This paper draws on the data from the study commissioned by the Faculty for Social Wellbeing (University of Malta) in 2023 called ‘The perceived effect of traffic on our wellbeing amongst the Maltese Population’. It seeks to navigate around the seeming impact of traffic on the populace, in terms of social wellbeing. In this paper, we will be revealing that there are no two ways around this phenomenon. What we will be referring to as the ‘trafficisation’ in our communities is having a major impact on our standard of living. In other words, the commodification of our communities, and car ownership as one of the indicators, is starting to leave an indelible mark on the livability and quality of life of its citizens. The liminality of progress and economic affluence in relation to our quality of life is the tension that will be debated in this epistemological-driven piece of work. The paper will attempt to confer the research question that livability and improved quality of life depend on re-negotiating a lifestyle which is not car-centric.
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Annabel Cuff, Andrew Azzopardi, Olga Formosa, P. Grech
The significance of a sense of community is widely acknowledged in the literature. Communities bring their members networks of connections that can shape aspects of their behaviour, social interactions and identities. However, development and modernity are challenging the roles of communities, with weaker social bonds and less neighbourly behaviours on the rise. In a young community known for its terraced family homes, as well as its villa area, recent changes in construction permits are bringing rapid changes, not only to its aesthetics, but also to the density and nature of its residents. This paper, which is based upon a study of the community of Iklin, examined the impact that recent changes are having through the views of the residents via a questionnaire, interviews and a focus group. Using the Iklin study as a model for a mid-sized town or village in Malta, this paper examines which factors contribute to a sense of community cohesion and identity. This discussion posits that, like Iklin’s residents, when faced with an ever-changing community of inhabitants that do not feel like they belong, the inhabitants of our towns and villages, will value green spaces as amongst the most sought-after factors within communities, along with a desire for shared spaces and activities. A craving for a sense of community remains present, coexisting with an appreciation for a level of anonymity and distance that is also valued by many.
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Annabel Cuff, Andrew Azzopardi, Olga Formosa, P. Grech
The significance of a sense of community is widely acknowledged in the literature. Communities bring their members networks of connections that can shape aspects of their behaviour, social interactions and identities. However, development and modernity are challenging the roles of communities, with weaker social bonds and less neighbourly behaviours on the rise. In a young community known for its terraced family homes, as well as its villa area, recent changes in construction permits are bringing rapid changes, not only to its aesthetics, but also to the density and nature of its residents. This paper, which is based upon a study of the community of Iklin, examined the impact that recent changes are having through the views of the residents via a questionnaire, interviews and a focus group. Using the Iklin study as a model for a mid-sized town or village in Malta, this paper examines which factors contribute to a sense of community cohesion and identity. This discussion posits that, like Iklin’s residents, when faced with an ever-changing community of inhabitants that do not feel like they belong, the inhabitants of our towns and villages, will value green spaces as amongst the most sought-after factors within communities, along with a desire for shared spaces and activities. A craving for a sense of community remains present, coexisting with an appreciation for a level of anonymity and distance that is also valued by many.
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Erik Snel, Btissame El Farisi, Godfried Engbersen, Andre Krouwel
During the corona pandemic, governments of all countries appealed strongly to the trust of their populations by implementing drastic social and economic measures to prevent the spread of the virus. This study seeks to understand mechanisms that influence the level of institutional trust at the time of the corona pandemic. We are specifically interested in how three explanatory factors (socioeconomic status, experienced economic insecurity and dissatisfaction with the implemented corona policies) can, in mutual association, explain differences in institutional trust. This study is based on data from a large-scale panel survey on the social impact of COVID-19, carried out by Kieskompas research agency (N=22,696). Using a serial mediation analysis, we show that SES has both a direct and indirect effect on the level of institutional trust. People with higher SES experience less economic insecurity and have less dissatisfaction with the corona policies and, partly as a result of this, stronger institutional trust. It is also true that economic insecurity increases dissatisfaction with the corona policies and, partly as a result of this, weakens the level of trust.
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Nuriyeni Kartika Bintarsari, Muhammad Yamin, Renny Miryanti, Soni Martin Anwar, Arif Darmawan, Elpeni Fitrah
Objective: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Forum Kewaspadaan Dini Masyarakat (FKDM) as a strategic instrument for countering radicalism and extremism in North Purwokerto District, Banyumas Regency, Indonesia.
Methods: Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the study engaged in thorough observations and active involvement with various stakeholders. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis, supported by in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).
Findings: The study found that FKDM demonstrates a strong commitment to mitigating the risks associated with radicalism and extremism. However, it faces key challenges, including insufficient budget allocations and difficulties in coordinating among multiple agencies.
Conclusions: The study concludes that while FKDM shows promise as a tool for countering radicalism and extremism, successful implementation requires sufficient resource allocation and effective inter-agency collaboration. The findings contribute to the limited body of research on the operational efficiency of FKDM in specific regional settings and offer insights for policy-making.
目的:本研究旨在评估论坛Kewaspadaan Dini Masyarakat (FKDM)作为打击激进主义和极端主义的战略工具在印度尼西亚Banyumas县北purokerto地区的有效性。
方法:采用定性研究方法，研究进行了深入的观察，并积极参与各种利益相关者。数据分析采用专题分析，辅以深度访谈和焦点小组讨论(fgd)。研究结果:研究发现，FKDM对减轻与激进主义和极端主义有关的风险表现出强烈的承诺。然而，它面临着重大挑战，包括预算拨款不足和多个机构之间的协调困难。结论:研究得出结论，虽然FKDM有望成为打击激进主义和极端主义的工具，但成功实施需要充足的资源分配和有效的机构间合作。这些发现有助于对FKDM在特定区域环境下的运作效率进行有限的研究，并为决策提供见解。
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 Findings: The study found that FKDM demonstrates a strong commitment to mitigating the risks associated with radicalism and extremism. However, it faces key challenges, including insufficient budget allocations and difficulties in coordinating among multiple agencies.
 Conclusions: The study concludes that while FKDM shows promise as a tool for countering radicalism and extremism, successful implementation requires sufficient resource allocation and effective inter-agency collaboration. The findings contribute to the limited body of research on the operational efficiency of FKDM in specific regional settings and offer insights for policy-making.","PeriodicalId":363697,"journal":{"name":"Humanities and Social Science Research","volume":"107 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136236012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The objective of the paper is to conceptualise how social housing impacts the life of tenants and how it affects their social mobility.
Firstly, the paper looks at defining social housing to helps us get a better understanding of the subject matter. It highlights that social housing is a residential rental space provided at specific rates to be afforded by those who are considered vulnerable in society. It is a tool to improve the lives of those in vulnerable positions due to poverty, disability and mental issues to mention just a few. Children who live and grow up in stable social housing will have a better chance at accessing education, their wellbeing will be more positive, increased job prospects and a better outlook on opportunities.
Secondly, the paper addressed the impacts social housing has and its effects on social mobility for tenants. It discusses how income plays a vital role in obtaining social housing, how the wellbeing of tenants is essential in fostering a better self, how individuals who live in social housing can come together and form communities to deter crime, how living in safe social housing can impact positively effect on mental health, how it encourages tenants to find work and how it helps children strive for better and manage to break the cycle of poverty. However, notwithstanding the positive, social housing is not perfect and if not taken care of and is not funded properly then it could be a detriment to tenants’ social mobility.
Methodology
Desk research was carried out to identify an in-depth understanding of the topic. Apart from this, key experts from the Faculty for Social Wellbeing shared their expertise through various informal discussions.
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 Firstly, the paper looks at defining social housing to helps us get a better understanding of the subject matter. It highlights that social housing is a residential rental space provided at specific rates to be afforded by those who are considered vulnerable in society. It is a tool to improve the lives of those in vulnerable positions due to poverty, disability and mental issues to mention just a few. Children who live and grow up in stable social housing will have a better chance at accessing education, their wellbeing will be more positive, increased job prospects and a better outlook on opportunities.
 Secondly, the paper addressed the impacts social housing has and its effects on social mobility for tenants. It discusses how income plays a vital role in obtaining social housing, how the wellbeing of tenants is essential in fostering a better self, how individuals who live in social housing can come together and form communities to deter crime, how living in safe social housing can impact positively effect on mental health, how it encourages tenants to find work and how it helps children strive for better and manage to break the cycle of poverty. However, notwithstanding the positive, social housing is not perfect and if not taken care of and is not funded properly then it could be a detriment to tenants’ social mobility.
 Methodology
 Desk research was carried out to identify an in-depth understanding of the topic. Apart from this, key experts from the Faculty for Social Wellbeing shared their expertise through various informal discussions.","PeriodicalId":363697,"journal":{"name":"Humanities and Social Science Research","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135168749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This article is a literature review on the practice of workers “leased” through Temporary Work Agencies (TWAs). Reference is made to their main features, the institutional framework regarding the protection of these workers as well as the impact that this practice has on the workers. The next section is a presentation of the reasons that lead to the under- or over-estimation of the actual number of workers “leased” through TWAs. The empirical research is presented next, which was conducted about the workers “leased” through TWAS, based on secondary data of the Eurostat’s Labor Force Survey (LFS). The numbers of “leased” workers in the EU-15 during the period of the financial crisis, 2007-2018, is mentioned. The sectors employing the highest numbers of workers “leased” through TWAs and the demographics of the workers are detailed. In addition, two atypical forms of work are described. These two are temporary and part-time employment in the EU-15 during the period of the financial crisis and onwards, based on the most recent data available from Eurostat, from 2007-2022.
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Background Marked disadvantages of females with ADHD were identified by previous narrative reviews. Factors side-lining females with ADHD appear to be both biological and sociological in nature. Some published systematic reviews have focused on circumscribed aspects of female ADHD. An all-inclusive systematic review of the inequities which confer a status of marginalization to females with ADHD is required, to comprehensively understand all implications of female ADHD. Objectives The aim of this review was to identify and synthesize quantitative and qualitative evidence of issues which marginalize females with ADHD. Methods A mixed methods systematic review following a convergent integrated approach, as outlined by the Joanna Briggs Institute’s manual for evidence synthesis was undertaken. Databases were accessed through the Hydro Data Initiative platform of the University of Malta. All types of studies were considered for inclusion. Extracted quantitative findings were transformed into qualitative findings prior to synthesis. The review protocol was registered with PROSPERO CRD42022384055. Results 34 papers were included in the review. Synthesis led to the emergence of five themes, namely ‘The gender gap in ADHD recognition, diagnosis and treatment’, ‘ADHD-related problems in females’, ‘Female ADHD and negative mental health sequelae’, ‘ADHD and female sexual and reproductive health issues’ and ‘The influence of ADHD on motherhood’. Conclusions Critically appraised, synthesized findings conclude that females with ADHD are disadvantaged in a number of ways. Clinicians and policy makers have access to latest evidence on all issues marginalizing females with ADHD in this mixed methods systematic review. Recommendations for policy and practice are advanced, together with directions future research ought to follow.
{"title":"Issues Which Marginalize Females with ADHD - A Mixed Methods Systematic Review","authors":"Sarah Cilia Vincenti, Michael Galea, Vince Briffa","doi":"10.30560/hssr.v6n2p30","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30560/hssr.v6n2p30","url":null,"abstract":"Background \u0000Marked disadvantages of females with ADHD were identified by previous narrative reviews. Factors side-lining females with ADHD appear to be both biological and sociological in nature. Some published systematic reviews have focused on circumscribed aspects of female ADHD. An all-inclusive systematic review of the inequities which confer a status of marginalization to females with ADHD is required, to comprehensively understand all implications of female ADHD. \u0000Objectives \u0000The aim of this review was to identify and synthesize quantitative and qualitative evidence of issues which marginalize females with ADHD. \u0000Methods \u0000A mixed methods systematic review following a convergent integrated approach, as outlined by the Joanna Briggs Institute’s manual for evidence synthesis was undertaken. Databases were accessed through the Hydro Data Initiative platform of the University of Malta. All types of studies were considered for inclusion. Extracted quantitative findings were transformed into qualitative findings prior to synthesis. The review protocol was registered with PROSPERO CRD42022384055. \u0000Results \u000034 papers were included in the review. Synthesis led to the emergence of five themes, namely ‘The gender gap in ADHD recognition, diagnosis and treatment’, ‘ADHD-related problems in females’, ‘Female ADHD and negative mental health sequelae’, ‘ADHD and female sexual and reproductive health issues’ and ‘The influence of ADHD on motherhood’. \u0000Conclusions \u0000Critically appraised, synthesized findings conclude that females with ADHD are disadvantaged in a number of ways. Clinicians and policy makers have access to latest evidence on all issues marginalizing females with ADHD in this mixed methods systematic review. Recommendations for policy and practice are advanced, together with directions future research ought to follow.","PeriodicalId":363697,"journal":{"name":"Humanities and Social Science Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125948667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annabel Cuff, A. Grech, Andrew Azzopardi, D. Zerafa
Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of eating disorders and attitudes to food and eating for youths between 10 and 16 years of age, in order to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders in young people through empirical research in a previously unexamined area. Methods: The tool selected for this population-based study was the ChEAT, i.e. the Children’s Eating Attitudes Test. A representative cohort of 400, randomly sampled, young people aged 10-16, were asked all 26 questions of the ChEAT via telephone, while their parents/guardians were asked socio-demographic questions, Results: 5.5% (2.25% M, 3.25% F) of the cohort scored at or above the cut-off of 20, indicating the presence of an eating disorder. No significant associations were found between disordered eating and socio-demographic data. Conclusions: Findings indicate that males are catching up to females in eating disorder diagnoses. A male slightly higher mean ChEAT ≥20 could denote that disordered eating could be more acute for young men who are between 10 to 16 years old than it is for young women aged 10 to 16. The lack of significant association between the disordered eating and socio-demographic data could be a factor of the ages under examination in this study, and possibly these associations could arise at later ages.
目的:本研究的目的是检查10至16岁青少年饮食失调的患病率和对食物和饮食的态度，以帮助诊断和治疗饮食失调的年轻人通过实证研究在一个以前未被研究的领域。方法:本次基于人群的研究选择的工具是ChEAT，即儿童饮食态度测试。随机抽样的400名10-16岁的代表性队列通过电话询问了ChEAT的全部26个问题，同时向他们的父母/监护人询问了社会人口统计学问题。结果:5.5% (2.25% M, 3.25% F)的队列得分在20分或以上，表明存在饮食失调。饮食失调和社会人口统计数据之间没有明显的联系。结论:研究结果表明，男性在饮食失调诊断方面正在赶上女性。男性的平均ChEAT指数略高(≥20)可能表明，10至16岁的年轻男性比10至16岁的年轻女性饮食失调更严重。饮食失调与社会人口统计数据之间缺乏显著关联可能是本研究中研究年龄的一个因素，而且这些关联可能在更晚的年龄出现。
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Not long after the handover of Java, Lord Minto, governor of India, appointed Thomas Stamford Raffles as lieutenant-governor of Java. Coincidentally, in keeping with his feelings for the Dutch, he began his career on the island of Penang, where the British established a trading station (1786) against the trade monopoly exercised by the Dutch forces in Malacca through sea patrols. Raffles may well be regarded as a staunch hater against the Dutch who were constantly trying to destroy them before, during and after his rule in Java. The initial action of Raffles and Minto was to place the important influence attached to the administration of the domestic government in British hands. This was done through changes in the European government bureaucratic system and indigenous governments as well as changes in the administrative system of the residency area. Besides, Raffles introduced the land rental system or what is more commonly called the "land tax system", the "British system" or the "national system". The period of Raffles' rule in Java, which was relatively short, brought about a lot of changes and developments in Java.
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