Research Methodology
MSG?
CAT A&B
Rural and remote families, youth, homeless and people with disabilities
EGGRACED?
Factors affecting access to and acceptance of technology
Education, gender, geog location, religion, age, culture, economic status, disability
PBS?
promoting the wellbeing of the dependant
building a positive relationship with the dependant
satisfying the specific needs of the dependant
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.
Identify the 4 types of data and 4 sources of data
Primary and secondary, qualitative and quantitative
Individuals and groups, print and digital
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
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
Types of parents and carers
biological, social (adoption, fostering, step-parenting, surrogacy), carers (primary, informal and formal)
COLIQ?
Research methods
Case study, observation, literature review, interview, questionnaire
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.
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.
How do household technologies contribute to wellbeing of families?
Better physical, potentially neg economic, more social and emotional time
Types of support
Informal - friends, family, neighbours
Formal - gov agencies, community orgs
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
Discuss suitability of a specific primary research method for sensitive topics.
e.g. questionnaire can be completely anonymous but requires high level literacy
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.
How does technology contributes to productive communities?
Improved education and training, transport and travel, health and medicine, food, leisure and entertainment
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
factors affecting access to services
Characteristics of individuals within the group (LCD AGES), aspects of the service (COLS), resources (KMET)
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.
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
what issues are associated with the development of information and communication technologies?
privacy and safety, security of information, accuracy of information, information overload, copyright
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
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