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Showing 1 to 20 of 28 for “"Strengths-based approach"”.
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The impact of cross-cultural transition on intercultural relationships using a strengths-based approach
<p>This study explored the ways in which intercultural relationships are affected by cross-cultural transition through the lens of the female experience. Specifically, this research examined (1) in what ways women felt that cross-cultural transition impacted their relationship, especially with …
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The efficacy of a strengths-based approach in a university 101 course with undecided students
Universities have historically approached college student success by measuring persistence and retention (Astin, 1977, 1984, 1993, 1999; Tinto, 1975, 1987, 1993). College student persistence from the first year to the second year is of primary importance to higher education administrators because …
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The Kids are Happier: An Inclusive, Strengths-Based Approach to Supporting Relationship-Building and Focus for Early Elementary Students
Public schools in Canada provide an ideal setting to observe the country’s inherent diversity, which can significantly influence various aspects of functioning, including social relationships and academic focus for learning among elementary students. This thesis examines the impact of …
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Task-Space-Strengths Fit – An Approach to Positive Physical Work Environment Design
… to foster well-being. This paper suggests a strengths-based approach to space design with a focus on physical work environments (PWE). PWEs encompass the tangible elements of the workspace that integrate with the work experience. The use of character strengths, or the capacities that enable …
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Understanding the Learning & Advocacy Needs of a Twice-Exceptional Student Through A Strengths-Based Lens: A Case Study in California
… and parents. Educators often use a deficit approach when working with these learners; new research calls for multi-dimensional, strengths-based approaches to engage these students. Strengths-based approaches draw upon student strengths, interests, and talents to help address their …
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Optimistic Managers & Their Influence on Productivity & Employee Engagement in a Technology Organization
… managers embody positive leadership—employing a strengths-based approach, maintaining a positive perspective, and frequently providing recognition and encouragement—which increases the engagement and productivity of their employees. In a cross-sectional study of 86 employees and 17 managers in an …
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FlourishU: A University First-Year Seminar for Student Success
… students. FlourishU offers a preventative, strengths-based approach to the first-year experience. The course is organized into four thematic units: positive identity, positive mind, positive doing, and positive connection. Each unit integrates evidence-based interventions aimed at fostering …
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The Role of Social Support in Counselors' Responses to Client Adverse Events
… resilience has shifted from a pathology-based to a strengths-based approach. As a result, researchers have moved away from primarily identifying risk factors and now focus on protective factors. Researchers have found that social supports serve as a protective factor in counselor …
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Parent/Guardian Voices: Experiences and Perspectives of Parents of Children With Exceptionalities
… communication, socialization, importance of a strengths-based approach, shared responsibilities between school professionals and parents/guardians, and appreciation for teachers and other school professionals. In addition, I address the importance of teacher professional development, …
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Academic and Career Trajectories of African American Males in San Bernardino
A qualitative grounded theory approach is utilized to study the academic and career trajectories of twenty African American male collegiate students living in San Bernardino, California. There is limited research that explores the positive educational experiences of young adult African American …
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Beyond masculinity : a qualitative study of men’s help seeking and health service use in South Australia.
… Adelaide, South Australia. My analysis adopts a strengths-based approach, consistent with a new public health perspective. This recognises the multiple dimensions of men's lives and explores the intersection between gender and other social aspects of identity that relate to ageing, family, work, …
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Examining Protective Factors That Promote Resilience Among Children With An Incarcerated Parent
… intervention efforts has employed a deficit-based approach, highlighting the plethora of adverse risk factors and negative outcomes associated with being the child of an incarcerated parent. This approach fails to acknowledge the presence of resilience inherent in these youth. The exploratory …
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"I wish that he hit me" : the experiences of people who have psychoemotionally abused others
… various roles across a range of public places. A strengths-based approach was used to investigate methods the participants adopted to withstand, resist and protect themselves from psychoemotional abuse and stop themselves from abusing others. The research developed a series of pragmatic models for …
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Home Visiting with Justice System Involved Women: A Qualitative Study
… was to investigate one Early Head Start-Home Based Option program and their home visiting work with pregnant incarcerated women. The study explored the experience in services, support and barriers encountered by pregnant incarcerated women receiving home visiting services. Method: Study …
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Exploring the Influence of a Solution-focused Coaching Intervention on Coach Communication Skills and Athlete Self-actualization: An Action Research Study
… what ways? Using a case study design, a critical approach to thematic discourse analysis (Batel Castro, 2018; Braun Clark, 2006) and an interpretive comparative analysis (Fram, 2013, Thorne, 2000) was used to evaluate the effects of a solution-focused coaching intervention on coach learning and …
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Redefining active aging: critical insights from different living environments
… this dissertation employs a multi method approach to address my research questions. The social-ecological model guided this work as it considers multiple levels of factors affecting active aging, and allows for comparisons across different environments. It also lays the groundwork for …
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Examining the Resilience, Attachment Styles, and Relationship Satisfaction of Adult Children of Alcoholics in Intimate Relationships
… purpose of the current research was to take a strengths-based approach in examining the resilience, attachment styles, and relationship satisfaction of ACOAs currently in intimate relationships, and gain additional understanding with regard to the resilience levels of ACOAs and their …
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An item evaluation of a newly–developed strength–based approach scale in a South African working population
… in ways that allow for the optimisation of their strengths. This can be achieved by following a strength-based approach (SBA). An SBA aims to achieve optimisation of human functioning, where talents and strengths are the focus and weaknesses are understood and managed. Although previous research …
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Coming Into Being: Productive Potentials, Creativity, and Wellbeing in the Lives of BIPOC Women and Femmes in Aotearoa
… to this ongoing struggle by offering a strengths-based portrayal of BIPOC wellbeing. Departing from deficit and individual approaches it positions BIPOC as creatively demonstrating and generating capacities and potentialities toward wellbeing. The overall objectives of this project were …
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Characteristics of Neurodiversity-Affirming Paediatric Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review
… Occupational Therapy involved taking a strengths-based approach, accepting neurodiversity, supporting access and inclusion, and prioritising client-led meaningfulness. NDA practice approaches like task and environmental adaptations, and coaching and education were identified and …
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