199 research outputs found
Prenatal antidepressant exposure and child behavioural outcomes at 7-years of age
No full textAbstract 312Luke E Grzeskowiak, Janna L Morrison, Tina B Henriksen, Bodil H Bech, Jorn Olsen, Carsten Obel, Lars H Pederse
Where Participatory Approaches Meet Pragmatism in Funded (Health) Research: The Challenge of Finding Meaningful Spaces
No full textThe term participatory research is now widely used as a way of categorising research that has moved beyond researching "on" to researching "with" participants. This paper draws attention to some confusions that lie behind such categorisation and the potential impact of those confusions on qualitative participatory research in practice. It illuminates some of the negative effects of "fitting in" to spaces devised by other types of research and highlights the importance of forging spaces for presenting participatory research designs that suit a discursive approach and that allow the quality and impact of such research to be recognised. The main contention is that the adoption of a variety of approaches and purposes is part of the strength of participatory research but that to date the paradigm has not been sufficiently articulated. Clarifying the unifying features of the participatory paradigm and shaping appropriate ways for critique could support the embedding of participatory research into research environments, funding schemes and administration in a way that better reflects the nature and purpose of authentic involvement
The joy of giving: an investigation of positive fundraising techniques
No full textThis research aims to further our knowledge about why people donate money to charity. I hypothesized that fundraising requests that were a) handwritten, and b) contained positive emotion words related to pro-social motivations would increase donations relative to requests that lacked these qualities. Participants were drawn from the mailing list of a local charitable organization that conducts a yearly direct mail fundraising campaign. Participants were randomly assigned to one of five conditions: 1) Only the standard fundraising packet (standard), 2) standard plus a printed note with positive emotion words, 3) standard plus a handwritten note with positive emotion words, 4) standard plus a printed note without positive emotion words, 5) standard plus a handwritten note without positive emotion words. The results indicated that those who received a handwritten letter donated more money; positive emotion words did not seem to have an effect. These findings can help charitable organizations design and enhance their campaign strategies.M.A.Includes bibliographical references (p. 36-42)by Tina M. BrandIncludes abstrac
Developing the islamic financial services sector in Italy: An institutional theory perspective
No full text© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and the Author(s) 2016. The Islamic Financial Services (IFS) sector has experienced wider consumer acceptance and rapid growth since its commercial launch in the 1970s. This growth has primarily been in countries in Asia such as Iran, Malaysia, Pakistan and the Middle East region. Although non-Muslim majority countries like Hong Kong and Singapore have taken positive strides in developing the sector, European countries have lagged behind their Asian counterparts (Daily Times, 2013). Europe is host to a large Muslim population, but the lack of developed Islamic financial institutions means that the potential of IFS product offerings is yet to be fully realized in the region (Volk and Pudelko, 2010)
Author Correction: Drivers of seedling establishment success in dryland restoration efforts
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Correción errata.In the version of this Article originally published, the surname of author Tina Parkhurst was incorrectly written as Schroeder. This has now been corrected.Peer reviewe
A Comparative Analysis of the Equity Outcomes in Three Sugarcane–Ethanol Systems
No full textThis article identifies equity outcomes associated with three biofuel systems in Brazil, Ethiopia, and Guatemala. Acknowledging that winners and losers are socially and politically generated, the article identifies some of the factors behind the distribution of winners and losers along different stages of three sugarcane–ethanol supply chains. Analyzing the outcomes for equity within each case study reveals an uneven distribution that, we argue, is related to the procedure and structure of the given sugarcane–ethanol system, and the recognition of the impacts on different actors within those structures. Increasing equity in sugarcane–ethanol systems will require greater openness in decision-making processes, in order that multiple voices are taken into account in the promotion, production, and consumption of biofuels—particularly those of smaller and less powerful actors
Saga of the Whispering Hills - 088
No full textPhotograph - Cast members Sharalee Gustafson, Leah Meyer, Gwynneth Oldale, Tina Deren, Rhae-Ann Bury, Gina Meyer and DeeDee Doole. Saga of the Whispering Hills, presented by the Athabasca Players for the 75th Anniversary of Athabasca, Albert
Saga of the Whispering Hills - 097
No full textPhotograph - Cast members singing "To Athabasca". Front row, left to right: Jimmy Jenkins, Jimmy Olson, Sharalee Gustafson, Leah Meyer. Middle row, left to right: Jerry Jenkins, Karalee Kennedy, Patricia Dodman, Gina Meyer, Gwynneth Oldale, Tina Deren, Rhae-Ann Bury. Back row, left to right: Wayne Goodwin, Heather Demert, Janeen Barry, Karen Goodwin, DeeDee Doole, Leah Ross, Kevin Meyer. Saga of the Whispering Hills, presented by the Athabasca Players for the 75th Anniversary of Athabasca, Albert
Saga of the Whispering Hills - 017
No full textPhotograph - Cast members singing "To Athabasca". Front row, left to right: Jimmy Jenkins, Jimmy Olson, Sharalee Gustafson and Leah Meyer. Middle row, left to right: Jerry Jenkins, Karalee Kennedy, Patricia Dodman, Gina Meyer, Gwynneth Oldale, Tina Deren and Rhae-Ann Bury. Back row, left to right: Wayne Goodwin, Heather Demert, Janeen Barry, Karen Goodwin, DeeDee Doole, Leah Ross and Kevin Meyer. Saga of the Whispering Hills, presented by the Athabasca Players for the 75th Anniversary of Athabasca, Albert
Living Together / Growing Together: A Study of Communal Family Life and Growth
No full textLiving Together/Growing Together explores the psychological and social dynamics of communal family life through both historical research and personal experience. Author Tina B. Tessina, drawing from her own participation in a cooperative living group (CLG), investigates why individuals choose to live communally and how such environments can facilitate personal growth and autonomy. The study proposes that communal living satisfies higher-order psychological needs—such as belonging, mutuality, and self-actualization—as outlined by theorists like Maslow and Berne.
The work is structured around key themes of group stability, including charismatic leadership, common ideology, external persecution, and companionship/cooperation. Tessina provides historical case studies of successful communal groups such as the Shakers, the Rappites, and the Oneida Community, analyzing what made them resilient or led to their decline. Contemporary cooperative groups, including Tessina\u27s own, are examined through the same lens, offering insights into how modern collectives navigate interpersonal dynamics and societal perceptions.
Tessina outlines six developmental stages of communal or family group life—Courtship, Marriage, Honeymoon, Breaking In, Settling Down, and Completion—paralleling stages of individual psychological growth. These stages are used to frame how groups evolve over time and support (or hinder) member development. She advocates for intentional planning, open communication, and flexibility in group processes to enhance success and prevent stagnation or conflict.
This work serves as both an academic inquiry and a practical guide for those interested in alternative family structures, communal living arrangements, or therapeutic group processes. Tessina emphasizes that while communal living may not be a universal solution, it offers valuable insights into human relationships, emotional resilience, and the pursuit of psychological health in nontraditional settings
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