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Publication date: 1 July 2014

Jada Kohlmeier and John W. Saye

Because ethical decisions about what is fair or just are at the heart of most controversial issues in the public sphere, understanding how high school seniors reason ethically…

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Because ethical decisions about what is fair or just are at the heart of most controversial issues in the public sphere, understanding how high school seniors reason ethically about conflicting democratic values is important. Teachers and teacher educators would be assisted in leading discussions if they know the ethical frameworks most often used by students and how the facilitator might encourage consideration of alternative ethical viewpoints. By creating a professional community of practice between four U.S. government teachers, a university researcher, and a political science professor, we asked high school seniors to discuss their position relative to the Supreme Court decision in Texas v. Johnson (1989), which upheld flag burning as an expression of free speech. We were curious to know what ethical frameworks students used in wrestling with the value conflict in freedom of expression. We found all students used Lawrence Kohlberg’s (1976) ethic of justice framework almost exclusively and reasoned primarily in stages four and five on Kohlberg’s hierarchy.

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Social Studies Research and Practice, vol. 9 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1933-5415

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Publication date: 15 September 2010

Ann Johnson

This article is written by someone living with Alzheimer's disease, Ann Johnson. It considers how education about dementia can be delivered in various settings and to various…

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This article is written by someone living with Alzheimer's disease, Ann Johnson. It considers how education about dementia can be delivered in various settings and to various audiences. It highlights the different approaches required and the feedback received.

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The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, vol. 5 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1755-6228

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Publication date: 1 September 2001

Kimberly R. McNeil, Olenda E. Johnson and Ann Y. Johnson

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of an urban folktale on the purchasing intentions and buying behaviour of the consumer. Specifically, it examines a rumour…

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The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of an urban folktale on the purchasing intentions and buying behaviour of the consumer. Specifically, it examines a rumour involving fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, in which he purportedly made disparaging statements about African‐Americans. A survey of African‐American generation Xers revealed a relationship between the rumour and the decision to purchase Tommy Hilfiger clothing. Implications of the findings are discussed.

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Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal, vol. 5 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1361-2026

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Publication date: 1 March 2015

Ann M. Johnson

In 2010 the Dodd-Frank Law was passed in response to the 2008 recession. However, questions arose regarding the federal agenciesʼ ability to regulate the economy in general and…

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In 2010 the Dodd-Frank Law was passed in response to the 2008 recession. However, questions arose regarding the federal agenciesʼ ability to regulate the economy in general and the utility of financial regulations in particular. This work examines and discusses the challenges associated with the uncertainty of the administrative environment in which agencies have been drafting regulations in response to Dodd-Frank. A lack of administrative clarity as a result of Congressional politics led to regulatory capture and operational paralysis on the part of federal agencies tasked with implementing the Act. In this type of environment it becomes very difficult for regulatory agencies to be effective and competent when regulations have not all been drafted yet and legislation is continuously changing. This article critically examines the recent proposed changes to the Dodd-Frank Law. Specifically, it delineates the manner in which the legislative instability has impacted the Federal Reserve Bankʼs capacity to effectively implement the necessary rules for mitigating economic risks.

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International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior, vol. 18 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1093-4537

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Publication date: 15 September 2010

Simon Burrow

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The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, vol. 5 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1755-6228

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Publication date: 15 September 2010

John Keady

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The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, vol. 5 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1755-6228

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Publication date: 1 October 2008

Sonia Akrimi, Sophie Raynor, Richard Johnson and Ann Wylie

Many barriers to health and emotional well‐being for children are prevalent within inner‐city communities, and often result in negative consequences for education. Health…

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Many barriers to health and emotional well‐being for children are prevalent within inner‐city communities, and often result in negative consequences for education. Health promotion strategies have previously cited mentoring schemes as interventions through which targeted pastoral support can be effectively provided to children. This paper draws on detailed focus group interviews in order to evaluate SHINE ‐ Make Every Child Count, a student‐led charity operating five mentoring programmes across the London boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth. Following content analysis, this paper identifies six themes associated with mentor support: rapport; emotional well‐being and development; social behaviour; enabling; emerging ambition; and attitudinal development. Results show participant children have gained considerable enjoyment from mentor support. Successful friendships are built and emotional well‐being supported, with children actively including mentors as part of their support network. Children recognise the impact of a mentor on relationships with peers, behaviour within the classroom and social responsibility, in addition to direct educational support. Children also show an increased interest in learning, and evidence of considering ‐ often for the first time ‐ their own future aspirations. Findings demonstrate the impact of the mentoring programmes, as perceived by participant children. Evaluation can be used to inform future development of the programmes, as well as expansion to further schools, with the organisation working towards achieving long‐term sustainability.

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Journal of Public Mental Health, vol. 7 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1746-5729

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Publication date: 1 April 1991

Izabella Taler

Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) represents a new approach to understanding the process of human communication. Developed by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in the early 1970s…

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Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) represents a new approach to understanding the process of human communication. Developed by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in the early 1970s, it is derived from linguistics, psychology, neurophysiology, kinetics, and cybernetics. NLP is designed to help its users—whether they are therapists, salespersons, or teachers—more quickly gain rapport with their subjects.

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Reference Services Review, vol. 19 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

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Publication date: 14 August 2019

John McManus and Jerome Carson

The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of John McManus.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of John McManus.

Design/methodology/approach

John provides a short life history and is then interviewed by Jerome.

Findings

John tells us about the insidious development of his illness and how for many years it was masked by substance abuse.

Research limitations/implications

As Patricia Deegan has stated, “Each person’s journey of recovery is unique” (Deegan, 1996). That is why we can learn so much from case studies like John’s.

Practical implications

John’s account shows the value of Early Intervention Teams. The service he received from his local team was “second to none”.

Social implications

John talks about the value of volunteering and how it helped him believe that he could once more play a constructive role in life.

Originality/value

There is no doubt that John benefitted from support from professionals, experts by experience and his family. Equally he was also open to all these sources of support.

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Mental Health and Social Inclusion, vol. 23 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2042-8308

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Publication date: 1 February 1996

Jose O. Diaz and Karen R. Diaz

“When James Boswell returned from a tour of Corsica in 1765 he wrote: ‘It is indeed amazing that an island so considerable, and in which such noble things have been doing, should…

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“When James Boswell returned from a tour of Corsica in 1765 he wrote: ‘It is indeed amazing that an island so considerable, and in which such noble things have been doing, should be so imperfectly known.’ The same might be said today of Puerto Rico.” Thus began Millard Hansen and Henry Wells in the foreword to their 1953 look at Puerto Rico's democratic development. Four decades later, the same could again be said about the island.

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Reference Services Review, vol. 24 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

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