Social Action Programs Research Articles

Darwinismo social y alimentación: la aportación de Fernando Monckeberg al programa de erradicación de la desnutrición en la dictadura chilena

This paper explores the malnutrition eradication plan devised and overseen by paediatrician and nutritionist Fernando Monckeberg within the framework of the malnutrition eradication policies implemented by the Chilean military dictatorship during the 1970s and 1980s. It also examines the theoretical and conceptual aspects developed by this author within the context of renewed social Darwinism, with eugenic consequences, such as “sociogenic damage” and the relationship between nutrition and intellectual development. It subsequently analyses practical and technical aspects encompassing the principles of healthcare intervention in populations, the relationship between nutrition and hygiene, and their implications for housing policies. In addition, the inherent contradictions and challenges associated with implementing social action programs amid the backdrop of a neoliberal dictatorship are considered.

Multicultural education for strengthening harmony in diversity

The multicultural era requires habituative awareness of diversity in schools as a praxis of multicultural education to instill awareness of diversity. This study aims to obtain a model of implementation of multicultural education in building harmony in diversity in schools. The research method uses qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection techniques use active-participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation.The results showed that the curriculum is integrated with the values of humanism and pluralism, its implementation is designed with social action programs. The next implementation goes through stages: prejudice reduction, content integration, equality paedagogy, and empowering school culture and social structure. This research contributes to the implementation of multiculrural education in schools, and is very urgent to be carried out in schools in line with the digital era of multicultural mixing globally. Keywords: Education, multiculturalism, values, harmony, diversity

Relationship between Transformational Leadership Attributes and Social Action in Mck Kaaga Synod, Kenya

Social action entails leaders being proactive in bringing about positive change in their communities. Through charisma, vision, and sheer willpower, transformational leaders try to mould society into their own image. They want to envision society as a better environment for all people. Religious scholars, sociologists, and political economists have always wondered how transformative leadership traits and social action are related. Accordingly, this study sought to delve deeper into the relationship between transformational leadership and social action. Specifically, it examined the relationship between transformational attributes and social action in MCK Kaaga Synod. The objectives of the study are: To examine the practice of transformational leadership To examine the influence of church-initiated social action among the residents within the geographical area of Mck kaaga Synod To is to examine the relationship that exists between transformational leadership and social action This study used a descriptive survey design with qualitative and quantitative approaches. The descriptive survey approach was used since it thoroughly describes the issue under exploration. It is especially useful in studies where there is a need to gather information, summarize, present, and interpret the data. The study population comprised the 6771 church leaders in MCK Kaaga synod. The sample size was 384, randomly selected using Cochran's sample size formula. Through the use of surveys and an interview schedule, data were gathered. A mixed method approach combining both qualitative and quantitative methodologies was used for the data analysis. Themes and patterns were used to analyse qualitative data, while descriptive statistics for percentages and mean were used to analyse quantitative data. A P-value cut-off of 0.05 was used as the benchmark for predictive value while analysing the association between the variables using linear regression. After analysis, the data were presented in tables and figures. The study established that transformational leadership attributes have a significant, positive relationship with charisma, having a regression coefficient of 0.0123 p<0.005, and social influence with a coefficient of 0.024, p<0.005.Moreover, the vision was positively correlated with social action programmes, with a regression coefficient of 0.0431, p<0.005. Additionally, a delegation was positively correlated with social action programmes, with a regression coefficient of 0.0254, p<0.005, with executional distribution, and has a significant relationship with social action programmes in MCK Kaaga synod, with r=0.0422, p<0.005. However, the transformational leadership attribute of transactional has no significant relationship with social action, with r=0.0.0647, p<0.005 in MCK Kaaga synod.

The implementation of social action program of a school in Pasig City: A basis for an action plan

The implementation of social action program of a school in Pasig City: A basis for an action plan

IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN DAN PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT USAHA PERTAMBANGAN EMAS PT. PANCA LOGAM MAKMUR DI KABUPATEN BOMBANA PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGGARA

The purpose of this paper is to determine the Community Development and Empowerment Program of PT. Panca Logam Makmur, Bombana Regency with the aim of encouraging the economy, education, socio-culture, health, and the environment of the community around the mine, both individually and collectively. This study uses the Secondary Data Analysis (ASD) method using secondary data, in the form of research data and institutional administrative documentary data. The results of this study are: (1) The realization of the social responsibility of PT. Panca Logam Makmur in 2010-2015 consisted of three main programs, including: (a) community development programs; (b) infrastructure development program; and (c) social welfare action programs; (2) PT. PPM main program plan. Panca Logam Makmur has planned 7 programs or 87.5 percent of the 8 main compulsory PPM programs for metal mineral IUPs; and (3) The implementation of community development and empowerment has not yet compiled a PPM Master Plan which is guided by the PPM blue print for Southeast Sulawesi Province in accordance with Article 57 of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 26 of 2018.

PARTISIPASI KARANG TARUNA TERHADAP KEGIATAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI AKSI SOSIAL

This study raises the problem of the still low Youth Organization Participation Against Community Activities in Cikole Village, Lembang District, West West Bandung Regency. The objectives of the study are: (1) To find out the organized youth activities in Cikole Village, Lembang Subdistrict, West Bandung Regency (2) To find out the effectiveness of social actions carried out by Youth Organization (3) To find out the impact of social action by Youth Organization on community participation . This research uses descriptive research methods, data collection techniques using questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Research objects 50 people. The results of the research and findings show that: Youth activities with organized institutions color the lives of the people with various activities. The social action programs undertaken include (1) Collaborative Work to build villages and communities. (2) Greening the Environment. (3). Compensation for the poor, the poor and orphans. (4) Community Reading Gardens and (5) Houses for the Poor. There is a paradigm shift in thinking in people's lives by placing young people in strategic positions. The obstacle faced by Karang Taruna Cikole Village is the difficulty to synergize the various empowerments in an integrated program, funding constraints and misunderstanding among the members of the youth organization. The conclusion shows that social action carried out by Karang Taruna Cikole Village is seen as able to prosper the environment.

A Survey on the Concept of ‘Tikkun olam: Repairing the World’ in Judaism

A Survey on the Concept of ‘Tikkun olam: Repairing the World’ in Judaism

Can learning beyond the classroom impact on social responsibility and academic attainment? An evaluation of the Children’s University youth social action programme

Disadvantaged pupils in England tend to have lower average attainment than their peers. They are also less likely to be involved in wider learning and opportunities for experience beyond the classroom walls. Approaches which support learning activities beyond the traditional classroom might assist in overcoming the persistent achievement gap of disadvantaged pupils, as well being valuable in their own right. This paper presents impact evidence of a school programme called Children’s University (CU) for pupils in primary schools which combines outdoor learning activities, after-school clubs and community social action. The evaluation funded involved 1840 year 5 pupils in 68 primary schools, randomised into treatment and waiting-list control (business-as-usual) groups. The programme was delivered for two consecutive years after which the academic and non-cognitive outcomes were re-assessed. The findings suggest that after two years of opportunity to participate in out-of-school hour activities and social action there is a link to slight progress in pupils’ reading and maths performance (‘effect’ sizes of 0.12 and 0.15). A smaller improvement in non-cognitive outcomes of ‘teamwork’ and ‘social responsibility’ was also found (‘effect’ sizes of 0.02 and 0.07). The gains in teamwork and social responsibility results for disadvantaged pupils eligible for free school meals (FSM) were better than the overall figures, suggesting that this intervention may have a role to play in reducing the poverty gradient in such social ‘skills’. It is only fair that wider opportunities at school are made easier for disadvantaged pupils, they may have others benefits. However, if changes in attainment alone are the primary goal, these relatively small effect sizes suggest that there will be more cost-effective routes than the one described in this paper.

‘The communities we live in’: providing meaningful contexts for the application and generation of knowledge through service in Uganda

If service-learning is to fulfil its potential to contribute to meaningful social change, scholars and practitioners must consider how service might foster a dynamic relationship between knowledge, the learner and the community. This paper challenges modernist conceptions of knowledge as a ‘commodity’ that can be delivered and consumed, and instead identifies service to the community as a meaningful context for learners to interact with knowledge in a coherent framework for the explicit purpose of individual and social change. The Preparation for Social Action programme in Uganda is offered as an example in which relationships between knowledge, learners and the community can be examined. Findings from an analysis of curricular materials, participant observation and interview and focus-group data collected from its local instructors and administrators are discussed.

C-26 / C-27 大規模感染症防止対策のための社会シミュレーションと制度対策デザイン(事業開発トラック,持続的発展価値を実現する戦略開発プロジェクト・プログラムマネジメント)

C-26 / C-27 大規模感染症防止対策のための社会シミュレーションと制度対策デザイン(事業開発トラック,持続的発展価値を実現する戦略開発プロジェクト・プログラムマネジメント)

Permanent Deacons and Non-profit Directors: Comparing Leadership Styles among Facilitators of Community Agencies

Permanent deacons in the Roman Catholic Church (all male) are active in their local community and congregation mobilizing faith formation events, liturgical services, and community social action programs, yet not much is known about their leadership style. The present study compared U.S. 203 permanent deacons with 202 male community-based directors of non-profit agencies on their self-reported transformational leadership style, assessed by five subscales of competencies. Deacons and directors differed significantly on three subscales; deacons scored higher on the promoting positive values and leadership as service subscales, while directors scored higher on the building a sustainable organization subscale. Results suggested that the transformational leadership styles of U.S. permanent deacons is more value and service-centered, and, in comparison, community-based non-profit leaders seem to focus more on the group's structure and health of their organization.

Evangelism Lost? A Need to Redefine Christian Integral Mission

This article proposes a clarification of the integral mission concept and a change in the way the relationship between social action and evangelism is understood in practical integral mission operations. The idea of “primacy” of evangelism has been under fire: if evangelism is given “primacy”, then everything else is “secondary”. The “ultimacy” of evangelism concept has been suggested as a solution: evangelism should ultimately not be left undone. The main flaw of the “ultimacy” concept is that it has no time element.In order to rectify these weaknesses, the “anticipation of evangelism” is proposed. “Anticipation” incorporates the view that social action creates a bridge for evangelism, and also takes care of the widespread concern that evangelism should not ultimately be left out or left undone. Anticipation also requires that the evangelism component in integral mission is brought onto the table right from the start of the planning of social action programs. The “anticipation” of evangelism concept can help to ensure better practical guidance in the execution of Christian integral mission as the evangelism component is anticipated at the planning stage and included at the implementation stage. This should ensure that integral mission programs do not end up in social action only.

Study questions NCS benefits

The value of the social action programme is demonstrated by its long-term impact, claim organisers

海外派遣指導者の異文化体験とレジリエンス<BR>-アジア貢献事業による初めて赴任したサッカー指導者の語りから-

海外派遣指導者の異文化体験とレジリエンス<BR>-アジア貢献事業による初めて赴任したサッカー指導者の語りから-

Competitiveness of Young Football Players in the Japan Football Association Social Action Program

Conditions affecting the competitiveness of young group athletes in different countries were investigated through a comparative evaluation of opinions expressed by coaches and instructors dispatched overseas through the JFA Social Action Program in Asia. Results of a one-way analysis of variance on responses scores related to football teams in different countries, which was conducted after calculating group means and standard deviations indicated that physical strength and mental strength scores were significantly higher in teams of the high ranking group than in teams of low the ranking group classified according to FIFA rankings. These results suggest that there is an urgent need to establish football teams on a school wide basis and to become affiliated organizations of professional football clubs in countries in the low ranking group, in order to develop continuous training for each category of young athletes. Such training would be necessary to increase physical strength and decrease differences in physical strength between low and high ranking groups of countries. Similarly, it would be important for young athletes continue training, participate in games, and feel a sense of improvement and fulfillment in order to bridge the gap in mental strength scores between low and high ranking groups. A comprehensive balance between training, playing games, and a sense of fulfillment is expected to lead to prioritized training and to the development of a sense of pride among young athletes representing their country by playing football.

On Leaving | On Staying Behind

On Leaving | On Staying Behind Diana Garcia (bio) On Leaving I can run five times around the village, my dog beside me. I have testedmyself against her speed, my younger cousins’ endurance. I win. My cousins go with me this morning, their dark hair glossy, so youngtheir shoulders. Their mothers tell me to watch over them. I have said goodbye to all who remain, grayed village elders,wooden statues of saints in our small church, my mother. I go with the blessings of my mother and her sisters. I am the youngestof the girl cousins, no great beauty, no wealth to keep me here. I wear only what I have. I carry a blouse one aunt gave me,a friend’s old sandals for days when heat persists into the night. My cousins who have made the journey send this advice: travel earlyin the morning and at night. When you reach the trains, gain a space in the middle; don’t move. Don’t let anyone steal your space. When wereach Mexico, we are to look for coyotes wearing yellow bandanas, not red or green. Those wearing yellow come from our region,they speak our language, they are known to our village. If no one waits at the border wearing yellow, we wait or takeour chances. I have waited two years for this chance. No more. [End Page 11] If the coyotes separate me from my two cousins, mis primasinstruct me to let them take what they will, but not my life, never my life. They think I don’t know what they mean. I know what a mancan take from a woman. I know my younger cousins’ pride. I will protect them from their pride, our family honor. I will screamor fight if I can. I will run if I can. I know now how fast I can run. On Staying Behind She thinks I don’t know why she runs. Not to catch the trainsor escape la migra or outrun packs of wild dogs. I listened to the advice her cousins sent, the older girl cousins, married,hard-working girls who left our village with their husbands. The journey is harsh, more than two weeks if she’s lucky.So many dangers, only two younger male cousins to protect her. My daughter has no husband. She cannot stay with me. I willnot have her stay with me to starve. She leaves with no wealth. She and her cousins are their own wealth. I see the strengthin their arms and shoulders, blood that pumps through heart and lungs. No water, no beans or corn. Today, the woman studying our village,una profe de los estados unidos, spilled our pot of beans. This woman has never known hunger. I saw her shock when I siftedbeans from dirt, placed beans, dirt, the bit of water I had planned to use for grinding the last dried corn. What is a little dirt, I thought, the same dirtin which I grew these beans. A child should not see a mother starve to death. [End Page 12] A mother should not hear that her last daughter has disappeared.I bless this last child, daughter of my heart, the one I hoped would wrap my body in a serape and lay me next to her fatherat the edge of the church yard. I bless her journey, wishing her safe passage, fleet journey. I have said my prayersto the village saints. I have eaten my small meal. I will lay myself alongside her dog tonight. Perhaps tomorrow, more foodwill come my way. Again, I stay behind. I will wait and hope. [End Page 13] Diana Garcia Diana Garcia is a professor and codirector of the Creative Writing and Social Action Program at California State University, Monterey Bay. Her collection of poetry When Living Was a Labor Camp is an American Book Award Winner. She coedited Fire and Ink: An Anthology of Social Action Writing. Copyright © 2014 University of Nebraska Press

Promoting the development of moral identity, behavior, and commitment in a social action program

Involvement in social action and community service can promote the construction of prosocial identities and enduring patterns of civic behavior. This article explores this important process for youth that participate in the PeaceJam Ambassadors program. High school-aged ‘PeaceJammers’ study the lives of Nobel Peace laureates while creating projects to affect change in their local communities. Multiple methods were used to access youth perceptions including surveys and interpretive interviews. Participants reported high levels on indicators on personal and social change. Their narratives articulated salient influences on their identities and actions. They shared how advisors promote social identity, participation, and the development of moral identities. These findings add to a growing empirical literature on moral development and youth engagement in peace education and community transformation.

The role of New Forms of Work Organization in developing sustainability strategies in operations

This paper aims to study whether Human Resource Management and the organizational practices related to New Forms of Work Organization (NFWO) (e.g., teamwork, training, and employee involvement) should be implemented to attain higher environmental and social sustainability performance. This potential connection is analyzed using the International Manufacturing Strategy Survey 2009 database containing data on the assembly industry. Several hierarchical regression models are used to study the direct impact of the considered practices on sustainability performance and their interactions with sustainability action programs. The results show that some of the practices related to NFWO are linked to sustainability performance. In particular, training has a direct positive effect on environmental and social sustainability performance and creates a positive interaction between social sustainability action programs and performance. Additionally, employee involvement and incentives have a direct positive impact on social sustainability performance. Finally, teamwork is a relevant practice for the successful implementation of environmental sustainability action programs.This paper contributes by empirically extending the knowledge on the role of organizational practices and the understanding of environmental and social sustainability achievement at the operational level. Moreover, we highlight the complexity of these relationships within different sustainability dimensions, showing the need for more qualitative studies about this topic.

College Students, Diversity, and Community Service Learning

Background/Context Over the past two decades, more than 200 studies have been published on the effects of community service learning on university students. However, the majority of these studies have focused on the effects of such programming on White and affluent college students, and few have considered whether there are differential effects for participants depending on their racial and ethnic backgrounds. This study considered these differential effects in both the academic and experiential components of such programming. Participants This study compared the experiences of 244 White students and 118 students of color participating in a community service learning program at Beacon University (a pseudonym) during the 2008–2009 academic year. Intervention The Social Action Program is a community service learning program sponsored by Beacon University's philosophy department that seeks to educate participating students about social injustice. The academic component of the program is a year long course that includes interdisciplinary readings from the humanities and social sciences as well as weekly lectures and a discussion section. Participating students also spend 10 hours each week for the entire academic year at one of approximately 50 different service placements focused on antipoverty efforts. Research Design Mixed-methods research design involving quantitative analyses (analysis of covariance) of pre-post surveys and qualitative analyses of hour-long semistructured interviews. Results Students of color participating in the community service learning program characterized the academic component of the program as offering a weaker sense of community than did their White classmates, and many expressed a reluctance to engage in race discussions with their classmates or to respond to perspectives they perceived as naïve, inaccurate, or offensive. Conclusions Even university courses and programming explicitly designed to disrupt White privilege can inadvertently be normed to serve the interests, experiences, and learning goals of White students. Such reification of White privilege comes with a significant cost; the learning of all students is diminished when diverse perspectives are not fully represented or heard.

Association of Japanese Geographers' Social Action Program and Geography Education

日本地理学会が主催・後援する活動には，会員対象のもののほかに非会員を対象としたものがある．本稿では非会員対象の活動を社会貢献活動と呼ぶ．社会貢献活動は，一般市民向けのもの，学校教員や児童・生徒向けの地理教育に関わるものの二つに分類できる．前者は，地理学の有用性を一般市民に理解してもらうために行っており，その代表的なものが大会時に行われる公開講演会である．後者は日本の地理教育の活性化のために行われ，大会時に行われる学校教員向けの公開講座のほかに，大会とは別に不定期に行われる教員向けの研修会，高校生対象の「科学地理オリンピック日本選手権」，小中高校生対象の「私たちの身のまわりの環境地図作品展」などがある．これらの地理教育に関わる社会貢献活動の多くを，1998年に設置された地理教育専門委員会が中心となって他学会や研究会と共同で企画し，実行している．