Jorge Delva, Paula Allen-Meares, and Sandra L. Momper
- Published in print:
- 2010
- Published Online:
- May 2010
- ISBN:
- 9780195382501
- eISBN:
- 9780199777419
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195382501.001.0001
- Subject:
- Social Work, Research and Evaluation
The purpose of the book is to provide researchers with a framework to conduct research in a culturally sensitive manner with individuals, families, and communities in diverse cultural settings in the ...
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The purpose of the book is to provide researchers with a framework to conduct research in a culturally sensitive manner with individuals, families, and communities in diverse cultural settings in the United States, as well as in a global context within the context of three aims: (1) To understand and describe the nature and extent to which a particular problem occurs; (2) To understand the etiology or potential factors associated with the occurrence of a particular problem; (3) To evaluate programs or interventions designed to ameliorate or eliminate a problem. For each of these three aims, applications of different research methods with various population groups are discussed with considerable detail. The work presented falls into different sides of the emic–etic continuum, with some studies taking a more emic perspective (i.e., Chapter 2, a mixed methods study with American Indian populations), others presenting more of an etic approach (i.e., Chapter 3, a multicountry study of drug use in Central America), and yet others presenting an emic–etic distinction that is less salient (i.e., Chapters 4–6, a longitudinal studies of ecological factors and drug use in Santiago, Chile; a longitudinal study of ecological factors and PTSD in the City of Detroit; and a randomized clinical trial and community-based participatory research project both also conducted in Detroit). Two central themes that guided this work are that culture is not static, rather it is fluid and changing, and that cross-cultural researchers should avoid making sweeping generalizations that risk taking on essentialist characteristics. The book concludes with a call for anyone conducting cross-cultural research to include an intersectionality lens, one that encompasses a broader range of multiple identities, into their work.Less
The purpose of the book is to provide researchers with a framework to conduct research in a culturally sensitive manner with individuals, families, and communities in diverse cultural settings in the United States, as well as in a global context within the context of three aims: (1) To understand and describe the nature and extent to which a particular problem occurs; (2) To understand the etiology or potential factors associated with the occurrence of a particular problem; (3) To evaluate programs or interventions designed to ameliorate or eliminate a problem. For each of these three aims, applications of different research methods with various population groups are discussed with considerable detail. The work presented falls into different sides of the emic–etic continuum, with some studies taking a more emic perspective (i.e., Chapter 2, a mixed methods study with American Indian populations), others presenting more of an etic approach (i.e., Chapter 3, a multicountry study of drug use in Central America), and yet others presenting an emic–etic distinction that is less salient (i.e., Chapters 4–6, a longitudinal studies of ecological factors and drug use in Santiago, Chile; a longitudinal study of ecological factors and PTSD in the City of Detroit; and a randomized clinical trial and community-based participatory research project both also conducted in Detroit). Two central themes that guided this work are that culture is not static, rather it is fluid and changing, and that cross-cultural researchers should avoid making sweeping generalizations that risk taking on essentialist characteristics. The book concludes with a call for anyone conducting cross-cultural research to include an intersectionality lens, one that encompasses a broader range of multiple identities, into their work.
Rinat Nissim, Chris Lo, and Gary Rodin
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- August 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780198713982
- eISBN:
- 9780191782268
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198713982.003.0007
- Subject:
- Palliative Care, Patient Care and End-of-Life Decision Making
Research on the desire for hastened death (DHD) has important implications for improving quality of life near the end of life. Although it may be multiply determined, DHD is most often assessed in ...
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Research on the desire for hastened death (DHD) has important implications for improving quality of life near the end of life. Although it may be multiply determined, DHD is most often assessed in quantitative studies as a unidimensional variable. This chapter describes a mixed-methods study involving 406 ambulatory patients with advanced cancer. The incidence of DHD was assessed with the Schedule of Attitudes Toward Hastened Death, and its meaning was explored in qualitative interviews with a subset of 27 participants. DHD was found to be relatively uncommon and three distinct categories of DHD were identified in the qualitative data: DHD as a hypothetical exit plan; as an expression of despair; and as a manifestation of accepting death or ‘letting go’. A factor analysis confirmed this model. These findings suggest that the DHD has multiple meanings, which has important implications for theory, clinical intervention, and social policy.Less
Research on the desire for hastened death (DHD) has important implications for improving quality of life near the end of life. Although it may be multiply determined, DHD is most often assessed in quantitative studies as a unidimensional variable. This chapter describes a mixed-methods study involving 406 ambulatory patients with advanced cancer. The incidence of DHD was assessed with the Schedule of Attitudes Toward Hastened Death, and its meaning was explored in qualitative interviews with a subset of 27 participants. DHD was found to be relatively uncommon and three distinct categories of DHD were identified in the qualitative data: DHD as a hypothetical exit plan; as an expression of despair; and as a manifestation of accepting death or ‘letting go’. A factor analysis confirmed this model. These findings suggest that the DHD has multiple meanings, which has important implications for theory, clinical intervention, and social policy.
Yoshito Kawabata
- Published in print:
- 2018
- Published Online:
- May 2018
- ISBN:
- 9780190491826
- eISBN:
- 9780190491840
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/oso/9780190491826.003.0017
- Subject:
- Psychology, Developmental Psychology
Theories and models suggest cultural influences on children’s family and peer socialization. It is conceivable, therefore, that the development of relational aggression, which is a part of ...
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Theories and models suggest cultural influences on children’s family and peer socialization. It is conceivable, therefore, that the development of relational aggression, which is a part of developmentally salient social experiences, may appear differently, depending on cultural contexts. The goal of this chapter is to summarize cross-cultural, international studies that have examined the development of relational aggression in various cultural contexts. Specifically, studies are reviewed that have evaluated psychometric properties of measures and have explored social-cognitive processes, peer relationships, victimization experiences, and psychopathology among relationally aggressive children and adolescents across cultures. Finally, developmental and clinical implications and directions for future research are discussed.Less
Theories and models suggest cultural influences on children’s family and peer socialization. It is conceivable, therefore, that the development of relational aggression, which is a part of developmentally salient social experiences, may appear differently, depending on cultural contexts. The goal of this chapter is to summarize cross-cultural, international studies that have examined the development of relational aggression in various cultural contexts. Specifically, studies are reviewed that have evaluated psychometric properties of measures and have explored social-cognitive processes, peer relationships, victimization experiences, and psychopathology among relationally aggressive children and adolescents across cultures. Finally, developmental and clinical implications and directions for future research are discussed.
