This qualitative study was performed using the multiple case study method and Heidegger's existential phenomenology for data analysis. The objective was to understand how family members perceive the influence of musical experiences on the physical and mental health of a relative living with a terminal illness. Participants were seven individuals belonging to two families. Data collection was pe...

This qualitative study was performed using the multiple case study method and Heidegger's existential phenomenology for data analysis. The objective was to understand how family members perceive the influence of musical experiences on the physical and mental health of a relative living with a terminal illness. Participants were seven individuals belonging to two families. Data collection was pe...

In contrast to recent US studies showing a decrease in core network size, our Kenyan data reveals substantial network growth. We attribute this to the diffusion of mobile telephones. Results from pooled survey data from Nairobi professionals and entrepreneurs in 2002 and 2007 as well as qualitative interviews from 2007 to 2009 show virtual saturation in the diffusion of phones during this perio...

The objective of the present study is twofold. First, the study aims to review the literature about the concepts of IT competencies and business competencies. Second, a theoretical model is proposed in order to understand how and why some firms gain sustained competitive advantage through the implementation and use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, while others firms fail to do so....

Membership in important social groups can promote a positive identity. We propose and test an identity resource model in which personal self-esteem is boosted by membership in additional important social groups. Belonging to multiple important group memberships predicts personal self-esteem in children (Study 1a), older adults (Study 1b), and former residents of a homeless shelter (Study 1c). S...

background: interpersonal communication is considered as an important and effective factor of job satisfaction and efficiency and has special significance in nursing career because of face to face relationship with patients. this study aimed to determine the association between head nurses' interpersonal communication and job satisfaction of nurses under their supervision. the study was conduct...

objective: the aim of the present research was to determine whether depression and interpersonal problems had relationships with alexithymia and coping styles in adolescents. methods: the study population was randomly selected from all of the adolescent students in the schools of sari in iran 441 adolescents (228 boys and 213 girls) were included in the study. the participants completed the tor...

this study compared the use of interpersonal and mass media channels of communication among rural farmers in kogi state, nigeria. the specific objectives were to describe the socio economic characteristics of the farmers, determine the influence of socioeconomic characteristics on the usage of interpersonal and media channels, ascertain farmers’ level of awareness of interpersonal and media cha...

background in today's changing and uncertain environment, there is a need for transformational leaders. besides, due to lack of effective leaders in organizations, identifying factors influencing managers to act as transformational managers is very important. spirituality is one of the factors, which cause managers to act as transformational managers. objectives this study aimed to investigate ...