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Background: Although numbers of youth with disabilities (YWD) are increasing, this population continues to be poorly represented in psychological and developmental research. There is a demonstrated need to better understand identity development in YWD. Objective: The purpose of this review was to determine the applicability of a contemporary developmental model, positive youth development (PYD), for YWD. PYD describes six "Cs" that contribute to thriving in youth: competence, confidence, connection, character, caring/compassion, and contribution. We explored which "Cs" contribute to identity development in YWD, what appears to be unique, and how PYD could be adapted to better include this population. Method: Through a qualitative metasynthesis, we explored how PYD emerged across the qualitative literature from psychology and related fields for YWD. We coded 18 qualitative articles according to the original definitions of the "Cs" of PYD and tracked emerging constructs across included studies. Results: Findings reveal evidence for four out of six of the original "Cs" in YWD. Two emerging "Cs," coping and constraints, may be unique to this population. Conclusions: PYD may be applicable for YWD, but an expanded version may be more relevant to this group. The addition of newly defined "Cs" could contribute to a better understanding of positive development in YWD and other marginalized populations. Impact and Implications: This study evaluates existing literature on identity in youth with disabilities in a new way by evaluating an existing framework for development in youth, positive youth development (PYD), applied to a new population. Results suggest that in order for PYD to be relevant to "all youth," adaptation is needed based on identified emerging constructs, "Coping" and "Constraints," which may be unique to youth with disabilities (YWD). Modifying PYD to be more inclusive of YWD could have wide-reaching impacts on the fields of education, healthcare, youth programming, rehabilitation psychology, and psychology as a whole. Findings point to areas for clinical intervention, including assisting YWD in developing more adaptive coping skills and strategies for self- and group-advocacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This review explored how currently and/or formerly suicidal men perceived masculinities to contribute to, and/or protect against, their suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors and help-seeking. Nine databases were searched using predefined search terms (e.g., masculin*, man, men, boy, suicid*, qualitative), supplemented by searches of key journals, reference and citation lists, and Google Scholar. Twenty-five English-language articles containing qualitative data were obtained. Studies were conducted in Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Ghana, Ireland, Norway, Pakistan, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The articles were appraised for quality and thematically synthesized, resulting in three themes. The findings suggest multifaceted roles of masculinities in influencing suicidal ideation, intent, attempts, and help-seeking. Men linked failure to attain socially powerful positions of provision and status to experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Viewing suicide as courageous and decisive, thus adhering to masculine expectations, appeared contributory to suicidal behaviors. Men described potential protective factors against suicidal behaviors, including perceived masculine expectations to protect and provide for their families, a view of suicide as cowardly and therefore un-masculine, and drawing upon "positive" masculine norms to facilitate help-seeking for suicidal ideation and distress. There was, however, substantial evidence of men describing not seeking help for suicidal ideation and distress due to adhering to "traditional" masculine norms. Clinical implications and future research directions for incorporating masculinities into male suicide prevention theory and practice are discussed, emphasizing the importance of further research into the experiences of higher risk groups of men and of men with diverse and intersecting identities. Public Significance Statement: This review of 25 studies found that men who have experienced suicidal ideation, intent, plans, and/or attempts perceived masculinities to have both potentially detrimental and protective influences upon suicidal ideation, intent, behaviors, and help-seeking. The findings illuminate novel and less-explored aspects of masculinities in potentially influencing suicidal experiences and behaviors, suggest how masculinities might intersect with prominent theories of suicide, and provide directions for clinical practice and research. Limited within the current data and important for future research are detailed explorations of the experiences of men holding diverse identity characteristics, including men from unrepresented global regions and groups of men known to be at higher risk of suicide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: To synthesise qualitative research on individuals diagnosed with (or reportedly showing traits of) borderline pattern personality disorder who underwent dialectical behaviour therapy, aiming to comprehend their perceptions of change processes and the therapy's effects. Method: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple online databases and grey literature sources. Papers were quality appraised using an adapted version of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. A metaethnographic approach was employed during the synthesis. Results: Eleven studies met criteria for inclusion in the review. The main themes identified through the synthesis process were the impact of DBT, the supportive structure and the 1:1 therapy component. Conclusions: The synthesis uncovered the importance of various processes within DBT that patients perceived as active ingredients for their change. Many of these processes aligned with proposed theoretical processes of change and quantitative research on DBT's effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Conceptualized in France during the sixties, the Theory of Didactical Situations [TDS] is a pivotal framework for developing mathematics teaching and learning processes. Despite the increasing qualitative studies over the last ten years, there remains a dearth of analysis of its effects on mathematics education. Through a Grounded Formal Theory approach, this paper presents the metasynthesis of 28 studies screened from four research databases— ProQuest, EBSCO, SCOPUS, and JSTOR. Data extraction was performed to enumerate the author/s, country, publication year, and connected theoretical approaches with TDS. Subsequently, the studies were categorized into three axial codes based on the studies’ goals of applying TDS: lesson sequence, teacher development, and learning innovations. The synthesis underscores TDS’ capacity to improve the sequence of mathematics lessons, particularly geometry and number patterns; develop teachers’ pedagogical practices in teaching elementary, high school, and college students; and be a practical tool in innovating didactical resources for learning mathematics. TDS was also associated with other theoretical approaches, such as constructivism, realistic mathematics education, gamification, and technology-based instruction. Most of these effects were rooted in the challenges experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the adaptation of TDS to the digital era, including distance and online learning. While the European and Western Asian countries have been at the forefront of TDS integration, the paper advocates for broader global adoption of this theory to enrich mathematics education worldwide.

Background: The organization of the Norwegian health service, with a division between specialist and primary health services, largely requires collaboration and integration across the sectors. Physiotherapists' practical approach can create challenges for collaboration across organizational boundaries with different contextual and cultural frameworks. The purpose of this study is to investigate physiotherapists' intraprofessional collaboration across health care sectors. Methods: We carried out a qualitative meta-synthesis based on searches in Oria, Google scholar, NORA, and PubMed. Through a systematic screening of qualitative primary studies, 6 studies were identified as relevant for our research question. We used metaethnographic analysis to synthesize data. Results: The studies showed that physiotherapists largely expressed a need for relational interaction that enabled practical approaches and clinical discussions. Guidance and supervision were identified as main forms of collaboration in the literature, where physiotherapists in the specialist health service are expected to support physiotherapists in the primary health service. This was identified as creating an asymmetric relationship between physiotherapists, potentially creating challenges for collaboration. However, our results show that communication and relational skills could help to compensate for the asymmetric relations. Conclusion: As a supplement to political guidelines that primarily highlight organizational strategies to meet collaborative challenges, this study shows that physiotherapists' relational competence is significant for cross-sectorial collaboration. The asymmetric relationship that is experienced in cross-sectoral interaction between physiotherapists can be adjusted for through structural frameworks in combination with relational skills, thus should be given increased attention.

Psychosocial well-being is key to living well after stroke, but often significantly affected by stroke. Existing understandings consider well-being comes from positive mood, social relationships, self-identity and engagement in meaningful activities. However, these understandings are socioculturally located and not necessarily universally applicable. This qualitative metasynthesis examined how people experience well-being after a stroke in Aotearoa New Zealand. This metasynthesis was underpinned by He Awa Whiria (Braided Rivers), a model which prompts researchers to uniquely engage with Māori and non-Māori knowledges. A systematic search identified 18 articles exploring experiences of people with stroke in Aotearoa. Articles were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. We constructed three themes which reflect experiences of well-being: connection within a constellation of relationships, being grounded in one's enduring and evolving identities, and being at-home in the present whilst (re)visioning the future. Well-being is multi-faceted. In Aotearoa, it is inherently collective while also deeply personal. Well-being is collectively achieved through connections with self, others, community and culture, and embedded within personal and collective temporal worlds. These rich understandings of well-being can open up different considerations of how well-being is supported by and within stroke services. Psychosocial well-being is critical for people living with stroke. Well-being should be a priority in rehabilitation, however people with stroke indicate they do no consistently receive psychosocial support. It is clear that well-being has strong cultural elements, and understanding what supports well-being in individuals, whānau (those within wider networks who the person with stroke considers important), and wider cultural groups is important. Supporting whānau is crucial as whānau are core to well-being both during and beyond rehabilitation, and their own well-being is impacted by stroke. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective In the context of today's intensely competitive environments, the ability of organizations to meet and exceed the expectations of their key stakeholders has become increasingly crucial for their survival, as well as for boosting their overall competitiveness and productivity. This dynamic forms the crux of a significant issue in the realm of effective interaction between organizations and their external environment, widely recognized as "corporate social responsibility" (CSR). The critical importance of CSR in the competitive landscape of today's markets has led to a proliferation of scholarly studies from varied perspectives, each with distinct objectives. In pursuit of gaining a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the CSR practices adopted by organizations, this research has undertaken a detailed review and classification of the strategies that banks have implemented in alignment with their responsibilities towards external stakeholders. Methods This study is conducted as qualitative applied research employing a meta-synthesis approach. The data sources for this investigation included a curated selection of articles from international scientific databases, carefully chosen based on stringent criteria designed specifically for the meta-synthesis process. Results The practices that banks have adopted in accordance with their corporate social responsibility towards their external stakeholders can be systematically categorized into five principal groups: actions related to society, the environment, customers, competitors, and suppliers. Delving deeper, societal-related actions are subdivided into six classifications: economic, social, legal, artistic-cultural, educational, and sanitary-health initiatives. Environmental CSR actions by banks are grouped into four distinct categories: resource and energy consumption management, environmental protection efforts, environmental development initiatives, and practices related to green banking. The classifications of actions related to customers are delineated based on the nature of customer interactions, the quality of customer service provided, the intrinsic qualities of the products, and the delivery methods of these products. Additionally, the expectations of stakeholders compel banks not only to act ethically towards their suppliers and competitors but also to avoid any unethical practices. Although the actions taken in this regard are less numerous than those aimed at other stakeholders, their importance in the CSR strategies of banks cannot be underestimated. Conclusion The diligent efforts of banks to align with the expectations of their stakeholders establish them as socially accountable entities, which significantly enhances their sustainability and continuous productivity within competitive markets. The distinctive nature of the research methodology, incorporating both qualitative approaches and meta-synthesis strategies, enabled the researchers to tackle this issue from a holistic perspective. Consequently, the practices of corporate social responsibility in the banking sector with regard to external stakeholders were exhaustively identified and systematically classified. These comprehensive findings provide a valuable and effective framework for banks and other akin organizations to develop and refine their corporate social responsibility programs concerning external stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The most prominent economic transformation in the past fifty years has been the remarkable progress of East Asian societies despite war, unrest, and the lack of any industrial foundation in their not-so-distant past. Numerous studies have been conducted on this topic, and various results have been reported, yet no coherent model exists in this regard. This research aims to provide an overall perspective and design a coherent model based on the effective experiences of selected East Asian countries in utilizing strategic opportunities for the benefit of other nations. This study is an example of a metasynthesis using the Sandelowski and Barroso method, which is included in content analysis studies. It is categorized as applied research in terms of its goal and descriptive research in terms of data collection. Based on the findings, 110 components were extracted within 14 domains and 4 dimensions, and the final results were presented in the form of a conceptual model. According to the research results, a model for managing strategic opportunities was provided. It was determined that the outcomes of strategic opportunity management, resulting from government intervention, infrastructure reform, industry and trade development, and human resource empowerment, have led to the economic development of East Asian industrial and commercial countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the presentation of consumer nationalism models, its dimensions and various components are still not well understood. The purpose of this article is to identify the factors, components and consequences of consumer nationalism with an emphasis on resistive economy and accordingly to present a conceptual model based on it. In order to carry out this research, in addition to an in-depth study using the metasynthesis method, in order to identify the factors, components and consequences of consumer nationalism, the fuzzy Delphi technique was used and the opinions of 25 experts were used to refine the factors and components. The survey was carried out in four stages and the results of each stage were refined using the formulas of fuzzy Delphi method. Finally, the model of consumer nationalism with emphasis on resistive economy, with 37 components and 5 influencing factors, psychological factors, mixed marketing factors, social factors, resistive economy factors and political factors was designed and as a proposed model for consumer nationalism and with Emphasis on resistance economy is presented, in this way, in our country, while analyzing the existing situation and optimizing the effective and successful research in the field of consumer nationalism development, it is possible to present improvement plans and measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Existing literature documents the importance and difficulty of serving families under a family-centered approach in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE). However, less is known about the collective systematic experiences of those families. Through a qualitative metasynthesis of 15 empirical studies, we unveiled how EI/ECSE systems reproduced and/or reduced inequitable practices and that the promise of a family-centered approach is not experienced by all families and children. At a macro-level, a series of structural (e.g., racism, ableism) and social (e.g., access to various capital) factors shaped access to and the quality of services. At a micro-level, a series of facilitators (e.g., parents as experts) and barriers (e.g., disrespectful interactions) shaped everyday access to services and opportunities for meaningful collaboration between parents and service providers. Current gaps in the literature, implications for policy and practice, and recommendations for future research are addressed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Given the current rate of burnout and attrition among nurses and midwives globally, there is a need to understand the effectiveness of supportive strategies to help retain this workforce. Clinical supervision can help to ensure that nurses and midwives are supported and have the capacity to cope with their job demands. Yet there are no metasyntheses that provide a collective understanding of their experiences with clinical supervision. To synthesise the experiences of nurses and midwives who have accessed clinical supervision. A metasynthesis was conducted by systematically searching academic databases for relevant publications; assessing their quality using an established checklist; extracting and analysing qualitative content; and synthesising key findings about the experiences of nurses and midwives regarding clinical supervision. Themes and subthemes were identified from 12 papers, including: optimal logistics; support; safety and confidentiality; improving practice through reflection; and trust in the group. For clinicians to feel comfortable discussing their practice and workplace with the facilitator and colleagues, nurses and midwives needed to feel safe during clinical supervision and trust the process and their peers. Despite common difficulties of finding time for the sessions, clinical supervision can enhance collaboration and communication in the workplace. Clinical supervision that adheres to group rules can provide professional support within a safe, confidential space. Having trust in peers and facilitators at the sessions can help staff develop confidence, provide personal development and professional sustenance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]