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Who Am I Interviewing? Understanding the Fundamental Relation in Social Research
Metcalfe, Andrew W. - In: International Journal of Social Science Studies 1 (2013) 2, pp. 44-54
identified subjects and when interviews are understood as exchanges between subjects. I will also argue that sociologists who … presume subjectivity in this way are not clear about the methodology of interviews because they are not clear about the basic …
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Validation and Reliability of PedsQL in Healthy Malaysian Pediatric Population
Varatharajan, Shanthi; Chen, Won-Sun - In: International Journal of Social Science Studies 1 (2013) 1, pp. 90-95
This study aimed at examining the validity and reliability of the translated PedsQL instruments in healthy Malaysian … reliability of the instruments with a 2-weeks period. The predictive strength of the parent proxy report on the child self report … Tamil PedsQL possessed acceptable internal reliability and predictive validity. …
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Knowledge and Practice of Family Planning among Female Basic School Teachers in the City of Accra, Ghana
Hodogbe, Evelyn Akorfa; Badu-Nyarko, Samuel Kofi - In: International Journal of Social Science Studies 3 (2015) 2, pp. 50-60
Family planning has been practiced in Ghana since time immemorial but modern practices were adopted in 1969 when the Ghana government launched the program. Since then efforts had been made to publicize and establish family planning clinics across the country aimed at assisting couples to space...
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¡°We Are in Between¡±: Case Studies on the Protection of Somalis Displaced to Kenya and Egypt during the 2011 and 2012 Drought
Kolmannskog, Vikram - In: International Journal of Social Science Studies 2 (2014) 1, pp. 83-90
can be further strengthened. The discussion draws on case studies of Somalis displaced to Kenya and Egypt during the 2011 …, and should, inform the interpretation of the refugee concept(s). In Kenya, for example, all Somalis were given refugee …
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The Relationship of Age to Level of Performance and Independence Associated with Rehabilitative Interventions Provided to Older Adults Who Are Blind
Brooks, Michael; Stephens, Barry C. - In: International Journal of Social Science Studies 2 (2014) 4, pp. 28-39
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between rehabilitative interventions and older adults with visual impairments. This study employed an ex post facto, quasi-experimental design which analyzed changes that occurred based on composite pretest and posttest scores...
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An Analysis on Public Policies in Universities¡¯ Obligation of Ensuring Students¡¯ Safety
Zhen, Zeng - In: International Journal of Social Science Studies 2 (2014) 4, pp. 96-99
It is claimed in Britain and U.S¡¯s tort laws that obligation and special relationship is by nature a manifestation of public policies. Therefore, when analyzing universities¡¯ obligation of ensuring students¡¯ safety, the court takes public policy into consideration: predictability, the...
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The Role of Culture and Belief Systems in Shaping Customary Land Reform
Austine Ng¡¯ombe; Mushinge, Anthony - In: International Journal of Social Science Studies 2 (2014) 4, pp. 123-134
In their quest for economic development through increased private investment, many developing countries are reformulating land policies to pave way for the transformation of communal land rights into private property. However, these customary land reform efforts have often been frustrated by...
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Living Arrangements and Aging in Mexico: Changes in Households, Poverty and Regions, 1992-2009
Ver¨®nica Montes de Oca; Garay, Sagrario; Rico, Brittany - In: International Journal of Social Science Studies 2 (2014) 4, pp. 61-74
This paper analyzes diverse socio-demographic variables in living arrangements among older people at national and regional levels in Mexico. Using the National Survey of Demographic Dynamics for 1992, 1997, 2006 and 2009, we develop two levels of analysis, household and individual, in order to...
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Comparing Traditional Body Mass Index and Joslin Diabetes Center¡¯s Asian Body Mass Index in Predicting Self-Report Type 2 Diabetes
Tran, Thanh V; Nguyen, Tam H.; Wang, Kaipeng; Phan, Phu - In: International Journal of Social Science Studies 2 (2014) 4, pp. 55-60
This study examined the predictability of traditional Body Mass Index standards and the Joslin Diabetes Center¡¯s recommended BMI standards for Asian Americans. A sample of 2973 adult Asian Americans aged 45 and older from the 2009 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) was used. This...
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A Dynamic Study of Racial Inequality in Home Equity during the Housing Bubble
Dai, Wenqian; Yang, Ying - In: International Journal of Social Science Studies 2 (2014) 4, pp. 40-54
From 2001 to 2005 the American housing market witnessed a housing bubble with rising housing prices and home ownership rates. Home equity that constitutes a large share of net worth for most families increases also during this housing bubble. This paper examines the degree to which the overall...
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