James Lappeman
Biographic Data
| ID | 815397 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James Lappeman |
| GIVEN NAMES | James |
| FAMILY NAME | Lappeman |
| SIGNATURE | LAPPEMAN J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cape Town |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8187-9165 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Transformative Learning
This study used narrative inquiry to observe the occurrence and nature of transformative learning in a management development programme. The methodology of using participant narratives comes with several challenges for the researcher to remain true to the expressed story. Thus, by adding another step in moving from narrative analysis to the analysis of narratives, this paper provides a novel perspective on qualitative research of this nature. The…
Investigating the Experiences of Cultural Code-Switching Among Black Middle-Class Professionals in South Africa
This research investigates the experiences of cultural code-switching among Black middle-class professionals in post-apartheid South Africa. By virtue of the unjust and inhumane laws imposed during South Africa's discriminatory apartheid regime, salient dominant and minority cultures have prevailed in the post-apartheid era. The discrimination against and hegemony over previously oppressed cultures have engendered layers of trauma and unhealed sc…
Social Media Sentiment Analysis
This study provides an analysis of consumers sentiment regarding online and ‘brick and mortar’ retailers in South Africa. The research provides insight into consumer online conversation by examining views as expressed about retailers from 15417 mentions on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The results indicate that customer service, shopping portals, vouchers/coupons, stock availability, deliveries, and jobs were the top issues discussed about on…
Characterisation, definition, and measurement issues of the middle class in sub-Saharan Africa
In this study, we evaluate how both the definition of middle class and the dataset considered affect the estimated size of the middle class in sub-Saharan Africa. By considering the feasibility of a single definition of a middle class for all African countries based on the World Bank’s PovcalNet database, we estimate the size of this segment for a selection of countries. As part of the regional analysis, we follow with a country and city case stu…
Decoding Western Festive Season Symbols and Rituals in Marketing Messages
This study explored the communication of marketing messages containing traditional, Western festive season symbols and rituals. Specifically, the research sought to understand the decoding of such messages portraying festive season symbols (like Santa Claus and Christmas trees) and rituals, by Afrocentric bottom of the pyramid (BOP) consumers. This qualitative study involved interviews with thirty-one participants in two metropolitan areas in Sou…
Transformative Learning
This study used narrative inquiry to observe the occurrence and nature of transformative learning in a management development programme. The methodology of using participant narratives comes with several challenges for the researcher to remain true to the expressed story. Thus, by adding another step in moving from narrative analysis to the analysis of narratives, this paper provides a novel perspective on qualitative research of this nature. The…
Investigating the Experiences of Cultural Code-Switching Among Black Middle-Class Professionals in South Africa
This research investigates the experiences of cultural code-switching among Black middle-class professionals in post-apartheid South Africa. By virtue of the unjust and inhumane laws imposed during South Africa's discriminatory apartheid regime, salient dominant and minority cultures have prevailed in the post-apartheid era. The discrimination against and hegemony over previously oppressed cultures have engendered layers of trauma and unhealed sc…
Decoding Western Festive Season Symbols and Rituals in Marketing Messages
This study explored the communication of marketing messages containing traditional, Western festive season symbols and rituals. Specifically, the research sought to understand the decoding of such messages portraying festive season symbols (like Santa Claus and Christmas trees) and rituals, by Afrocentric bottom of the pyramid (BOP) consumers. This qualitative study involved interviews with thirty-one participants in two metropolitan areas in Sou…
Social Media Sentiment Analysis
This study provides an analysis of consumers sentiment regarding online and ‘brick and mortar’ retailers in South Africa. The research provides insight into consumer online conversation by examining views as expressed about retailers from 15417 mentions on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The results indicate that customer service, shopping portals, vouchers/coupons, stock availability, deliveries, and jobs were the top issues discussed about on…
Characterisation, definition, and measurement issues of the middle class in sub-Saharan Africa
In this study, we evaluate how both the definition of middle class and the dataset considered affect the estimated size of the middle class in sub-Saharan Africa. By considering the feasibility of a single definition of a middle class for all African countries based on the World Bank’s PovcalNet database, we estimate the size of this segment for a selection of countries. As part of the regional analysis, we follow with a country and city case stu…
Investigating the Experiences of Cultural Code-Switching Among Black Middle-Class Professionals in South Africa
This research investigates the experiences of cultural code-switching among Black middle-class professionals in post-apartheid South Africa. By virtue of the unjust and inhumane laws imposed during South Africa's discriminatory apartheid regime, salient dominant and minority cultures have prevailed in the post-apartheid era. The discrimination against and hegemony over previously oppressed cultures have engendered layers of trauma and unhealed sc…
Transformative Learning
This study used narrative inquiry to observe the occurrence and nature of transformative learning in a management development programme. The methodology of using participant narratives comes with several challenges for the researcher to remain true to the expressed story. Thus, by adding another step in moving from narrative analysis to the analysis of narratives, this paper provides a novel perspective on qualitative research of this nature. The…
Computer Science (4 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Advertising (2 works) · Artificial Intelligence (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Engineering (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Marketing (2 works) · Mathematics (2 works) · Middle class (2 works)