Orlanda Harvey
Biographic Data
| ID | 4199752 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Orlanda Harvey |
| GIVEN NAMES | Orlanda |
| FAMILY NAME | Harvey |
| SIGNATURE | HARVEY O |
| AFFILIATIONS | Bournemouth University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0771-3524 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1936 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The use of poetry in form of haikus as a tool for critical reflection
Critical reflection is an integral part of social work education and practice, yet it is widely understood to be hard to learn, teach, and assess. We introduced the use of poetry in the form of haikus to three different qualifying social work student groups to trial a creative way of getting students to engage in critical reflection. Ninety-six students took part in the reflection activity and 23 of the students agreed to take part in the researc…
The Importance of Positionality for Qualitative Researchers
Qualitative researchers are required to be critically reflective and explain to readers their positionality on their work. This account can be relatively straightforward, but there are occasions when this process of reflection and outlining one's positionality is much more complicated. This method-paper explains this process. It outlines, using examples of different occasions and situations, where and why such complications may arise, for example…
Using a Range of Communication Tools to Interview a Hard-to-Reach Population
Online communication tools are increasingly being used by qualitative researchers; hence it is timely to reflect on the differences when using a broad range of data collection methods. Using a case study with a potentially hard-to-reach substance-using population who are often distrustful of researchers, this article explores the use of a variety of different platforms for interviews. It highlights both the advantages and disadvantages of each me…
Libido as a motivator for starting and restarting non-prescribed anabolic androgenic steroid use among men
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) are commonly used for their anabolic effects and the potentially detrimental consequences are well documented. Most studies focus on the motivations of increased muscle development and report increased libido as a secondary motivation. This paper aims to explore users’ reports of libido as a motivator for starting and restarting AAS use. This mixed-methods study comprised questionnaires with 133 adult male AAS u…
Support for non-prescribed anabolic androgenic steroids users
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) are used by the general population (particularly male gym users) for their anabolic effects (increased muscle mass). Few studies have sought AAS users’ views on what information and support they need. This study focuses on ideal support wanted by people who use AAS. Interviews were conducted with 23 self-declared adult AAS users. Using thematic analysis, six themes were identified aligned to support and informat…
Social Work Implications of Anabolic–Androgenic Steroid Use, Particularly Among Young People
Non-prescribed anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) use has increased during recent years. Often used ‘recreationally’ and for aesthetic purposes, AAS are easily purchased over the internet and informally from gym-using peers. Social workers have a responsibility to support service users, to identify and manage risks and AAS use raises some noteworthy challenges to social work practice. This literature review aims to identify AAS-related knowledge s…
Support for people who use Anabolic Androgenic Steroids
Support needs to be specific and targeted towards AAS users. Sensitivity to their perceptions of their drug-use and the associated stigma of being classified in the same sub-set as other illicit drug users is relevant to facilitating successful engagement
Shades of Grey’
This paper reflects on some of the ethical dilemmas that social workers face when assessing risk in relation to those using substances. It explores how legislation and societal factors can impact not just on people’s choices and decisions but also on their ‘vulnerability’ and access to services. Vulnerability, a contested term, is linked, in this paper, to assessment of risk. There are ethical issues that arise when assessing risk with people who…
Recommendations for Legislative Reform in Prison, Parole, and Probation
At the suggestion of Professor Thorsten Sellin, the writer has examined the reports of various commissions and state legislative committees, and of the Osborne Association, to discover, if possible, to what extent, over the twenty-year period, 1913-1932, recom-mendations by responsible public organizations have been made concerning reform in administration or policy with respect to the probation, imprisonment, and parole of convicted offenders. R…
The Importance of Positionality for Qualitative Researchers
Qualitative researchers are required to be critically reflective and explain to readers their positionality on their work. This account can be relatively straightforward, but there are occasions when this process of reflection and outlining one's positionality is much more complicated. This method-paper explains this process. It outlines, using examples of different occasions and situations, where and why such complications may arise, for example…
Using a Range of Communication Tools to Interview a Hard-to-Reach Population
Online communication tools are increasingly being used by qualitative researchers; hence it is timely to reflect on the differences when using a broad range of data collection methods. Using a case study with a potentially hard-to-reach substance-using population who are often distrustful of researchers, this article explores the use of a variety of different platforms for interviews. It highlights both the advantages and disadvantages of each me…
Shades of Grey’
This paper reflects on some of the ethical dilemmas that social workers face when assessing risk in relation to those using substances. It explores how legislation and societal factors can impact not just on people’s choices and decisions but also on their ‘vulnerability’ and access to services. Vulnerability, a contested term, is linked, in this paper, to assessment of risk. There are ethical issues that arise when assessing risk with people who…
Recommendations for Legislative Reform in Prison, Parole, and Probation
At the suggestion of Professor Thorsten Sellin, the writer has examined the reports of various commissions and state legislative committees, and of the Osborne Association, to discover, if possible, to what extent, over the twenty-year period, 1913-1932, recom-mendations by responsible public organizations have been made concerning reform in administration or policy with respect to the probation, imprisonment, and parole of convicted offenders. R…
Shades of Grey’
This paper reflects on some of the ethical dilemmas that social workers face when assessing risk in relation to those using substances. It explores how legislation and societal factors can impact not just on people’s choices and decisions but also on their ‘vulnerability’ and access to services. Vulnerability, a contested term, is linked, in this paper, to assessment of risk. There are ethical issues that arise when assessing risk with people who…
Support for people who use Anabolic Androgenic Steroids
Support needs to be specific and targeted towards AAS users. Sensitivity to their perceptions of their drug-use and the associated stigma of being classified in the same sub-set as other illicit drug users is relevant to facilitating successful engagement
Support for non-prescribed anabolic androgenic steroids users
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) are used by the general population (particularly male gym users) for their anabolic effects (increased muscle mass). Few studies have sought AAS users’ views on what information and support they need. This study focuses on ideal support wanted by people who use AAS. Interviews were conducted with 23 self-declared adult AAS users. Using thematic analysis, six themes were identified aligned to support and informat…
Social Work Implications of Anabolic–Androgenic Steroid Use, Particularly Among Young People
Non-prescribed anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) use has increased during recent years. Often used ‘recreationally’ and for aesthetic purposes, AAS are easily purchased over the internet and informally from gym-using peers. Social workers have a responsibility to support service users, to identify and manage risks and AAS use raises some noteworthy challenges to social work practice. This literature review aims to identify AAS-related knowledge s…
Libido as a motivator for starting and restarting non-prescribed anabolic androgenic steroid use among men
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) are commonly used for their anabolic effects and the potentially detrimental consequences are well documented. Most studies focus on the motivations of increased muscle development and report increased libido as a secondary motivation. This paper aims to explore users’ reports of libido as a motivator for starting and restarting AAS use. This mixed-methods study comprised questionnaires with 133 adult male AAS u…
The use of poetry in form of haikus as a tool for critical reflection
Critical reflection is an integral part of social work education and practice, yet it is widely understood to be hard to learn, teach, and assess. We introduced the use of poetry in the form of haikus to three different qualifying social work student groups to trial a creative way of getting students to engage in critical reflection. Ninety-six students took part in the reflection activity and 23 of the students agreed to take part in the researc…
The Importance of Positionality for Qualitative Researchers
Qualitative researchers are required to be critically reflective and explain to readers their positionality on their work. This account can be relatively straightforward, but there are occasions when this process of reflection and outlining one's positionality is much more complicated. This method-paper explains this process. It outlines, using examples of different occasions and situations, where and why such complications may arise, for example…
Using a Range of Communication Tools to Interview a Hard-to-Reach Population
Online communication tools are increasingly being used by qualitative researchers; hence it is timely to reflect on the differences when using a broad range of data collection methods. Using a case study with a potentially hard-to-reach substance-using population who are often distrustful of researchers, this article explores the use of a variety of different platforms for interviews. It highlights both the advantages and disadvantages of each me…
Psychology (7 works) · Hormonal and reproductive studies (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (4 works) · Anabolism (4 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Doping in Sports (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Internet privacy (3 works)