Merylin Cross
Biographic Data
| ID | 6182082 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Merylin Cross |
| GIVEN NAMES | Merylin |
| FAMILY NAME | Cross |
| SIGNATURE | CROSS M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Tasmania |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5526-4650 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Combining Q methodology and interviews using mixed methods integration
Q methodological studies often incorporate post-Q sort interviews to facilitate and enrich the interpretation of identified factors. This article describes a novel approach in which Q methodology and interviews comprise separate strands which are analyzed separately then converged for further analysis. The new approach is exemplified in a study exploring over-the-counter codeine misuse in Australia. The Q methodology and interview results are sum…
Aboriginal Women Learning on Country
Introduction: This paper details the journey of eight Aboriginal women from Circular Head, a rural and remote area of North-West Tasmania, as they undertook an innovative 2-year program of tertiary studies in dementia to address a documented community need. The Chief Executive Officer of the Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation (CHAC) had identified difficulties being experienced by older members of the community. These difficulties included chan…
Experiences of over‐the‐counter codeine misusers and accounts of recovery
An ethnographic study of schizophrenia in Zimbabwe
This ethnographic study explored the experiences of eighteen Shona speakers living with schizophrenia in Zimbabwe. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, observations and field notes. Almost three in four participants reported having a strong religious affiliation and believed mental illnesses are caused by spirits (zvirwere zvemweya) or witchcraft (zvirwere zvevaroyi). Cultural and religious beliefs influenced the perceived causes …
Older Aboriginal men creating a therapeutic Men's Shed
Men's Sheds are entrenched throughout Australian and international communities due to their popularity in attracting mainly older men to come together and undertake various social and workshop activities. A growing body of research has emerged where men associate regular Shed participation with improved social, emotional and physical wellbeing. However, few studies have examined Aboriginal men's engagement in Men's Sheds. This article reports on …
For pain, no shame’ and ‘My secret solace’
Navigating Nuances of Language and Meaning
For people living with schizophrenia, their experience is personal and culturally bound. Focused ethnography enables researchers to understand people’s experiences in-context, a prerequisite to providing person-centered care. Data are gathered through observational fieldwork and in-depth interviews with cultural informants. Regardless of the culture, ethnographic research involves resolving issues of language, communication, and meaning. This art…
End-of-Life care in a community garden
End-of-Life care in a community garden
Older Aboriginal men creating a therapeutic Men's Shed
Men's Sheds are entrenched throughout Australian and international communities due to their popularity in attracting mainly older men to come together and undertake various social and workshop activities. A growing body of research has emerged where men associate regular Shed participation with improved social, emotional and physical wellbeing. However, few studies have examined Aboriginal men's engagement in Men's Sheds. This article reports on …
End-of-Life care in a community garden
Navigating Nuances of Language and Meaning
For people living with schizophrenia, their experience is personal and culturally bound. Focused ethnography enables researchers to understand people’s experiences in-context, a prerequisite to providing person-centered care. Data are gathered through observational fieldwork and in-depth interviews with cultural informants. Regardless of the culture, ethnographic research involves resolving issues of language, communication, and meaning. This art…
For pain, no shame’ and ‘My secret solace’
Experiences of over‐the‐counter codeine misusers and accounts of recovery
An ethnographic study of schizophrenia in Zimbabwe
This ethnographic study explored the experiences of eighteen Shona speakers living with schizophrenia in Zimbabwe. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, observations and field notes. Almost three in four participants reported having a strong religious affiliation and believed mental illnesses are caused by spirits (zvirwere zvemweya) or witchcraft (zvirwere zvevaroyi). Cultural and religious beliefs influenced the perceived causes …
Older Aboriginal men creating a therapeutic Men's Shed
Men's Sheds are entrenched throughout Australian and international communities due to their popularity in attracting mainly older men to come together and undertake various social and workshop activities. A growing body of research has emerged where men associate regular Shed participation with improved social, emotional and physical wellbeing. However, few studies have examined Aboriginal men's engagement in Men's Sheds. This article reports on …
Aboriginal Women Learning on Country
Introduction: This paper details the journey of eight Aboriginal women from Circular Head, a rural and remote area of North-West Tasmania, as they undertook an innovative 2-year program of tertiary studies in dementia to address a documented community need. The Chief Executive Officer of the Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation (CHAC) had identified difficulties being experienced by older members of the community. These difficulties included chan…
Combining Q methodology and interviews using mixed methods integration
Q methodological studies often incorporate post-Q sort interviews to facilitate and enrich the interpretation of identified factors. This article describes a novel approach in which Q methodology and interviews comprise separate strands which are analyzed separately then converged for further analysis. The new approach is exemplified in a study exploring over-the-counter codeine misuse in Australia. The Q methodology and interview results are sum…
Medicine (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Anthropology (3 works) · Codeine (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Over-the-counter (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works)