Human Trafficking
Theoretical framework: Human trafficking
It is estimated that the majority of individuals who are illegally trafficked are females. This includes not simply workers in the sex industry, but employees in many other areas of employment in which trafficking commonly occurs, including domestic service and recruitment for sweatshop labor. Although the extent to which human trafficking occurs is difficult to estimate, conservatively most studies indicate that up to 80% of all persons who are trafficked are female (Loring 2007:1).
The predominately female population of the victims of human trafficking has caused many analysts to adopt a theoretical framework of feminism to analyze the phenomenon. A recent report on human trafficking advanced by the American Psychological Association from a feminist paradigm pointed out that given that "economic and social inequalities are among the leading contributing factors to human trafficking," women are often the most vulnerable groups to being exploited by traffickers (eport on…...
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Dovydaitis, Tiffany. (2011). Human trafficking: The role of the health care provider. Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 55 (5): 462-467. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2009.12.017
Loring Jones, David W. Engstrom, Tricia Hilliard, Mariel Diaz. (2007). Globalization and human trafficking. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare. Retrieved from FindArticles.com http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0CYZ/is_2_34/ai_n27265537/
Report on trafficking of women and girls. (2011). American Psychological Association.
Retrieved: http://www.apadivisions.org/division-35/leadership/task-forces/trafficking/women-girls-report.aspx
wealth of information for a researcher, but only if the researcher has a clear idea of what he or she wants to study and how the past work of others can be used in order to provide ideas for the future based on the work done in the present. There should be a logical progression from what was done in the past, through what the researcher is doing currently, and on to what can be done in the future. Without a proper framework based on theory that relates to the context of the study, the researcher will have nothing on which to build and on which to base his or her analysis. If a researcher failed to have a framework for the focus of his or her research, the results could be devastating when it comes to providing clear analysis and conclusions.
In Langer's (2002) study there were two key…...
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Balmer, J.M. (2008). Nonformal pastoral ministry training in the majority world: four case studies. Unpublished dissertation.
Brawer, P.A., Anthony, N., Roberts, R., Wajda-Johnston., Valerie A., Fabricatore. & Handal, P.J. (2002). Training and education in religion/spirituality within APA-accredited clinical psychology programs. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 33(2).
Howitt, Q.J. (n.d.) The determination of learning outcomes of modules at a B.Th level for training and educating pastors and members of South African local churches, and the relationship of these learning outcomes to the study of systematic theology. Unpublished dissertation.
Langer, A.M. (2002). Reflecting on practice: Using learning journals in higher and continuing education. Teaching in Higher Education, 7(3).
Stiglitz (2009, p. 282) points out that the global economic crisis began first in the developed countries. The fact that developing countries were not sufficiently "rich" to engage in unviable economic practices somewhat cushioned the impact of the crisis on them. Nevertheless, it remains a fact that the crisis has spread to global proportions as a result of both developing and developed countries interacting on a global business scale. Technology today has made it possible for all countries to participate in the economy, which means that a crisis in one country, and especially one as powerful and important as the United States, will inevitably affect the economies of other countries at some point, even if it takes some time for this to occur.
What this means for the study is that countries such as the United States and Kenya need to be aware, at all times of their own economic practices,…...
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Chang, H-J. (2010). Institutions and economic development: theory, policy and history. Journal of Institutional Economics 7(4). Retrieved from: http://hajoonchang.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/JOIE-institutions-and-development-published.pdf
De Haas, H. (2007). Migration and Development. Center on Migration, Citizenship and Development. 29. Retrieved from: http://pub.uni-bielefeld.de/luur/download?func=downloadFile&recordOId=2318325&fileOId=2319937
Lin, J.Y. (2011, Jul. 8). New Structural Economics: A Framework for Rethinking Development. The World Bank Research Observer 26(2). Oxford University Press. Retrieved from: http://www.relooney.info/0_NS4053_1995.pdf
Stiglitz, J.E. (2009). The Current Economic Crisis and Lessons for Economic Theory. Eastern Economic Journal 35. Retrieved from: academiccommons.columbia.edu
Hypertension
Since this study focuses on determining the most suitable intervention based on the perceptions and opinions of newly diagnosed hypertension male patients aged 30 years and above, the theoretical framework that will guide the research is the Health Belief Model (HBM). This theoretical framework suggests that a patient's belief in the threat of a disease/illness as well as his/her belief regarding the effectiveness of the recommended intervention affects his/her adoption of the intervention (Hayden, 2013). For this study, the theoretical framework will be suitable in understanding the perceptions or opinions of these patients regarding recommended behavior changes or interventions in addressing hypertension. The suitability of this theoretical framework for the study is attributable to the fact that some of the interventions for hypertension for this population are basically health behaviors that should be adopted to enhance the wellbeing and health of individuals.
As one of the first theories of health…...
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Current Nursing. (2012, January 31). Health Belief Model. Retrieved May 14, 2017, from http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/health_belief_model.html
Hayden, J.A. (2013). Health Benefit Model. In Introduction to health behavior theory (2nd ed., chap. 4, pp.31-44). Retrieved from http://www.jblearning.com/samples/0763743836/chapter%204.pdf
Jones et al. (2014, July 10). The Health Belief Model as an Explanatory Framework in Communication Research: Exploring Parallel, Serial, and Moderated Mediation. Health Communication, 30(6), 566-576.
water infrastructure management in the Caribbean. One possible approach to understand this topic is that of systems theory, which would focuses on how changes in 'systems' delivery could be used to improve services but also to target how and why critical failures might occur in this arena. "A system is a collection of part unified to accomplish an overall goal. If one part of the system is removed, the nature of the system is changed as well" (McNamara 2001). Changes in political and economic systems can have a profound impact on the ability of a population to receive sanitary and regular access to water. Systems theory is based upon the concept that the whole is bigger than the sum of its parts. Even if people may want and need access to water and logically politicians should respond to public pressures, there may be critical aspects of the supply chain…...
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Change theory. (2011). Current Nursing. Retrieved from:
http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/change_theory.html
McNamara, C. (2001). Management theories. Management Help. Retrieved from:
Outsourcing & Offshoring
Ethics try to govern on the rightfulness of the dos and the don'ts in any activity. In business, some activities are practically inseparable regarding their rightfulness, acceptance, and goodness and badness to the receiving ends. An ethical dilemma arises in the case that businesses fail to be in one tune of a song, trying to venture into different pathways, both or all of which have the two perceptions containing the dos and the don'ts. The acceptance of one set of business activities, or any activity or act might be a wrong on the other side of the congregation, hence necessitating for the presence of a unifying factor that will guarantee a way of balancing the equation given the many variables attached to the act (Brown & Wilson, 2005).
This piece of research attempts to explore the ethical dilemma of offshoring and outsourcing, a business practice that has two sides…...
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Ambika. Z, Andrew, C; Amrik S; & Greg, W. (2012). Consideration of selflessness and self-interest in outsourcing decisions. European Business Review, IS Volume 24, Issue 3, pp. 287-303
Betts, S; Healy, W; Raza M., & Vicari, V. (2015). The Impact Of Offshoring On Organizational Commitment: Recruiting, Training, Retention And Ethical Concerns. Journal of International Business Research, Volume 14, Issue 2, p. 15-32
Bregman, R., Peng, DX. & Chin, W. (2015). The Effect of Controversial Global Sourcing Practices on the Ethical Judgments and Intentions of U.S. Consumers. - Journal of Operations Management, Vol 36: 229-243
Brown, D. & Wilson, S. (2005). The Black Book of Outsourcing: How to Manage the Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities. John Wiley & Sons
Nursing esearch
Theoretical framework: Nursing research study
According to the article by eed (2013) entitled "Childhood obesity policy: Implications for African-American girls and a nursing ecological model" from Nursing Science Quarterly, while obesity has been on the rise for all socio-economic and racial groups in the U.S., amongst African-American adolescent girls the condition has become particularly rampant. eed uses an ecological model to analyze obesity. She focuses on how exterior circumstances and larger social forces may impact the obesity rate amongst girls, versus focusing on individual health problems or personal choices. The author suggests that cultural and economic factors in the African-American community regarding weight and health are having a negative impact upon young women's health. "The seemingly cultural acceptance of poor nutrition and physical inactivity are leading to an epidemic of obesity in America that is affecting African-American children at disproportionate rates. Public health policies aimed at decreasing the incidence of…...
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Reed, M. (2013). Childhood obesity policy: Implications for African-American girls and a nursing ecological model. Nursing Science Quarterly, 26(1), 86-95.
Nursing Theory
Theory is a concept that communicates relationships and phenomenon, and with reference to nursing profession, nursing theory assists nurses to prescribe, describe and predict nursing care. In a contemporary healthcare environment, nursing theory is very critical to nursing profession. In essence, a conceptual nursing model is a starting point of nursing profession, and nurses are required to apply a conceptual model for nursing care and practice. The middle range theory is an example of a nursing theory that focuses on human experience, reality and number of concepts. Typically, nursing theory provides an autonomy that reinforces nursing education, practice as well as nursing research.
Peplau's theory is one of the major nursing theoretical framework guiding nursing practice, decision and care. Peplau develops theory of interpersonal relations to guide the practice of health profession revealing that effective communication is an integral part of the interpersonal relations that produces positive outcomes in an…...
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Fawcett, J. (2010). Contemporary nursing knowledge: Analysis and evaluation of nursing models and theories (2nd ed.). Philadelphia F.A. Davis.
Joanne, F.S. (2013). Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations: Application in Emergency and Rural Nursing. Nursing Science Quarterly, 26,(1): 31 -- 35.
Reed, P.G & Shearer, N.B.C. (2011). Peplau's Theoretical Model. Encyclopedia of Nursing Research.
Washington, G.T. (2013). The Interpersonal Relations Theory, Application to the New Graduate -Preceptor Relationship. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development. 29 (1): 24 -- 29.
Nursing Theory
Description of Importance of Nursing Theory
Theories are composed of definitions, concepts, propositions, and models based on assumption. A theory serves as a group of related concepts guiding a professional practice.
Nursing theory is a set of interrelated concepts, definitions, as well as statements explanatory proposing to understand nursing phenomena, assisting in predicting and explaining the nursing outcomes. Nursing theory is also a body of knowledge used to support a nursing practice. In other word, nursing theories deliver the framework linking nursing practice, nursing knowledge and nursing research. (Alligood & Tomey, 2002).
Theories are based on two principal methods: Deductive reasoning, and Inductive reasoning, and nursing theories are based on both deductive and inductive reasoning. Nursing top-down logic uses the deductive reasoning to make a critical decision on patient care. Similarly, nurses can use the bottom-up approach to apply a nursing care.
Nurses play a critical role in the promotion of health, and…...
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Alligood M.R, Tomey, A.M. (2002). Nursing Theory: Utilization & Application .(3rd ed). Missouri: Elsevier Mosby Publications.
Jaarsma, T. Riegel, B. & Stromberg, A. (2012). A Middle-Range Theory of Self-Care of Chronic Illness. Advances in Nursing Science, 35 (3): 194 -- 204.
McCormack, D.(2003). Ideas in LeadershipM An Examination of the Self-Care Concept Uncovers a New Direction for Healthcare Reform. Nursing Leadership, 16(4): 48-65.
Renpenning, K.M. & Taylor, S.G. (2003). Self- Care Theory in Nursing: Selected Papers of Dorothea Orem. UK. Springer Publishing Company.
Durkheim and the Times
Event Summary
Vindu Goel and Nick Wingfield of The New York Times (2015) report that Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, has promised to donate 99% of his shares in the company to charity over the course of his lifetime. What prompted this idea was the birth of his new child. He and his wife wrote a letter to the child in which they asserted that they "have a moral responsibility to all children in the next generation" (Zuckerberg, 2015). The letter goes on to mention that Zuckerberg with his billions hopes to focus on "two ideas: advancing human potential and promoting equality" (this after pointing out how technology and the advancement of medicine will help save lives). Zuckerberg's Facebook post went viral in the media, and the report by Goel and Wingfield discusses the practical arrangements of the new organization, which they note will be an LLC --…...
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Allan, K. (2013). Explorations in Classical Sociological Theory. LA: Sage.
Durkheim, E. (1997). The Division of Labor in Society. NY: The Free Press.
Goel, V., Wingfield, N. (2015). Mark Zuckerberg Vows to Donate 99% of His
Facebook Shares for Charity. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/02/technology/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-charity.html?mabReward=A6&moduleDetail=recommendations-1&action=click&contentCollection=Middle%20East®ion=Footer&module=WhatsNext&version=WhatsNext&contentID=WhatsNext&src=recg&pgtype=article
Theory Gap
The purpose of theory is to supply at the outset of the research a general idea or framework regarding a specific phenomenon and why or how it occurs/behaves: it is a "way of making sense" of phenomena (Kaplan, 1964). A theory is simply an attempt to explain something that is being researched: it acts as a lens through which the researcher views the study and interprets the findings; or it is similar to a camera which aims at the world and captures a reflection of light within four borders -- this is the frame. Theory does more than simply "catch" facts, however; it allows one to develop generalized statements regarding the cause and/or the effect of that which is "caught" or being studied. Thus, the purpose of theory in the PhD dissertation is to set guideposts by which the study can proceed. It is important for the dissertation…...
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Bharadwaj, A., El Sawy, O. A., Pavlou, P. A., Venkatraman, N. (2013). Digital business in strategy: toward a next generation of insights. MIS Quarterly, 37(2): 471-482.
Hawes, L.C. (1975). Pragmatics of analoguing: Theory and model construction in communication. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
Kaplan, A. (1964). The Conduct of Inquiry. UK: Transaction Publishers.
Motivational Interviewing and Transtheoretical TheoryMotivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based counseling approach that helps people resolve ambivalence about behavior change and move toward self-determined action. It is a directive, client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping the client to explore and resolve ambivalence. MI focuses on developing and exploring a persons intrinsic motivation to change a behavior. It is a collaborative, non-confrontational style of communication that seeks to strengthen a person's own motivation and commitment to change by eliciting and exploring their own thoughts and feelings about the behavior in question.Transtheoretical theory (also known as the stages of change model) is a theoretical framework that identifies and describes the process that people go through as they change behavior. It is based on the idea that behavior change is a process that occurs over time, and that people are at different stages of readiness to change. The stages of…...
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) is one of the models used in calculating the cost of equity. ecent reports have indicated that this model is a major approach in the calculating the cost of equity, which is in turn used to determine the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for valuation of equity and investment appraisal reasons. This model was developed as the first rational framework for determining how an investment's risk should affect its expected return, which is one of the fundamental questions or issues in finance. Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), which was developed in early 1960s, is based on the notion that not all risks should have impact on prices of assets. The significance of this model is demonstrated in its provision of a formula that calculates the expected return on an investment (or security) depending on its level of risk. In this case, the expected return…...
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Dawson, P.C. (2014, November 15). The Capital Asset Pricing Model in Economic Perspective. Applied Economics, 47(6), 569-598.
Nel, W.S. (2011, July 4). The Application of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM): A South African Perspective. African Journal of Business Management, 5(13), 5336-5347.
Paul Atkinson hen it comes to the apparent pollution that has occurred hen it comes to the topic of auto-ethnography and the definition of the same. At the onset, Atkinson is lauding the ork of fello scholar Anderson and that person's critique of the "tendencies" and patterns that are occurring hen it comes to ho auto-ethnography is defined, encapsulated and analyzed. In particular, Atkinson ants to look through the lens of analytic ethnography and also esche the propensity of some people to engage in ethnography ork that is "subjective" and/or "evocative." While different scholars are certainly entitled to their on perspectives, there is something to be said for keeping different ork on the same subject ithin the same basic parameters so that terms and standards mean something (Atkinson, 2006).
Analysis
As stated in the introduction, Atkinson gets to his point about ethnography and auto-ethnography up front. He feels, per this article…...
mlawork cited by Atkinson is older rather than newer. The result is clearly that Atkinson wants to clarify and redefine the field in its modern context and he clearly disagrees with the opinions on the subject that others have (Atkinson, 2006).
Conclusion
The work is significant because the scholars of today do indeed define the direction that the field goes in. If people glom onto what Atkinson is saying, there will be a shift back to the definitions of more recent years. If they disagree more of the time, then the current shift will continue or things will at least remain the same. Only time will tell which of the two will prevail but at least some modicum of change and evolution is inevitable.
References
Atkinson, P. (2006). Rescuing auto-ethnography. Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, 35(4),
ICU Delirium -- Type Of Study
Clinical Question
The PICOT question that will be evaluated in this study is, "Does the use of a validated delirium assessment instrument (intervention) improve delirium detection (outcome) among adults in the ICU (population) as compared multicomponent interventions (comparison) within a 6-month period (timeline)?"
The clinical question demonstrates that the study will involve conducting a comparison of the impact of a validated delirium assessment instrument vis-a-vis multicomponent interventions with regards to delirium detection among adults in intensive care units. Therefore, the most suitable way for conducting the comparison is through an experiment. In this regard, this research will be an experimental study in which study participants will be randomly assigned to different intervention groups i.e. the experimental and control groups (esearch Connections, 2016). The research will then observe the participants' response to the interventions to determine the impact of the interventions in enhancing delirium detection among adults in…...
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Filinson et al. (2016). Adoption of Delirium Assessment in the Acute Care Setting: A Tale of Two Hospitals. Best Practices in Mental Health, 12(2), 81-95.
Girard, T.D., Pandharipande, P.P. & Ely, E.W. (2008, May 14). Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit. Critical Care, 12(3). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2391269/
Research Connections. (2016). Experiments and Quasi-Experiments. Retrieved May 19, 2017, from https://www.researchconnections.org/childcare/datamethods/experimentsquasi.jsp
Intersection theory, in abstract terms, is a complex mathematical framework used in algebraic geometry to understand the intricate "meetings" between shapes within a mathematical space. While its roots and applications stem from the world of shapes and equations, it can be viewed through a more metaphorical lens to gain insights into human experiences. Here's how:
Understanding Intersection:
How it helps:
Title: Exploring the Impact of Mental Health Workers Responding to Emergency Calls
Introduction:
Mental health crises often lead to emergency calls, resulting in police or emergency medical services (EMS) interventions. However, these responders may not have the expertise or training to adequately address mental health issues, potentially escalating situations and causing harm. This thesis investigates the potential benefits and challenges of having mental health workers respond to specific emergency calls, aiming to improve outcomes for individuals in crisis.
Chapter 1: Literature Review
a) Review existing research on the current state of emergency response to mental health crises.
b) Examine the limitations of traditional police and....
## Thesis Statements on Feminism and International Security: Examining Women's Roles in War and Peace
Thesis Statement 1:
Feminism challenges traditional understandings of gender roles in international security by recognizing women's experiences and contributions in both conflict and peacebuilding.
Thesis Statement 2:
The inclusion of women in peace negotiations and decision-making processes enhances the effectiveness and sustainability of peace agreements.
Thesis Statement 3:
Militarized masculinities perpetuate gendered power imbalances and contribute to the escalation and protraction of armed conflicts.
Thesis Statement 4:
Feminist approaches to security prioritize human security, addressing the needs of marginalized groups, including women, and emphasizing non-violent conflict resolution.
Thesis Statement 5:
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Qualitative Research Essay Topic Ideas
1. The Role of Reflexivity in Qualitative Research
The researcher's positionality and its impact on data collection and analysis
Strategies for enhancing reflexivity and minimizing bias
Ethical considerations in reflexive qualitative research
2. Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) in Qualitative Research
Theoretical foundations and methodological approach of IPA
Applications of IPA in various research contexts
Strengths and limitations of IPA as a qualitative research method
3. Grounded Theory in Qualitative Research
Inductive and iterative nature of grounded theory
Techniques for data collection and analysis in grounded theory
The role of theory development and saturation in grounded theory research
4. Ethnography....
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