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- ItemTrials and fibrillations : the social context of the coronary experience : a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment [sic.] of the degree of Master of Arts in the Dept. of Sociology at Massey University(Massey University, 1984) Sanders, JackieThis thesis has two aims. It is intended that it will provide a detailed description of the experience of a heart attack from the perspective of those who have this illness. It is also intended that it will elaborate a model for undertaking inductive research and theory generation. This model takes as its point of departure the work of Glaser and Strauss (l967). It builds upon their works by attempting to develop a model that will allow for the generation of higher-order sociological concepts from the data gathered in the field. The method developed here has been labelled the "theoretical interpretation" of the research findings. It involves the application of other sociological concepts to the descriptive account of the data. In so doing, it is intended that the low-level descriptive concepts derived from the field-work will be integrated into the more general body of sociological theory. The sociological concepts which are applied to the research findings are the ideological perspective, and the notion of the alienation of self and body.
- ItemWhat do we mean by good outcomes for youth? : an exploration of how young people and those who work with them in positive youth development contexts perceive outcomes : a thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, School of Social Work at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand(Massey University, 2022) Mercier, JayneThis qualitative exploratory study sought to understand how outcomes, defined as gains made by young people, were perceived by youth and staff in a range of local positive youth development (PYD) settings, and whether or not the Five Cs model aligned and could function as an outcomes framework. The Five Cs include: Confidence, Competence, Connection, Caring, and Character, and are seen to lead to a sixth C of Contribution. Exploration included understanding how outcomes were defined, understood, experienced, operationalised, and prioritised in PYD settings; the similarities and differences in outcome perception; whether or not there was enough similarity to form an outcomes framework; and, if so, whether the resulting framework could align with the Five Cs model. Interviews and focus groups with 110 youth and 17 staff participants in 14 PYD programmes across Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) informed the study aims. Data were analysed using framework analysis, and critical realism and PYD provided the theoretical frameworks. Analysis indicated nine key outcomes. These were grouped under three themes: 1) Behavioural Outcomes, which included skills, achievement, giving back and agency; 2) Internal Outcomes, which included confidence, future focus and positive affect; and 3) Relational Outcomes which included connection and positive identity. Skills, agency, confidence, connection, and positive identity were seen as key outcomes, and the value of programmes for youth identity development was highlighted. Three key programme processes which supported outcomes to occur were a Youth-Centric Space, an Accepting Atmosphere, and Leader/Adult Behaviours. All of the identified outcomes were discussed in most programme settings, indicating sufficient similarity to form a broad outcomes framework using these outcomes. Suggestions for application of the framework to programme measurement were made. Current definitions of the Five Cs did not appear to capture the nuances of local outcome perception; and local definitions offering greater alignment were proposed. Analysis through a critical realist lens identified recognition and agency as causal mechanisms, which combined to form ‘the magic of programmes’ and helped youth to meet their needs and goals. Critical realism is argued as a valuable tool for PYD research because of its ability to provide structural explanations for outcomes.