Research Methodology
Groups in Context
Social Impact of Technoogy
Parenting and Caring
Random
100

MSG?

Sampling methods, size and group
100

CAT A&B

Rural and remote families, youth, homeless and people with disabilities

100

EGGRACED?

Factors affecting access to and acceptance of technology

Education, gender, geog location, religion, age, culture, economic status, disability

100

PBS?

promoting the wellbeing of the dependant

building a positive relationship with the dependant

satisfying the specific needs of the dependant

 

100

define wellbeing

The degree of satisfaction that someone or group experiences when needs are met. It's a complex combination of a person's social, physical, emotional, economic, cultural and spiritual factors.

200

Identify the 4 types of data and 4 sources of data

Primary and secondary, qualitative and quantitative

Individuals and groups, print and digital

200

Outline individual diversity for one group

People with disabilities: one person can have one or many disabilities and the severity of disabilities can vary. People are young and old, of all races and education and SES levels

200

describe both primitive and complex technologies

Primitive - simple, often early creations

Complex - multiple interconnected parts, can be advancements of primitive

Both include hardware, software and organisation of knowledge examples. e.g. wooden blocks and filing cabinets, and a NAVMAN and surround sound speakers

200

Types of parents and carers

biological, social (adoption, fostering, step-parenting, surrogacy), carers (primary, informal and formal)

200

COLIQ?

Research methods

Case study, observation, literature review, interview, questionnaire

300

Why is ethical behaviour important when researching?

Contributes to reliability and validity of data by avoiding research bias, maintaining integrity by crediting sources of data, respecting sensitive research topics, and considering privacy and confidentiality. 

300

Justify 2 most important specific needs for one group.

e.g. homeless - safety and security and adequate standard of living as they do not have consistent or satisfactory shelter to protect them from natural and human dangers. at a higher risk of target of crimes.

300

How do household technologies contribute to wellbeing of families?

Better physical, potentially neg economic, more social and emotional time

300

Types of support

Informal - friends, family, neighbours

Formal - gov agencies, community orgs

300

how has technology developed over time?

primitive to more complex

has developed in response to: the need to improve upon existing technology, economic benefit, consumer demand and human needs, social betterment, the global community, response to social problems 

400

Discuss suitability of a specific primary research method for sensitive topics.

e.g. questionnaire can be completely anonymous but requires high level literacy 

400

What does creating positive social environments consist of?

Government policy and legislation, equity issues addressed, raising awareness within the community, educating the community and promoting rights of the group - can be achieved by individuals in the group, community organisations and government services.

400

How does technology contributes to productive communities?

Improved education and training, transport and travel, health and medicine, food, leisure and entertainment

400

Identify and provide examples: preparations for becoming a parent

changing health behaviours, eg nutrition, physical activity, social or spiritual connections

enhancing knowledge and skills, eg education, information, training

modifying the physical environment, eg housing, amenities, equipment

organising finances, eg budgeting, saving, support payments

400

factors affecting access to services

Characteristics of individuals within the group (LCD AGES), aspects of the service (COLS), resources (KMET)

500

Outline the research process and the essential parts of a research project

Plan - proposal, resources. Conduct - access and collect data, document. Interpret - findings, analysis, conclusions

Acknowledgements, introduction, literature review, methodologies, findings, analysis and discussion, conclusions and recommendations, bibliography and appendix.

500

FAT LEECH, LCD AGES, KMET & COLS?

Types of services - financial support, transport, accommodation and housing, health care, counselling, education, employment, legal aid 

Characteristics of individuals - age, gender, level of education, culture, type of disability, first language spoken, socioeconomic status

Resources - time, money, energy, knowledge 

Aspects of the service - opening hours, confidentiality, location, staffing

500

what issues are associated with the development of information and communication technologies?

privacy and safety, security of information, accuracy of information, information overload, copyright

500

Explain how a counselling service can impact the wellbeing of aged carers

Aged carers may experience loss and be the target of physical, emotional and verbal abuse. Counselling services provide place to discuss distress impacting emotional wellbeing. This can be expensive - negative economic impact

500

analyse the impact of legal rights on the wellbeing of parents, carers and dependants by considering the following:

– health and medical decisions – education and schooling – financial support

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