Suchergebnisse

Hermeneutik bietet ein breites Repertoire insbesondere für diejenigen, die sich für qualitative Forschung interessieren und textuelle oder interpretative Untersuchungen durchführen. Zugleich erachten viele nordamerikanische Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler Texte über Hermeneutik oft als schwer lesbar, dies vor allem, wenn sie mit der kontinentalen philosophischen Tradition nicht oder nur wenig vertraut sind. In diesem Beitrag wird – Bezug nehmend auf Hans Georg GADAMER und andere hermeneutische Denker – ein einführender Überblick über fünf zentrale Charakteristika eines hermeneutischen Ansatzes gegeben. Dabei wird zu zeigen versucht, dass Hermeneutik gut mit einem kritischen Ansatz vereinbar ist, und eine Konzeptualisierung einer kritischen Hermeneutik wird vorgeschlagen, denn beide, Hermeneutik und kritische Hermeneutik, betonen den interpretativen Akt des Verstehens und sind für qualitative Forschung essentiell. Zum weiteren Dialog und Austausch über diesen Vorschlag wird eingeladen.

The dominance of medicalized "psy" discourses in the West has marginalized alternative perspectives and analyses of madness, resulting in the under-inclusion (or exclusion) from mainstream discourse of the firsthand experiences and perspectives of those who identify as Mad. We argue that this marginalization of firsthand knowledge(s) demands closer critical scrutiny, particularly through the use of critical reflexivity. This paper draws on Fricker's concept of epistemic injustice, whereby a person is wronged in his or her capacity as a knower, as a useful framework for interrogating the subjugation of Mad knowledge(s). Also examined is the problem of sanism, a deeply embedded system of discrimination and oppression, as an underlying component of epistemic injustice. Sanism assumes a pathological view of madness, which can be attributed to what Rimke has termed psychocentrism: the notion that pathologies are rooted in the mind and/or body of the individual, rather than the product of social structures, relations, and problems. The paper examines how sanism marginalizes the knowledge(s) of Mad persons and contributes to epistemic injustice, and considers possibilities for advancing social justice using Mad epistemological perspectives

Self-reporting of concussion is essential to appropriate intervention, and failure to report concussion-like symptoms is a significant issue. In the current study we sought to investigate factors that contribute to the process of self-reporting concussion symptoms within the context of the Canadian Football League. A constructivist grounded theory methodology was adopted, employing in-depth, semi-structured interviews with ten Canadian League Football (CFL) players. We found significant complexity within the decision-making process for CFL players, when assessing whether or not to report a concussion. In the preliminary grounded theory emerging from the study, we identified two stages involving 1. pre-game preparation, and 2. assessing the impact. In addition, we determined three related processes (themes): 1. intrapersonal symptom checklists, 2. perceived pressures to play, and 3. certainty of symptoms.

This case study analysis reports the reflective learning of students and preceptors involved in field experience who accessed an online, free, self-directed educational program (www.preceptor.ca). Six learning outcomes were identified which include: becoming self-aware, fostering communication, valuing relationships, developing new insights, applying new learning to practice, optimizing practice education and experiencing affirmation. Users of the online program tell a story of transformation and that preparation of both student and preceptor for field experience is enhanced. The Preceptor Education program provides an important e-learning option for academic programs and field educators/preceptors in the organisations who collaborate in the preparation of students as future professionals.