Allison Susman, Kristin E Lees and Terry Fulmer
– The purpose of this paper is to explore Protective Service (PS) caseworker opinions related to why some older adults require repeated services.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore Protective Service (PS) caseworker opinions related to why some older adults require repeated services.
Design/methodology/approach
Using a constructivist grounded theory approach, focus groups were conducted with a major Adult Protective Services (APS) office, recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis.
Findings
Results from the qualitative analytic method of thematic analysis produced four overarching themes: poor communication between referral sources and APS; PS caseworkers as gatekeepers; self-determination; and changes in health conditions and family dynamics.
Practical implications
The documented themes appear amenable to education interventions for both professionals and families.
Originality/value
These new data add depth to the understanding of the PS caseworker experience and help guide research related to areas that need educational interventions with older adults who access APS and the professionals and families involved in such cases.
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Joseph Mpeera Ntayi, Augustine Ahiauzu and Sarah Eyaa
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between psychological climate, catharsis, organizational anomie, psychological wellness and ethical procurement…
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between psychological climate, catharsis, organizational anomie, psychological wellness and ethical procurement behaviour in Ugandaʼs public sector, in order to understand better the conditions that foster or diminish procurement ethics in a developing country. Data for this study were collected from a sample of 1100 respondents out of which 460 usable questionnaires, representing a 42% response rate were received and analyzed. Results reveal that psychological climate, procurement planning and organizational anomie were significant predictors, accounting for 64% of the variance in ethical procurement behaviour. These results have both policy and managerial implications which we present and discuss in this paper.
Mark Freeman and Jayson Seaman
The introduction sets out the scope of the special issue and suggests areas for further research.
Abstract
Purpose
The introduction sets out the scope of the special issue and suggests areas for further research.
Design/methodology/approach
This introductory article sets out the rationale and contents of the special issue of History of Education Review on “Outdoor Education in Historical Perspective”. It briefly summarizes the existing state of research and introduces the six articles that comprise the issue.
Findings
The introduction identifies four particular themes that arise from the existing literature and from the diverse contributions to this special issue: transculturality; space and place; religion and spirituality; and personality/personalities.
Originality/value
This special issue contains six original contributions to the study of the history of outdoor education, focussing on different locations in Europe and North America.