Sir John Eccles wrote that Descartes' dualist-interactionism guided his scientific career, yet his scientific work reached far beyond the bounds of this or any other philosophical proposition. Indeed, the untestable, metaphysical foundation of dualism in all its forms conflict with scientific thinking. Thus, if Eccles had concentrated on spirit as distinct from matter, he would have positioned ...

Environmental pollution as well sustainability of the natural environment is product behavioural exchange obtainable in a particular geographical setting and time space. Each environmental has its own expected disposition making it, more or less symbolic identity people living setting. In southeast Nigeria among six geopolitical zones country, appeared for many cities over years. While some sch...

INTRODUCTION: While citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand are granted full participation regardless racial and cultural background, Asian immigrants appear exempt from the benefits inclusion. For many, immigration is a stress-inducing journey with resultant socio-economic marginalisation adversely impacting on their in society.METHODS: Theoretically underpinned by symbolic interactionism, this Strau...

Abstract Self-injury among young women is a public health problem that still little known and understood by parents, educators professionals. We sought to understand selfinjurious behavior in from perspective of the meaning, actions interpretation experienced situation. This qualitative research used semi-structured interview for data collection January March 2020. The were organized MAXQDA sof...

Ken Plummer’s life work has had a major impact on the development of sociology sexuality. While being firmly rooted in and committed to traditions pragmatism symbolic interactionism – which chimes nicely with his philosophical stance critical humanism Plummer openly engaged dialogue many theoretical perspectives. This renders rich resource for researchers working sexualities from within differe...

Modern-day political discord has led to a recent spate of athletes using their platform make statements about America. One under-researched aspect modern sport activism is the study symbols themselves, such as controversial kneeling during national anthem by National Football League players, statement-making pregame apparel worn Basketball Association stars, and other statements. This case exam...

Abstract School bullying is a complex social phenomenon in need of further exploration regarding its connections to contextual aspects, group norms, and societal structures. This calls for research approaches that can get closer participants’ experiences the different processes involved school bullying. One such approach constructivist grounded theory (CGT) approach, which aims be attentive mai...