The impact of parental detention on the psychological wellbeing of Palestinian children

Background Since 1967, the Palestinian Occupied Territories are marked by a political conflict between Palestinians and Israel. During this conflict, about one fifth of the Palestinian population has been detained; about one quarter of these are parents. Although we know that father's incarceration might impact their children's psychological wellbeing, little is known about the impact of father's imprisonment on young children (under 11 years old), and when the incarceration is framed in contexts of political conflict. Therefore, this study aimed at gaining insight into the impact of parental detention on young children's psychological wellbeing, and the impact of witnessing the detention process itself. Methods Based on the list of imprisoned Palestinian men with children living in the West Bank, a group of 79 (3- to 10-years old) children was randomly composed. Above, through schools and health centers, a comparison sample of 99 children who didn't experience imprisonment of a family member was selected. Mothers of these children completed two cross-culturally validated questionnaires on their children's psychological wellbeing, the UCLA-PTSD-Index and the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Results Results showed higher levels of PTSD and general mental health problems associated with father's capturing. Above, when the children watched the arrest process of their fathers, scores still increased further. Younger children tended to show higher SDQ scores, and children living in villages reported higher posttraumatic stress scores compared to children living in urban areas or refugee camps. Little gender differences were found. Conclusion This study shows the important impact of parental detention on the psychological wellbeing for young children and urges for more psychological care and support for family members in particular children - of detainees

Entrepreneurship research in cultural and creative industries:Identifying key ingredients of a 'hodgepodge'

The aim of this chapter is to provide a relevant theoretical contribution to the field of entrepreneurship in cultural and creative industries (CCI) and suggestions for a research agenda. Entrepreneurship research is characterised by an apparent fragmentation, even if scholars advocate the development of a ‘stronger paradigm’ to strengthen the discipline. Rather than making explicit what is specific to entrepreneurship in CCI, or delineating the boundaries of a new community of scholars, in this chapter, the author attempts to identify certain key ingredients of a ‘hodgepodge’. The Schumpeterian entrepreneur, the opportunity seeker, and the everyday entrepreneur are introduced as well as an action model in which the reciprocal agency–structure relationship finds a place. It is highlighted how theories such as the Theory of Planned Behaviour, Social Identity Theory, Institutional Theory, Practice Theory, and Paradox Theory (can) inform research on entrepreneurship in CCI.</p

Entrepreneurship research in cultural and creative industries:Identifying key ingredients of a 'hodgepodge'

The aim of this chapter is to provide a relevant theoretical contribution to the field of entrepreneurship in cultural and creative industries (CCI) and suggestions for a research agenda. Entrepreneurship research is characterised by an apparent fragmentation, even if scholars advocate the development of a ‘stronger paradigm’ to strengthen the discipline. Rather than making explicit what is specific to entrepreneurship in CCI, or delineating the boundaries of a new community of scholars, in this chapter, the author attempts to identify certain key ingredients of a ‘hodgepodge’. The Schumpeterian entrepreneur, the opportunity seeker, and the everyday entrepreneur are introduced as well as an action model in which the reciprocal agency–structure relationship finds a place. It is highlighted how theories such as the Theory of Planned Behaviour, Social Identity Theory, Institutional Theory, Practice Theory, and Paradox Theory (can) inform research on entrepreneurship in CCI.</p

Knowledge portal creation for postgraduate studies through online communities

Abstract : Technological advances are sparking knowledge creation through ideas and theories, creating entirely new ways of consuming goods and services. Education can help people ride the wave of change by giving students the needed 21st-century work skills. Digital technologies can unleash new ways of owning knowledge through interactive teaching and learning models while encouraging collaboration between academics and students. The educational industry is continuously challenged to innovate in order to remain relevant and survive technological disruption. One demand on resources is learning and specifically the concept of collaborative learning. The role of knowledge repositories to achieve research output allows for collaboration and strengthening of research capacity while improving the quality of the output. An in-depth literature review was performed that focused on traditional pedagogical principles and its combined application with Web 2.0 technologies. A design-based research (DBR) method was followed from a pragmatic perspective in a qualitative setting to find a model that contributes to the teaching of postgraduate students in an ever-demanding and transforming knowledge economy. The primary objective of this study was to determine how an online community and knowledge repository could contribute to the management and facilitation of knowledge creation and sharing when teaching postgraduate students. The DBR component of this study was to implement a conceptualised model using qualitative data analysis to measure the outcome of the conceptualisation in attaining benefits for all stakeholders involved. The study has shown how digital technologies provide new ways of owning knowledge, through interactive teaching and learning models, it has further shown how knowledge repositories can successfully achieve research output through collaboration and strengthening of research capacity while improving the quality of output.M.Phil. (Information Management

J. Loots to Mr. Meredith (2 October 1962)

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