Browsing by Author "Pipere, Anita"

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    Darba vidē balstītas studijas augstākajā profesionālajā izglītībā Latvijā un Eiropā : teorētiskie un metodoloģiskie aspekti
    (Rēzeknes Tehnoloģiju akadēmija, 2021-05-28) Briža, Ilze; Pipere, Anita; Lubkina, Velta; Strods, Gunars; Vindaca, Olga
    Work-based learning has been developing rapidly in Latvia for the last three years. Since 2017, the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia has been implementing a project of the European Social Fund, which provides for a tripartite learning implementation agreement between the educational institution, the student, and the employer. The project targets vocational learners, but equivalent opportunities are also spoken of in higher vocational education. Such an approach would help the employer direct the future employees in the direction of acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills. The publication aims to give a short overview of the historical development of learning opportunities in the working environment in Latvia, the concepts used in research, as well as to look at the research methodology used in the studies of work-based environment in higher professional education in Latvia and Europe and the results of those studies. The first section of the article discusses historical problems of work-based learning, analyses the normative acts and relevant concepts to support further research. The second section analyses methodological approaches to the studies related to the organization of work-based learning. The results of this theoretical and methodological review will serve as a theoretical basis for empirical research related to the introduction of work-based studies in higher professional education in Latvia.
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    Dzīvesspēka veidošanās un uzturēšana slimniekiem ar hroniskām muskuloskeletālām sāpēm. Promocijas darba kopsavilkums
    (Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2024) Zelčāne, Elīna; Pipere, Anita
    Ievads Muskuloskeletālas sāpes ir viens no biežākajiem veselības traucējumiem. Atkarībā no ģeogrāfiskā reģiona tās skar no 13 % līdz 47 % pasaules iedzīvotāju, no kuriem aptuveni 39–45 % cieš hroniskas sāpes. Hroniskas muskuloskeletālas sāpes (HMS) mēdz radīt tādas negatīvas sekas kā stresu, depresiju, sociālo izolāciju un zemāku dzīves kvalitāti, tomēr pētījumi liecina, ka daži slimnieki spēj saglabāt dzīvesspēku un turpināt pilnvērtīgi funkcionēt, neskatoties uz sāpēm. Darba mērķis Promocijas darba mērķis bija izpētīt dzīvesspēka veidošanās un uzturēšanas pieredzi cilvēkiem ar HMS. Metodes Darbā tika izmantota kvalitatīva pētījuma stratēģija, kuras ietvaros veiktas daļēji strukturētas intervijas un divas fokusgrupas ar 17 mērķtiecīgi izraudzītiem cilvēkiem vecumā no 29 līdz 64 gadiem. Dati tika analizēti, integrējot tematisko analīzi, naratīvo analīzi un kritisko incidentu tehniku. Šāda integratīva datu analīzes pieeja, iekļaujot arī kritisko incidentu tehniku, kvalitatīvajos pētījumos Latvijā līdz šim nav tikusi izmantota. Rezultāti Pētījuma datu interpretācija liecina par to, ka intervēto HMS slimnieku dzīvesspēks sāk attīstīties tad, kad cilvēka fiziskās un/vai emocionālās ciešanas ir pietiekami spēcīgas, lai viņš būtu gatavs uzņemties ieviest izmaiņas domāšanā un uzvedībā. To, cik ātri pēc pārciestajiem veselības satricinājumiem slimnieks spēs atgūties, ietekmē sāpju intensitāte un pacietības mērs, tas, vai cilvēkam ir cerība, ka varētu kļūt labāk, un tas, cik daudz informatīvo, emocionālo un citu resursu ir cilvēka rīcībā. Slimības sākumposmā intervētajiem HMS slimniekiem dzīvesspēku palīdz attīstīt tuvinieku, pacientu kopienas un psiholoģiskās palīdzības sniedzēju atbalsts. Tas veicina diagnozes pieņemšanu un ļauj nejusties vieniem ciešanās. Savukārt savlaicīgas un drošticamas informācijas trūkums par diagnozi samazina slimnieku līdzestību un veicina pievēršanos nepārbaudītām ārstniecības metodēm. Ilgtermiņā intervētajiem HMS slimniekiem dzīvesspēku palīdz saglabāt spējām pielāgotas fiziskās aktivitātes, īpaši klātienes grupu nodarbības, kā arī dažādu sāpju mazināšanas paņēmienu izmantošana. Būtiska loma dzīvesspēka uzturēšanā ir kognitīvo un emociju regulācijas stratēģiju izmantošanai, atsakoties no nereālām gaidām, koncentrējoties uz 4 iespēju meklēšanu esošajos apstākļos, saglabājot pozitīvu nākotnes perspektīvu, meklējot aizraušanās un prieka avotus, kā arī piešķirot dzīvei jēgu par spīti sāpēm. Lai uzturētu dzīvesspēku ilgtermiņā, ir jāspēj pieņemt emocionālu un praktisku atbalstu brīžos, kad tas nepieciešams, vienlaikus nepaliekot atkarīgam no ārējā atbalsta. Secinājumi Šis pētījums ļāva noskaidrot, kādi faktori veicina un kavē dzīvesspēku dažādos slimības posmos. Balstoties uz intervēto HMS slimnieku sniegtajiem pieredzes aprakstiem par to, kā viņi adaptējušies dzīvei ar hroniskām sāpēm, promocijas darba autore secināja, ka dzīvesspēks mainās atkarībā no slimības gaitas, cilvēka spējas pieņemt ar sāpēm saistītos dzīves aspektus, kurus nav iespējams mainīt, kā arī gatavības uzņemties atbildību par dzīves kvalitātes saglabāšanu, neskatoties uz sāpju radītajiem ierobežojumiem. Šajā pētījumā ir detalizēti atspoguļots ar metodoloģiju saistīto lēmumu pieņemšanas process, tāpēc tas var kalpot kā paraugs kvalitatīvajiem pētniekiem, kuri vēlas pētīt dzīvesspēku vai citus kompleksus un multidimensionālus fenomenus, integrējot dažādas datu analīzes metodes, tai skaitā Latvijā līdz šim neizmantoto kritisko incidentu tehniku.
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    Dzīvesspēka veidošanās un uzturēšana slimniekiem ar hroniskām muskuloskeletālām sāpēm. Promocijas darbs
    (Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2024) Zelčāne, Elīna; Pipere, Anita
    Ievads Muskuloskeletālas sāpes ir viens no biežākajiem veselības traucējumiem. Atkarībā no ģeogrāfiskā reģiona tās skar no 13 % līdz 47 % pasaules iedzīvotāju, no kuriem aptuveni 39–45 % cieš hroniskas sāpes. Hroniskas muskuloskeletālas sāpes (HMS) mēdz radīt tādas negatīvas sekas kā stresu, depresiju, sociālo izolāciju un zemāku dzīves kvalitāti, tomēr pētījumi liecina, ka daži slimnieki spēj saglabāt dzīvesspēku un turpināt pilnvērtīgi funkcionēt, neskatoties uz sāpēm. Darba mērķis Promocijas darba mērķis bija izpētīt dzīvesspēka veidošanās un uzturēšanas pieredzi cilvēkiem ar HMS. Metodes Darbā tika izmantota kvalitatīva pētījuma stratēģija, kuras ietvaros veiktas daļēji strukturētas intervijas un divas fokusgrupas ar 17 mērķtiecīgi izraudzītiem cilvēkiem vecumā no 29 līdz 64 gadiem. Dati tika analizēti, integrējot tematisko analīzi, naratīvo analīzi un kritisko incidentu tehniku. Šāda integratīva datu analīzes pieeja, iekļaujot arī kritisko incidentu tehniku, kvalitatīvajos pētījumos Latvijā līdz šim nav tikusi izmantota. Rezultāti Pētījuma datu interpretācija liecina par to, ka intervēto HMS slimnieku dzīvesspēks sāk attīstīties tad, kad cilvēka fiziskās un/vai emocionālās ciešanas ir pietiekami spēcīgas, lai viņš būtu gatavs uzņemties ieviest izmaiņas domāšanā un uzvedībā. To, cik ātri pēc pārciestajiem veselības satricinājumiem slimnieks spēs atgūties, ietekmē sāpju intensitāte un pacietības mērs, tas, vai cilvēkam ir cerība, ka varētu kļūt labāk, un tas, cik daudz informatīvo, emocionālo un citu resursu ir cilvēka rīcībā. Slimības sākumposmā intervētajiem HMS slimniekiem dzīvesspēku palīdz attīstīt tuvinieku, pacientu kopienas un psiholoģiskās palīdzības sniedzēju atbalsts. Tas veicina diagnozes pieņemšanu un ļauj nejusties vieniem ciešanās. Savukārt savlaicīgas un drošticamas informācijas trūkums par diagnozi samazina slimnieku līdzestību un veicina pievēršanos nepārbaudītām ārstniecības metodēm. Ilgtermiņā intervētajiem HMS slimniekiem dzīvesspēku palīdz saglabāt spējām pielāgotas fiziskās aktivitātes, īpaši klātienes grupu nodarbības, kā arī dažādu sāpju mazināšanas paņēmienu izmantošana. Būtiska loma dzīvesspēka uzturēšanā ir kognitīvo un emociju regulācijas stratēģiju izmantošanai, atsakoties no nereālām gaidām, koncentrējoties uz 4 iespēju meklēšanu esošajos apstākļos, saglabājot pozitīvu nākotnes perspektīvu, meklējot aizraušanās un prieka avotus, kā arī piešķirot dzīvei jēgu par spīti sāpēm. Lai uzturētu dzīvesspēku ilgtermiņā, ir jāspēj pieņemt emocionālu un praktisku atbalstu brīžos, kad tas nepieciešams, vienlaikus nepaliekot atkarīgam no ārējā atbalsta. Secinājumi Šis pētījums ļāva noskaidrot, kādi faktori veicina un kavē dzīvesspēku dažādos slimības posmos. Balstoties uz intervēto HMS slimnieku sniegtajiem pieredzes aprakstiem par to, kā viņi adaptējušies dzīvei ar hroniskām sāpēm, promocijas darba autore secināja, ka dzīvesspēks mainās atkarībā no slimības gaitas, cilvēka spējas pieņemt ar sāpēm saistītos dzīves aspektus, kurus nav iespējams mainīt, kā arī gatavības uzņemties atbildību par dzīves kvalitātes saglabāšanu, neskatoties uz sāpju radītajiem ierobežojumiem. Šajā pētījumā ir detalizēti atspoguļots ar metodoloģiju saistīto lēmumu pieņemšanas process, tāpēc tas var kalpot kā paraugs kvalitatīvajiem pētniekiem, kuri vēlas pētīt dzīvesspēku vai citus kompleksus un multidimensionālus fenomenus, integrējot dažādas datu analīzes metodes, tai skaitā Latvijā līdz šim neizmantoto kritisko incidentu tehniku.
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    Fenomenoloģiskās pieejas izvēle dzīves pieredzes izpētei : metodoloģiskais salīdzinājums
    (Rēzeknes Tehnoloģiju akadēmija, 2018) Zuitins, Juris; Pipere, Anita; Sudraba, Velga; Lubkina, Velta; Šneidere, Kristīne; Ušča, Svetlana; Rīga Stradiņš University
    With the escalating use of qualitative methods in health psychology, the need for the careful match between the studied topic and research design has been repeatedly stressed. The purpose of this study is to choose and substantiate the most compatible methodological approach for the use in the prospective phenomenological doctoral research investigating a lived experience of fathers of fatally ill child. This methodological paper compares three main phenomenological research approaches: Hermeneutic Phenomenology (van Manen, 1990), Psychological or Transcendental Phenomenology (Moustakas, 1994) and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (Smith, 1996). The comparative analysis of these three approaches to phenomenological research shows that the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis could be viewed as the most appropriate approach for analyzing the lived experience of fathers of fatally ill child considering the specific sample of this study, character of the research topic and experience of researcher with phenomenological studies. The methodological underpinnings and possible issues of chosen approach have been discussed at the end of paper.
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    Finding a path in a methodological jungle : a qualitative research of resilience
    (2023-01-05) Zelčāne, Elīna; Pipere, Anita; Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
    Qualitative research provides an in-depth understanding of lived experiences. However, these experiences can be hard to apprehend by using just one method of data analysis. A good example is the experience of resilience. In this paper, the authors describe the chain of the decision-making process in the research of the construct of “resilience”. s The authors justify the implications of a multi-method, pluralistic approach, and show how the triangulation of two or more qualitative methods and integration of several qualitative data analysis methods can improve a deeper understanding of the resilience among people with chronic pain. By combining the thematic analysis, narrative analysis, and critical incident technique, lived experiences can be seen from different perspectives. Therefore, the thematic analysis describes the content and answers to “what” regarding resilience, the narrative analysis describes the dynamics of resilience, and answers to “how”, while the critical incident technique clarifies the most significant experience and the answers to “why” changes happen. This integrative approach could be used in the analysis of other psychological constructs and can serve as an example of how the rigour of qualitative research could be provided.
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    Formation and Maintenance of Resilience in People with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. Summary of the Doctoral Thesis
    (Rīga Stradiņš University, 2024) Zelčāne, Elīna; Pipere, Anita
    Introduction Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common health disorders. It affects 13–47 % of the world’s population. Of these, approximately 39 % to 45 % suffer from chronic pain. Living with chronic pain can have several negative consequences, like stress, depression, social isolation, and lower quality of life. However, some individuals are more resilient despite pain. The aim of the Thesis This study aims to explore how people with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) describe their experience regarding the formation and maintenance of resilience in the long term. Methods Within the framework of the qualitative research strategy, semi-structured interviews and two focus groups with 17 purposefully selected research participants ages 29 to 64 were conducted. Data were analysed by integrating thematic analysis, narrative analysis, and the critical incident technique. The analysis of interviews and interpretation of results revealed that resilience begins to develop only when individuals reach a threshold of physical or emotional suffering significant enough to assume responsibility for the future. Reasons why some people bounce back more quickly than others are influenced by the intensity of pain, individual level of endurance, available support and whether they have a hope for improving their health. Maintaining resilience in the long term depends on regular physical activities, especially on-site group sessions and various pain relief techniques. An essential role in maintaining resilience involves employing cognitive and emotion regulation strategies, like rejecting unrealistic expectations, focusing on opportunities rather than obstacles, maintaining a positive future perspective, seeking sources of joy, and attributing meaning to life despite pain. To sustain resilience in the long term, one must be able to accept emotional and practical support during times of need while simultaneously avoiding dependence on external assistance. Conclusions This study enabled the exploration of factors that promote and hinder resilience at different stages of illness. Based on the descriptions of experiences provided by the interviewed research participants on how they have adapted to life with chronic pain, the author of 6 the dissertation concluded that resilience changes depending on the course of the illness, the person?s ability to accept the pain-related aspects of life that cannot be changed, and the willingness to take responsibility for maintaining quality of life despite the limitations caused by pain. In this study, the decision-making process concerning the methodology is exhaustively described, so it can serve as an example for qualitative researchers interested in investigating resilience or other complex and multidimensional phenomena.
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    HELPING PROFESSIONS FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS : PERSPECTIVES OF THE GRADUATE STUDENTS
    (Rēzeknes Tehnoloģiju akadēmija, 2021-05-28) Pipere, Anita; Martinsone, Kristīne; Lubkina, Velta; Mārtinsone, Kristīne; Šneidere, Kristīne; Rīga Stradiņš University
    The paper aims to explore how future practitioners in helping professions grasp the wider societal problems and represent their professional practice in terms of social progress. The inquiry illustrates the perspectives of students by triangulation between their understanding of main societal issues in Latvia in the context of national planning documents (NPDs), social capital (SC), and expectations about their future work. Data of 34 first-year graduate students were collected using the open questionnaire and analyzed employing inductive and deductive thematic analysis. The largest group of societal issues contained the socio-psychological problems followed by economic challenges. Only half of the answers concerning SC were in tune with the theoretical conceptualization of this term. The students’ views on societal issues and SC did not align well with the NPDs. The mentioned socio-psychological problems contained the issues of relationship and value aspects of SC, omitting the social networks. One-third of answers in terms of professional expectations were related to the development of SC, other answers focused on the demands of external entities, and the students’ features. The views of graduate students can become an important signpost for the development of graduate programs in times of global interest in core competencies for helping professions.
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    Hronisku slimnieku dzīvesspēks : Darbības jomas pārskats
    (Rēzeknes Tehnoloģiju akadēmija, 2021) Zelčāne, Elīna; Pipere, Anita; Lubkina, Velta; Mārtinsone, Kristīne; Šneidere, Kristīne; Rīga Stradiņš University
    Abstract. In the field of psychology resilience of the chronically ill has been studied mostly using quantitative research methods, but there are much fewer qualitative studies. This scoping review aims to collect definitions of resilience, find out, whether resilience development strategies are mentioned and what research approaches are used in qualitative studies about the resilience of the chronically ill. The review was conducted, following the 5-stage framework by Arksey and O’Malley, PRISMA guidelines, and searching in PubMed, PsychInfo, and Scopus databases. The main keywords (patients with chronic illness, resilience, strategies, qualitative studies) were selected according to the Participants/ Concept/Context (PCC) framework, 21 articles were included in the review. Resilience mostly was defined as the ability to recover, return to normality, and adapt to new conditions after experiencing stress, illness, or other negative events. In several studies, other terms like coping, personal strength, self-management, and psychological growth were used instead. Lived experiences of the chronically ill show that resilience is not a stable ability, it changes over time. Resilience can be developed, using different strategies, such as having a positive mindset, learning new skills, accepting help, or promoting a healthy lifestyle. Qualitative content analysis and thematic analysis were the most often used research approaches in qualitative studies about the resilience of the chronically ill.
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    Interpretatīvās fenomenoloģiskās analīzes pielietojums paliatīvā aprūpē esoša bērna tēvu pieredzes izpētē
    (Rēzeknes Tehnoloģiju akadēmija, 2019) Zuitiņš, Juris; Pipere, Anita; Sudraba, Velga; Lubkina, Velta; Mārtinsone, Kristīne; Šneidere, Kristīne; Rīga Stradiņš University
    Phenomenological research is commonly used worldwide in the field of health psychology to describe and explain the unique life experiences of health and disease. In Latvia, the phenomenological research in health psychology has not been performed yet. In this study, the methodological aspects of interpretative phenomenological analysis applied to explore the experience of fathers with a child in palliative care will be exemplified. The paper particularly aims to analyze the steps of interpretative phenomenological analysis applied during the study of one father’s experience. A single case will be presented detailing the disclosure of father’s experience and reflection on the process of interpretive phenomenological analysis on interview data. Conclusions in terms of the methodological aspects of interpretative phenomenological analysis will be provided.
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    Journal of teacher education for sustainability after The un decade of education for sustainable development : Exploring for The future
    (2019-06-01) Pipere, Anita
    This study aims to explore The research orientation of The papers published in The Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability (JTES) immediately after The UN Decade of ESD (2015-2018). Through following The guidelines of bibliometric study and literature review, and by grounding on The deductive qualitative and quantitative content analysis, The paper presents The analysis of The main bibliometric indicators and research paradigms in The papers published in JTES. Moreover, The changes in these indicators and paradigms in comparison with those encountered in JTES from 2005 to 2014 were recorded and critically inspected. In general, The study shows The gradual improvement and development of main bibliometric indicators and research paradigms in last four years of JTES. The main recommendations and suggestions provided in The previous study have been implemented and considered in The Journal's general features and published papers, though, The current exploration indicates also some unrealized potential for improvement. At The end of paper The author states The main conclusions, limitations, suggestions for The further research and prospective development of The Journal, as well as some implications for The potential authors of JTES.
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    Metamodernism and Social Sciences : Scoping the Future
    (2022-10) Pipere, Anita; Mārtinsone, Kristīne; Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
    At this moment, humanity is confronting several global metacrises that demand a new image of science to deal with the complex problems associated with these crises. In addition to natural sciences and humanities, social sciences can become an equally efficient resource for use in this transformation if they succeed in constructing new frameworks congruent with the new reality. The purpose of this theoretical paper in the discourse of philosophy of science is to discern the features of the social sciences within a new paradigm of metamodernism. For the first time, the authors elaborate on the new principles of metamodernist philosophy and apply them to the ontology, epistemology, axiology, and methodology of the social sciences. The set of six transversal principles comprises the ontological principle of paradoxical simultaneity, caused by oscillation, epistemological principles of paradoxical understanding of truth and grand narratives, as well as metaxis-based thinking and dia/polylogue, axiological negotiation between rhizomatic and hierarchical social relations and values, and methodological pluralism. The last principle showcases the coexistence and interlinkage of previous stages of metamodernism. The application of these principles to the social sciences was designed from the perspectives of a specific discipline, inter/transdisciplinarity, and instrumental level of social practice. The paper concludes with a discussion of additional avenues for the development of metamodernism in the social sciences.
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    Psiholoģiskās palīdzības profesionāļu grupu identitāte : literatūras pārskats
    (Rēzeknes Tehnoloģiju akadēmija, 2018) Purvlīce, Baiba; Mārtinsone, Kristīne; Pipere, Anita; Bortaščenoks, Rolands; Lubkina, Velta; Šneidere, Kristīne; Ušča, Svetlana; Rīga Stradiņš University
    Providing high quality mental health services is one of the key objectives for national governments declared by WHO, where professional groups providing psychological help play an important role. Confusion among the professional groups in the field poses difficulties both for the professionals and service users. The paper aims to review the studies focused on the identity of professional groups providig psychological help with a special emphasis on used methodological approaches. In the first section of the paper concepts used in the relevant studies are discussed, proposing collective professional identity as the most appropriate theoretical idea to ground the future research in the given field. The second section of this paper analyses the methodological approaches applied in mentioned studies. Collective identity of professionals is conceived by the sholars in given field as a multidimensional concept which is studied both quantitatively and qualitatively. Thus far quantitative research methods are more common, but benefits of qualitative research in the future are also stressed. The results of literature review will serve as the theoretical background for studying professional groups providing psychological help in Latvia.
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    Shaping an Image of Science in the 21st Century : the Perspective of Metamodernism
    (2023) Pipere, Anita; Mārtinsone, Kristīne; Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
    In a contemporary world facing countless multifaceted crises and challenges, science can still serve as one of the most powerful tools to deal with the ordeals of our time. However, the scientific community needs to provide space for reflection on novel ways of developing its centuries old heritage and unlocking its potential for the benefit of the world and humanity. The purpose of this article was to deliberate on the image of contemporary science within the framework of the new philosophical paradigm of metamodernism. Following historical strands related to metamodernism and science, the authors encircled the general features and elaborated the main philosophical principles of metamodernism. The main task was to identify elements of contemporary science that conform to the philosophical principles of metamodernism. Thus, several features of science and research, such as the structure of science, scientific truth, metanarratives of science, scientific thinking, system of science, interaction of scientific disciplines, dialogue of science with society and politics, open science, digitalisation of science, etc., were interpreted through the perspective of the ontological, epistemological, axiological, and methodological principles of metamodernism. This article ends with a summary of the main points of the discussion and practical implications of the presented ideas.