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NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR BEHAVIOR-CHANGE: A CASE STUDY OF CONSUMER TREE NUT FOOD SAFETYMaeve Riley Swinehart (17043570) 03 October 2023 (has links)
<p dir="ltr">This thesis explores consumers' knowledge, perceptions, and handling practices of tree nuts through needs assessments to collect data for the development of tree nut food safety education materials.</p>
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Homeowner perception and response to radonHimes, Lori J. 31 January 2009 (has links)
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that numerous lung cancer deaths result every year due to radon exposure. Given this, radon education has become an important issue. The purpose of this research was to examine what action consumers had taken to respond to radon as a hazard following an education testing program and why they had taken that action.
In the Fall of 1992, the Virginia citizens Consumer Council, in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension, conducted a radon education campaign to promote and sell radon test kits. This study is based on a follow-up telephone survey in which 100 Virginia consumers whose homes tested with high radon levels were asked what action they had taken to reduce their radon exposure.
Using a proportional allocation, a sample was drawn from eight Virginia counties. statistical analysis included the use of cross tabulation tables and testing for association through the use of the gamma function. Statistically significant findings included: 1) objective risk does have an impact of hazard response; and 2) a correlation was found between how worried consumers were about their radon problem and their response to the hazard. / Master of Science
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Emotive reactions to the consumer education project of the South African dairy industryYao, Valery Yao 09 1900 (has links)
Historically, consumer perceptions towards dairy products have been measured using a rational cognitive approach. However, recent consumer insights suggest that emotions play a dominant role in consumer decision making. The South African dairy industry therefore identified a need to determine emotive reactions to educational messages in addition to the reasons underpinning dairy consumption. Using a mixed method research approach, reactions from 81 South African dairy consumers were obtained, using three different, but interrelated measuring instruments. Descriptive statistics, hierarchical ladder maps and correlation analyses were used to examine emotive and cognitive consumer reaction to a number of generic dairy messages and products. The findings indicate that certain communication messages appear to have a stronger impact on consumers due to specific emotions that these messages elicit. Personal values underpinning dairy consumption decisions were also identified within the context of emotive reactions to the selected dairy products. / Business Management / M. Com. (Business Management)
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A curriculum framework for consumer learning at a higher education institutionCrafford, S. 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2006. / Bibliography / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is aimed at developing a curriculum framework for consumer learning at a higher education institution, using a case study design.
To determine the need for consumer learning at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology – the “bounded context” of the study – a situation analysis was conducted as the first phase of curriculum development. Methods to triangulate data included the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods, together with a thorough literature study. The two sets of empirical data were obtained from two research instruments, namely self-administered survey questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with learning facilitators (lecturers) at the institution.
The survey amongst first-year students was used to assist in the needs assessment for curriculum development at the CPUT and to determine the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of first-year respondents regarding consumer rights and responsibilities, as well as other consumer-related issues. This not only provided data to analyse the situation, but also assisted in the planning and development of a curriculum framework for consumer learning.
The researcher used semi-structured interviews to determine the views and perceptions of learning facilitators regarding the importance of consumer learning, and to gauge the need for such learning at the institution. Aspects relating to the contents, teaching strategies, level of introduction, potential for critical crossfield outcomes development, benefits and major obstacles in the implementation and/or integration into the curriculum were also investigated.
The two-tiered situation analysis indicated that students expressed a clear need for consumer learning at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, especially regarding the areas of consumer rights and responsibilities. The importance of consumer learning and the “readiness climate” from the perspective of the learning facilitators was also clearly established. The study culminated in the development of a curriculum framework for consumer learning that is compatible with the requirements of the South African Qualifications Authority and the Higher Education Qualifications Framework in South Africa.
Key findings reported in the form of a curriculum framework could serve as a guideline for the planning and implementation of a consumer learning programme at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie studie is onderneem met die doel om ‘n kurrikulumraamwerk vir verbruikersleer aan ‘n hoëronderwysinstelling te ontwikkel. ‘n Gevallestudie-benadering is gebruik om die sosiale verskynsel van verbruikersleer te ondersoek.
Om die behoefte aan verbruikersleer aan die Kaapse Skiereilandse Universiteit van Tegnologie – die konteks van die studie – te bepaal, is ‘n situasie-analise onderneem as die eerste fase van kurrikulumontwikkeling. Metodes van triangulasie in hierdie navorsing sluit die benutting van kwantitatiewe en kwalitatiewe gegewens in, asook ‘n literatuurstudie. Die twee stelle empiriese gegewens is verkry vanuit ‘n self-geadministreerde opnamevraelys aan studente en onderhoude met leerfasiliteerders (dosente) aan die instelling.
Die doel van die opnamevraelys was om te help met die behoeftebepaling vir kurrikulumontwikkeling aan die Kaapse Skiereilandse Universiteit van Tegnologie, en veral om die kennis, vaardighede, waardes en houdings van eerstejaarrespondente met betrekking tot verbruikersregte en -verantwoordelikhede te bepaal. Dit het nie alleen insig in die situasie-ontleding gegee nie, maar het ook gehelp met die beplanning en ontwikkeling van ‘n kurrikulumraamwerk vir verbruikersleer.
Die doel met die gebruik van semi-gestruktureerde onderhoude in hierdie studie was om die navorser in staat te stel om die sienswyse en persepsies van leerfasiliteerders met betrekking tot die belangrikheid van verbruikersleer, asook die behoefte daarvoor by die instelling te bepaal. Aspekte wat verband hou met die inhoud, onderrigstrategieë, vlak van bekendstelling, potensiaal vir kritieke uitkomsontwikkeling, voordele en vernaamste struikelblokke in die implementering en/of integrasie van die kurrikulum is ook getoets.
Die situasie-analise dui daarop dat studente aan die Kaapse Skiereilandse Universiteit van Tegnologie ‘n behoefte het aan verbruikersleer, veral met betrekking tot die bevordering van verbruikersregte en -verantwoordelikhede. Die belangrikheid van verbruikersleer en die “gereedheidsklimaat” daarvoor vanuit die perspektief van die leerfasiliteerders is ook bevestig. Die resultaat van die navorsing het gelei tot die ontwikkeling van ‘n kurrikulumraamwerk vir verbruikersleer wat versoenbaar is met die vereistes van die Suid-Afrikaanse Kwalifikasie-Owerheid en dié van die Hoëronderwys-Kwalifikasieraamwerk in Suid-Afrika.
Sleutelbevindings in verband met verbruikersleer is ook in die raamwerk opgeneem. Hierdie bevindings kan as ‘n riglyn dien vir die beplanning en implementering van ‘n verbruikersleerprogram aan die Kaapse Skiereilandse Universiteit van Tegnologie.
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The development, implementation and evaluation of a housing education literacy programme for semi-literate recipients of government subsidised housingVenter, Maria Dorothea 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (PhD (Consumer Science))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / In the ten years since the inclusive elections of 1994, the South African government has created an international precedent in the housing field. It is widely acknowledged that in this period it has delivered more subsidised houses than any other country in the world. The housing backlog is still between 2 to 3 million and growing every year, so housing policies for the future must continue to , not only provide subsidised housing for a large part of the population but also seeking to establish a viable market for low-cost housing units and to create sustainable human settlements for low-income groups. There are a therefore large numbers of new consumers that enter the housing market for the first time.
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A curriculum framework for continuing professional development in culinary studiesJooste, Susina M. 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MEd (Curriculum Studies)--University of Stellenbosch, 2007. / Culinary studies is a relatively young and unfamiliar field of study which engages the
application of life and natural sciences, business and technology in a food-specific
environment. The growth in the demand for training, re-training and continuing professional
development in the culinary arts can be attributed to factors such as enhanced culinary
programmes at high school level, an increased level of education and expectation about food
in general, growth in culinary tourism and highly polished food magazines or other
publications. The celebrity status of high-profile chefs and a stronger economy that enables
more people to explore fine dining and gourmet food can be added to the list of factors that
influence the interest in culinary arts as a profession.
The number of qualified culinary professionals has increased over the last 10 years in South
Africa, providing a large corps of people with a good understanding of this field of study and
a need for continuing professional development opportunities. This study was a response to
the challenges of the demand for continuing professional development opportunities from
this growing body of culinary professionals.
The demand for continuing professional development opportunities in culinary studies is
becoming more complex and challenging for both learner and teacher. Although institutions
that provide training in hospitality are also in the business of culinary education, their
perspectives and focus are quite diverse. Culinary education can therefore be improved
through a deeper understanding of the curriculum development process combined with the
expectations of both the industry and the individual.
A fundamental shortcoming in the field of culinary education is often that persons with
limited expertise in the field of curriculum studies bear the primary responsibility for
addressing curriculum challenges. The development of curricula for professional
development in culinary studies subsequently happens at the expense of understanding the
curriculum. The primary aim therefore of this study was to identify and propose a curriculum
framework for continuing professional development in culinary arts. This framework might
contribute to providing a curriculum foundation, credibility to the broad hospitality industry and specifically to culinary studies, as well as to the securing of some uniformity of standards
over the spectrum of culinary qualifications.
A scientifically validated situational analysis was executed by means of focus group
discussions, personal interviews, curriculum comparisons and an electronic mail
questionnaire survey, which mainly generated qualitative data. These techniques were used
in triangulation as research instruments to investigate the needs for continuing professional
development in culinary arts and the availability of curricula to address these needs.
The greatest challenges in culinary studies were reflected in the complexity and multidisciplinary
nature of this relatively undefined industry and field of study. The intricate
relation, interaction, collaboration and contexts between secondary schools, various culinary
training institutions, industry and culinary professionals were investigated. The data
generated confirmed the need for training and development opportunities to improve the
professional status of culinary professionals in South Africa
The promotion of a change in direction for culinary studies development in South Africa
could ensure future growth as a discipline cognitively and professionally, in line with
international standards, procedures and practices. The range of challenges and changes facing
the industry varies from social issues to the educational issues of qualifications and credible
accreditations, which are addressed in the proposed curriculum framework.
The lack of more empirical research in this field of study is an indication that both students
and professionals should be encouraged to do the relevant research and that higher education
institutions should provide the opportunities and structures for such research.
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Consumer testing of the preliminary paediatric food- based dietary guidelines, among English- and Afrikaans-speaking mothers, for healthy children aged 1 – 7 years in the city of Cape Town, South AfricaScott, Lesley Dalene 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MNutr (Human Nutrition))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / PROJECT AIM
The aim of this qualitative cross-sectional descriptive study was to test the comprehensibility of the preliminary Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for healthy children aged 1-7 years. Objectives included assessing exposure to Food-Based Dietary Guidelines, assessing comprehension of the proposed Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (perceptions, interpretation and understanding of terminology, concepts and descriptions), and assessing whether the guidelines can be used in meal planning.
METHOD
The proposed study was submitted to the Committee for Human Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, and was subsequently approved.
Focus group discussions were used to collect data. The discussions were facilitated by the investigator in either English or Afrikaans, according to a predetermined discussion guideline. Mothers with children aged 1-7 years old voluntarily participated in the study. With permission from the Department of Education, mothers were contacted via randomly chosen pre-primary schools, crèches and playgroups. Focus groups were formed on the basis of language and socio-economic status (SES), using randomly selected suburbs to represent lower, middle and upper SES groups. Sixteen focus groups were conducted: 2 pilot groups, 1 English and 1 Afrikaans lower SES, 3 English and 3 Afrikaans middle SES groups, and 3 English and 3 Afrikaans upper SES groups.
RESULTS
A total of 76 mothers participated in the study. On the whole, the mothers understood the proposed Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines as intended by the Paediatric Working Group. The rationale behind the guidelines was not always known, but grasped once explained. No substantial differences were found between English and Afrikaans data. Differences were found between SES groups, with the highly educated upper SES groups having a better understanding of the nutritional information than the other groups. In all groups, mothers suggested that slight changes be made to the wording of the guidelines, and that examples and additional information be given along with each of the guidelines. Overall they agreed that the proposed guidelines might prove to be useful.
CONCLUSION
The proposed Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines were well received by the mothers in the focus groups. The target population which would most benefit from these guidelines would be the less educated, lower SES groups, as more highly educated mothers seem to already have greater exposure to nutritional information. This study shows that once the guidelines have been modified, they may be used as a comprehensive guide for nutritional education.
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Emotive reactions to the consumer education project of the South African dairy industryYao, Valery Yao 09 1900 (has links)
Historically, consumer perceptions towards dairy products have been measured using a rational cognitive approach. However, recent consumer insights suggest that emotions play a dominant role in consumer decision making. The South African dairy industry therefore identified a need to determine emotive reactions to educational messages in addition to the reasons underpinning dairy consumption. Using a mixed method research approach, reactions from 81 South African dairy consumers were obtained, using three different, but interrelated measuring instruments. Descriptive statistics, hierarchical ladder maps and correlation analyses were used to examine emotive and cognitive consumer reaction to a number of generic dairy messages and products. The findings indicate that certain communication messages appear to have a stronger impact on consumers due to specific emotions that these messages elicit. Personal values underpinning dairy consumption decisions were also identified within the context of emotive reactions to the selected dairy products. / Business Management / M. Com. (Business Management)
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Zapojení organizací občanské společnosti do řešení problematiky předváděcích akcí pro seniory / The involvement of civil society organizations in senior protection against Shows and EventsHnátová, Barbara January 2015 (has links)
Tato diplomová práce reaguje na chybějící poznatky o zkušenostech spotřebitelských a seniorských organizací občanské společnosti (OOS), které se zapojují do řešení problema- tiky předváděcích akcí v ČR. Práce popisuje široké spektrum aktivit OOS přímo i nepřímo působících proti fenoménu předváděcích akcí; přibližuje zkušenosti z odlišných tematických okruhů, na základě kterých identifikuje dvě hlavní témata, která i nadále negativně působí: stagnující či stoupající počty nově podvedených osob a sociální osamělost seniorů. Na základě některých společných rysů obou problémů práce upozorňuje na některé společné kořeny obou problémů, na dosavadní, zpravidla úzkou specializaci ve zvolených oborech a nezbytnost mezioborové a instrumentální spolupráce.
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Trust management of social network in health careChomphoosang, Pawat 12 November 2013 (has links)
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / The reliability of information in health social network sites (HSNS) is an
imperative concern since false information can cause tremendous damage to
health consumers. In this thesis, we introduce a trust framework which captures
both human trust level and its uncertainty, and also present advantages of using
the trust framework to intensify the dependability of HSNS, namely filtering
information, increasing the efficiency of pharmacy marketing, and modeling how
to monitor reliability of health information. Several experiments which were
conducted on real health social networks validate the applicability of the trust
framework in the real scenarios.
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