12,082 research outputs found
The psychological implications of surviving testicular cancer : impact on body image, sexuality and masculinity
No full textINTRODUCTION:
Men's health generally and testicular cancer in particular are neglected areas of research. This particular malignancy is the most common among young men in the western world (Champion, 1996), and its prevalence is on the increase, however, so too are cure rates. As a consequence there are an increasing number of young male survivors. Impact on sexual function of survivors is well documented in the literature, yet little is mentioned about the impact on the sexuality and masculinity of the young man following treatment. The objective of the research therefore was to explore the impact on survivor's self-perceptions,in particular focusing on the areas of sexuality, masculinity and body image.
METHOD:
The research followed a cross-sectional design,
comparing men at four different stages post-illness. Repertory grid technique was utilised for data collection
purposes, which combined qualitative and quantitative methods. Semi-structured interviews (n = 10) were analysed using content analysis, which formed the basis of a
generic repertory grid. Quantitative data from subsequent grid completion (n = 37)were analysed using a beta version of SPSS to carry out 3-way 3-mode multidimensional unfolding.
RESULTS:
The results suggest that men's self-perceptions change as a consequence of testicular cancer, and that sexuality, masculinity and body image play a part in these changes for some, but not all men. The constructs rated in this study all contribute to the differences in patterns across groups. Results suggest the occurrence of an adjustment process, showing current perceptions of the self as more aligned with retrospective pre-illness perceptions by 24 months post-illness. The majority of men judged repertory grid technique to be a satisfactory means of evaluating self-perceptions relating to the illness experience.
DISCUSSION:
The results of the study have implications for the level of professional support received by men with testicular cancer, both generally and with specific reference to issues of sexuality, masculinity and body image. However the innovative style of this research and the absence of pre-existing evidence in support of the findings, mean that further research will be required to gain a thorough understanding of the psychological implications of surviving testicular cancer with regards to these issues. Specific recommendations are made for further researc
The construction of Karen Karnak: The multi-author-function
No full textThis thesis is situated within the comparatively recent developments of Web 2.0 and the emergence of interactive WikiMedia, and explores the mode of authorship within a Read/Write culture compared to that of a Read/Only tradition. The hypothesis of this study is that the role of the audience has become merged with the author, and as such, represents new functions and attributes, distinct from a more conventional concept of authorship, in which the roles of audience and author are more separate. Read/Write and participatory culture, as defined by this study, is focused on collaboration, and includes the influences of D.I.Y. culture, Open-Source practices and the production of text by multiple authors. Multi-authorship presents a re-thinking of several concepts which support the notion of the individual author, since the focus of multi-authorship is not on attribution and ownership of a finished text, but on the continued malleability of a text. Modes of multi-authorship, demonstrated in the use of the pseudonyms Alan Smithee and Karen Eliot, represent declarative authors whose names signify multiple origins, whilst concurrently indicating a distinct body of work. The function of these names form an important context to this study, since primary research involves the construction of an experimental mode of multi-authorship utilising WikiMedia technology and the interaction of thirty nine participants, who are invited to create a body of work under the collective pseudonym Karen Karnak. The data generated by this experiment is analysed using aspects of Michel Foucault's author-function to identify and determine power structures inherent in the WikiMedia context. The interplay of power structures, including concepts such as identity, ownership and the body of work, affect the resulting mode of authorship and contribute to the construction of Karen Karnak, suggesting further areas of research into the emerging multi-author
Author, publisher and bookseller : a tripartite synergy in Nigerian book industry
No full textThis work is about the roles of Author, Publisher and Bookseller in Book development in
Nigeria. The paper started by delving into the history of Book Publishing in Nigeria after
which it proceeded by defining who an author, a publisher, and a bookseller is and
expatiated on the indispensable roles of these key actors in Nigerian Book Industry and in
the emerging Information Society. Furthermore, the various constraints to book
development were identified while the paper advised on how the Book Industry can be
further promoted in Nigeria. However, the paper concluded and made recommendations
on how the Book sector can help in enhancing scholarship in the country
[Letter to Ed Idar, Jr., page one - May 5, 1954]
No full textLetter to Ed Idar, Jr. from an unknown source, informing Idar that John J. Herrera announced that he would be a candidate to the Legislature for "place 5 from Harris County." The author of the letter states that Herrera was convinced to run by "a group of businessmen, including Jewish and Negro Leaders." The letter also explains Herrera's platform to run for Legislature: "jury service for women, no sales tax, no tax increase of any kind, and he is very to backing up on the wetback problem as is possible within state Jurisdiction." Copies of the letter were sent to Hector P. Garcia and Chris Alderete
The mainstream primary classroom as a language-learning environment for children with severe and persistent language impairment - implications of recent language intervention research
No full textMany UK children with severe and persistent language impairment (SLI) attend local mainstream schools. Although this should provide an excellent language-learning environment, opportunities may be limited by difficulties in sustaining time-consuming, child-specific learning activities; restricted co-professional working, and the complex classroom environment. Two language intervention studies in mainstream Scottish primary schools showed children with SLI receiving intervention from speech and language therapists (SLTs) or their assistants made more progress in expressive language than similar children receiving intervention from education staff. Potential reasons for this difference are sought in the amount of tailored language-learning activity undertaken; how actively school staff initiated contact with SLTs; and the language demands of the classroom. Tailored language learning appears to be a differentiating factor. A language support model, reflecting views of teachers and SLTs about encouraging language development for children with SLI within the ecology of the mainstream primary classroom, is also outlined
[Letter to Ed Idar, Jr., page two - May 5, 1954]
No full textLetter to Ed Idar, Jr. from an unknown source, informing Idar that John J. Herrera announced that he would be a candidate to the Legislature for "place 5 from Harris County." The author of the letter states that Herrera was convinced to run by "a group of businessmen, including Jewish and Negro Leaders." The letter also explains Herrera's platform to run for Legislature: "jury service for women, no sales tax, no tax increase of any kind, and he is very to backing up on the wetback problem as is possible within state Jurisdiction." The author also mentions the publication of "Johnny's" picture and to mention "the Hernandez Case". There is a note that says, "Johnny is mailing you the complete opinion of the Supreme Court." Copies of the letter were sent to Hector P. Garcia and Chris Alderete
- …
