This study tested the hypothesis that awareness of the possibility of being a target of discrimination can provide individuals with a means of self-esteem protection when they are faced with negative outcomes. Men and women contemplated being rejected from a course due to sexism, personal deservingness, or an exclusively external cause. Regardless of gender, participants in the sexism condition...

This paper reports on a study that examined how more inclusive classroom communities might be achieved. Its particular concerns were to explore the contribution children’s perspective make this work and generate findings would meaningful for practitioners. The was underpinned conceptually by Framework of Participation, an established research tool in field inclusion. Data collected through grou...

This study examined how recent Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates from a health professions graduate school with an interprofessional curriculum conceptualize their professional and identity (i.e., dual identity). Theoretical frameworks included social theory, intercontact group the socialization framework. Semi-structured interviews were conducted 12 in first 1–2 years practice inpatient set...

Unexplained experiences are common in the context of bereavement. According to theory Continuing Bonds (CB), these relate a post-death relationship with deceased and part grief. This study sought describe unexplained bereavement through an analysis 408 narratives by 181 participants. The goal was generate knowledge on less-researched topic that could be utilised supporting bereaved individuals ...

Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) technology is becoming central for Information Systems (IS) research. However, existing studies in IS fall short of providing insights into how the IVR experience becomes meaningful end-users. To increase granularity and specificity this regard, researchers have suggested that can become due to its fleeting feeling escapism. In paper, I explore characterize indiv...