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The Lived Experience of Older Adults with Visual Impairments and Their Integration Into Social and Recreational Activities in the Long-Term Care Setting: A Phenomenological Study
Get PDFThe prevalence of vision loss in the elderly is high. Visual impairment in long-term care (LTC) settings may be a barrier to fully interacting in therapeutic recreational and social activities. Living with visual barriers may hamper safety (i.e., fear of falling and navigating in unfamiliar settings); cognitive ability; and participation in activities leading to isolation, depression, and loss of self-esteem. Decreased stimulation may affect one’s overall happiness and quality of life. A qualitative phenomenological design was followed to capture the lived experience of older adults with visual impairments living in LTC settings and their integration into social and recreational activities in the LTC setting. Seventeen participants (12 women, 5 men) aged 69 to 100, were recruited through purposive sampling. Interviews were conducted from May 2021 through July 2021 by telephone and/or in person. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, coded, and aggregated, which assured trustworthiness in the data analysis. NVivo 12® software was used to organize and code the data. The six-step approach of van Manen was followed through data collection and analysis. Five essential themes with sub-themes were identified: (1) Life Interrupted; (2) The Impact of Vision Loss; (3) Adaptation to the New Normal; (4) Embracing Relationships; and (5) Transcendence into the Future. This study resulted in a greater understanding of the lived experience of older adults with a visual impairment and their integration into social and recreational activities in a LTC facility. The participants conveyed the challenges they experienced from the time of diagnosis to the present and how they adapted to remain engaged in social and recreational activities
The Coastal Monitor: Vol. 8 No. 4
Get PDFThe original five acre of land portion of the historic Blue Points Oyster Company is located at the southern end of Atlantic Ave in West Sayville, Islip Town, Suffolk County, New York on the shore of Great South Bay. The Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring (CERCOM) is the science field station serving Molloy College’s BCES programs in Earth & Environmental Sciences and Biology. Our mission is to provide unique hands-on educational opportunities in the physical and life sciences, in collaboration with a host of Federal, State, and local and NGO groups, to bolster students’ career path. Great South Bay, where CERCOM was established has long been a source of food and income for long Islanders. Archaeological evidence discovered at historic sites in the area confirms that a Native American population harvested the bay for oysters and clams. The arrival of Dutch settlers on Long Island’s south shore built a prosperous commercial enterprise harvesting the bounty in the local waters. The ownership of the Bluepoint’s property dates back to the early 18th century when the King of England granted shellfish harvesting rights to colonial settlers. The title to the bay bottom was eventually consolidated by Jacob Ockers,“The Oyster King”, founder of the Bluepoint Oyster Company. In it’s heyday (1890 - 1910) the Bluepoint’s Company shipped over 2 million bushels of oysters out of their West Sayville facility annually
Understanding the Homesick Experience Through the Narratives of First-Year College Residential Students
Get PDFHomesickness is a complex phenomenon that operates on a spectrum and impacts individuals\u27 psychological, cognitive, and physical functioning. Sufferers experience a preoccupation of home and a strong desire to return home. In higher education, homesickness among first-year students has been linked to a higher risk of dropping out of school, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and a lack of satisfaction with the overall college experience. Through the lens of belongingness theory, this phenomenological study examined the essence of the homesick experience among first-time undergraduate college students living in the residence halls of a private Catholic college in the Northeast. The seven participants self-identified as experiencing homesickness during their first week away from home and agreed to participate in three semistructured interviews across the span of the Fall 2020 semester when COVID-19 precautions were in place. Most participants spoke about homesickness as a paradoxical experience filled with mixed emotions. Common triggers of homesickness included reminders of home, a lack of activities and connections, and being alone. Participants indicated that establishing a sense of comfort in their new environment played a central role in reducing symptoms of homesickness. Lastly, the COVID-19 pandemic prolonged students’ homesickness and created an additional obstacle from achieving a sense of belonging at college. This study adds important dimensions to the complex nature of homesickness and its progression for first-year college students. Recommendations for parental guardians, higher education administration, and students are outlined for reducing or avoiding homesickness
The Experiences of an Individual with Parkinson\u27s Engaging in a Relationship-based, Improvisational Music Therapy Group
Get PDFThis study explored the experiences of an individual with Parkinson’s engaging in a relationshipbased, improvisational music therapy group. The researcher utilized the methodology of naturalistic inquiry. An archived video recording of a group music therapy session held through a videoconferencing platform was observed. Music experiences and verbal dialogue were transcribed and put into notation software, and subsequently analyzed through inductive analysis. Two main themes were found: (a) Musical Interrelatedness and (b) Relationship Between Music and Words, with two subthemes under the former; Diane’s Musical Relationship with the Therapist and Diane’s Musical Relationship with the Group; and three under the latter; Words Enhancing Diane’s Musical Experience, Music Supporting Diane’s Verbal Responses, and Significance Of The Voice. Results illustrated the participant’s experience of a relationshipbased improvisational music therapy group as something supportive, creative, and potentially beneficial for their overall well-being
Music Therapist Experiences of Meaningful Moments in Short-term Medical Settings: A Thematic Analysis
Get PDFMeaningful moments in music therapy sessions may only occur in small moments, imperceptible or fleeting, but can have a tremendous impact on the overall treatment process, especially in short-term medical settings. The literature on the topic of meaningful moments in music therapy is sparse, with even less mention of meaningful moments in single sessions or short-term clinical settings. In this study, I explored the personal experiences of music therapists to gain a better understanding and awareness of meaningful moments in short-term medical settings. I used semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis to explore the research question, “What are music therapists\u27 experiences of meaningful moments in short-term medical settings?” The final themes that emerged were: 1) Affirming and connecting to one’s humanity, 2) Navigating challenges in facilitating meaningful moments due to the short-term setting, and 3) Impact of patient insight on recognizing meaningful moments. The clarification of these three themes contributes to developing therapist awareness and understanding of meaningful moments in a short-term setting and helps direct therapists to ways they can promote relevant moments in this time-constrained environmen
Does Management Education Need a Facelift? The Intersection of Managing, Leading, and Coaching. Part I
Get PDFThis paper continues the exploration of management education and its value to workplace preparation. The purpose of this research path is to ensure that management education remains cutting edge and relevant to the needs of organizational leaders and to our students’ professional goals. At the 2021 NBEA conference the author set the stage for a multi-phase research agenda. In part I of this series the author discussed who defines premier business education, the growing profession of leadership coaching, and higher education’s responsibility to relevant workforce preparation. In this paper, titled, Part II, the author reviews the theoretical foundation for this exploration and reintroduces the IRB approved study designed to explore the attitudes of the stakeholders of business education; this includes senior leaders/employers, business faculty, and former students. The research questions explore the interest, the process, and the potential benefit of integrating coaching skills, theories, and knowledge into management education. This Part II paper explicitly reports on the insights gained from senior leaders as the future employers of our business graduates. A primary outcome of this Part II research was the insight into what employers expect of us, as business educators, as we prepare our students to become their future leaders
The Dating and Hooking up Experience of Black Women at Predominantly White Institutions: A Phenomenological Study
Get PDFWithin this study, we explored the dating and hooking up experiences of Black women interested in dating men while attending predominantly White institutions. Using a phenomenological approach, we investigated how participants’ dating and hooking up experiences influenced their college experiences. We used intersectionality, thriving, and belongingness to theoretically frame the study. Five themes emerged: defining dating and hooking up, the value of education, Black women’s wants, Black women’s experiences, and men’s expectations. We close with implications for practice and recommendations for future research
Cultural Competence and Motivation to Control Prejudiced Reactions of Criminal Justice Students: A Survey Methods Approach
Get PDFImplicit bias and discrimination in the police department can lead to devastating effects for people of color in racially diverse urban and suburban areas. However, there is very little research on the racial attitudes and assumptions that aspiring police recruits and other criminal justice professionals have about people of color who reside in inner cities and diverse communities. This study focused on assessing cultural awareness and motivation to control prejudiced reactions in a self-selected group of criminal justice undergraduate college students to see what bias they may have prior to entering the police department. Students completed a survey that included the following measures: (a) a demographic questionnaire, (b) Cultural Competence Self-Assessment Questionnaire (CC); and (c) The Motivation to Control Prejudiced Reactions Scale (MCPR). A sample population of 38 students completed the online survey. The researcher conducted descriptive and inferential statistics to answer the research questions that guided this study. The results indicated a positive relationship between the CC and the MCPR; the motivation to control the prejudiced reaction increased as cultural competence increased. Furthermore, CC accounted for 33% of the variance in MCPR, indicating that enhanced cultural awareness contributes to lower levels of biased reactions. The participants’ more diverse experiences in terms of exchanges with people from other cultures and races could explain this enhanced CC. The scores on both scales were also compared by gender, ethnicity, and place of origin, where both CC and MCPR scores were significantly higher for female students than males. This quantitative study contributes to the field by identifying potential gaps in criminal justice education that could be used to enhance the cultural competency of future police officers and other criminal justice professionals who serve communities of color. The researcher included ideas for future research
Does Management Education Need a Facelift? The Intersection of Managing, Leading, and Coaching. Part I
Get PDFThis paper introduces the premise that coaching should be actively integrated into management education. This paper will be the first in a series of papers that will explore coaching as a meaningful body of knowledge, skills, and theories, for business managers and leaders. The premise of coaching as a component of management education probes the alignment with workplace preparation. The growing profession of coaching and its integration into the workplace, demands our attention as business educators. We must ensure that business education remains cutting-edge and relevant to both the needs of organizational leaders and to our students’ professional goals. A review of the business accreditation expectations finds an invitation for coaching to integrate smoothly as a relevant and meaningful component of management education. The alignment of coaching theory and the organizational behavior curriculum suggests a natural fit that will modernize business education. The outcome will empower our students as they prepare for their professional journey. The goal of this multi-paper exploration is to seek answers related to the question, Does Management Education need a facelift? If so, should the coaching body of knowledge, skills, and theories, be integrated into management and business education
Long Island Horseshoe Crab Network Annual Inventory Report
Get PDFCERCOM monitors 115 beach locations from Brooklyn – Montauk during optimal Limulus Polyphemus breeding season. These beach surveys take place for approximately 15 weeks, ranging from May- August. These beach locations are marked specifically using GPS coordinates, to assure the same location is visited each year. Students and volunteers are required to attend a HSC Survey training orientation lead by CERCOM’s research assistant, Mr. Kyle Maurelli. Surveying is done around tide and moon cycles (New/Full Moon). Each site takes about 1-2 hours and data is recorded along an approximate 1 mile distance. Walking along the water’s edge the number of male and female HSCs are counted as well as the dead and or molted HSCs. This data is recorded and submitted to Molloy College’s online HSC inventory form on the Molloy College website. CERCOM provides data for total observed HSC populations per site as well as whether or not HSC breeding has or is occurring at each beach location. Trends in breeding beach existence and overall Long Island populations is recorded annually