Perceptions Of Different Stakeholders Research Articles

Detection and disclosure of workplace mental health challenges: an exploratory study from India

Workplace mental health challenges have emerged as a significant concern post-pandemic. Despite this, the pervasive stigma surrounding mental illness leads to the concealment of symptoms and reluctance to seek professional help among employees. This study aims to explore the perception of different stakeholders towards the ‘Detection and disclosure’ of workplace mental health challenges in the Indian context. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with human resource professionals, counselors, and employees who had previously experienced mental health challenge(s). Thematic analysis was done to identify recurring themes and sub-themes. Three critical pathways were identified: minimizing the inhibitory factors, including lack of awareness, denial, low self-efficacy, stigma, and underestimating organizational capability; maximizing the encouraging factors, including psychological safety, perceived social support, and communicating success stories; and implementing supportive organizational practices, including generating awareness and literacy, build the organizational capability, strengthen the role of managers, leadership advocacy, policies, and processes. By fostering a culture of support and prioritizing employee well-being, organizations in India can create healthier and more resilient work environments, benefiting both individuals and the larger society.

Dockless bike sharing in Singapore: perceptions of stakeholders, tensions of management, and implications for the public space

ABSTRACT Dockless bike sharing has experienced remarkable expansion, with significant impacts on public spaces and intense social debates. This paper presents a case study of Singapore to analyze perceptions of different stakeholders about dockless bike sharing within the public domain. A content analysis of 229 news articles is conducted, where the entire process and focused topics are summarized, and perceptions of four stakeholders are mapped and compared. Debates among stakeholders focused on its role in the transport system, severity and causes of indiscriminate parking, and the strictness of regulatory requirements. The core was managing its usage of public space, involving tensions between under and over management. Two dilemmas are highlighted, including oversupply against low bike density, and flexible parking against high expectations of orderliness and cleanliness. Nevertheless, it is argued that dockless bike sharing can be a catalyst for promoting cycling and reinventing public space, with advocating three interconnected opportunities.

Understanding stakeholder perceptions on the impacts of gamebird releasing on or near UK protected sites

Conservation of protected sites involves stakeholders with a variety of perspectives and values of how land should be managed. Understanding the perceptions of different stakeholders are key to considering changes to conservation practises and to inform conflict strategies. Non-native gamebird release for recreational shooting in the UK includes associated land management which can have positive and negative impacts on species and habitats. We aimed to understand land manger perceptions of the effects from non-native gamebird release and associated management on native biodiversity within or adjacent to protected sites across the UK. We designed an online questionnaire which was completed by 104 managers of protected sites, including nature reserve staff, farmers and gamekeepers. Overall, respondents reported more positive effects related to estate management, and more negative effects related to the impacts of gamebirds on species and habitats, matching the conclusions of recent ecological evidence reviews. However, there was a marked difference in how the perceptions of different stakeholders matched the available ecological evidence: respondents employed by conservation NGOs, consultancy, government, and non-departmental bodies were more likely to perceive negative impacts, whereas respondents from farming and game shooting estates were more likely to perceive positive impacts. Despite pronounced differences in perceptions between stakeholder groups, there was broad cross-group agreement on the overall positive effect of hedgerow creation and management, and the overall negative impact of increases in generalist predator abundance and predation pressure on native wildlife linked to gamebird releases. Although our findings highlight differences between stakeholders in perceptions of the impacts of gamebird release and management, we use our results to highlight possible social mechanisms surrounding the perceptions of non-native gamebird releasing, opportunities for conflict management and potential needs for collaboration to further explore perceptions and help influence conservation action.

Factors influencing intention to invest in Shariah-compliant social impact bonds in Malaysia

Purpose The purpose of the paper is twofold. Firstly, this study aims to investigate the factors influencing stakeholders’ intention to invest in Shariah-compliant social impact bonds (SC SIBs) in Malaysia. Secondly, this study compares the differences in the perception of different stakeholders on the importance of the factors. Design/methodology/approach Using the extended theory of planned behaviour, the study undertakes a questionnaire survey on licensed capital market investors and individuals involved in the development of the financial market (developers). A total of 260 complete and valid responses were obtained from the survey. Multiple regression and Mann–Whitney tests were carried out to achieve the two objectives, respectively. Findings The results reveal that attitude (β = 0.447, p < 0.01), subjective norm (SN) (β = 0.255, p < 0.01) and moral norm (MN) (β = 0.163, p < 0.01) are significantly positive predictors of intention to invest in SC SIBs. In terms of the differences in the perceptions of the two parties, the results show that the factors have more effect towards developers than investors. Originality/value The empirical evidence from this study on the factors that influence stakeholders’ participation in SC SIBs is useful to the policymakers and interested parties in taking the next steps to develop, implement and promote SC SIBs to stakeholders in Malaysia. Fund managers can use the study’s insights to promote positive attitudes, SNs and MNs towards SC SIBs, especially targeting developers who are more influenced by these factors. More importantly, the results indicate a need for different strategies to influence the stakeholder investment behaviour of SC SIB in Malaysia to ensure that it is sustainable and viable in the long run.

Bus fare evasion of the Santiago de Chile transportation system from a stakeholders perspective

This research presents a paradigmatic case study of fare evasion in the Chilean public transport system. It identifies the perceptions of different stakeholders who interact within this system, raising a series of discourses around the social legitimacy of evasion, a conduct traditionally punished and considered wrong. The methodology consists of the use of 41 semi-structured interviews of public transport system stakeholders, such as users, operators, political authorities, social groups, policemen, and others. A qualitative analyses organizes the data into three dimensions: i) context in which evasion takes place, distinguishing between the historic context, the social context, and the moral context; ii) legitimacy of payment, raising the main arguments from which to defend payment as rightful conduct; and iii) legitimacy of evasion, identifying the perceptions that justify evasion as an acceptable social conduct. The conclusions state evasion is a symptom of a much deeper problem. Socioeconomic inequality in Chile allows us to understand the role of public transport as a social right that grants social inclusion, facilitating equal access to the opportunities society offers.

261 Perceptions of and attitudes towards problematic polypharmacy and prescribing cascades in older adults: a stakeholder analysis

Abstract Background Research to date on appropriate prescribing in older adults has focused on characterising inappropriate prescribing using explicit prescribing indicator tools. Less is known about other causes of problematic polypharmacy such as prescribing cascades. Prescribing cascades occur when a medication is prescribed to treat or to prevent the symptoms of an adverse drug reaction and may be characterised as intentional or unintentional, as well as appropriate or inappropriate. Prescribing cascades, therefore, represent an important and under-researched area of problematic polypharmacy. The aim of this study was to conduct a stakeholder analysis (patients with polypharmacy; carers; General Practitioners [GPs]; hospital doctors; community pharmacists; professional organisation representatives and policymakers) to elicit perceptions of and attitudes towards problematic polypharmacy, with a focus on prescribing cascades. Methods Qualitative one-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted. Participants were recruited via a gatekeeper approach. Interview duration ranged from 58 to 80 minutes. Interviews were analysed thematically. Results Thirty-one participants (six patients, two carers, seven GPs, eight community pharmacists, four hospital doctors, two professional organisation representatives, and two policy makers) were interviewed. The challenges of communication at the interface of primary and secondary care were outlined, including the lack of clear ownership of drug monitoring. The community pharmacist and, at times, the patient were relied upon to fill in these gaps in communication. Patients discussed the burden of taking multiple medications. GPs described the importance of ‘mindful prescribing’ to avoid, where possible, unintentional prescribing cascades. The need for further education for health care professionals and patients on prescribing cascades was highlighted, as was the importance of improved collaboration between health care professionals. Conclusion Understanding the perceptions of different stakeholders towards problematic polypharmacy and prescribing cascades is key to the development of effective tools or resources to improve patient care.

Tourism and recreation in protected areas: An exploration of Community Based Tourism and local participation in Zimbabwe

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) is a growing niche in tourism across the world. Protected areas and conservancies in Zimbabwe have resulted in some local communities having negative attitudes towards conservation efforts and the enforcement of conservation-related regulations resulting in conflicts. This paper explores the role and value of CBT in tourism and recreation in protected areas in Zimbabwe in terms of the local participation of communities. This study sought to understand the management system and the perceptions of different stakeholders on community conservancies in Zimbabwe. Consequently, a qualitative methodology using a case study approach was used, using in-depth interviews with key informants. This paper brought insights into the current management system of CBTEs and the perceived challenges of the management system. There is over-dependence on private safari operators, which is affecting the growth and further development of CBTEs. CBT initiatives are for the community and should be managed and run by the communities.

Perception of different stakeholders and Practice of Disabilityinclusive education at secondary schools in Bangladesh

The paper is focused on the status of disability-inclusive education from policies to practices at the secondary level of education in Bangladesh. The paper explored the classroom teaching[1]learning practice and available resources in secondary schools in this regard. It also attempted to explore the perception of different stakeholders towards disability-inclusive education. 10 secondary schools were selected from Dhaka and Rajshahi divisions following a convenient sampling technique. Data were gathered from teachers, students, and parents of that level and disability-inclusive education experts using the Interview and FGD method. Data were processed and analyzed using Barun and Clarke’s (2006) six-step thematic analysis technique. The results have shown that participation of students with disabilities in secondary schools is nominal and the dropout rate is higher. Though teachers and parents expressed a sympathetic view toward disability, special schooling is the better option for students with a disability according to their opinion. Thus, they lack a positive attitude toward disability inclusion. Moreover, school infrastructure and teaching-learning are not very convenient. Therefore, the study recommends that training facilities, available resources, and the existing infrastructure be redesigned and enhanced; curriculum modification and adaptation in the assessment system should be introduced to successfully implement disability-inclusive education. Vol. 48 (University of Dhaka Centennial Special Issue), June 2022 p.167-184

Between Impunity and Justice? Exploring Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Colombia’s Special Sanctions (Sanciones Propias) for International Crimes

ABSTRACT∞ The peace agreement signed by the Colombian government and the FARC has an innovative sanctioning regime which, based on a restorative approach, offers non-custodial sanctions as a less punitive form of punishment for international crimes. However, given their leniency, these ‘special sanctions’ have caused controversy. Based on qualitative interviews, this study explores the perceptions of different stakeholders concerning various issues related to the special sanctions’ nature, goals, processes, (envisioned) outcomes and challenges. Our findings reveal that most participants perceive these sanctions as a tool that can modestly help repair the damage done, reintegrate (certain) offenders into society, and promote coexistence. Only a limited number of respondents saw these sanctions as punishment. For several participants, the special sanctions may be an alternative accountability measure to prison. However, this seems to depend on meeting certain preconditions, victims’ participation, the type of crime and the offender’s rank and affiliation.

Motivation in English Learning at University: A Mixed-Methods Study Investigating the Perceptions of Different Stakeholders*

The research study employed an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, and it was aimed at determining and analyzing the essential factors that motivate university students’ English learning within the Ecuadorian higher education system. The quantitative study results, drawn from a questionnaire administered to 109 EFL university teachers, were further explained through a qualitative phase. The latter phase consisted of in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, namely university teachers, language center directors, Ecuadorian experts and international experts in English language education. The insights gained from the conducted 25 in-depth interviews were essential to explain in greater detail the motivational factors determined in the quantitative phase. The integration of quantitative and qualitative data sets helped to gain an in-depth understanding of motivation in student learning of English as a foreign language within the Ecuadorian university context. The results showed that factors associated with intrinsic and instrumental motivation are key toward student language learning. In this sense, English is seen as a tool for a more effective completion of different academic tasks required to university students. Also, motivation in English language learning is promoted when effective instructional practices and a positive classroom environment have a central role in the university classroom. In terms of extrinsic motivation, students are likely to become more motivated when their teachers employ meaningful strategies and techniques. Moreover, teaching materials and resources can help to foster learner motivation when students’ input and insights are carefully taken into account in a strategic manner.

Fisheries Co-Management in the “Age of the Commons”: Social Capital, Conflict, and Social Challenges in the Aegean Sea

Fishing activity in Greece remains important for the management of marine resources. Fishery co-management, involving various social groups and stakeholders, is considered necessary for marine ecological conservation. Environmental NGOs have acquired valuable expert and scientific knowledge on marine ecosystems which is essential for natural resource management. However, such knowledge is often in conflict with the interests of fishers, who often have tacit/lay knowledge which is rarely considered. The aim of this paper is twofold: first, to critically discuss the perceptions of different stakeholders regarding the protection of marine commons, and second, to unveil the potential conflicts in the management of the MPA on Gyaros Island. Gyaros is a cultural heritage monument, home to a colony of Mediterranean monk seals, and a traditional fishing area for adjacent island communities. Methodologically, the paper synthesises the empirical findings of a five-year (2013–2018) research project. Survey material collected over two separate periods (2014 and 2017) from the local population and professional and recreational fishers is combined with rich qualitative material from various stakeholders and participatory research to inform the research objectives. The successful management of MPAs requires that all users contribute to, agree to, and respect the terms of the MPA.

Stakeholders’ Perceptions of the Communication of the Territorial Brand: The Case of Braganca

Territorial marketing aims to build a long-term strategy to structure and communicate territorial offers and integrates several elements that are essential for successful implementation. The local community, from residents to firms, is a fundamental element in the success of this strategy. This paper analyzes the perceptions of different stakeholders regarding their involvement in the strategic process of marketing the municipality of Bragança (a historical municipality in the northeast of Portugal) as a tourist destination. This study employed a mixed methods methodology. In the first part (qualitative analysis), interviews were carried out with the different competent bodies in the promotion and communication of the destination and with the county’s tourist entities. In the second phase (quantitative analysis), questionnaire surveys were conducted in the local community to complement the first part of the methodology. The results show little involvement of tourism entities in the construction and communication of the destination, as well as some gaps in identification with the destination. These results reinforce and justify the importance of the local community in marketing territories (which is fundamental), as well as the construction of a set of recommendations aimed at solving some of the problems found through the adopted methodology.

The Way to Net-Zero: Exploring Stakeholder Perceptions

Achieving the goal of net-zero emissions, set by many governments for the next decades, requires the joint effort of policymakers and stakeholders, primarily the private sector and NGOs. Even if the target is defined, the way to reach it is still under discussion, due to the fragmentation of opinion and polarization of stakeholders. In this exploratory study, we seek to shed light on the perceptions of different stakeholders about potential instruments to achieve net-zero emissions, such as the use of carbon dioxide removals (CDR) or the further development of a carbon market. Moreover, to measure the presence of in-group/out-group biases affecting the discussion, we also investigate the perceptions about other stakeholders participating in the discussion. Through text mining and sentiment analysis of 691 organizational documents, produced by either companies or NGOs, we are able to outline the perceptions of stakeholders in different sectors and how these perceptions change over space and time. Important implications for policymakers emerge, along with a contribution to the literature on stakeholder participation in policymaking processes and collaborative governance.

Conservation conflict following a management shift in Pendjari National Park (Benin)

A common strategy to counteract global biodiversity loss is sustainable management of protected areas. However, as protection of nature sometimes conflicts with human livelihoods and involves stakeholders with different interests, conservation conflict is globally on the rise. These conflicts can hamper sustainable development, social equity and effective biodiversity conservation. Understanding perceptions of different stakeholders and mapping discourses is key in this respect. In this study, we investigated conservation conflict in the Pendjari National Park in Benin, West Africa. The conservation conflict was fueled in part by a shift from state-led collaborative management to a public-private partnership. Pendjari is the largest remaining savannah ecosystem in West Africa and home to several threatened megafauna species. Using Q methodology, we identified two distinct discourses among stakeholders. The first discourse, supported mainly by formally educated people with non-agricultural jobs, focuses on the limitation of anthropogenic activities in favor of biodiversity conservation. The second discourse is mostly supported by people with a lower education level and a direct dependency on the land. They agree there is a need for conservation but even more so for viable alternatives to ensure people's livelihoods. The identification of these discourses and their underlying drivers can be included into future decision-making processes and management of the Pendjari National Park.

Using Outcome Mapping to Mobilize Critical Stakeholders for a Gender Responsive Rift Valley Fever and Newcastle Disease Vaccine Value Chain in Rwanda.

Approximately 752 million of the world's poor keep livestock to produce food, generate income, and build assets. Women represent two-thirds (~400 million people) of low-income livestock keepers. Infectious diseases are a major issue in preventing livestock keepers from optimizing production earnings and improving food security. In Rwanda, highly contagious yet preventable diseases that affect animals that women manage, such as Rift Valley fever in goats and Newcastle disease in chickens have a high-mortality rate and can devastate their herds. Women are disproportionately affected because they bear primary responsibility for goats and chickens. These diseases are preventable through vaccination, but smallholder women farmers rarely benefit from livestock vaccines. Social norms and entrenched cultural stereotypes limit women's confidence and decision-making and restrict their access to resources and information. Women smallholder farmers find that there is little support for the small livestock they manage, because of the official preference given to cattle. They are also challenged by limited availability of livestock vaccines due to lack of a cold chain, inadequate extension, and veterinary services, especially for goats and chickens, and unreliable structures for vaccine delivery. To identify opportunities for women's engagement in the livestock vaccine value chain (LVVC) and reduce their barriers to accessing and using livestock vaccines, we used Outcome Mapping, a stakeholder engagement tool, and the Gender Equality Continuum Tool to classify and engage critical partners in the LVVC. We analyzed each critical partner's capacities, incentives, and drivers for engagement with women, challenges and barriers that hinder their support for women farmers, opportunities at systemic and programmatic levels for women's participation and benefit in the LVVC, and the gender capacities and perceptions of different stakeholders. Enhanced positioning and visibility of women in the LVVC can occur through a systemic engagement of all stakeholders, and recognition of the roles that women play. Women smallholder farmer involvement when determining and shaping the potential entry-points is critical to ensure support for their existing responsibilities in family food security, and future opportunities for generating income. Strengthening gender capacities of LVVC stakeholders, addressing identified barriers, and building on existing opportunities can increase women's participation in the LVVC.

Offsite Sustainability—Disentangling the Rhetoric through Informed Mindset Change

The construction sector and concomitant supply chain has been acknowledged in the literature as a major contributor to environmental “stress”, from the design, sourcing and extraction of raw materials through to transportation, design, construction and demolition. Clear indicators/solutions have been showcased as vehicles for reducing this stress, ranging from lifecycle costing through to waste reduction strategies, carbon assessment and “green” environmental assessment tools to name but a few. However, this paper argues that whilst some of these (intervention strategies) may have had some positive effects, the main challenge rests with people—inter alia, the key decision-makers and leadership structures with the “position power” to effect change. Acknowledging this as a supposition, this paper uses three discreet construction organisations engaging in offsite construction as a micro-study (cf. cross-case study) to evaluate sustainability perceptions. In doing so, it focuses specifically on sustainability practices and business processes underpinning technology (adoption, absorption and diffusion), including the perceptions of different stakeholders involved in each of these three companies. In total, 30 respondents from three organisations (cases) participated in this study, representing three tiers of management (top, middle and first line). Priority areas are highlighted, along with the reasons supporting these perspectives. Findings from this work present a new technology diffusion sustainability model for offsite construction. This model identifies sustainability causal links, super catalysts, actuators, barriers, forces and facilitators. More importantly perhaps, this work presents a clear case for “conjoined thinking” in order to instill a collective mindset change and common purpose for those wishing to evidence offsite sustainability.

Znanje engleskog jezika kao faktor zapošljivosti u hotelskoj industriji - slučaj Vrnjačke Banje, Srbija

English has become widely accepted as the language of hotel industry and one of the core soft skills of employability. Since the perceptions of different stakeholders in education often differ to a certain extent, when designing a language course at a university level, it is of utmost importance to take into consideration the opinion of industry practitioners. The aim of the present diagnostic quantitative study employing case study methodology is to look into the importance of English language knowledge for employability in the hotel industry, define field-specific foreign language needs and identify the problems faced in supplier-consumer encounters. The obtained results point to the fact that hotel employees find English important for successful performance. The most necessary skills proved to be speaking and listening comprehension, followed by writing and reading. The identified problems faced in communication were related to inability to understand the interlocutor and the lack of proper lexical knowledge.

Importance of integrated reporting from the perspective of stakeholders in India

Integrated reporting (IR) is hailed as a milestone in the development of corporate reporting. However, it is essential to contemplate whether stakeholders perceive IR to be imperative in their decisions. This paper aimed to assess the stakeholders' perceptions regarding the importance of IR in their decision making. The research was a cross-sectional quantitative study. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, and the Kruskal Wallis H test was used to test the hypothesis constructed to find whether any significant difference exists between the perceptions of different stakeholders. The study confirmed that all stakeholders perceive that information disclosed in IR is crucial for them in their decision making as no significant difference exists between their perceptions. Further, considering the Indian economic environment, the study's findings suggested some critical aspects that all companies should consider while disclosing their information through IR, which will benefit both companies and their stakeholders.

Reconnoitering the Impact of Education on Observance of Purdah (Veil)

The study was designed to explore perceptions of different stakeholders regarding the impact of education on the observance of Purdah in the wake of modernization. To examine the phenomena, the Survey methodology was used for investigation. The quantitative data was obtained through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire from different sampled groups i.e. intellectuals, lawyers, politicians, community leaders, and literary persons. The data was analyzed through univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses. The association between independent and dependent variables was measured through Chi-square (χ2) whereas multivariate analysis was employed while controlling marital status. The overall findings signposted a non-significant and positive relationship between increased schooling breaks down traditional values and norms, including family values and change in observance of Purdah. On another hand, a significant and positive relationship was identified between education as one of the important indicators of modernization in Pakhtun society and the dependent variable. Similarly, the relationship between modernization leads to the emergence of different types of education systems in Pakistan, and the observance of Purdah was noticed as significant and positive. The overall test statistics of the multivariate analysis revealed a highly significant, positive, and non-spurious relationship.

Student, parent, and teacher perceptions towards digital educational games: How they differ and influence each other

Digital game-based learning has received increased attention in education. As the key stakeholders in education, students, parents, and teachers may have different perceptions and attitudes towards game-based learning, which have a great impact on its adoption and dissemination. However, there is a lack of research examining how the perceptions of different stakeholders towards digital educational games may differ and influence each other. This study aimed to address the gap by investigating the perceptions of students, parents and teachers towards digital educational games, the differences and relationships between their perceptions, and possible sources of their perceptions. The study was conducted with 415 participants in China, a country that has tension between play and learning in its traditional values. The results reveal that most students, parents and teachers have certain experience playing mobile games, but with limited knowledge about educational digital games. Students have more positive perceptions towards digital educational games than teachers and parents, and the perceptions of teachers and parents are correlated with each other. After an introduction to an educational digital game, students’ and parents’ intention to recommend game-based learning increased, which, however, was not the case for teachers. Implications of the findings were discussed.