Esta tese tem como objetivo analisar as políticas públicas de universalização do atendimento de eletricidade, por meio de sistemas fotovoltaicos, em algumas comunidades isoladas e propor procedimentos de aprimoramento. A pesquisa de campo foi baseada em dados qualitativos através de estudo de caso. O trabalho deu-se em três comunidades tradicionais de Ilhabela-SP, onde cem domicílios receberam sistemas capazes de fornecer 30 kWh mensais - SIGFI 30 -, em 2012. cujo financiamento foi pelo Programa Luz para Todos. Foram identificados aspectos facilitadores e barreiras para a adoção dos sistemas fotovoltaicos nessas comunidades. São apresentadas proposições para aprimoramento. O trabalho conclui que nas comunidades de Ilhabela não foi ainda garantida a consecução plena dos objetivos da política pública de poder suprir as necessidades básicas de iluminação, comunicação e refrigeração, notadamente, porque não havia geladeiras; os sistemas fotovoltaicos e a luz elétrica foram muito bem recebidos e foi constatada melhoria da qualidade de vida. / This thesis aims at analyzing public policy of electricity service universalization, by means of photovoltaic systems, in some isolated communities, as well as suggesting improvement procedures. The field research was based on qualitative data collected through case study. The work was performed in three traditional communities in Ilhabela-SP, where a hundred of households received systems capable of supplying monthly 30 kWh SIGFI 30 -, in 2012 which was financed by Light for All Program. Facilitator aspects and barriers for the adoption of the photovoltaic systems in these communities were identified. Suggestions for improvement have been presented. As a result, it is possible to conclude that a plain achievement of the public policy aimed at supplying the basic needs for illumination, communication and refrigeration in those Ilhabela communities, hasnt yet been guaranteed due to the absence of refrigerator. Photovoltaic systems and electricity were well accepted ant it was observed an improvement of quality of life.

Esta tese tem como objetivo analisar as políticas públicas de universalização do atendimento de eletricidade, por meio de sistemas fotovoltaicos, em algumas comunidades isoladas e propor procedimentos de aprimoramento. A pesquisa de campo foi baseada em dados qualitativos através de estudo de caso. O trabalho deu-se em três comunidades tradicionais de Ilhabela-SP, onde cem domicílios receberam sistemas capazes de fornecer 30 kWh mensais - SIGFI 30 -, em 2012. cujo financiamento foi pelo Programa Luz para Todos. Foram identificados aspectos facilitadores e barreiras para a adoção dos sistemas fotovoltaicos nessas comunidades. São apresentadas proposições para aprimoramento. O trabalho conclui que nas comunidades de Ilhabela não foi ainda garantida a consecução plena dos objetivos da política pública de poder suprir as necessidades básicas de iluminação, comunicação e refrigeração, notadamente, porque não havia geladeiras; os sistemas fotovoltaicos e a luz elétrica foram muito bem recebidos e foi constatada melhoria da qualidade de vida. / This thesis aims at analyzing public policy of electricity service universalization, by means of photovoltaic systems, in some isolated communities, as well as suggesting improvement procedures. The field research was based on qualitative data collected through case study. The work was performed in three traditional communities in Ilhabela-SP, where a hundred of households received systems capable of supplying monthly 30 kWh SIGFI 30 -, in 2012 which was financed by Light for All Program. Facilitator aspects and barriers for the adoption of the photovoltaic systems in these communities were identified. Suggestions for improvement have been presented. As a result, it is possible to conclude that a plain achievement of the public policy aimed at supplying the basic needs for illumination, communication and refrigeration in those Ilhabela communities, hasnt yet been guaranteed due to the absence of refrigerator. Photovoltaic systems and electricity were well accepted ant it was observed an improvement of quality of life.

This study assessed indicators of adoption of abstinence-only-until-marriage education as an innovation by middle school principals in the state of Texas. It also assessed school principals?? likelihood of adopting such programs. This study was conducted in the context of changing school policies related to sexuality education and an influx of governmental funding intended to encourage instruction about abstinence-only-until-marriage. The impact of school-based, abstinence education and the role of the principal are of special interest for those promoting healthy sexual behavior among youth. The study??s sample consisted of 433 responses from a proportional random sample of middle school principals selected from 20 Education Service Center Regions in the state of Texas. Rogers?? Diffusion of Innovations Theory provided the theoretical framework and foundation for this research. Five perceived attributions of an innovation??relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability and observability??were the study??s independent variables. The dependent variable was defined as the likelihood of principals adopting abstinence-only-until-marriage education in their schools. Location of schools (i.e., in rural or urban counties), was examined as having a possible moderating effect on other variables. Findings from this study indicated the middle school principal who was most willing to adopt abstinence-only-until-marriage education programs into his or her school??s curriculum strongly believed abstinence education provided important advantages for youth, and strongly perceived abstinence-only-until-marriage education to be consistent with his or her professional and personal beliefs and values. The average principal also did not perceive abstinence-only-until-marriage education to be complex. The typical respondent agreed that elements of abstinence-only-until-marriage education could be easily tried in the school, and considered it important to observe other principals adopting abstinence-only-until-marriage education prior to adopting the innovation. Trialability, complexity and religion were the strongest predictors for likelihood of adoption. Efforts to promote abstinence-only-until-marriage education in the public schools are dependent upon an understanding of the role of administrators in the curriculum adoption process. This study contributes to the knowledge base related to the school principal??s influence on abstinence promoting programs.

This study assessed indicators of adoption of abstinence-only-until-marriage education as an innovation by middle school principals in the state of Texas. It also assessed school principals?? likelihood of adopting such programs. This study was conducted in the context of changing school policies related to sexuality education and an influx of governmental funding intended to encourage instruction about abstinence-only-until-marriage. The impact of school-based, abstinence education and the role of the principal are of special interest for those promoting healthy sexual behavior among youth. The study??s sample consisted of 433 responses from a proportional random sample of middle school principals selected from 20 Education Service Center Regions in the state of Texas. Rogers?? Diffusion of Innovations Theory provided the theoretical framework and foundation for this research. Five perceived attributions of an innovation??relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability and observability??were the study??s independent variables. The dependent variable was defined as the likelihood of principals adopting abstinence-only-until-marriage education in their schools. Location of schools (i.e., in rural or urban counties), was examined as having a possible moderating effect on other variables. Findings from this study indicated the middle school principal who was most willing to adopt abstinence-only-until-marriage education programs into his or her school??s curriculum strongly believed abstinence education provided important advantages for youth, and strongly perceived abstinence-only-until-marriage education to be consistent with his or her professional and personal beliefs and values. The average principal also did not perceive abstinence-only-until-marriage education to be complex. The typical respondent agreed that elements of abstinence-only-until-marriage education could be easily tried in the school, and considered it important to observe other principals adopting abstinence-only-until-marriage education prior to adopting the innovation. Trialability, complexity and religion were the strongest predictors for likelihood of adoption. Efforts to promote abstinence-only-until-marriage education in the public schools are dependent upon an understanding of the role of administrators in the curriculum adoption process. This study contributes to the knowledge base related to the school principal??s influence on abstinence promoting programs.