Fostering Positive Civic Engagement Among Millennials: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Fostering Positive Civic Engagement Among Millennials: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Hucks, Darrell

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-08-11

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1522524533

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The millennial generation is quickly becoming more prominent in the political, economic, and social aspects of modern society. Studying new techniques which foster positive impact in their engagement with the outside world can help the millennial generation become one of the most constructive groups to date. Fostering Positive Civic Engagement Among Millennials: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference source that provides in-depth discussions on the latest trends among millennial engagement practices in social and political contexts. Featuring pertinent topics such as student self-assessments, mentoring roles, and educational tools, this scholarly resource is ideal for educational leaders, academicians, students, and researchers that would like to discover better ways to promote engagement within the millennial generation.

Digital Government and Achieving E-Public Participation: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Digital Government and Achieving E-Public Participation: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Rodríguez Bolívar, Manuel Pedro

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-06-25

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1799815285

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The development of social technologies has brought about a new era of political planning and government interactions. In addition to reducing costs in city resource management, ICT and social media can be used in emergency situations as a mechanism for citizen engagement, to facilitate public administration communication, etc. In spite of all these advantages, the application of technologies by governments and the public sector has also fostered debate in terms of cyber security due to the vulnerabilities and risks that can befall different stakeholders. It is necessary to review the most recent research about the implementation of ICTs in the public sector with the aim of understanding both the strengths and the vulnerabilities that the management models can entail. Digital Government and Achieving E-Public Participation: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of ICT implementation in the public sector that seeks to allow readers to understand how ICTs have forced public administrations to undertake reforms to both their workflow and their means of interacting with citizens. While highlighting topics including e-government, emergency communications, and urban planning, this book is ideally designed for government officials, public administrators, public managers, policy holders, policymakers, public consultants, professionals, academicians, students, and researchers seeking current research on the digital communication channels between elected officials and the citizens they represent.

Community Mental Health and Well-Being in the New Normal
Community Mental Health and Well-Being in the New Normal

Author: Lathabhavan, Remya

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-04-25

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1668472236

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The COVID-19 pandemic had a tremendous effect on the mental health of people globally. It is critical to examine how people adapted to this new normal to understand the effects on society and its citizens. Community Mental Health and Well-Being in the New Normal discusses the mental health concerns of individuals during the pandemic, the new normal, and the transition stage. The book also examines the coping mechanisms utilized to overcome mental health concerns during turbulent times. Covering key topics such as social distancing, student mental health, and pandemics, this premier reference source is ideal for medical professionals, nurses, sociologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Digital Humanities and Scholarly Research Trends in the Asia-Pacific
Digital Humanities and Scholarly Research Trends in the Asia-Pacific

Author: Wong, Shun-han Rebekah

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-01-25

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 1522571965

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Digital humanities is a dynamic and emerging field that aspires to enhance traditional research and scholarship through digital media. Although countries around the world are witnessing the widespread adoption of digital humanities, only a small portion of the literature discusses its development in the Asia Pacific region. Digital Humanities and Scholarly Research Trends in the Asia-Pacific provides innovative insights into the development of digital humanities and their ability to facilitate academic exchange and preserve cultural heritage. The content covers challenges including the need to maintain digital humanities momentum in libraries and research communities, to increase international collaboration, to maintain and promote developed digital projects, to deploy and redeploy resources to support research, and to build new skillsets and new professionals in the library. It is designed for librarians, government agencies, industry professionals, academicians, and researchers.

Handbook of Research on Multicultural Perspectives on Gender and Aging
Handbook of Research on Multicultural Perspectives on Gender and Aging

Author: Pande, Rekha

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-04-27

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1522547738

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As people grow older, cultural issues arise. Recognizing how social influences guide and restrict people leads to a better understanding of one’s self and helps people as they age. The Handbook of Research on Multicultural Perspectives on Gender and Aging provides emerging research on midlife issues, physical aspects of aging, and the emotional value in the context of the culture in which people are living. While highlighting topics such as elderly disabilities, quality of life, and gender dimensions, this publication explores self-esteem in older members of society. This book is an important resource for academicians, healthcare professionals, professionals, researchers, and students seeking current research on the social and cultural characteristics of growing old.

Global Perspectives on the LGBT Community and Non-Discrimination
Global Perspectives on the LGBT Community and Non-Discrimination

Author: Arimoro, Augustine Edobor

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-06-17

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1668424304

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In at least seventy-one countries in the world, there are national laws that criminalize same-sex relationships between consenting adults. In at least nine countries around the globe, national laws target and criminalize transgender and gender non-conforming persons. In some jurisdictions, the penalty for identifying as a part of the LGBT community is death. The debate in jurisdictions where being an LGBT person is a crime is typically that same-sex sexual relationships are “unnatural.” In jurisdictions where anti-gay laws persist, the rights of LGBT persons are not considered as human rights, and the rationale for criminalizing same-sex sexual activity is that it is “immoral” and “sinful.” Global Perspectives on the LGBT Community and Non-Discrimination offers perspectives on the rights of sexual minorities and discrimination. In several countries, consensual sexual activity in private amongst adults of the same gender is still criminalized. This book seeks to examine the social, cultural, religious, and political issues that influence anti-gay laws in juxtaposition with the need to protect the rights of the LGBT community. Covering topics such as LGBT child adoption rights, minority stress, and freedom from discrimination, this premier reference source is a dynamic resource for sociologists, anthropologists, government officials, policymakers, lawmakers, human rights advocates, non-profit organizations, libraries, students and faculty of higher education, researchers, and academicians.

Cultural Factors and Performance in 21st Century Businesses
Cultural Factors and Performance in 21st Century Businesses

Author: Christiansen, Bryan

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-06-05

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1799837467

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Businesses rely heavily on their culture to ensure sustainable success, and company culture is invariably influenced by national values. In an era of global hypercompetition, knowing the overall values that guide one’s business ventures is crucial, as it allows for the greater understanding of other businesses and how they operate. Cultural Factors and Performance in 21st Century Businesses is a pivotal reference source that examines the relationship between culture and trade. Covering a broad range of topics including ethics, economic geography, and socialization theory, this book examines cultures around the world and their intersection with trade. This publication is ideally designed for executives, managers, entrepreneurs, social scientists, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and students.

History and Educational Philosophy for Social Justice and Human Rights
History and Educational Philosophy for Social Justice and Human Rights

Author: Chowdhury, Jahid Siraz

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-03-22

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1668499541

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In the complex landscape of educational philosophy and policy, a difficult challenge arises — the entwined issues of racism and other demographic differences, and evolving education policies. Traditional historical accounts fall short of addressing the broader historical patterns that underscore these challenges, particularly their colonial legacy. The need for a fresh perspective becomes evident, one that transcends chronology and delves into the intricate dynamics shaping contemporary educational thought. History and Educational Philosophy for Social Justice and Human Rights emerges as a groundbreaking solution to this conundrum. Through a broad developmental and historical lens, the book provides a fresh perspective on the role of differences as the core, content, and subject of education. It advocates for cultural resistance and a permanent political struggle by political-cultural minorities and social movements, while also challenging public institutions, especially schools, to actively embrace and utilize differences in their foundational work. By engaging with the tensions and struggles around differences, the book contends that institutions can transform, becoming agents of positive change, and contributing to the foundation of an inclusive and participatory democracy. This book invites scholars and educators to not only understand the challenges but to actively participate in shaping a future where differences are not merely acknowledged but celebrated within the realms of education and society at large.

Impacts of Political Instability on Economics in the MENA Region
Impacts of Political Instability on Economics in the MENA Region

Author: Zgheib, Philippe W.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-05-15

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1522582487

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Political instability can harm economic performance and is likely to shorten policymakers’ horizons, leading to sub-optimal short-term macroeconomic policies. This instability can also lead to a more frequent switch of policies, creating volatility and negatively affecting macroeconomic performance. Impacts of Political Instability on Economics in the MENA Region explores the results of financing challenges and strategies surrounding political unrest that center around the MENA region, as well as opportunities these challenges create for businesses and governments. Featuring research on topics such as debt, macroeconomics, and economic reform, this book is ideally designed for economists, investors, managers, multinational companies, policymakers, government officials, academicians, researchers, and advanced-level students furthering their research exposure to economic instability in the world today.

Strategies for Cultural Assimilation of Immigrants and Their Children: Social, Economic, and Political Considerations
Strategies for Cultural Assimilation of Immigrants and Their Children: Social, Economic, and Political Considerations

Author: Chandan, Harish Chandra

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-07-28

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1668448416

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When immigrants leave their home country to live in a host country that has a different culture, the acculturation process begins. There is subtle cultural, social, and political pressure on immigrants to adopt the cultural values of the host nation. The acculturation process occurs over time. Exposure to a new culture is often stressful, as one is exposed to new values, beliefs, and behaviors that may be different from their home culture. Strategies for Cultural Assimilation of Immigrants and Their Children: Social, Economic, and Political Considerations increases awareness of the cultural assimilation process among parents, children, employers, and educators. This book discusses internal conflicts and promotes harmony and understanding. Covering topics such as civic literacy, mental health, and identity formations, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for sociologists, psychologists, government officials, educators and administrators of both K-12 and higher education, students of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.