Theory Of Social Action Research Articles

Ni Ketut Arini: A Bali Performing Arts Maestro

Ni Ketut Arini, who is popularly called Mrs. Arini, is a maestro of Balinese performing arts. This article will discuss the maestro's progress, who is known as a multi-talented artist with a long history of preserving this regional performing arts. In Bali, there are many performing arts artists. However, of the many artists referred to, it seems that not many have track records throughout Mrs. Arini's career. The questions: how is Mrs. Arini's progress in preserving traditional Balinese performing arts?. This research was conducted using the life history method. The data sources for this research were Mrs. Ni Ketut Arini herself, her colleagues, her students at Sanggar Warini and related communities who were selected based on purposive sampling and snowball. All data collected through observation, interviews, and literature studies were analyzed using Bourdieu's theory of aesthetics and social action theory. The results of the study show that Ni Ketut Arini is an artist who graduated from the Indonesian Art College (STSI) in Denpasar, and most of her life has been dedicated to the preservation of Balinese performing arts. Since the age of 14, Ni Ketut Arini has mastered Balinese traditional dance. Her skill in dancing traditional Balinese dance has made Ibu Arini have many students and become a role model for artists in Bali. Mrs. Arini is known for consistently preserving traditional Balinese dance. Through the Warini Studio that she cares for, Mrs. Arini continues to strive to care for, maintain, and develop this Balinese performing art to attract Balinese cultural tourism.

"Mobilizing our leaders": A multi-country qualitative study to increase the representation of women in global health leadership.

Women play an essential role in health care delivery, and it is vital that they have equal representation in health leadership for equity, innovation, and the strengthening of health systems globally. Yet women remain vastly underrepresented in global health leadership positions, providing a clear example of the deeply rooted power imbalances that are central to the calls to decolonize global health. We conducted a multi-country study in Haiti, Tanzania, India, and the USA to examine gender-based challenges to career advancement for women in the global health workforce. Quantitative data on the type and prevalence of gender-based challenges has been previously reported. In this study, we analyze qualitative data collected through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews to understand women's experiences of gender-based obstacles to career advancement, their perceptions of underlying drivers, and perspectives on effective solutions. Guided by an adaptation of the Social Action Theory, we conducted focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with women at 4 major academic centers for clinical care and research in Haiti, India, Tanzania, and the United States. In total, 85 women participated in focus groups and 15 also participated in in-depth interviews. Discussions and interviews were conducted in the local language, by an experienced local facilitator unaffiliated with the participating institution, between 2017 and 2018. Discussions were recorded, transcribed, and translated. Data were analyzed by interpretive phenomenological methods for emergent themes. Three transcendent themes on gender-based challenges were identified: 1) cultural power imbalance, referring to the prevailing norms and engrained assumptions that women are less capable than men and that women's primary responsibility should be to their families; 2) institutional power imbalance, referring to the systematic gender bias upheld by existing leadership and power structures, and ranging from exclusion from career development opportunities to sexual harassment and assault; and 3) restricted agency, referring to women's limited ability to change their circumstances because of unequal cultural and institutional structures. Participants also described local, actionable solutions to address these barriers. These included: 1) formal reporting systems for sexual harassment and assault; 2) peer support and mentorship; and 3) accessible leadership training and mandatory gender equity training. Participants proposed feasible strategies to address gender-based challenges that could improve women's retention in health careers and foster their rise to leadership. Increasing the representation of women in global health leadership positions responds directly to efforts to decolonize global health and is integral to strengthening health systems and improving health outcomes for women and children worldwide.

Акторы развития нестоличных промышленных городов: теоретико-методологические подходы к исследованию

The global challenges facing Russia and Russian society dictate the need to boost production and find resources to develop the country's industrial cities. These resources are related to the presence/absence of real leaders in them who are interested in transforming the city and who are able to act as integrators of managerial, industrial, business and creative communities. The aim of the article is to reveal the possibilities of the actor approach and related theories and methodologies for unlocking their potential, evaluating the effectiveness of activities. The question about the participants in urban processes, their direction and prospects determined the choice of M. Weber's theory of social action, developed in the concepts of A. Touraine, P. Bourdieu and E. Giddens, P. Sztompka and V. A. Yadov, as the basis for further research on industrial cities in Russia. Attracting the thought-activity methodology of G. P. Shchedrovitsky and Yu. V. Gromyko helps to de-fine the criteria for evaluating the activities and communication of urban development entities, to understand the role of the target image of the city (formed on the basis of project or scenario approaches) in giving direction to their strategies. Methodology of predictive social design T. M. Dridze makes it possible to predict the social consequences of management decisions based on the opinions of all stakeholders. All these approaches are considered through the prism of the possibility of their application to the study of the actors of non-capital industrial cities of Russia with a generalization of the developments that are available in this direction in Russian science. The significance of the work lies in the theoretical advances in the study of urban development actors with a focus on non-capital industrial cities, in the creation of theoretical and methodological foundations for further research into their potential, strategies and practices.

Модель производства в суде первой инстанции в уголовнопроцессуальной доктрине России

The relevance of the study of proceedings in the court of first instance is determined by the need to build its model in the conditions of public and adversarial criminal proceedings, the purpose of which is to protect human rights. The criminal procedural norms regulating the resolution of a criminal legal dispute need to be systematized in order to apply them most effectively. Dialectical, axiological, synergetic research methods were used, as well as the theory of social action. Methods of information analysis and synthesis, comparative legal and formal legal research methods were used. The empirical basis of the study was an analysis of the legislation of the Russian Federation regulating the activities of the court of first instance, data from the Judicial Department at the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. The results of the study allow us to determine the purpose, objectives of the proceedings in the court of first instance, its place among other proceedings to build its effective model.

Legitimizing Bureaucracy and the Challenge of Caesarism

Part One of the article re-examines Weber’s famous chapter (as presented in the Gerth and Mills anthology) on bureaucracy in the light of the historical-critical edition of the text in the Max Weber Gesamtausgabe. A contrast emerges between the ideal type treatment of bureaucracy and actual, country specific, cases of bureaucracy where the determinants of state, economy and culture impact the bureaucracy. Weber insisted on the legitimacy of modern bureaucracy, which he analysed through his theory of social action. He offered broad legal grounds for its validity. This becomes the subject of detailed and critical examination in relation to neoliberalism, New Public Management and Neo-Weberian state theory.

Educação em saúde na atenção primária: um olhar sob a perspectiva dos usuários do sistema de saúde

Abstract This article aims to analyze the action of health education in primary healthcare, under the perspective of users of the healthcare system, in view of Bourdieu’s social action theory. It is qualitative research held in two Primary Healthcare Centers in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. Participant observation and semi-structured interviews were used as research techniques. A total of twelve interviews were conducted, with three analytical categories: autonomy and vulnerability: the agent’s social trajectory; extended health care: meanings and tensions experienced from symbolic capitals; and bonding, trust and affection: the social support network. The analysis of the interviews featured Bardin’s content analysis as theoretical framework in its thematic aspect. The collective actions opened space for dialog and appreciation of everyone’s ideas, and the coordination of the concepts of Bourdieu’s sociology of action with health education contributed to the understanding of the user’s perspective about these social practices. Finally, effective and transforming actions by using dialog and interaction with the dynamics of the lives of the common people are proposed.

Effect of Citizen Participation on the Sustainability of Rural Development Projects: A Case of Nakuru County, Kenya

Citizen participation has been considered crucial in the efforts to attain project sustainability in government development projects. Practicing poor development practices and failure to prioritize and listen to inputs from beneficiaries could lead to a mismatch of needs and undesirable project outcomes. It is on this basis that the research aimed to explore the effect of citizen participation on the sustainability of rural development projects in Nakuru County Kenya. The objectives of the research were to examine the effects of interactive websites on the sustainability of rural development projects in Nakuru County and to examine the effects of focus groups on the sustainability of rural development projects in Nakuru County. The research was guided by Deliberative Democracy Theory and Social Action Theory. The research utilized descriptive research design and random sampling procedures to acquire 364 respondents from the possible target population of 4,089 people. The research further employed closed and open-ended questionnaires, interview schedules and focus group discussions to collect primary data. Secondary data was obtained from various publications. The study analyzed quantitative data from closed ended questions by editing, sorting and coding them into SPSS 25 for descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data was categorized into narratives, discourses and conversations alongside research variables. Quantitative data was presented using means, standard deviations, charts, tables and graphs. Qualitative data was presented using various themes in accordance with the study variables. To ensure ethical guidelines were followed, the project cultivated confidence among the participants by promising them anonymity and confidentiality of their answers. With a beta value of 0.267 and a critical value of 0.000, the research found that interactive websites significantly and positively affect the long-term viability of rural development initiatives in Nakuru County. Focus groups were shown to have a favorable, statistically significant impact on project sustainability (beta = 0.186, p = 0.020).

Orthodox charismatic communities and social change during the Bulgarian transitional period (1980s–1990s)

The article is devoted to the relationship between religiosity and social action. It studies religious communities in Bulgaria as active subjects of social change in the period of transition from a totalitarian to a democratic society in the 1980s and 1990s. The subjects of the study are Orthodox charismatic communities, established formally as political formations in the mid 1980s but by the mid 1990s gradually transforming into religious ones. The article is based on the Weberian social action theory and value-spheres typology. Using historical and sociological approaches an analysis of documents and of semi-standardized interviews is done.

The Roles of Women’s Right Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) the Fight Against Violence against Women in Nigeria

This study aims to assess the effort of Non-Governmental Organizations in combating violence against women in Nigeria using an NGO known as Women's Right Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA). The research was conducted using WRAPA officials at the head office in Abuja and those at the regional offices in Malumfashi and Katsina State as respondents. The method used in the study was the qualitative method with interview guide semi-structured interviews. A purposive sampling technique was used to identify and recruit participants. The participants were WRAPA's employees and the victims of violence against women. The age of participants ranged from 38-52 years. These participants were limited to WRAPA's employees working at the organization and the victims of violence. Theoretical frameworks applied in this study are social action theory and empowerment theory which will further explain the aspect of gender power relation and the empowerment concepts, as well as the elements of empowerment and the NGOs. The result showed that WRAPA has played a significant role as an NGO in addressing violence against women in Nigeria. Although, most of the violence against women in Nigeria is due to specific traditions and religious practices. Most women who are victims cannot report because they are economically dependent on their husbands. So, WRAPA is training most women with skills to be self-employed and educating the women on how to resist violence. On the other hand, WRAPA faces challenges in terms of culture, weak legal backing on violence against women in Nigeria, and lack of funds to build enough homes for women faced with violence. For WRAPA to successfully carry out its roles as NGO in Nigeria, there should be enough funds to assist the victims of violence, and legislation on violence against women must be strengthened and enforced.

Understanding the values of Islamic economics and Javanese philosophy pertaining to the work ethic of Muslim merchants in Salatiga

The work ethic of Javanese Muslim merchants may originate from religious teachings and Javanese philosophical values. Islamic teachings and Javanese philosophy contain values that edify prudence, caution, precision, optimism, patience, trust in God, harmony, cooperation, and mutual help, which result in a particular work ethic. Muslim merchants in traditional markets, still maintain work ethic manifested by economic practices based on Javanese philosophical aphorisms and Islamic teachings. This study is aimed at analyzing Muslim merchants’ understanding of work ethic as a motive for their actions in manifesting Islamic teachings and Javanese philosophical values aligned with the purposes of sharia (maqasid sharia). Case samples for the study were collected in Salatiga’s traditional markets. The study used the qualitative approach. Max Weber’s social action theory and Abdul Madjid Najjar’s maqasid sharia were used in the analysis. The study results show that merchants’ work ethic begins with their understanding of Islamic economics and Javanese philosophy, which are internalized in their attitude, behavior, and action. The merchants’ behavior, containing substantial values of Islamic teachings and Javanese philosophy, suggests the existence of instrumentally rational, value rational, affectual, and traditional social actions. The merchants’ motivations are categorized as efforts to realize maqasid by maintaining values of human life, human self, society, and physical environment. The merchants’ attitude has fulfilled the indicators for safeguarding faith and rights, human self and intellect, social entity and posterity, and wealth and ecology.

Kontribusi Muslim Minoritas dalam Menggulingkan Rezim Apartheid Di Afrika Selatan (1948-1994)

This thesis aims to describe and analyze: (1) The history of the emergence of apartheid politics in South Africa, and (2) The contribution of Muslims in opposing the apartheid regime in South Africa with the period 1948-1994. This type of research focuses on library reseach. Some of the steps used in researching the object of study are heuristics, verification, interpretation, and historiography or what is often referred to as historical research methodology. The results of this study show that: First, apartheid politics officially lasted for forty-two years (1948-1990). This is against the backdrop of a white group that feels that it is superior to the black group that is seen as slaves, servants. Apartheid, which means separation, was formed with the aim of maintaining the purity of his race, so that to realize it Malan who won the 1948 elections made a kind of political policy strategy that later developed into discrimination against blacks. Second, The policy of implementing apartheid politics that oppresses many blacks, including Muslims, triggers resistance and resistance to the political policies implemented. This movement was realized by a series of Muslim organizations, such as CMYM, CMYA, Al-Qibla and The Call of Islam that strongly opposed the practice of oppression of apartheid regimes. The foundation of thinking used in this study refers to Max Weber's theory of social action.

Tindakan Sosial dalam Cerpen “Fii Biladi al-Ajaib” Karya Kamil Kailani Berdasarkan Perspektif Max Weber

Social action that occurs in a person is a form of response to various motives of problems and problems that occur in society. Social action has a close relationship with social life, one of which is behavior and attitudes. The purpose of this study is to describe the analysis of social action in the short story "Fii Biladi al-Ajaib" by Kamil Kailani. This research method uses content analysis of the data in this study in the form of sentences containing social actions in the short story "Fii Biladi al-Ajaib". Data collection techniques used reading techniques and note-taking techniques. Data analysis techniques in this study are in the form of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results of this study indicate the theory of social action based on Max Weber in the short story "Fii Biladi al-Ajaib", including the discovery of (1) value rationality actions, in the form of making others happy, holding fast to a belief, and respecting the invitation of others, (2) effective action in the form of emotions, (3) acts of instrumental rationality in the form of preserving feelings and saving the future.

Relationship between Awareness of Behavioural Risk and Psychosocial Wellness of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya

Abuse of prescription drugs remains a major challenge among students in spite of numerous interventions aimed at curbing it. This study set out to examine the relationship between awareness of behavioural risk and psychosocial wellness of students in public secondary schools in Nairobi. The study was based on the situated rationality theories and social action theories and adopted the correlational research design. Quantitative data was analyzed descriptively by use of frequencies, percentages and means. It was also analyzed inferentially by use of Pearson correlation. Data from interviews and secondary data sources were analyzed using thematic and content analysis procedures. The study sampled 255 respondents. These included 100 students, 96 teachers, 42 principals and, 17 MOE officials. Out of these, 100 students (100%), 77 teachers (80.2%), 34 principals (81%) and 11 MOE officials (64.7%) responded. The findings show that prescription drug misuse is rampant among students despite the fact that most of them were aware of the associated risks. Pearson correlation showed that all the awareness factors under investigation had statistically significant relationships with psychosocial wellness among students (r=0.473, p<0.05). The study concludes that drug usage is widespread among secondary school students in Nairobi County, in terms of the types, quantity, and frequency of use. In line with the study findings, the study established that awareness of behavioural risk should also be enhanced at school and community levels through guidance and counselling interventions backed by school and government disciplinary policies.

Food Security in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Simeulue Community's Strategies

This article examines why and how the people of Simeulue realize food security during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research is important to reveal how the people of Simeulue can realize food security during the COVID-19 pandemic during a global community experiencing a crisis in various aspects. The author uses Max Weber's theory of social action to explain why the people of Simeulue have the motivation to achieve food security. In contrast, the Joined-up Government concept explains the synergy between stakeholders in realizing food security. This study uses qualitative research methods with data collection techniques through interviews with research informants. The study results indicate that the motivation for realizing food security for the Simeulue community is common. There are three social actions in realizing food security, namely traditional actions, value rationality actions and instrumental actions, while synergy between institutions is built through horizontal communication and coordination without elite domination by reproducing the local wisdom "Humasa Sebbel/Khumaha Heba" (planting rice at the same time).

Street Clown Phenomenon: Contradictory Presence of Beggars Dressed In Character Costumes In Banjarmasin City

Banjarmasin has a serious problem with unemployment. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of the City of Banjarmasin, the togetherness rate in the city of Banjarmasin rose by 0.78 percent between 2019 and 2021, with the COVID-19 pandemic playing a role. This forces individuals to adapt in order to continue facing life's challenges. One of the occupations chosen by the residents of Banjarmasin is that of the street performer. The concept used by street clowns in the city of Banjarmasin originated from the criteria of clowns themselves, which is that the clown is a supporting character by displaying interesting, funny, and endearing choreography and is now a clown who only sits while displaying facial expressions that beg for mercy from people. This study seeks to determine the motivations behind a person's decision to become a street clown and the significance of their emergence. The researcher employs Max Weber's Social Action theory and Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory in the analysis. This study employs a phenomenological research methodology. According to the findings of this study, someone becomes a street clown because one of their needs is unmet. Moreover, the public considers the presence of street clowns to be extremely disturbing. Since their practise has reached a crossroads. Therefore, it can endanger both motorists and clowns. Some consider street clowns beggars due to their practice of displaying a pitiful face to solicit money from the community. But the children had a different perspective; whatever face the clown saw was entertaining to them. This implies that the street clown has multiple meanings, depending on how the actor interprets the street clown's actions.

Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Performance of Environmental Project in Nyabitekeri Sector, Rwanda. A Case of Environment and Climate Change Fund Project

Assessment of projects monitoring and evaluation practice processes an effect on performance is critical in identifying opportunities for improved Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) project plan. The effects of degradation arise from poor land use practices such as deforestation which lead to soil erosion. Other existing challenges include minimal capacity in terms of facility, information, manpower and funding for effective rivers and watershed management. The general objective of the study is to assess role of monitoring and evaluation practices on performance of environmental project in Rwanda. The specific objectives were to identify the contribution project budget on performance of environmental project in Nyamasheke, to determine the extent to which project risks analysis contributes to the performance of environmental project in Nyabitekeri Sector, to assess the role of capacity building on performance of environmental project in Nyabitekeri Sector and to establish relationship between monitoring and evaluation practice and performance of environmental project. The study used three theories such as social action theory, Social Control Theory and Habituated Action Theory. For the study researcher used descriptive research design with mixed methods such as quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population was the district environmental protection officers, monitoring and project risks analysts at sector level, and environmental project beneficiaries and in total they were 27 213 from whom a sample of 394 was selected. Simple random sampling technique was used and data was collected using the questionnaire, interview and documentation. The analysis of data was done using SPSS version 21 and bivariate analysis was used to assess the association between the independent and dependent categorical variables using -values. The strengths of the associations were determined using simple and multiple logistic regression models, mean and standard deviation. Inference was made using a 95% confidence interval and a -value < 0.05. The results were presented in frequency, cross tabulation tables, pie charts and graphs. The study findings showed that monitoring and evaluation measured in terms of (project budget, project risks analysis and capacity building) played important role on performance of environmental project with -value= 0.000, -value =0.000 and -value =0.042 respectively. Keywords: Monitoring, Evaluation, performance, environment. Environmental project

PERILAKU IBU RUMAH TANGGA PENGGUNA KREDIT BARANG MINDRING DI JORONG LUBUAK MUARO NAGARI SUNGAI ABU

Household life cannot be separated from economic activities, one of which is in conducting transactions. Transactions that are often carried out by housewives are goods credit transactions. This is done because with credit, housewives can get goods without having to have enough money first. So that the desire to meet the needs can be achieved in a short time. The purpose of this study is to analyze the behavior of housewives who use mindring credit in Jorong Lubuak Muaro, Nagari Sungai Abu. The theory used in this study is the theory of social action proposed by Max Weber. The research was conducted in Joronng Lubuak Muaro, Nagari Sungai Abu, Hiliran Gumanti District, Solok Regency. This research used qualitative research methods with descriptive research type. Withdrawal of informants was carried out by purposive sampling technique, with the informants being housewives who made mandring goods loans. The data collection method in this study begins with observation, interviews, and document studies. Data analysis was carried out in several stages, namely, data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results showed that there were several behaviors of housewives in using credit items including, 1) buying goods because they were needed, 2) buying goods because of consumptiveness, 3) ease of obtaining goods, and 4) buying goods because of the influence of the social environment, as well as their behavior. Housewife When Paying Credit Bills.

Peran Anggota Keluarga dalam Proses Pembelajaran Siswa SDN 03 Kuamang Nagari Panti Timur Kabupaten Pasaman

The role of parents is needed during the learning process at home. The role of parents is also very much needed for the education process for students who still cannot understand the material given by the teacher at school. This study aims to analyze the role of family members during the learning process. This research is a qualitative type with data collection techniques used through observation, interviews and documentation. The role of family members during the learning process of students at SDN 03 Kuamang Nagari Panti Timur Pasaman Regency uses the theory of voluntary social action initiated by Talcott Parson. Research informants obtained from the results of the study amounted to 13 people. The data analysis used in this research from Milles and Huberman is data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of the study Based on the results of research that has been carried out related to the title "The Role of Family Members in the Learning Process of SDN 03 Students" it can be concluded that there are several roles that parents must replace the teacher's position when studying at home which include: giving direction or supervision to teach children, providing direction to children for tutoring or tutoring, providing adequate facilities and infrastructure to complete learning facilities, taking work time to assist children in learning.

Эффекты влияния социальных медиа на современные демократические и авторитарные режимы

The article analyzes the effects of the influence of social media on political processes and illustrates the variability of the effects of social media in democratic and authoritarian regimes. The author substantiates the expediency of studying the phenomenon of social media through the relationship of political power, symbolic power and political regime. The research is based on the social theory of action and types of power of J. Thompson and the concept of social media effects by G. Schleffer and B. Miller. The article contains the hypothesis that symbolic power depends on the type of political regime, and social media, being an immanent resource of symbolic power, act as a mechanism for the realization of political power. In order to illustrate and substantiate the effects of social media influence, a sample of countries was made based on the Freedom House Global Freedom Assessment rating and the V-Dem Institute typology of world regimes. The USA was selected as a liberal democracy, Brazil – as an electoral democracy, Ukraine, Egypt and Belarus – as electoral autocracies. The study demonstrates that in the selected countries, the practices of using social media by state institutions, internal opposition and external forces lead to the following four effects: weakening or radicalization of democratic regimes, strengthening or destabilization of autocratic regimes. The results of the study are useful for the theoretical study of social media as a socio-cultural phenomenon. From a practical point of view, the study will help governments predict what may happen in similar countries where the role and consequences of social media in the political process are not clear yet.

Health and social consequences of human rights violations in Rural Nigeria

AbstractThe violation of human rights is replete in many African communities. On a daily basis, people face the dilemma of distinguishing between what is right or wrong and mainly depend on prosecutors to determine when an act is legal or unconstitutional. Based on this, the rights of Africans are violated. The violations of human rights with little or no redress mechanisms has several consequences on victims. Violation makes life unbearably hard; this impacts adversely on health and social wellbeing. Although many researchers have examined human rights violations, few have explored its health consequences on vulnerable citizens. Thus, this study examined human rights violations and their social/health consequences on victims in Nigeria. Explanation of core variables was anchored on social action theory and health belief model. Data were generated with questionnaires as well as in‐depth and key informant interviews. Content and chi‐square test were used in analysing the data obtained in the course of the study. Responses from 67% of the respondents revealed that violation induces health challenges ranging from psychosomatic dissonance to anxiety, psychometric disturbances, psychosis, insomnia, delusion, suspicion paranoia, depression, high blood pressure, hypertension, disorientation, and stroke. Those who seek redress are embattled with difficult terrain. As such, victims become stoic and unpatriotic, often exhibiting unwholesome behaviours. With poor redress mechanisms, attack on institutions/authorities and loss of lives have increased. Based on these outcomes, this study recommends that supremacy of the constitution should be upheld and there should be massive socialization through educational curriculum modelling to create awareness.