L’objet de cette thèse porte sur la nature de la relation à l’autre et met l’accent sur les conditions de l’engagement relationnel. Le sujet répond à un questionnement éthique à propos de l’isolement qui remet en cause la perception utilitariste de la relation qui prédomine dans la société contemporaine, notamment à travers la conception des supports info-communicationnels et leurs usages. Notre cadre théorique emprunte aux approches de la communication affective (F. Martin-Juchat) et à l’anthropologie relationnelle à travers la notion de quête de sens commun dans la relation (C. Galibert). Il s’agit d’une démarche de recherche-action qui s’interroge sur les possibilités d’améliorer les conditions de la communication engageante. Notre terrain d’étude porte sur l’expérience des personnes âgées. Notre cadre méthodologique est pluridisciplinaire avec des emprunts à la sociologie de la dynamique relationnelle (C. Bidart) et à la psychologie (D. Winnicott). Nos outils d’analyse utilisent la biographie comme support de témoignage (D. Demazière et C. Dubar) et des grilles interprétatives modélisées à partir de la sémiotique situationnelle (A. Mucchielli). Nous démontrons la valeur heuristique de la relation. Elle contribue à une inventivité de la réalité dont nous étudions les conditions. Nous proposons une approche de médiation qui s’appuie sur la formalisation de l’environnement relationnel comme support de narration et que nous qualifions de narrativité relationnelle en référence à l’identité narrative (P. Ricoeur) et à la sémiotique narratologique ( J. Greimas). Elle redéfinit le rôle du média. Notre travail offre des perspectives dans le champ des SIC sur le sujet de la coopération à partir de la notion d’environnements de connivences. / The purpose of this thesis is to put the accent on the conditions of relationships and commitment. Thesubject is based on an ethical investigation of the isolation which challenges the utilitarian perceptionof the relation in the modern society through the communications concept and its supports. Ourtheoretical frame takes from the emotional communication approach (F. Martin-Juchat) and from therelational anthropology through the quest of common sense in relationship (C. Galibert). It is about aresearch-action approach. Our field of study concerns the experience of the elderly. Our methodologicalframe is multidisciplinary with parts of sociology of the relational dynamics (C. Bidart), and psychology(D. Winnicott). Our tools of analysis use the biography and the interpretative tables modelled fromsemiotics situational (A. Mucchielli). We demonstrate the heuristics value of the relation and the factit contributes to the inventiveness of reality which we study the intersubjective relational conditions.We propose a mediational approach based on the formalization of the relationship environment as astory. We qualify it of relational narrative in reference to P. Ricoeur and to J. Greimas. It redefines therole of the media. Our work offers perspectives in the field of SIC around cooperation from collusionenvironments.

Notre recherche a été établie dans le cadre du programme de recherche interdisciplinaire Langages, objets, territoires et hospitalités. Notre objectif est d’apprécier les procédés informationnels, communicationnels et de management pour la valorisation des régions de Nabeul et de Médenine sous l’égide du CGDR et de l’ODS, et d’estimer et d’évaluer la nature du lien entre le sentiment d’appartenance et la valorisation territoriale par le biais de ces dispositifs d’intelligence collective. L’ancrage de notre recherche dans les champs interdisciplinaires des sciences de gestion et des sciences de l’information et de la communication nous a permis d’appréhender notre objet de recherche dans une logique d’instrumentalisation de pratiques et de dispositifs de management du territoire et dans une logique de communication, de transmission de l’information, de capitalisation et de diffusion des connaissances. Toutes ces pratiques étant sélectionnées à travers le ressenti envers le territoire en termes d’identité, d’attachement et de solidarité.In fine cette thèse révèle les liens de causalité entre le sentiment d’appartenance et les dimensions de l’IET et certaines dimensions du KMT et de l’ITP. Nos propositions invitent au diagnostic, l’évaluation et la compréhension du pourquoi de l’abandon de certaines pratiques d’intelligence territoriale, l’adoption de nouvelles formes de communication publique et territoriale pour le renforcement du sentiment d’appartenance et pour assurer un meilleur partage et diffusion de l’information. / Our research has been established as part of the interdisciplinary research program languages, objects, territories and hospitality. Our goal is to understand the informational, communicational and management processes for the development of areas of Nabeul and Medenine under the CGDR and ODS, and to estimate and evaluate the nature of the relationship between sense of belonging and the Territorial Enhancement through the collective intelligence devices. The anchor of our research in interdisciplinary fields of management, information and communication sciences has enabled us to understand our research object in a logic of exploitation practices and devices management planning and in the spirit of communication, transmission of information, funding and dissemination of knowledge. All these practices are selected through the felt to the area in terms of identity, attachment and solidarity. Ultimately this thesis reveals the causal links between the sense of belonging and the dimensions of the TIE and some dimensions of the TKM and the PTI. Our proposals invite the diagnosis, evaluation and understanding the reason of the abandonment of certain practices of territorial intelligence, the adoption of new forms of territorial public communication and to strengthen the sense of belonging and to ensure better sharing and dissemination of information.

This following study aimed to determine the discriminant validity of Sense of Belonging and the different types of organizational commitment, and analyse the relationship and the predictive capacity of these constructs for subjective and psychological well-being. 354 people completed surveys measuring the constructs described. The results showed that Sense of Belonging and the different types of organizational commitment are different constructs, and they have different relationships the diverse indicators of well-being according to the type of employment. The affective commitment was the most relevant predictor in entry level employees, and Sense of Belonging was the only predictor in employees with leadership positions. / Los objetivos del presente trabajo son determinar la validez discriminante del sentido de pertenencia y de los diferentes tipos de compromiso organizacional, y analizar la relación y capacidad predictiva de estos constructos del bienestar subjetivo y psicológico. 354 personas cumplimentaron un cuestionario que permitía medir los constructos descritos. Los resultados muestran que el sentido de pertenencia y los diferentes tipos de compromiso organizacional son constructos diferentes, y que se asocian de forma diferencial con los diversos indicadores del bienestar en función del tipo de puesto de trabajo estudiado. El compromiso afectivo es el predictor más importante para los empleados que desempeñan puestos de base, y el sentido de pertenencia es el único predictor para los puestos de mando.

Dissertação(mestrado) - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Ambiental, Instituto de Educação, 2011. / Submitted by eloisa silva (eloisa1_silva@yahoo.com.br) on 2012-07-11T23:51:30Z No. of bitstreams: 1 dissertao da alessandra defesa.pdf: 2320582 bytes, checksum: e86e61b18f831279e2e50ac3a9eec18f (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Bruna Vieira(bruninha_vieira@ibest.com.br) on 2012-11-06T17:31:31Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 dissertao da alessandra defesa.pdf: 2320582 bytes, checksum: e86e61b18f831279e2e50ac3a9eec18f (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2012-11-06T17:31:31Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 dissertao da alessandra defesa.pdf: 2320582 bytes, checksum: e86e61b18f831279e2e50ac3a9eec18f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011 / Construir projetos de Educação Ambiental na Escola possibilita o desenvolvimento de posturas éticas, críticas e participativas face às questões socioambientais. O projeto “Conhecer, compreender e interagir com o contexto local” desenvolvido na Escola Estadual Lilia Neves, localizada na Vila da Quinta, em Rio Grande, RS, representa uma alternativa importante para a educação dos jovens do Ensino Médio moradores da zona rural, pois busca despertar o sentido de pertencimento àquela região, por meio do resgate da história local. Essa pesquisa objetiva compreender, à luz da Educação Ambiental, o que a comunidade de aprendizagem, constituída por professoras e alunos desta Escola e moradores das localidades, conta sobre os aspectos naturais e culturais da Vila da Quinta e demais zonas rurais do seu entorno, que visões de mundo, crenças e valores e quais as transformações históricas ocorridas no ambiente são expressas e registradas em vídeo nas expedições de estudos desenvolvidas no Projeto “Conhecer, compreender e interagir com o contexto local”. Procedeu-se a transcrição e análise do vídeo, contendo a gravação das expedições de estudos e de uma avaliação por escrito realizadas pelos envolvidos no Projeto. Foram selecionados alguns recortes do vídeo e, após transcritos, realizada a Análise Textual Discursiva (ATD). O processo analítico possibilitou a identificação das categorias emergentes: aspectos culturais, visões de mundo, crenças e valores, aspectos naturais e transformações históricas. Os dados produzidos foram articulados com os referenciais teóricos da pesquisa (BRANDÃO, CARVALHO, MORIN, FREIRE entre outros), o que propiciou uma maior compreensão do fenômeno investigado. As interlocuções empíricas e teóricas possibilitaram a compreensão de que ao conhecer, compreender e interagir com o contexto local, significando aspectos da cultura (modo de vida, crenças e valores) da comunidade estudada e os aspectos naturais desta região rural localizada no extremo sul do Rio Grande do Sul, as pessoas tornem-se pertencentes e responsáveis pela preservação da cultura e do ambiente. / Constructing Environmental Education projects in schools enables the development of ethical, critical and participative attitudes towards socioenvironmental issues. A project called “Knowing, comprehending and interacting with the local context”, which was carried out at Lilia Neves State School in Vila da Quinta, in Rio Grande, RS, proved to be an important alternative for the education of high school students who live in a rural area because it aimed at triggering the sense of belonging to that region by focusing on local History. This research has the objective of comprehending what the learning community, which is constituted by school teachers and students and dwellers in that region, tells about the natural and cultural aspects related to Vila da Quinta and surrounding rural areas in the light of Environmental Education. It includes their views of the world, beliefs and values, besides the historical changes that happened in that environment. Video recordings were carried out during field trips as part of the project “Knowing, comprehending and interacting with the local context”. After the video transcription and analysis were carried out, those involved in the project made their written evaluation. Some parts of the transcription were selected for Textual Discourse Analysis (TDA). The analysis enabled the identification of emerging categories: cultural aspects, views of the world, beliefs and values, natural aspects and historical transformations. The data, intertwined with theoretical references, such as Brandão, Carvalho, Morin and Freire, led to better understanding of the phenomenon under investigation. Empirical and theoretical interlocutions showed that when people know, understand and interact with their local context and give meaning to cultural issues (style of life, beliefs and values) in the community and natural aspects in this rural area located in the very south of Rio Grande do Sul state, they develop their sense of belonging and feel responsible for the preservation of their culture and their environment.

Very few empirical studies in migration and citizenship focus on immigrants' perceptions of the concept of citizenship and its prominent features. Based on the semi-structured interviews of 8 Pakistani immigrants (Swedish citizenship holders and non-citizenship holders) in Sweden, this study aimed to understand how these immigrants perceive and define Swedish citizenship, and how do they value it in material, symbolic, and emotional terms. Through conceptual framework and literature review of citizenship in its symbolic, materialistic, and emotional term, three central approaches mobility, sense of security, and sense of belonging were derived and analyzed. The findings of this research suggest that immigrants who participated in this study tend to value Swedish citizenship. They are very concerned about their security and protection which is provided by the state to a citizen in every sphere of life; economically, socially, politically; protection against the deportation; and while traveling anywhere in the world. These immigrants perceived that passport makes a difference, and during travel, it enables and constrains inequalities, restrictions, and uncertainties in the mobility arena. Furthermore, when it comes to belongings: the interviewee relate it to work, spending time in the country, and participation in the society. Finally, this study recommends further research with different migrants groups in Sweden to understand the true essence of Swedish citizenship in immigrants' worldview.

This study aims to investigate on the social and cultural integration experiences of Afghan women in Sweden, in terms of their social networks and their socio-cultural practices. In addition, this paper questions where the Afghan women feel belonging to and what factors shape this sense of belonging. For this reason, a qualitative methodology is applied and the data is compiled through semi-structured interviews with ten Afghan women residing in Malmö, Sweden, with using both focus group interviews and individual interviews as the data collecting procedures. The concepts of socio-cultural integration, sense of belonging and social network have been utilized as the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of the study. With regards to social networks, this research intends to investigate on the social interactions of the participants with people of their own ethnic group and also with Swedes. Regarding the socio-cultural practices, the eating habits and the holiday celebration and participation of Afghan women participating in the research are examined as indicators of their cultural integration. The findings of the study reveal that language proficiency is considered as the key factor for socio-cultural integration among the participants. In general, the participants experience different levels of social interactions both with other Afghans and with Swedes. The study also shows that while the participants are committed to the Afghan cultural practices such as eating Afghan foods and celebrating their holidays, they also welcome some of the Swedish cultural practices. In addition, mutual respect has a fundamental place in Afghan women‟s interactions with the host culture and values. Moreover, the participants of this study experience different notions of belonging, and factors such as their family ties, safety, and discrimination vs. acceptance shape their feeling of belonging to both Sweden and Afghanistan. In general, the findings of this study confirm Beg‟s statement (2005) that Afghan women are not a homogenous group, and experience different varieties of socio-cultural integration and different notions of belonging.

This study aimed to take asset-based approach and identify Latino male students who were persisting in college, and to identify what strategies made them successful. This qualitative study consulted Tinto's revised student departure model, Bourdieu's theory of cultural capital, as well as Yosso's theory of community cultural wealth. A phenomenological design was utilized to identify the shared experience of first-generation Latino male college students who had persisted in college and maintained a 3.0 grade point average. Findings revealed that Latino students entered college with goals to provide better opportunities for the next generation. They encountered unfamiliarity, culture shock, and marginalization, all obstacles centered not on academic preparedness, but on unfamiliarity with the environment. They used their linguistic, navigational, and aspirational capital to navigate their two worlds. Their cultural upbringing stressed a strong commitment to family and community, i.e. familismo. They found community among in-group peers and college staff. This support network provided what Laura Rendon refers to as validating experiences. Once familismo was obtained they gained a sense of belonging and grew their cultural capital to become familiar with the college going culture. The learned the rules of the game which enabled students to focus on their goal of earning a college degree.

Thesis advisor: Ana M. Martínez-Alemán / Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) programs need to increase the retention and graduation rates of students of color to create a diverse nursing workforce that meets the needs of the United States. Living and learning communities (LLCs) are an emerging method for residential colleges to improve the experiences and retention of undergraduate students. This dissertation used a critical race theory lens to investigate the impact of a nursing-focused living and learning community on the first-year experiences of women of color. A qualitative comparative case study methodology was appropriate to explore the differences of sense of belonging of women of color in the LLC compared to women of color not enrolled in the LLC. The research questions that guided this study were, How does a nursing living and learning community impact the sense of belonging for first-year women of color who attend a BSN program within a predominantly White institution? and How different is the sense of belonging of the women of color who participated in the nursing-focused LLC compared to the first-year BSN women of color who did not participate in the nursing-focused LLC? Thirteen women of color from a predominantly White BSN program, River Stone University, participated in a survey, journal entries, individual interviews, and focus groups. The findings suggest that the nursing-focused LLC positively impacted the sense of belonging of women of color in the BSN program. The nursing-focused LLC was an institutional counterspace for women of color, which mitigated the adverse effects of the BSN program’s hostile racial climate and competitive culture. The women of color who did not participate in the nursing-focused LLC had a lower sense of belonging and perceived the BSN program to be more racially hostile and unwelcoming. / Thesis (PhD) — Boston College, 2021. / Submitted to: Boston College. Lynch School of Education. / Discipline: Educational Leadership and Higher Education.

abstract: The oppressive legislative policies and polarizing media narratives of undocu/DACAmented Latinx im/migrants in the United States have created unfavorable campus climates, which have further marginalized those students in higher education who fit into this category. As a result of Donald Trump’s presidency and rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that soon followed, undocu/DACAmented Latinx students are experiencing an increase in stress, anxiety, and fear to the point that they become silent, depressed, and feel the need to advocate more for their existence and worth on campus. My critical ethnographic case study investigates the everyday experiences of Mexican undocu/DACAmented students enrolled at a public university in Arizona – a state that borders Mexico – as they pursue their undergraduate degrees in the Trump era. This study is guided by critical race theory and LatCrit, sense of belonging, and resistance capital theoretical frameworks, and seeks to answer the following: (a) how race and racism shape their collegiate experiences, (b) where these collegians find belongingness to persist towards graduation while navigating an anti-im/migrant sociopolitical climate, and (c) how these students exercise agency via their activism efforts. The broader case study includes individual collaborative interviews, twelve months of participatory field observations, and a collection of documents. This study aims to expand the field of higher education’s understanding of how federal, state, and institutional policies and policymakers affect undocu/DACAmented students’ experiences in and persistence through college, highlight the agency exercised and assets these collegians bring with them to college, and offer research, policy, and practical recommendations for higher education and student affairs institutional agents. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Educational Policy and Evaluation 2020

The present phenomenological study explores the experiences of ethnic minority students at John Brown University. The study includes 25 interviews with undergraduate ethnic minority students. The findings from this study show minority students have an overall positive response to their experience at a private, Christian institution. Additionally, participants experienced a variety of challenges which included feeling less than, lacking connection, and feeling isolated. Lastly, the researchers noted what was necessary for minority students to succeed at this university, which included support from faculty, staff, and organizations. The most important finding from the study was that minority students need a sense of belonging to succeed at John Brown University.