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Showing 1 to 20 of 205 for “"in depth interview"”.
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SMOKERS AND SMOKING: AN IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW STUDY OF INITIATION, TRANSITION, MAINTENANCE, AND CESSATION
… purpose of the study was to explore, through in-depth unstructured interviews, the factors preventing experimentation with cigarettes and the factors related to cigarette smoking. Hypotheses generation, as opposed to hypothesis testing, was the goal. Forty-seven men and women between the ages …
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First African-American Female School Superintendent in Georgia: Reflections from the Field to the Forefront
This inquiry explores the career pathway, career barriers and personal and professional experiences of Mrs. Beauty Poole Baldwin, the first, African-American female school superintendent in the state of Georgia. This study emerged from the discovery of limited research on African-American female …
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Factors affecting the provision of quality education in some selected community schools in Mumbwa district
This study was conducted on the factors affecting the provision of quality education in community schools of Mumbwa district. The study used descriptive design with qualitative and quantitative method. The study used qualitative design which is interactive in nature, in order to come up with …
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Factors affecting the provision of quality education in some selected community schools in Mumbwa district
This study was conducted on the factors affecting the provision of quality education in community schools of Mumbwa district. The study used descriptive design with qualitative and quantitative method. The study used qualitative design which is interactive in nature, in order to come up with …
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Perceptions of Korean and Korean-American mothers of children with autism : the impact of disability on the family and sibling relationships
… mothers’ perspectives under cultural contexts in regard to the disability itself, family/sibling adjustment to the child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the support for those families. From in-depth interview, main themes are discovered that (a) resources & support, (b) sibling relationship, …
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Tomato farming as an alternative source of income case study of Bukanga hamlet in Musoma Municipality
Participatory needs assessment was conducted in Bukanga ward in Musoma municipality in order to determine needs, opprtunities and challenges facing the community. Participatory research methods were employed. These included focus group discussion, observation, questionnaire, and in depth interview. …
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Child Care Teachers' Experiences as They Support Young Children With Challenging Behavior
… with preschoolers who had persistent challenging behaviors. This qualitative study included an in-depth interview with each teacher, member checking, and a follow up discussion with each participant to clarify any ambiguous participant comments. Results revealed three major themes: (a) the …
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The impact of pregnancy and child care resposibilities on academic performance among School going mothers in Lusaka District
… is a lifelong process that enables the continuous development of a person's capabilities as an individual and as a member of society. For a long time in the past,education was considered a preserve of the boy child by most families, because it was assumed that girls would get married. From …
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Adjusting but Not Assimilating: International Students at East Tennessee State University.
<p>As the number of international students grows, the importance of understanding them grows also. This thesis analyzes in-depth interview data from 17 international students from 12 different countries at East Tennessee State University who discussed their experiences as international students. …
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The Nontraditional Community College Student: A Phenomenological Approach to the Educational Experience
… colleges than their traditional counterparts making this study a necessity to further explore their experience (American Association of Community Colleges, 2013). To better understand this population, a phenomenological approach was taken with an emphasis on a social constructivism framework. …
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Principal Perceptions of Effective Performance Coaching: A Case Study
… focused on the effectiveness of leadership coaching and its impact on school principals’ professional growth. Through an in-depth interview process with eight principals, perceptions regarding their leadership or performance coach’s effectiveness were explored using the CLEAR Coaching Model as a …
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Fostering Queer Consciousness: Using Performative Art as an Activism Tool to Talk about the LGBTQ+ Community in the State of Bahia, Brazil
<p>The current scenario in Brazil has attracted the attention of queer artists activists since violence against LGBTQI+ ranks the country as one of the most dangerous places for this community. This study examined how Black gay men have used performative art as activism to foster queer …
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Advancing Social Justice in Counseling Psychology: Enlisting Student Voices Through a Mixed-Methods Study
… provided an empirical perspective of counseling psychology graduate trainees' social justice commitments. In the survey portion of the study, a national sample of trainees (n = 260) completed a web-based survey assessing their commitments to social justice and related personal and training …
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Life satisfaction: influences of family and friends upon the elderly
… for an.elderly person's life satisfaction was investigated. A random sample of 167 noninstitutionalized elderly residents (65 and over) of Philadelphia completed an extensive in-depth interview packet. Each subject was then rated by a trained interviewer on their life satisfaction. The results …
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Social media influence on evolving health care marketing communication
The purposes of this investigation were to (a) determine how much of an impact social media has on health communication (b) understand the evolving impact of social media effectiveness and (c) consumer preferences for health care communication. The author conducted both qualitative and quantitative …
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Surviving Cancer in Appalachia: A Qualitative Study of Family Cancer Communication and Changing Personal Identities Through the Cancer Journey.
… region is known for its beautiful mountains, close-knit communities, and health care disparities including higher rates of cancer and premature mortality. Being diagnosed with cancer in the region may present a unique experience for survivors in regards to family cancer communication and …
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Impacting Cohesion on New Virtual Teams
The purpose of this research was to investigate the impact that a team coach practitioner has on feelings of cohesion on a newly formed virtual team. The study is focused on the experience of seven participants, all members of a senior leadership team in a regional financial services company, who …
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Evaluating Community College Faculty Preparedness to Teach Students with Non-Visible Disabilities: A Mixed Methods Study
… students with non-visible disabilities continues to increase, the preparedness of faculty to teach students with disabilities that are not readily apparent remains an understudied area in the field of disability research. This research investigated faculty preparedness to teach students with …
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Retrospective on the Experience of Parental Pressure and Support by Male Participants that Withdrew from Competitive Youth Hockey: A Phenomenological Investigation
The purpose of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of parental pressure and support for males who withdrew from competitive youth hockey. A phenomenological approach was used to explore this phenomenon and develop meaning from the participants' experiences. …
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"Exploring Nurturing ""Connecting Chemistries"" of Two Exemplary Community College Instructors With Freshmen Considered Nontraditional/underprepared"
… explored the existence and nature of a ""connecting chemistry"" among exemplary community college instructors and freshman students considered nontraditional and underprepared. Two recognized exemplary instructors and seven nontraditional and underprepared students participated in this in-depth …
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