trans Mara East Sub-County, Narok County, with boys' participation being low. This study aimed at establishing the influence of the Kipsigis' cultural values on participation rates among boys in selected public day primary schools in Trans Mara East Sub-County, Narok County. The study used a descriptive survey research design. The study was conducted in twelve public day primary schools selected randomly from sixty primary schools in Trans Mara East Sub-County. The target population for this study was 10,060, comprising 120 parent representatives, 60 Headteachers, 9600 pupils in classes six, seven, and eight, and 240 class teachers. Simple random sampling was used to select 144 pupils, while purposive sampling was used to select 12 head teachers, 31 class teachers, and 12 parent representatives, from which a sample of 199 participants was achieved. A pilot study was carried out in the Mogondo zone that was not part of the actual study involving 33 respondents. The reliability of the instruments was tested using Cronbach's Alpha, and a reliability coefficient of 0.758 was obtained. The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0. The descriptive data was presented using tables of frequencies and percentages, while the Spearman Rho Correlation Coefficient was used to infer the relationship between Kipsigis cultural values and primary school participation among boys. The findings of the study showed that there is a moderate positive correlation between Kipsigis' cultural values and participation rates (r =0.587). The study concluded that Kipsigis' cultural values greatly influenced primary school participation among boys in public day primary schools. Based on the study, the researcher recommends positive cultural values to be used as instrumental tools to instil positive values in enhancing the participation of boys in primary schooling. It is hoped that the findings of this study may be useful in helping primary school administrators and managers, the Ministry of Education, and other key educational stakeholders in coming up with ways of strengthening primary school participation among boys

Excellence in Academic Physical Therapy: Promoting a Culture of Data Sharing.

Data analytics are increasingly important in health professions education to identify trends and inform organizational change in rapidly evolving environments. Unfortunately, limitations exist in data currently available to determine physical therapy (PT) academic excellence. It is imperative that the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) be able to demonstrate data-informed progress in addressing the common challenges faced by Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. The Task Force to Explore Data and Technology to Evaluate Program Outcomes was convened by ACAPT to explore current and desired data and the needs, technology, and costs that would be required for ACAPT to assess program outcomes relative to excellence criteria. The Task Force performed a gap analysis of measures of excellence, provided evidence-based recommendations for advancing the use of data and technology systems in academic PT, and generated a comprehensive Assessment Excellence Map that subsequently led to a new streamlined Excellence Framework in the launch of the ACAPT Center for Excellence. The vision of universal excellence in PT education necessitates clear alignment and centralization of common data to support efficient processes to assess excellence. The transformative nature of data is untapped in PT academic endeavors, and nascent work to establish and sustain a culture of centralized data sharing and assessment will help to drive program-level and profession-level excellence in PT education.

Understanding Contextual Factors Influencing Chinese Students to Study at a Hong Kong Institution's Intra-Country Branch Campus

International branch campuses (IBCs) are commonly used by nations and universities to achieve internationalization. Although existing research has examined students’ attitudes and behaviors toward IBCs, few studies have investigated these issues in an intra-country context. Hong Kong institutions’ IBCs in the Greater Bay Area of Mainland China are examples of cross-border education that is offered under China's ‘one country, two systems’ policy. Using the concept of global-national-local imbrication as the theoretical lens, this qualitative study explores contextual factors influencing students’ motivations to enroll at a Hong Kong instituion's intra-country IBC. The findings suggest that students are drawn by global (e.g., high level of internationalization), national (e.g., shared culture), and local (e.g., high function-price ratio) factors to enroll at IBCs. These findings have generated new insights into students’ motivations within a unique environmental context, and the global-national-local imbrication paradigm provides a new attempt to explain the destination and institutional choices of students in transnational education.

Uczestnictwo obcokrajowców w kulturze lokalnej. Studium przypadku Krakowa

The Participation of Foreign Residents in Local Culture. A Case Study of Kraków The article focuses on participation in local culture from a lesser-studied perspective of foreign nationals residing in Polish cities, drawing on a case study of Kraków. In the first part of the article, the authors outline the context of the migration transition in Poland, meaning the passage between a country of net emigration towards a country of net immigration, which has dynamically changed the urban landscape. Next, the results of an exploratory study on foreign residents’ attitudes and experiences of culture in the public sphere in Kraków are presented, which are the testing ground for the analysis of the changing nature of engagement at the local level. This study points to several conclusions for further analysis, namely the overwhelmingly positive evaluation of the cultural sphere by foreign nationals, the potential for social anchoring through this sphere, and the new narratives of local identity that are emerging as a result.

Enchronic cultural discourse analysis: a semio-cultural study of national identity discourse of Saudi Founding Day

ABSTRACT Calendrical events can conflate the political with the popular, for example, merging national identity with that of a political community, reflecting characteristics of glocalism. This article seeks to probe into Saudi national identity as emerging in the socio-political context of the calendrical event of Saudi Founding Day. Theoretically grounded in Shi-xu’s cultural approach to discourse (CAD), it adopts a methodological approach called Enchronic Cultural Discourse Analysis (ECDA) that is interfaced with insights from Enfield’s perspective of ‘enchrony’. Photos, with titles and comments, taken by 14 Saudi male students of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University during the event, are used as data. Informed by ECDA, semio-cultural manifestations of Saudi national identity as well as its glocal claims are examined. The analysis reveals four semio-cultural configurations that can be said to have constructed Saudi national identity: (1) Tropic temporalization: Saudi Women, the Saudi maglis, and the Saudi horse (2) situated contiguity of colour, architectural artefacts, and national flag; (3) royal cultural participation and its symbolic-historical associations; (4) café-located spatio-cultural object arrangements; and (5) personal narrative and cultural memory.

New Online Form of Activity Organization in Promoting Cultural Participation: Evidence from Parent–child Activities by Jiading Library

ABSTRACTThe ICT advancement and people's increasing cultural needs have stimulated China's online form of cultural activity organization. With highlights on such a new trend, this paper analyzes the impact of the newly‐invented online activity organization form on the participation ratio of parent–child cultural activities, which are vital in China's public cultural service system. Regression analysis indicates that the online activity organization form reduces the impact of limited available tickets and web browsing. It also relaxes the special time limit for public participation. Such an online form of activity organization deserves further attention considering its flexibility and convenience valued by the public.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AS AN AUDIENCE OF CULTURE – RESULTS OF PILOT RESEARCH IN MAŁOPOLSKA

The subject of the research is the use of the offer of cultural institutions by people with disabilities. The results of research by other authors on this topic are presented in the beginning. At the same time, it was pointed out that there is a lack of cross-sectional research that would concern the participation of a diverse group of audience with disabilities in culture. The identified research gap was filled by conducting own pilot research. Their goal was to show how people with disabilities use the offer of cultural institutions and what to do to make it more accessible to them. The research problem was formulated as follows: What are the expectations and needs of people with disabilities in terms of broad-understood participation in culture and the level of satisfaction of cultural institutions in Małopolska. The survey technique was used in the study. Pilot studies conducted on the participation of people with disabilities in culture allow us to conclude that surveyed people with special needs willingly use the offer of cultural institutions and notice positive changes in the adaptation of cultural institutions of Małopolska to the needs of people with disabilities that have occurred over the last two years, but at the same time indicate what else is left to do. People with disabilities indicate that the biggest barrier to access to the cultural offer is social barrier resulting from a lack of understanding of the needs of people with disabilities.Keywords: accessibility, audience development, audience research, cultural institutions, culture management, people with disability

Media Convergence and Game-Based Learning: Developing a Hypothesis of Film Education for the Post-Media Age

The purpose of this paper is to develop a hypothesis of film education built on a theoretical speculation concerning media convergence between cinema and video games, game-based learning and participatory culture, in the interest of schools willing to introduce the subject in their curricula and try out new educational approaches, embracing the inclusive definition of ‘film’ adopted by British Film Institute (2015).

"Connected to the people": Social Inclusion & Cohesion in Action through a Cultural Heritage Digital Tool

Current cultural policies are evolving from social inclusion (removing barriers and promoting equality for participation in culture) to social cohesion (fostering solid bonds between groups despite their differences). Digital interventions can create spaces that promote social inclusion and cohesion. In this paper, we report on the design and evaluation of a cultural heritage and digital storytelling application supporting a participatory approach to culture and hosting society. We evaluate our intervention in three marginalized communities with different social-cultural contexts: migrant women in Barcelona, a community living in a priority neighbourhood in Paris and second and third-generation migrants in Lisbon. Through an analysis of their application use, our findings point at their needs and desires, highlighting how the app can support social inclusion as the first step towards cohesion, but that these are heterogeneous concepts susceptible to nuanced appropriations by the different communities.

Maintaining Connections during the Pandemic: Rural Arts Festivals and Digital Practices

During the COVID lockdowns of 2020/21, the transmission of live or recorded concerts grew exponentially as festival makers embraced digital technologies to a greater degree. Investigating how this digital pivot interrupted festival-making practices is now important given that online and hybrid modes will potentially be used in conjunction with in-person events in the future. This task has relevance for rural areas where digital infrastructures can be under-developed. Yet, place-based, community-organised festivals can play a significant role in sustaining local communities. In this context, we explore the recent digital programming practices of music festivals in West Cork, Ireland. Methodologically, the study adopted a qualitative research design and generated data from fieldwork observations and in-depth interviews with festival practitioners in West Cork. This area was chosen for study because it is characterised by intensive arts and festival activity, high tourism activity, and a significant level of social change. The findings show that the ability of festivals to move practices online was variable and highly resource dependent. Overall, they suggest that in times of crisis the role of festivals became even more important than normal. Festivals played an important role in sustaining social connectivity, cultural participation and employment, with festival organisations demonstrating a strong sense of care and responsibility towards participants.

The development of online participatory cultures: from baseball analytics to covid conspiracy

ABSTRACT This paper explores online participatory culture from the early 1990s to the present, highlighting three trends that exemplify its development and eventual co-option by corporate and political movements. In the 1990s, a participatory culture around baseball analytics emerged online, characterized by a challenge to traditional notions of knowledge in the sport. By the 2000s, online participatory cultures began populating social media platforms that were searching for new ways to increase user engagement. One such culture, the self-tracking fitness movement, focused on individual self-improvement via quantifying the body’s activity, while promoting a relocation of expert knowledge to the online technology and fitness platforms that housed the movement. During the COVID-19 pandemic, notions of expert knowledge and individualized approaches to the body, aspects of the first two trends, were manipulated by far-right rhetoric and transformed by mis- and disinformation disseminated on the now-ubiquitous social media platforms. The study concludes by analyzing philosopher Giorgio Agamben’s condemnation of COVID-19 public health mandates, exploring how the theories underlying both baseball analytics and self-tracking were used to valorize individualistic health freedom over collective well-being.

42 Enacting Meaningful Change in the Face of Adversity – Use of a Sentinel Event to Pilot the Creation of a Rapid Response System in a Tertiary Paediatric Care Centre

Abstract Introduction/Background Although rare, in-hospital paediatric mortality occurs at a rate of 12.66 per 1000 admissions. Delayed recognition of clinical deterioration is a modifiable factor in such adverse events. In paediatric patients, subtle changes in vital signs often precede acute deterioration and provide an opportunity for early intervention and prevention of further deterioration. Based on this rationale, rapid response systems (RRS), which include a critical care response team (CCRT) and a Paediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS), have been established to facilitate the detection of clinical deterioration and mobilize resources for timely treatment. There is evidence that RRS can significantly decrease inpatient clinical deterioration events and PICU utilization. Objectives At our institution, serious patient safety events identified system failures in recognition, communication, and escalation of care in response to clinical deterioration. The root cause analysis led to a quality improvement and patient safety initiative to implement an RRS at our tertiary paediatric care centre. Design/Methods Process implementation of this pilot project required consultations with key stakeholders and designation of unit champions to mobilize resources and promote buy-in. Based on other successful implementation strategies, we adopted the Modified Brighton PEWS, defined a response algorithm, created bedside tools, constructed an interdisciplinary CCRT, and organized simulation activities to implement the new process. We used the Plan-Do-Study-Act method to carry out change based on weekly feedback from frontline workers. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of this initiative, all CCRT activations during the pilot phase were reviewed and a survey was distributed pre- and post-implementation. The number of code blues and mortality data will also be measured. Results The pilot period spanned June to September 2022 on our medical inpatient unit. Average response time to CCRT activation was 12 minutes (IQR 7-13.5), a median of three therapeutic interventions were required per activation, and 33% of activations resulted in PICU admissions. Among the 27 post–implementation survey respondents, 87% identified CCRT as a useful addition to optimize care and address patient safety concerns. Qualitatively, it has created a shared safety culture and empowered junior members of healthcare teams to escalate care. Conclusion This quality improvement initiative pilot study has demonstrated feasibility and acceptability of RRS implementation with a positive impact on patient safety culture and earlier detection and intervention for deteriorating patients. Further prospective comparative clinical benefits and cost-benefit analyses are needed to support hospital-wide implementation.

No substitute for the real thing? Physical and digital cultural participation in Denmark during the COVID-19 pandemic

In this research note, we analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cultural participation. We use rich survey data from Denmark to construct pooled time-series cross-sectional data for each month of the years 2019–2021 and report three findings. First, participation in physical cultural activities (e.g. attending a concert or a museum) plummeted during two lockdowns and did not return to its pre-pandemic level by the end of 2021. Second, participation in digital activities (e.g. reading a digital book or following a museum on social media) did not change much during the pandemic. Overall, we find little evidence of substitution from physical to digital cultural participation during the COVID-19 lockdown in Denmark. Third, socioeconomic gradients in cultural participation decreased during the pandemic for physical cultural participation, but did not change for digital cultural participation. We end by discussing what we can learn from our results about how social disruptions affect patterns of cultural participation and inequality.

Embracing team heterogeneity: a case study of the collaborative teaching practice in an international kindergarten in Hong Kong

International kindergartens, which offer an immersive dual-language (English and Chinese) environment, are popular among middle-class families in Hong Kong. The international learning and teaching environment is cultivated primarily by developing a diverse workforce, in which Chinese-speaking (Putonghua and/or Cantonese) teachers with local training or from mainland China generally work with their English-speaking counterparts from overseas in the same classroom. Such heterogeneity has complicated the already challenging concept of collaborative teaching. This article presents a case study of the collaborative teaching practice in a trilingual international kindergarten which had been established for over 50 years. Through in-depth interviews, questionnaires, text messaging, document analysis, site visits, and observations, the study examined the collaborative teaching practices among international colleagues in the kindergarten. The findings revealed that collaboration among international colleagues was made successful by (1) senior management and teachers sharing a common goal; (2) a dynamic whole-school supportive structure that embraced heterogeneity; and (3) the development of a shared culture of professional learning. The implications of these findings for management, practice, and research are discussed, including the need to foster a culture of collaboration, the importance of professional development, and the need for further research on collaborative teaching practices in diverse educational settings.

Penerapan Nilai - Nilai Kebudayaan Terhadap Partisipasi Umat Dalam Perayaan Ekaristi Di Paroki Santa Maria Immaculata Wayun Palu- Rejo

This research examines the application of cultural values towards the participation of the congregation in the Eucharistic celebration at the Parish of Santa Maria Immaculata Wayun Palu-Rejo, located in the district of South Barito, Central Kalimantan. The parish exemplifies unity and tolerance among the faithful from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds who participate in the Eucharistic celebration and other pastoral activities. A qualitative research method was employed, gathering data through interviews with 8 members of the congregation and 3 parish officials. The data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's analysis method. The results of the study indicate that the congregation of the Parish of Santa Maria Immaculata Wayun Palu-Rejo has applied cultural values in their participation during the Eucharistic celebrations. The use of language, music, dance, and traditional attire is evident in the Inculturation Mass and other Eucharistic celebrations. The spirit of mutual cooperation, empathy, and care for fellow believers also influences the congregation's participation in the Eucharistic celebration. Pastoral efforts and catechesis conducted by the priests and parish officials play a vital role in encouraging the congregation to appreciate and apply cultural values in church activities. The priests convey messages and advice on the importance of cultural values during sermons and socialization. The Inculturation Mass serves as one of the initiatives to incorporate cultural values into the Eucharistic celebration. In conclusion, the application of cultural values significantly affects the participation of the congregation in the Eucharistic celebration at the Parish of Santa Maria Immaculata Wayun Palu-Rejo. Pastoral efforts and catechesis by the priests and church officials help raise awareness among the congregation regarding the significance of culture in religious life. Culture and congregation participation in the Eucharistic celebration are interconnected and require cooperation between church officials and the congregation. A suggestion for further research is to gain a deeper understanding and analyze the impact of cultural values on the participation of the congregation in other aspects of church life. Additionally, involving other ethnic groups in the study would provide a more comprehensive overview of the cultural diversity in this parish.

Leather nostalgia: Constructed histories of Dutch leathermen through national discourses of tolerance and white innocence

Through following sentiments of nostalgia and loss through leathermen’s personal narratives, and an analysis of 110 influential leather images, this article argues that constructed histories of the Dutch gay male leather scene reflect a nostalgia for a lost white gay masculinity that reproduces Dutch-centric conceptions of tolerance, freedom, and self. In these constructed pasts, the Dutch leather brotherhood purportedly developed as a space of exceptional acceptance, protected from encroaching straight and effeminate gay cultures in the 1970s. These memories feature a conceptualization of sexual freedom as indistinguishable from sexual expression, reflecting ideas of freedom and tolerance rooted in Dutch liberalism. Leather memorialization of sexual freedom mobilizes liberal conceptions of autonomy and self that locate freedom in expression, bound sexual pleasure to the individual, and disconnect it from sociopolitical contexts. In influential erotic images of hyperwhite men covered in black leather and dirt, the rare but exclusive appearance of people of color in racist sexual tropes reveals the racist discourse underlying imaginations of the past erotic scene. These constructed pasts continue to haunt larger fetish culture even after the closure of beloved leather bars—shaping their self-identities into the present, inflecting upon their current participation in leather culture, and creating the meaning they derive from this community.