An in-Depth Investigation of a Model Sport Program for Athletes with a Physical Disability

Turnnidge, Jennifer; Vierimaa, Matthew; Côté, Jean

doi:10.4236/psych.2012.312a167

Cited by 35 publications

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“…This is consistent with sport team settings, which offer informal opportunities for leadership and role modeling (Fraser-Thomas & Côté, 2009;Weiss, Stuntz, Bhalla, Bolter, & Price, 2013). Campers highlighted their opportunity to develop friendships built upon common interests (i.e., sports) rather than a shared disease; they discussed a sense of belonging and community similar to that found in sport and team settings (Strachan & Davies, 2015;Turnnidge, Vierimaa, & Côté, 2012).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 64%

More Than Self-Management: Positive Youth Development at an Inclusive Type 1 Diabetic Camp

Beesley

Riddell

Fraser‐Thomas

2018

JYD

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Diabetes-focused camps emerged as a way to provide ongoing diabetes self-management education to youth and their families in a physically active context. Past research suggests participation at camp can enhance youths’ glycemic control and glucose monitoring abilities; however, recent studies claim camps can also offer psychological and social benefits. Drawing upon a positive youth development (PYD) approach, the current study examined an inclusive diabetic-focused youth sport camp to (a) identify life skills developed, and (b) explain processes and factors involved in youths’ development of life skills. Focus groups were conducted with 54 youth living with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) attending an inclusive T1DM sport camp. The model of PYD through sport (Holt et al., 2017) guided the analysis. PYD outcomes (i.e., life skills developed through the camp) were (a) enhanced self-efficacy for self-monitoring of blood glucose, (b) enhanced self-efficacy for sport while living with T1DM, and (c) development of positive relationships. These outcomes were facilitated through the camp’s inclusive approach (i.e., including youth living with and without T1DM), and a PYD climate (implicitly), which included supportive relationships with counsellors and peers, and interestingly, the lack of parental involvement at the camp. The camp’s explicit life skills program focus (i.e., on diabetes self-care skills) also facilitated these outcomes. This study gives camp professionals insight into how an inclusive T1DM sport camp can facilitate life skills, and optimize PYD.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 64%

More Than Self-Management: Positive Youth Development at an Inclusive Type 1 Diabetic Camp

Beesley

Riddell

Fraser‐Thomas

2018

JYD

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“…Such emergent themes, which have not been predetermined by the researchers, may provide novel insights. Therefore, the method used to identify the relevant themes in this study is conventional and appropriate to the study phenomenon (Tesch, 1990;Turnnidge et al, 2012). The following steps were adopted in developing the themes and subthemes:…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Non-audit fees and auditor independence: Nigerian evidence

Onulaka

Shubita

Combs

2019

MAJ

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Purpose This study aims to investigate the extent to which the provision of non-audit services (NAS) by external auditors to audit clients affects auditors’ independence and the audit expectation gap in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts an interpretivist approach. In total, 30 semi-structured, face-to-face interviews were conducted to explore the views expressed by audit partners and pension fund managers in Nigeria; group responses were evaluated and presented separately. After transcribing the interview audio recordings, a thematic data analysis of the two groups’ responses was performed. Findings Interpretation of the interview responses indicates that the provision of NAS by audit firms to their audit clients is regarded by auditors as a matter of economic necessity. Nevertheless, it is also perceived as impeding auditors’ independence and increasing the gap between the auditor and public expectations. Practical implications This study contributes to the debate surrounding the need for an independent body to oversee auditing standard setting distinct from the current practice to enhance transparency. Originality/value A qualitative analysis of the nuanced responses obtained from the semi-structured interviews reveals starkly the perceived economic pressures on auditors to accept non-audit work. Moreover, it endorses the regulation to restrict non-audit work in support of a sustainable fee level for an independent audit.

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“…Qualitative description has previously been used in studies of life skills (Turnnidge, Vierimaa, & Côté, 2012). Epistemologically this study was approached from a subjectivist position and an internal-idealist ontological view that multiple perceptions of reality exist as the product of individuals" cognition (Sparkes, 1992).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%