TY - JOUR A1 - Thier, Anne A1 - Holmberg, Christine T1 - The patients’ view BT - age-related macular degeneration and its effects : a meta-synthesis JF - Disability and rehabilitation : an international, multidisciplinary journal N2 - Aim:The aim of this meta-synthesis is to find out what it means for patients with age-related macular degeneration to live with visual impairment, how they cope with the illness and how they experience their medical care, including vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor therapy. Method:Inclusion criteria: qualitative studies exploring patients' experiences with age-related macular degeneration in their daily lives and with medical care, published in journals in English or German. The included studies were analysed following the rules and principles of grounded theory. Results:For the analysis, twenty-four articles matching the inclusion criteria were identified. Three main analytic themes emerged from the included studies: (i) a life shaped by losses; (ii) the burden of medical treatment; and (iii) coping with vision loss. For patients, visual impairment/vision loss means living with multiple losses in various domains of life. With the introduction of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor therapy, patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration have a good chance of slowing down the disease progression; therapy does, however, also represent a major burden. Conclusion:New strategies need to be conceived to reduce the burden of medical treatment and to improve the dissemination of information about age-related macular degeneration. KW - Age-related macular degeneration KW - visual impairment KW - vascular KW - endothelial growth factor inhibitor therapy KW - patients' experiences KW - meta-synthesis KW - qualitative research Y1 - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1775901 SN - 0963-8288 SN - 1464-5165 VL - 44 IS - 5 SP - 661 EP - 671 PB - Taylor & Francis Group CY - Abingdon ER - TY - THES A1 - Hagen, Anne Julia T1 - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization and cross-cultural competence T1 - Die Nordatlantische Vertragsorganisation und Cross-Cultural Kompetenz BT - A wolf in sheep's clothing? Cross-cultural competence in NATO and its missions BT - Ein Wolf im Schafspelz? Cross-Cultural Kompetenz in der NATO und ihren Missionen N2 - This paper examines the function that cross-cultural competence (3C) has for NATO in a military context while focusing on two member states and their armed forces: the United States and Germany. Three dimensions were established to analyze 3C internally and externally: dimension A, dealing with 3C within the military organization; dimension B, focusing on 3C in a coalition environment/multicultural NATO contingent, for example while on a mission/training exercise abroad; and dimension C, covering 3C and NATO missions abroad with regard to interaction with the local population. When developing the research design, the cultural studies-based theory of hegemony constructed by Antonio Gramsci was applied to a comprehensive document analysis of 3C coursework and regulations as well as official documents in order to establish a typification for cross-cultural competence. As the result, 3C could be categorized as Type I – Ethical 3C, Type II – Hegemonic 3C, and Type III – Dominant 3C. Attributes were assigned according to each type. To validate the established typification, qualitative surveys were conducted with NATO (ACT), the U.S. Armed Forces (USCENTCOM), and the German Armed Forces (BMVg). These interviews validated the typification and revealed a varied approach to 3C in the established dimensions. It became evident that dimensions A and B indicated a prevalence of Type III, which greatly impacts the work atmosphere and effectiveness for NATO (ACT). In contrast, dimension C revealed the use of postcolonial mechanisms by NATO forces, such as applying one’s value systems to other cultures and having the appearance of an occupying force when 3C is not applied (Type I-II). In general, the function of each 3C type in the various dimensions could be determined. In addition, a comparative study of the document analysis and the qualitative surveys resulted in a canon for culture-general skills. Regarding the determined lack of coherence in 3C correlating with a demonstrably negative impact on effectiveness and efficiency as well as interoperability, a NATO standard in the form of a standardization agreement (STANAG) was suggested based on the aforementioned findings, with a focus on: empathy, cross-cultural awareness, communication skills (including active listening), flexibility and adaptability, and interest. Moreover, tolerance of ambiguity and teachability, patience, observation skills, and perspective-taking could be considered significant. Suspending judgment and respect are also relevant skills here. At the same time, the document analysis also revealed a lack of coherency and consistency in 3C education and interorganizational alignment. In particular, the documents examined for the U.S. Forces indicated divergent approaches. Furthermore, the interview analysis disclosed a large discrepancy in part between doctrine and actual implementation with regard to the NATO Forces. N2 - Diese Arbeit untersucht die Funktion von Cross-Cultural Competence (3C) in der NATO in einem militärischen Kontext, wobei der Fokus auf zwei Mitgliedsstaaten und den jeweiligen Streitkräften liegt: Den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika und der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Drei Dimensionen wurden definiert, um 3C intern und extern zu analysieren: Dimension A – 3C innerhalb der militärischen Organisation, Dimension B – 3C in multikulturellen NATO-Kontingenten während einer Übung oder Mission und auf Koalitionsebene sowie Dimension C – 3C in Umgang und Interaktion mit der lokalen Bevölkerung eines Einsatzlandes. Bei der Konzipierung des Forschungsdesigns wurde die kulturwissenschaftliche Theorie der Hegemonie von Antonio Gramsci herangezogen und auf eine umfangreiche Dokumentenanalyse von 3C Unterrichtsmaterialien, Dienstvorschriften sowie anderen offiziellen Dokumenten angewendet, mit dem Ziel eine Typisierung für 3C abzuleiten. Daraus ließ sich Cross-Cultural Competence in ein dreiteiliges Konstrukt mit seinen jeweiligen Typen gliedern: Typ I – Ethisch, Typ II – Hegemonial und Typ III – Dominant. Ersterer wird hierbei als Teil der sozialen Kompetenz verstanden, während Typ II und III als militärisches Instrument definiert werden. Diesen Typen wurden entsprechende Attribute zugeordnet. Um die Typisierung zu validieren, wurden qualitative Studien mit militärischem Personal der NATO (ACT), den U.S. Streitkräften (USCENTCOM) und der Bundeswehr (BMVg) durchgeführt. Die Interviews bestätigten die deduzierte Typisierung und enthüllten ein variierendes Verständnis sowie eine variierende Anwendung von 3C in den festgelegten Dimensionen. Hierbei wurde eine Prävalenz von Typ III in Dimension A und B deutlich, die sich auf die Arbeitsatmosphäre und Effektivität in der NATO (ACT) auswirkt. Im Gegensatz hierzu konnte in Dimension C die Anwendung von postkolonialen Mechanismen von NATO Streitkräften konstatiert werden, wie die Anwendung des eigenen Wertesystems auf „andere“ Kulturen und das Auftreten einer Okkupationsmacht, wenn 3C Typ I-II nicht angewendet wird. Letztlich konnte die Funktion jedes 3C Typen in den jeweiligen Dimensionen bestimmt werden. Darüber hinaus wurde mittels des komparativen Vergleichs der Dokumentenanalyse und der qualitativen Studie ein Kanon für Kultur-allgemeine Fähigkeiten generiert. Bezüglich der festzustellenden mangelnden Kohärenz in 3C Verständnis und Anwendung, die mit der demonstrativ negativen Auswirkung auf Effektivität, Effizienz und Interoperabilität korreliert, wurde ein NATO Standard in Form eines Standardization Agreements (STANAG) vorgeschlagen, der auf den zuvor genannten Ergebnissen basiert und sich aus folgenden Kultur-allgemeinen Fähigkeiten zusammensetzt: Empathie, Cross-Cultural Bewusstsein, Kommunikationsfähigkeiten, ebenso wie aktives Zuhören, Flexibilität, Anpassungsfähigkeit und Interesse. Des Weiteren wurden Toleranz, Lernfähigkeit/Bereitschaft, Geduld, Observierungsfähigkeiten und Perspektivenwechsel als signifikant herausgestellt, ebenso wie das Zurückhalten und die Reflexion von Vorurteilen, und Respekt. Im gleichen Zuge konnte die Dokumentenanalyse die Inkongruenz in 3C Ausbildung und interorganisationeller Übereinstimmung hervorheben. Insbesondere die Dokumente der U.S. Streitkräfte wiesen divergierende Ansätze auf. Schließlich zeigte die Interviewanalyse eine Diskrepanz zwischen Doktrin und tatsächlicher Implementierung von 3C für die NATO Streitkräfte auf. KW - cross-cultural competence KW - interkulturelle Kompetenz KW - culture-general skills KW - leadership KW - hegemony KW - 3C KW - function of cross-cultural competence KW - standardization (STANAG) KW - interoperability KW - Bundeswehr KW - U.S. Armed Forces KW - NATO KW - qualitative research KW - multinational oganizations KW - intercultural communication Y1 - 2022 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-534463 SN - 978-3-86956-527-9 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Seyfried, Markus A1 - Reith, Florian T1 - Mixed methods for research into higher education BT - Solving the problem of institutionalized introspection? JF - Theory and method in higher education research N2 - Mixed methods approaches have become increasingly relevant in social sciences research over the last few decades. Nevertheless, we show that these approaches have rarely been explicitly applied in higher education research. This is somewhat surprising because mixed methods and empirical research into higher education seem to be a perfect match for several reasons: (1) the role of the researcher, which is associated with strong intersections between the research subject and the research object; (2) the research process, which relies on concepts and theories that are borrowed from other research fields; and (3) the research object, which exhibits unclear techniques in teaching and learning, making it difficult to grasp causalities between input and results. Mixed methods approaches provide a suitable methodology to research such topics. Beyond this, potential future developments underlining the particular relevance of mixed methods approaches in higher education are discussed. KW - Mixed methods KW - methodology KW - empirical research KW - higher education KW - qualitative research KW - quantitative research Y1 - 2019 SN - 978-1-83867-841-8 SN - 978-1-83867-842-5 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1108/S2056-375220190000005008 SN - 2056-3752 VL - 5 SP - 111 EP - 127 PB - Emerald Publishing Limited CY - Bingley ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Civitillo, Sauro A1 - Denessen, Eddie A1 - Molenaar, Inge T1 - HOW TO SEE THE CLASSROOM THROUGH THE EYES OF A TEACHER: CONSISTENCY BETWEEN PERCEPTIONS ON DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENTIATION PRACTICES JF - Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs N2 - Nowadays, teachers must deal, as never before, with diversity in classrooms. Differentiation practices help teachers to address this diversity in an inclusive setting. However, teachers’ perceptions about classroom heterogeneity are fundamental to examine whether they are competent to screen their pupils’ needs. The present study used a qualitative research design in order to understand how four teachers who teach the same classroom of a secondary school recognise and address those diverse educational needs within a classroom. Results showed a distinct view of students’ diversity within a classroom. Moreover, differentiation strategies to respond to this perceived diversity were only partially used. KW - qualitative research Y1 - 2016 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-3802.12190 SN - 1471-3802 VL - 16 SP - 587 EP - 591 PB - Wiley-Blackwell CY - Hoboken ER -