Current Search: Davis, Kristin (x)
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Keeping Church Goers Motivated: Church Worship Communication Study.
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Creator
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Trelstad, Anne, Katt, James, Miller, Ann, Davis, Kristin, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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At a time when mainline Protestant churches in America are concerned with stagnant or declining worship attendance (Duin, 2008) a better understanding of worshippers' motivations could help church leaders plan and create positive worship experiences (Katt (&) Trelstad, 2009). This study extends the scope of the previous research of Katt and Trelstad by employing a larger sample of purposively selected churches. It attempts to more clearly answer the following question more clearly: What types...
Show moreAt a time when mainline Protestant churches in America are concerned with stagnant or declining worship attendance (Duin, 2008) a better understanding of worshippers' motivations could help church leaders plan and create positive worship experiences (Katt (&) Trelstad, 2009). This study extends the scope of the previous research of Katt and Trelstad by employing a larger sample of purposively selected churches. It attempts to more clearly answer the following question more clearly: What types of incidents serve as motivator and de-motivator factors in the church worship service setting? A sample of 105 church members from thirty-eight churches participated in a survey, either in person or online. The results indicate that there are motivators and de-motivators for attendees of a church worship service which are specific to the context. This research could provide practical information for churches concerned about member motivation and further extend the scope of Herzberg's theory into another context.
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Date Issued
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2012
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Identifier
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CFE0004631, ucf:49934
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004631
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Textual Analysis of the Portrayals of the Roma in a U.S. Newspaper.
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Deaton, Sabrina, Akita, Kimiko, Davis, Kristin, Santana, Maria, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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This study examined the media portrayals of Roma in the United States by taking a closer look at (")Gypsy crime(") articles in a purposive sample of newspaper articles. These newspaper articles give details of (")confidence(") crimes and name the alleged perpetrators as Roma or members of the ethnic minority group commonly known as Gypsies. A textual analysis was conducted of 23 articles appearing in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel from August 16, 2011 to February 8, 2013 covering fraud...
Show moreThis study examined the media portrayals of Roma in the United States by taking a closer look at (")Gypsy crime(") articles in a purposive sample of newspaper articles. These newspaper articles give details of (")confidence(") crimes and name the alleged perpetrators as Roma or members of the ethnic minority group commonly known as Gypsies. A textual analysis was conducted of 23 articles appearing in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel from August 16, 2011 to February 8, 2013 covering fraud charges against several members of the Marks family. This primary evaluation narrowed the initial sample to nine articles that contained references to Roma, Romani, or Gypsy. Further analysis of these nine articles revealed four major categories of findings regarding the representation of the ethnic minority. The categories included: 1) the pairing of the preferred term, Roma with the pejorative term, Gypsy; 2) reinforcement of stereotypes; 3) portrayal of the ethnic group as foreign others; and 4) Roma portrayed as a threat to the dominant culture and its members. The theoretical bases for the study included Social Stigma Theory (Goffman, 1963) and Orientalism (Said, 1978) both of which offer a critical lens through which to examine the portrayals of this ethnic minority.
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Date Issued
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2013
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Identifier
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CFE0004670, ucf:49873
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Document (PDF)
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004670
