Quantitative Content Analysis Research Articles

Theory Is Essential in Promoting the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy in Rehabilitation of Adults With Low Vision: A Systematic Review.

Evidence for occupational therapy interventions should be grounded in theory to support practitioners' role in the rehabilitation of adults with low vision. To analyze the content of publications on interventions for adults with low vision to determine theories proposed or used to guide interventions and to categorize their level of evidence. CINAHL, Scopus, PubMed, and Embase. A quantitative summative content analysis of articles published from 1984 through 2021. Fourteen articles provided a theoretical rationale for occupational therapy interventions for adults with low vision. Nine provided evidence for interventions supported by theory, and 3 suggested theories to support interventions. Eleven were found in peer-reviewed publications; 10 were in occupational therapy publications. Of the 14, 50% were categorized at the lowest level of evidence. Few high-level studies on occupational therapy interventions for adults with low vision exist that provide a rationale for treatment based on theory. Application of theories provides clinical reasoning that distinguishes occupational therapy interventions from those of other professions serving adults with low vision. If interventions are not grounded in theory, the occupational therapy profession risks losing its distinction from other similar professions in low vision rehabilitation. Plain-Language Summary: This is the first content analysis of theories recommended and used to guide occupational therapy interventions for adults with low vision. This systematic review highlights occupational therapy's distinct value over other professions but also points to a dangerous gap in the literature that threatens practitioners' role in the rehabilitation of adults with low vision.

Game of frames: a content analysis of politicians’ framing of public service media on Facebook and Instagram in the Czech Republic

ABSTRACT Despite the distinctive role of public service media in fostering democratic discourse and maintaining the integrity of democratic processes across European democracies, recent politicization, polarization, and increasing attacks on public media pose significant challenges to its traditional functions. This study investigates the framing of public service media by the parliamentary political parties and their leaders in digital communication, focusing on the Czech Republic as a case study within the broader European context. The study draws upon framing theory to examine frames’ content and temporal dynamics, their use across social networking sites, and the influence of political affiliations on discourse around public service media. A quantitative content analysis of Facebook and Instagram posts about public service media (n = 1,859) spanning four government terms between 2013 and 2022 revealed patterns of construction of evaluative, functional, and justifying frames by populist and government actors. These findings contribute to an understanding of the role of political discourse in shaping functions and perceptions of media environments and offer insights for safeguarding the integrity of public media in democratic societies amidst contemporary challenges.

Trends in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder research: Abibliometric review of original articles published between2000 and 2023.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a leading cause of neurodevelopmental disability globally. International organizations have highlighted an urgent need for improved prevention, diagnosis, and support. However, the evidence base needed to inform this is thought to be limited. We conducted two complementary reviews to (i) describe trends in the volume and characteristics of original FASD research articles (Review 1) and (ii) compare the volume of published research on FASD to that of other neurodevelopmental disorders (Review 2). In Review 1, we systematically searched MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and PsycInfo for original studies with FASD terms in the title, published between 2000 and 2023. We summarised study characteristics including the article topic(s), sample population, country of origin, and publication year using quantitative content analysis and time-series plots. A total of 854 studies were eligible. Studies showed a relative focus on diagnosis and screening, compared to prevention and intervention. FASD research originated from 31 countries, however most countries (68%) had fewer than 10 articles published over the 23-year review period. In Review 2, we searched PubMed for records published between 2000 and 2023 with FASD, autism, or attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) terms in the title. We compared the volume of records for these conditions using descriptive statistics and time-series plots. Of the 64,069 records retrieved, 2% were for FASD, compared to 60% for autism and 38% for ADHD. FASD remains considerably under-researched. While there has been an increase in the number of original FASD research articles published annually over time, this is much lower than expected compared to publication trends for other neurodevelopmental conditions, and the wider scientific literature. Further research is needed to understand the impact of FASD across the lifespan, to inform evidence-based policy and support, and to advance progress in strength-based, stigma-reducing approaches to FASD research and practice.

Patterns of Heterosexual Sex in Popular Netflix Series: A Content Analysis of Age, Race, Face Attractiveness, and Body Type

AbstractThe portrayal of diverse ages, races, face attractiveness, and body types in sexual media content might impact societal perceptions of sexuality, delineating which individuals are deemed sexually appealing and whose sexuality is normalized. Despite extensive research on demographics within pornography, the representation within mainstream media, particularly on streaming platforms like Netflix, remains underexplored. The current study addresses this gap by employing quantitative content analysis to examine the diversity of characters in sexual contexts within seven highly popular Netflix series. We coded the age, race, face attractiveness, and body type of 91 characters (45 female characters) that appeared in mixed-gender sexual encounters (i.e., sexual encounters between a woman and a man). The study reveals a predominant adherence to stereotypical demographics and conventional beauty standards. The sexual scenes presented mostly younger individuals and revealed a notable underrepresentation of individuals aged 40 +. Racial diversity among characters was more evident. Female characters were predominantly depicted as conventionally attractive and were almost exclusively portrayed with skinny body types, while male characters exhibited a wider range of physical appearances. This study highlights a gap in the media’s inclusivity efforts and suggests a need for more comprehensive representation to reflect a broader spectrum of age and beauty ideals in the portrayals of human sexuality. While our study is limited to analyzing media representations, future research should include longitudinal experimental studies to evaluate their impact on people’s sexualities.

Is EU democracy promotion aligned with local media perception in Central Asia? Findings from content analysis

ABSTRACT In the 2019 European Union (EU) renewed Strategy for Central Asia, the promotion of democracy in the post-soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan is singled out as one of the key priorities. This article aims to examine whether there is an alignment between the EU self-perception on democracy promotion and its external perception in local media. The question is addressed through quantitative and qualitative content analysis of the EU key documents for Central Asia and local media outlets from 2019 to 2022, using the Nvivo software. The research findings indicate that both self- and external perceptions align in the context of the EU human rights promotion for Central Asia. Drawing upon these findings, this article argues that the EU democracy promotion endeavours are predominantly grasped in Central Asia within the sphere of human rights, while comprehension of other facets of the EU democracy promotion agenda remains intricate. Consequently, as the EU normative agenda faces ongoing scrutiny within Central Asia, it is advocated that the EU undertake a thorough reassessment of its approach in the region, aiming to foster deeper understanding and alignment with local perceptions.

My Video, My Choice: A Quantitative Content Analysis of U.S. OBGYN TikTok Videos in the Post-Roe Era

The overturning of Roe v. Wade dramatically altered the landscape of reproductive health care in the United States, yet the extent to which OBGYN influencers on TikTok (i.e., board-certified doctors who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology and have a large following on the social media platform TikTok) used their public platform during this time remains unexplored. This study conducted a content analysis of 441 TikTok videos to identify the most common health concerns raised by OBGYN influencers, their overall responses to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, and the strategies they used to combat stigma and misinformation surrounding women’s sexual and reproductive health. Results indicate that a rapidly changing legal landscape has created a complicated terrain for OBGYNs to navigate, where uncertainty and perhaps fear dictate how and to what extent OBGYNs openly discuss abortion and the overturning of Roe v. Wade on public platforms such as TikTok. The OBGYNs in the sample worked around these legal confines to share vital reproductive health information, combat stigma, and express their concerns over the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision. Surprisingly, OBGYNs in the sample rarely addressed sexual and reproductive health misinformation. Implications for these findings are discussed.

Translation of Social Media Posts: Saudi Football Clubs Social Media Posts as Case Study

This study examines the translation strategies employed by Saudi football clubs Al Hilal and Al Nassr on their Arabic and English X accounts. Using a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative content analysis and qualitative discourse analysis, the research analyzed tweets over a 6-month period to evaluate translation accuracy, cultural adaptations, and engagement metrics. Findings revealed that both clubs predominantly use literal translation, but also employ cultural adaptation, paraphrasing, omission and addition strategies. Al Hilal's translations were found to be slightly more accurate than Al Nassr's. Culturally adapted posts generally received higher engagement from international audiences. The study identified challenges in translating sports-specific terminology and cultural references. While the clubs showed similar overall translation approaches, differences emerged in their handling of culturally-specific content. The research provides insights into effective bilingual social media strategies for football clubs seeking to expand their global reach, highlighting the importance of balancing linguistic accuracy with cultural sensitivity in sports communication.

Climate change and mental health: postgraduate psychology student and program coordinator perspectives from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

ABSTRACT Objective There is growing evidence that climate change can negatively impact people’s mental health. Therefore, it is important for psychologists to receive adequate training in this area. However, little is known about current levels of training, including the amount of climate change mental health education within postgraduate psychology programs in Australia and Aotearoa-New Zealand. Method Two cross-sectional surveys regarding climate change and mental health were emailed to postgraduate psychology programs in Australia and Aotearoa-New Zealand. The first invited participation from program coordinators (n = 17), the second students (n = 159). We conducted quantitative content analysis and thematic analysis of qualitative responses. Results Most participants believe this is an important topic of training for psychologists as climate change will impact the mental health of their clients. Further, results indicate minimal climate change mental health content in postgraduate psychology training programs in Australia and Aotearoa-New Zealand. Conclusions Integration of climate change mental health education into postgraduate psychology curriculum will work towards equipping the emerging mental health workforce to address this growing demand, which in turn can improve mental health outcomes in a changing climate.

Instrumentalization of Fake News and Fake News Laws: A Content Analysis of Hong Kong Newspapers in Transitional Times

ABSTRACT The debate around disinformation has shifted to the political instrumentalization of the term fake news, a growing global trend affecting both democratic and less-democratic countries. While researchers have paid much attention to the consequences of disinformation or how fake news allegations could harm journalism and democracies, few have examined how the term may be instrumentalized to restrict press and political freedoms in non-Western contexts under an authoritarian turn. Through a quantitative content analysis, this paper explores how the term fake news is used in Hong Kong’s newspapers with diverse political inclinations. The paper goes on to analyze how the discursive uses of the term may be connected to the framing of fake news as an existential threat and to the legitimization or critique of fake news laws. The findings show that uses of the term as an attack to adverse media outlets and political opponents are most frequent in state-owned newspapers. State-owned newspapers are also most likely to frame fake news as an existential security issue and legislation as a solution. Implications of the findings as well as theoretical and empirical contributions are discussed.

Unfortunate, unforgivable and unacceptable? A comprehensive review of applications under Terrorism (High Risk Offenders) Act 2017 NSW

ABSTRACT Australia’s legislative response to the threat of terrorism has been characterised as ‘hyper legislation' [Roach, K. (2011). The 9/11 effect: Comparative counter-terrorism (p. 309). Cambridge University Press)]. New South Wales’ Terrorism (High Risk Offenders) Act 2017 NSW (THRO Act) is one part of this response. This paper seeks to provide a descriptive analysis of the THRO Act’s operation in practice. To do so a quantitative content analysis was performed by coding the judgments made subject to the Act since its commencement in 2017 to June 2023. While the population is small, the analysis indicates that the offenders themselves are often subject to structural disadvantage and that order outcomes may not be proportionate to the offender’s assessed level of risk. It also suggests that the use of the controversial VERA-2R tool has been expanded beyond its purported purpose.

Novel hollow-electrode glow discharge mass spectrometry for the quantitative analysis of protein content in food.

Protein content in food is an important indicator of nutritional value and food safety. Therefore, it is of great significance to accurately detect protein content in food. In this work, a combustion furnace and novel hollow-electrode glow discharge ion source-quadrupole mass spectrometry (HGD-MS) were designed, which were used to construct a "combustion furnace + mass spectrometry" experimental platform to detect the protein content in food. Five food standard samples were selected for the analysis. The food samples were combusted in the combustion furnace at a high temperature (1300 °C) in an oxygen-rich environment. The gas products were passed into the novel hollow electrode glow discharge ion source-quadrupole mass spectrometer. A standard curve of y = 635.06x + 11 082, R2 = 0.9994 was plotted by detecting the NO+ ion intensity at a relative standard deviation (RSD) of 1.8% to 5.7%. Using the same method, food samples no. 6 and 7 were combusted and NO+ ion intensity was measured to verify the accuracy of the quantitation curve. Subsequently, the protein content was determined using a nitrogen-to-protein conversion factor of 6.25. This method provides a rapid, accurate, and environmentally friendly approach for determining protein content in food.

Performance management systems and digital technologies: an exploratory analysis of practitioners and academics’ perspectives

PurposePerformance management systems (PMSs) must remain dynamic and maintain the ability to withstand the high degrees of complexity brought about by digital technologies (DTs). Academics and practitioners have explored DTs and PMSs separately. This study aims to bridge the academic and practitioner discourse surrounding PMSs and DTs to promote knowledge diffusion and collaboration.Design/methodology/approachThe authors adopted a mixed method approach, combining quantitative and qualitative content analysis, which were validated through semi-structured interviews with academics and practitioners. The authors first conducted a content analysis of the academic literature contained in the Scopus database and the practitioners' literature featured in the Nexis Uni database.FindingsThe combined academic-practitioners’ body of knowledge underscores the risk and environmental dimension, as well as the theoretical frameworks employed to explore digitally empowered PMSs. These findings were corroborated by 17 confirmatory interviews conducted with scholars and practitioners.Research limitations/implicationsDue to its scope, the research is limited to publications listed on Scopus and Nexis Uni. Additionally, its qualitative and interpretative nature presents some generalizability issues.Originality/valueThis study connects the intentions of scholars and practitioners concerning PMSs and DTs to promote collaborative efforts and knowledge diffusion. Moreover, considering the broader spectrum of insights, this manuscript postulates new avenues of research that address the key issues and concerns of both academics and practitioners. Finally, this article showcases PMs- and DT-appropriate theoretical frameworks that can inform practitioners’ discourse and work.

“Don’t research us”—How Mastodon instance rules connect to research ethics

Mastodon is a decentralized social network that has recently gained in popularity due to the platform changes of Twitter (now X). When it comes to collecting and analyzing data, the technical structure of such a decentralized network not only has methodological but also ethical implications. Mastodon consists of a large number of individual instances (around 17k), and each of these instances typically have their own set of rules, which may also address the use of data. Against this backdrop, we investigated whether and how Mastodon instances address the scientific use of data. Our analyses focused on active instances with English-language rules. Based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative content analysis, our results show that only a small portion of instances mention the scientific use of their data. Instead, the majority of rules rather focuses on user behavior and interactions. Based on the results, we formulate recommendations for researchers who want to work with Mastodon data. The recommendations are informed by the results of our empirical study and guided by general ethical principles for the examination of data from social media.

POLITICAL CAMPAIGNING DURING PANDEMIC: GIBRAN’S POLITICAL BRAND ON INSTAGRAM DURING SOLO MAYORAL ELECTION 2020

The utilization of social media by politicians for political campaigns is increasingly common at the present time. Even more so during the pandemic in which the offline interaction between politicians and voters is severely limited. Thus, this research is interested in investigating the utilization of social media by a political candidate (Gibran Rakabuming) during the City Mayoral Election. This research aims to uncover the construct of the political brand displayed by Gibran on Instagram during the City Mayoral Election 2020 in Solo, Central Java. This research employs quantitative content analysis on social media contents posted by Gibran (on his official IG account @gibran_rakabuming) during the period of November 8, 2019 until May 31, 2021. From the total population of 2,031 posts, this research selected 90 posts (using non-probability purposive sampling) as samples. The research found: 1) the two elements of political brand dominantly displayed by Gibran on his Instagram account are integrity and competence. In addition, Gibran also displayed the element of social imagery by which he showcased his image as a young political candidate (or “millennial generation”); 2) the element of political brand consistently displayed by Gibran was professionalism by which he highlighted his image as a successful entrepreneur; 3) Gibran was not sufficiently found to be using his social media account to develop interaction with his followers. The limitation of this research mainly comes from its sample size and sampling technique. This research utilizes non-probability sampling, which limits its external validity. Therefore, the findings of this research cannot be generalized to describe the total population (all social media content posted by Gibran during the election). However, this research provides a useful initial study on the strategy utilized by political candidates in Indonesia (through the use of social media) to win elections amid the limitations imposed by the pandemic. Keywords: Political Branding, Social Media, Gibran Rakabuming, Solo Mayoral Election 2020, Pandemic

Policy text analysis of antimicrobial resistance governance in China: A focus on national-level policies

ObjectiveTo explore the structure and characteristics of China's national policies regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) governance. MethodThis research constitutes a quantitative content analysis of AMR policies issued by the central government from 2004 to 2023. A systematic search identified 112 policy documents, which were analysed using a three-dimensional framework. This framework included policy objectives, policy instruments (The supply-focused instrument aims to promote rational and prudent antibiotic prescriptions. The demand-focused instrument affects consumer use of antibiotics, either directly or indirectly. The environment-focused instrument provides a favourable and systematic policy environment for the prudent use of antibiotics.) and policy evolvement. Sub-themes under the framework were identified through a deductive process, followed by descriptions of frequency distributions of the sub-themes and categories. ResultsThe majority of policy documents originated from individual governmental departments, with only 8 (7.14%) being jointly issued. The National Health Commission (NHC) remained the predominant policy maker, issuing 56 (48.21%) policies. A clear preference emerged for utilizing environment-focused policy instruments (69.70%), compared with the demand-focused (18.45%) and supply-focused (11.85%) instruments. 'Optimizing the use of antimicrobial medicines' ranked on top of the policy objectives, with 185 (31.25%) citations extracted across 74 (30.58%) policy documents. In addition to increasing numbers of policies over the three stages (2004–2011, 2012–2015, 2016–2023) of development, the use of various instruments became more comprehensive and balanced in the third stage. ConclusionsAMR governance has become increasingly comprehensive in China, despite a deficit in inter-sectoral collaborations. A whole-of-government approach is required to maximize the value of various policy initiatives.

Social Media Users’ Engagement with Fear Appeal Elements in Government’s Health Crisis Communication via State-Owned Media

Government health messaging is significant to the containment of public health crises. Such communication may benefit from using fear appeal, a message strategy for promoting health and preventing diseases. Yet little scholarly attention has been paid to how fear appeal is employed in government messaging to promote social media engagement through online actions including likes, shares, and comments. These actions play a meaningful role in addressing communication exigencies within the context of health crises. In this study, quantitative content analysis and corpus linguistics methods were employed to analyze fear appeal-related elements in COVID-19 messages sent by a state-owned media outlet on social media. The results show that when compared to messages without threat, messages conveying threat elicited significantly more comments, in which emotions and perceptions to threat and efficacy were exhibited, while messages containing both threat and efficacy generated more engagement in comparison to messages with threat alone. Moreover, while subdimensions under efficacy were positive predictors of engagement, those under threat were primarily found to have exerted negative effects. The findings provide insights into how fear appeal elements can be employed in government health crisis communication to engage the public.

Different Year, (Mostly) Same Coverage: Comparing the 2016 and 2020 Election News Posted on Facebook

Presidential elections typically follow a consistent pattern of news coverage. After the 2016 election, the news media faced intense criticism, a process called metajournalistic discourse. This research seeks to understand how election coverage may have shifted in 2020 considering this public scrutiny. By conducting a quantitative content analysis of news posted on Facebook during the 2016 and 2020 U.S. presidential campaigns, we show that despite self-reflective calls to do better, much of the campaign coverage remained unchanged in 2020. Finally, we detail how election coverage from traditional, partisan, and online-first networks evolved (or not) between 2016 and 2020.

Four Dimensions of Brand Storytelling: Framework for Managing and Analyzing Online Brand Stories

Corporate brand storytelling is gaining significance as social media and company websites become crucial avenues for consumer engagement. As part of an effort to create engagement with the brand story across all platforms, the current article suggests combining myths’ elements. Adopting the literary approach to myths, this paper defines myth as a narrative that holds significance among its followers. Based on previous research, this paper proposes a corporate brand storytelling model encompassing story, meaning, ritual, and transmedia dimensions. To assess how leading corporate brands use storytelling elements across their online platforms a quantitative content analysis was performed. Four key insights were derived from the study. First, storytelling should be systematically managed and studied according to our model. Second, rituals and transmedia are underutilized in integrating and disseminating brand storytelling. Third, storytelling should extend beyond paid advertising to achieve desired outcomes. Lastly, the incorporation of mythmaking and storytelling highlights the significance of cultural aspects, urging multinational brands to integrate local cultural elements.

The Attractiveness of Employee Benefits in Agriculture from the Perspective of Generation Z

This article addresses the pressing issue of attracting Generation Z to the agriculture sector in the Czech Republic, a vital issue given its crucial role in ensuring food security and sustainability. During demographic changes and declining interest from younger generations to work in agriculture, it is essential to understand and meet the specific needs of this generation. This article examines the alignment between advertised employee benefits and the preferences of Generation Z, offers a new employee benefits categorization, and highlights possible interventions to increase the attractiveness of the agricultural sector in the labor market. Based on a literature review, quantitative content analysis of job advertisements, and a questionnaire survey, the research aims to evaluate the current offers of employee benefits in the agricultural sector in the Czech Republic in terms of their attractiveness and how they are perceived by Generation Z before then categorizing these employee benefits. The results show that benefits from the “Holiday and times off” category have the highest value for Generation Z and that, on the contrary, they value benefits from the “Benefits for work–life balance” category the least. A total of seven categories of employee benefits have been newly identified.

Performance Tasks in EFL Classes: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

This study aims to investigate the integration of massive open online courses (MOOCs) as performance tasks at the K12 level in EFL classes during COVID-19. A pre/post survey including open-ended questions was developed for pilot testing, 110 K-12 students in Turkey in the 2020-2021 school year during the spread of Covid-19 completed these surveys. Both qualitative and quantitative data were used in data collection. Statistical analysis was used in the analysis of the quantitative data, and descriptive and content analysis was used in the analysis of qualitative data. It is thought that the results of the research will guide researchers and practitioners in the theoretical and practical aspects of online and blended learning at the K12 level.