Browsing by Subject "identiteetti"
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(2018)The purpose of this study is to investigate the experiences of early childhood educators on how sex education is implemented into early childhood education and understand how early childhood educators experience their role as sexuality educators. The aim is to create an awareness of the importance of sex education as part of the child´s overall growth and development. The importance of sex education to the well-being of the individual is highlighted by emphasizing its central role on the development of one´s healthy self-identity and positive self-image. This thesis aims to fill the research gap of the sex education among early childhood educator, and to enhance knowledge on the development of children's sexuality and how to nurture it. The diversification of our societies in recent times also creates new needs that need to be considered in the field of early childhood education. Earlier research (Väestöliitto 2013-2014) showed that the level of sexual education in early childhood education was varied, and that the educators had a great need for support and current knowledge. The theoretical framework of this thesis is based on a model of comprehensive sexuality education development on the basis of WHO recommendations. (Väestöliitto 2017 a.) method. The material of the study was collected by interviewing early childhood educators at a Helsinki day care center and its director. The data collection method used was a theme interview. The interviews were tested by means of pilot interviews. The method of analysis of the material was qualitative content analysis. result and conclusions. The result of the research showed that children expressed their sexuality at day care centers in many ways, and that teachers tend to respond to this in a sensitive way, showing their appreciation for the child. A significant amount of sex education took place, but it was not always conscious and only seldom systematic. The level of sex education was variable, as the early childhood educators did not have enough current information nor the necessary support for the implementation of sex education. The teachers experienced sex education as a natural part of their work. On the other hand, there were also respondents who responded negatively to sexual education. Partnerships in sex education were poorly implemented due to conflicting opinions between parents and kindergarden teachers.
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(2017)The purpose of the study is to explore the acculturation of eating habits among Somali immigrants: What kind of acculturation happens and which factors prevent or promote the change in their eating habits. In addition, it is studied how important role food has from the perspective of the stability or change of identity. The main research question is as follows: What kind of acculturation has occurred after moving to Finland? The study had three additional questions: 1. How is acculturation reflected in eating habits and the choice of food? 2. What are the main factors that prevent or promote the change? 3. How the respondents find that the acculturation of eating habits affects their Somali identity? In this study, the model of adaptation to a new dietary pattern (Koctürk-Runefors 1991) is an important part of the theoretical framework. The data were collected in March 2017 through individual, pair, and group interviews from fourteen Somali immigrants, aged 19 to 46 years. All the interviewees were women who had lived in Finland six to twenty-six years. They were interviewed in Finnish. The interviews were audiorecorded and transcribed into written form. After that the data were analyzed by using qualitative content analysis. According to the study, acculturation had taken place at different levels. Meal rhythm, the content of meals and choice of food had changed. The number of the meals increased in Finland. The breakfast was usually prepared by the Finnish way. If there was enough time, the breakfast would be prepared by a Somalian way. The lunch would be prepared in a Somali way if it was eaten at home. Legumes were often offered for dinner in Somalia but no longer in Finland. The religion prevented any major changes in the diet. The socio-economic status affected food choice: higher education and income level affected the choice of the food. Media, household technology and catering services promoted the change. Somali identity is strong and the identity is supported with eating habits. Food restrictions defined by religion were kept unchanged, and they did not reflect acculturation in this study.
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(2015)This study describes experiences of four talented women artistic gymnasts in their progress towards expertise. The background to this study was current research and theories of the development of sport talent. Talent in sports is a multidimensional concept. Present studies show that the following characteristics affect the development of talent: mental resources, physical strength and love for and commitment to the sport and training. In addition, countless hours of practice and favorable environmental factors, as well as a touch of luck, are needed. Francoys Gagné's differentiated model of giftedness and talent is used as the research frame of reference. This study is a qualitative case study, and the material was collected by autobiographical narrative research approach. Narrative involves human thoughts and experiences about their lives and how they build their identity. The narrative is way of knowing, and narrativity is generally associated with the constructivist view of knowing. As a researcher I choose this narrative research approach because in this way I can tell my interviewees' story, "a story of elite gymnasts", in a rather truthful way. I interviewed four Finnish elite gymnasts, and I asked them to tell me their gymnastics biographies. One of the four interviewees is still actively competing on the international level. The other three gymnasts have already finished their active careers as athletes. As key factors in the development of elite athletes were defined active exercise background of childhood, family support and encouragement, as well as financial aid provided by the parents, the right coach and the right team, and the experiences of success in competitions. Gymnastics had brought a lot positive content to the lives of the interviewees. The interviewees felt that sports have contributed to the development of their personality, increasing their self-confidence, perseverance and courage. The life of a young to athlete is very scheduled, and it is guided by studies and exercises, as well as set targets. As negative matters in a top athlete's life were mentioned injuries and challenges in reconciling social relations, school and training.
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(2016)Socioemotional education is highlighted in the new curriculum which will be introduced in August 2016. The objective of this research was to study how class teachers are speaking about socioemotional education at the moment. I focused on what kind of interpretative repertoires and identities the teachers are constructing while speaking about socioemotional education. The research material was collected through four class teacher's interviews. The semi-structured interviews consisted of two themes. The first theme was socioemotional learning and socioemotional education as concepts. The second theme dealt with a teacher's role in the socioemotional education. The methodology of this research was based on social constructionism and discourse analysis. I analyzed the repertoires and identities constructed by the interviewees in the cultural context of our school institution. I also studied the material from the viewpoint of special education because most of the participants were studying special education. The following repertoires occurred in the research material: approving, pessimistic, constructivist, realistic, authentic, idealistic and change repertoire. The teachers also criticized the traditional teacher's role by using the traditional repertoire. In addition, two identities appeared in the research material. The interviewees positioned themselves as humane teachers in the realistic repertoire. They also constructed a victim-identity which did not belong to any wider repertoire. The repertoires and identities formed two opposing pairs: the new and the old and the ideal and the reality. The repertoires and the identities consisted of old and new approaches to learning, teaching and diversity. Furthermore, the teachers spoke both idealistically and realistically about socioemotional education. These contradictions need to be solved for the new curriculum to be realized, they also are a challenge for the special education teacher's education.
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(2017)Objects: For the past few years there has been a lot of discussion about circumcision performed on infant boys based on religious reasons. NGOs such as Sexpo and Central union of child health care, to mention only few, reject circumcision based on religious and cultural bases. However Jewish organizations consider that the freedom of faith would be violated if circumcision would be criminalized. This thesis tries to clarify the origin of circumcision in Judaism and the importance it has in Judaism and for Jews. It also aims to explain the link between circumcision and Jewish identity. One of the main topics is human rights concerning circumcision. Circumcision does violate the immunity of child's body (TANE 2008; Sexpo 2012; Sexpo 2013; Central Union for Child Welfare 2013). Jewish agencies feel that criminalizing circumcision would be violation against freedom of faith and would endanger practicing of Judaism (Bolotowsky & Kantor 2012; White Paper 2012; Nadbornik 2015). In Judaism, circumcision can be seen as an initiation rite where baby boy is welcomed as a member of Jewish community (Eilberg-Schwartz 1994, 160; Hoffman 1996, 22; Kimmel 2001; Bolotowsky & Kantor 2012). Circumcision can be understood as socialization into the Jewish community (Goldberg 2003, 37). Methods: Qualitative methods were used to gather and analyse the data. Data consists of two discussion groups. To analyse the data I used content analysis and conversation analysis. I used an inductive method in the analysis and interpretation of data. Conclusions: Circumcision still has a strong status among the Finnish jews. It seems to have strong connection with jewish identity and upbringing. A lot of criticism arouse amongst the study participants. Circumsicion was seen as a "necessary evil" to attain certain goals, such as the aforementioned. Human rights were reflected against circumsion with contradictory feelings. The parents were aware about violation of immunity of child and irreversibility of surgery. Still human rights were seen more broadly, and there was enlargement of child's rights. For a future study it would be interesting to investigate if the difference in attitude towards circumcision between mothers and fathers could be generalized.
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