Browsing Theses by Subject "qualitative research"
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Broadening the Scope of Engaged Philosophy of Science: An Empirical Analysis of Context-Dependent Barriers
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-07)Philosophers of science have increasingly been discussing the social and scientific relevance of philosophy over the last decade. These discussions have included philosophy’s role in addressing scientific problems, clarifying ... -
The Characteristics of Effective Environmental Education Programs - An exploration of the perceptions of environmental educators in Southern Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-27)The intensification of Ontario’s communities through recent policies such as the Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan (GGH) will reduce the amount of local natural spaces for residents. Presently many of Ontario’s youth ... -
Experiencing Learn-to-Curl Leagues: A Qualitative Case Study Analysis of Adult Introductory Sport Programs
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-02)Understanding the new sport experiences of adults is key to addressing declining Canadian sport participation and physical activity levels. Specifically, well-organized and engaging introductory sport programs may increase ... -
Exploring Presentations of the Self: Tourist Identity and Representation on Facebook
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-14)The aim of this study is to explore how tourists present and manage impressions of the self as tourist, on Facebook, while travelling. This study applies a qualitative content analysis to the tourism-related, user-generated ... -
Implementation of Ontario’s School Food and Beverage Policy (P/PM 150) in Peel Region: A Qualitative Evaluation
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-18)INTRODUCTION: With obesity rates rising in Canada, schools have been identified as an ideal setting for health promotion interventions. Across the world, school nutrition policies have been implemented to try and improve ... -
A Multi-level Analysis on Implementation of Low-Cost IVF in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Uganda.
(University of Waterloo, 2023-03-30)Introduction: Globally, infertility is a major reproductive disease that affects an estimated 186 million people worldwide. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of infertility is considerably high, affecting one in every four ... -
The Raging Grannies: Understanding the Role of Activism in the Lives of Older Women
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Guided by feminist gerontology, this qualitative study explored the role of activism in the lives of older women. More specifically, it examined the involvement of older women in one particular group of activists, the ... -
The Shape of Agency: Fostering Agency in Qualitative Research through Data Visualization
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-08)Qualitative data analysis is important to the field of healthcare since it allows researchers to understand the lived experience of patients, practitioners, and everyone in between. However, qualitative data requires time ... -
SOCIAL-ECOLOGICAL CHANGE AND MARINE PROTECTED AREAS: INSIGHTS FROM THE RÍA LAGARTOS BIOSPHERE RESERVE, MEXICO
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-28)This research examined social-ecological regime shifts (SERSs), and their relation to the governance and human dimensions of marine protected areas (MPAs). Characterized by their rapid and long-term onset, SERSs pose a ... -
Tobacco use among construction workers: A qualitative study exploring experiences and meaning
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-09)While smoking prevalence among the general Canadian population has declined to 17%, declining rates have not been achieved equitably across all sub-populations (Statistics Canada, 2011). Smoking prevalence is particularly ... -
Young Adult Experiences with a Mobile Smoking Cessation Application: A Qualitative Evaluation of Crush the Crave
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-22)Canada has had tremendous success with reducing smoking prevalence among its population. However, the decline in rates is not observed equitably among various sub-populations and tobacco continues to cause preventable ...