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Non-heterosexual women's experiences of informal social support: a qualitative metasynthesis
- Authors:
- INGHAM Charlotte F.A., ECCLES Fiona J. R., ARMITAGE Jocelyn R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 29(2), 2017, pp.109-143.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This metasynthesis explores how non-heterosexual women experience informal social support. A systematic literature search was conducted to identify papers for inclusion, following which Noblit and Hare's (1988) meta-ethnographic approach was adopted to synthesize the findings of 16 papers. Four themes were derived: (a) disconnection from family life, (b) the benefits of cross-sexual orientation friendships, (c) negotiating (internalized) homophobia and seeking a space for authenticity, and (d) the intimacy of friendships between women. The impact of heterosexism on the women's experiences of social support is discussed, implications for health and social care are explored, and future research avenues are proposed. (Edited publisher abstract)
New development: transparent impact reporting in charity annual reports - benefits, challenges and areas for development
- Author:
- MCCONVILLE Danielle
- Journal article citation:
- Public Money and Management, 37(3), 2017, pp.211-216.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The effect of charitable activities on beneficiaries and society is at the heart of what charities exist to do, and stakeholders’ reasons for engaging with charities. Reporting publicly and transparently on this impact can form the basis of improved effectiveness, accountability, legitimacy and trust: potentially securing stakeholders’ ongoing support and engagement. However, significant challenges to transparent impact reporting are also acknowledged. This article explores these possible benefits, and challenges and highlights areas for development in practice and research. (Edited publisher abstract)
Integrated performance management using information technology: a study of UK charities
- Authors:
- LIMBURG Diana, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Public Money and Management, 37(3), 2017, pp.181-188.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper explores how UK charities use information technology (IT) to support integrated performance management (IPM). Based on six case studies of small and medium-sized charities (SMCs), it finds that SMCs see IT as important for IPM, but face significant barriers establishing effective IPM. The paper concludes that charities would benefit from a more strategic infrastructure approach to IT, integrating IT for data, information and knowledge. (Edited publisher abstract)
There may be trouble ahead: exploring the changing shape of non-profit entrepreneurship in third sector organizations
- Author:
- ADDICOTT Kathryn
- Journal article citation:
- Public Money and Management, 37(2), 2017, pp.81-88.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper explores the challenges and benefits of managing non-profit organisations and social enterprise activities in an increasingly complex and difficult environment of austerity, reduced public sector funding, and higher competition for resources. It draws on the experience of women senior managers within the context of small/medium third sector organisations in Wales. Findings indicate diverse perspectives, but a consensus on the relevance of entrepreneurial behaviour to the third sector, and the importance of relationship-building and collaboration within gendered entrepreneurial practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Challenges for civil society involvement in civic entrepreneurship: a case study of local enterprise partnerships
- Authors:
- JOHNSTON Lorraine, BLENKINSOPP John
- Journal article citation:
- Public Money and Management, 37(2), 2017,
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Civic entrepreneurship involves engagement between the state, business and civil society to produce economic growth for the public good. In the UK context a key initiative to encourage such engagement has been the creation of local enterprise partnerships (LEPs); these structures are intended to be a key delivery driver of regional economic growth. This paper draws on insights from semi-structured interviews with actors involved in the development of a LEP in the north of England. Findings draw attention to concerns from civil society over losing its distinctiveness through these partnerships, and in the process losing its ethos as a guardian of the public good. (Edited publisher abstract)
Does co-creation impact public service delivery? The importance of state and governance traditions
- Authors:
- VOORBERG William, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Public Money and Management, 37(5), 2017, pp.365-372.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Co-creation in public service delivery requires partnerships between citizens and civil servants. The authors argue that whether or not these partnerships will be successful depends on state and governance traditions (for example a tradition of authority sharing or consultation). These traditions determine the extent to which co-creation can become institutionalised in a country’s governance framework. (Edited publisher abstract)
Priorities and targets: supporting target-setting in healthcare
- Authors:
- NUTI Sabina, VAINIERI Milena, VOLA Federico
- Journal article citation:
- Public Money and Management, 37(4), 2017, pp.277-284.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Management by objectives requires selecting the appropriate number of indicators to measure objectives and then defining high-priority indicators. Failing to address these two issues often results in the so-called ‘performance paradox’. This paper describes an algorithm applied in the healthcare sector in the Italian regions. The resulting performance evaluation system is able to detect priority indicators in the target-setting phase, improving management and saving costs. (Edited publisher abstract)
PPPs in health and social services: a performance measurement perspective
- Authors:
- CAPPELLARO Giulia, RICCI Alberto
- Journal article citation:
- Public Money and Management, 37(6), 2017, pp.417-424.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper addresses the question of public accountability in the context of public–private partnerships (PPPs) by unpacking the principles behind performance measurement systems for service-focused PPPs. The authors present a contingent-based approach to add to our understanding of PPPs and propose a performance measurement framework based on four dimensions and a set of key performance measures. The model described in the paper supplies a baseline on which public decision-makers can develop customised performance indicators. (Edited publisher abstract)
Children’s protective strategies in the context of exposure to domestic violence
- Author:
- ANDERSON Kim M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 27(8), 2017, pp.835-846.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The purpose of this study was to explore children’s accounts of exposure to domestic violence and the strategies they used to protect themselves from such adversity. Convenience sampling included youth (N = 29), ages 7–16, who received mental health services at a rural victim-service provider. Child self-report measures were used to assess exposure and protective strategies. Children were most often exposed to verbal and physical abuse of mother, inter-parental disagreements, and the abuser’s destruction of property. Participants used a variety of strategies to escape, understand, safety plan, protect, and intervene among these types of abuse. (Publisher abstract)
‘Like second-hand smoke’: the toxic effect of workplace flexibility bias for workers’ health
- Authors:
- CECH Erin A., O’CONNOR Lindsey Trimble
- Journal article citation:
- Community Work and Family, 20(5), 2017, pp.543-572.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
As many workers struggle to reconcile their personal and work responsibilities, scholars have called on organisations to redesign and redefine workplace structures and cultures. One pernicious feature of today’s organisations is workplace flexibility bias, workers’ sense that they will face career consequences for making schedule adjustments for family or personal reasons. Expanding the theoretical and empirical understanding of this bias, the authors ask whether and how flexibility bias affects workers’ health. Analysis of 2008 National Study of the Changing Workforce data shows that workplace flexibility bias is related to minor health problems, poor self-rated health, poor sleep quality, depression symptoms, and more frequent sick day use. Mediation analysis illustrates that this is due in part to the increased stress and negative work-life spillover that accompanies flexibility bias. This bias is also linked to alcohol use, exercise frequency, and treatment for high blood pressure and mental health issues indirectly via stress and spillover. Importantly, these deleterious effects are net of caregiving responsibilities and flexible work arrangement use, suggesting that current workplace structures and cultures are not just problematic for workers with family responsibilities but can make all types of workers sick. These results help provide more compelling scholarly and business cases for work redesign and redefinition. (Edited publisher abstract)