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Universes to Get Lost In Booklist
No full textDo you need to unplug from reality for a bit? Tune out from the world and just escape to an alternate world? Then, this list is perfect for you! With titles spanning across centuries, universes, and dimensions, there is something to be found for everyone
The Magic of Miyazaki
No full textGlobally-renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has long captured the imaginations of adolescents and adults alike. With his creative plots, pacing, and emotional pull, Miyazaki‘s films contain all the right ingredients for an afternoon escape into worlds of fantasy and possibility
Escapism Through Music: K-POP and Emotional Support
No full textK-Pop is more than just a musical genre for many fans around the world. The complex web of K-Pop group fandoms and seemingly endless amounts of content make up a space that many enjoy escaping to. For young adults K-Pop can be a place where they go to get their mind off their anxieties or stressors, and an important source of emotional support or comfort. This article explores different aspects of the K-Pop fandom that contribute to it being such an important part of so many people\u27s lives
Who is advocating for the health of ageing populations around the globe?
Get PDFThe Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the inadequacies of the existing structures in place for the most vulnerable populations; this is especially true for the capacity of healthcare and social systems to care for older adults. There have been global outcries over long-term care systems; yet, who is coordinating the efforts to ensure we are investing in infrastructure to support the health and wellbeing needs of ageing populations? This commentary first situates the health of global ageing populations as an international responsibility, before examining why conventional global health actors have only partially filled this gap. The commentary concludes by calling for a dedicated institution to champion this cause, as global population ageing is unlikely to emerge as a global health priority without an international advocate.
Limits and Possibilities: Understanding and Conveying Two-Eyed Seeing Through Conventional Academic Practices
Get PDFThis article offers conceptual and theoretical insights that we gained in a scoping review project to understand the Mi‘kmaw guiding principle Two-Eyed Seeing/Etuaptmumk. Reflecting on the experiences and outcomes of the scoping review project, we explore the following questions: (a) To what extent can we rely only on written works and the English language to understand Two-Eyed Seeing? (b) How do academia‘s conventional ways of thinking and sharing knowledge shape our abilities to understand and convey Two-Eyed Seeing to others? (c) What strategies can academics draw upon to better understand Two-Eyed Seeing? Ultimately, we contend that, to develop a richer and more nuanced understanding of Two-Eyed Seeing, we need to move beyond academic conventions and engage with a multiplicity of knowledge systems, approaches, and methods, including dialogical, visual, and experiential practices
Understanding the Relationship Between Nature and Physical Activity in Older Adolescent Girls: A Scoping Review
Get PDFAdolescent girls are subjected to gender norms and stereotypes regarding their health and well-being. Research has indicated that women and girls are exposed to unrealistic and unattainable body ideals that affect their relationship with physical activity (PA). In addition, despite suggestions that nature is important for health and well-being, women and girls experience barriers in accessing and connecting with nature due to gender expectations and stereotypes. The purpose of this review is to determine what is known from the existing literature about older adolescent girls‘ relationship with nature and PA. This scoping review follows the framework of Arksey and O‘Malley. In total, 39 studies were reviewed, and their characteristics were summarized quantitatively and qualitatively. Five themes were identified: (a) Active transportation provides an opportunity for girls to connect PA with nature, (b) Adolescent girls‘ navigation of gender norms and barriers while connecting with PA and nature, (c) Perceived safety influences adolescent girls‘ relationship with PA and nature, (d) Infrastructure and aesthetics can impact adolescent girls‘ connection between PA and nature, and (e) The relationship between PA and nature intersects with girls‘ mental well-being. Gaps in the literature are identified and discussed. It is concluded that older adolescent girls‘ relationship with nature and PA is influenced by gender norms and perceptions of aspects of their environment, such as safety and aesthetics