This book is the first major sociological study to document the experiences of men who pay for se... more This book is the first major sociological study to document the experiences of men who pay for sex. Samples of 'punters' have been difficult to obtain in the past since paying for sex is a socially discrediting activity about which men are, understandably, very secretive. The authors base their study on a sample drawn from more than 5000 'reviews' of adult personal services posted by men on the internet. Not only has this provided a significant new source of data on an important and underinvestigated social issue, but the authors argue it represents a significant change in the social organisation of sex work and those who seek and use the services of sex workers.
ABSTRACT 'Gender, Identity and Reproduction' draws on a variety of perspectives r... more ABSTRACT 'Gender, Identity and Reproduction' draws on a variety of perspectives relevant to an understanding of reproduction across the life-course. Through a consideration of the representation of reproductive identities and experiences, the book highlights difference and diversity in relation to contemporary reproductive choices. The book focuses on women's and men's experiences of agency, control and negotiation within the context of cultural, medical, political, theoretical and lay ideologies of the reproductive process in contemporary Western societies.
... Also thank you to my parents, Pam and Max, to whom I owe a great deal. Very special thanks ar... more ... Also thank you to my parents, Pam and Max, to whom I owe a great deal. Very special thanks are due to David Brown and Rosemary Deem for all the backing they have given me both in relation to Hard Labour and personally. ...
In this editorial, we consider a sociological reflection on breastfeeding and new mother's wellbe... more In this editorial, we consider a sociological reflection on breastfeeding and new mother's wellbeing, a Research Topic that was launched to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. This is a global campaign, which began in 1992, designed to raise awareness and action on breastfeeding. There are six original research articles and one case report within this Research Topic. We briefly outline each of these contributions below. In the first article in this Research Topic, Thomson et al., explore why many women discontinue breastfeeding in the early post-natal period, even when they start out with strong intentions to breastfeed. They draw on a secondary analysis of 24 interviews with women; a sub-set of data collected from the Assets-based feeding help Before and After birth (ABA) feasibility trial (see in the UK. Using a complex-systems lens approach, the authors explore how a range of factors including the individual, mother-infant dyad, health services, family and social networks, as well as wider community infrastructure, interact with women's motivations and experiences of breastfeeding. Two key infant feeding typologies are presented: "disappointed" women stopped breastfeeding early, and "by hook or by crook" women continued breastfeeding despite facing challenges. In the second article, Zavala-Soto et al., explore how cesarean section surgery can be modified-without requiring structural changes in health facilities or additional staff resource-to encourage skin-to-skin contact, to promote maternal satisfaction and breastfeeding. The authors draw on a qualitative research study in Mexico, which has a high rate of cesarean sections and one of the lowest prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in Latin America. Using a grounded theory approach, the authors deployed a qualitative survey, recruiting 150 women, followed by 36 face-to-face intensive interviews. The research study found that several factors influenced breastfeeding success including: intention to breastfeed, maternal care during birth, the encouragement of skin-to-skin contact and co-housing, and professional support postnatally. The article by Palmquist et al., reports on the outcomes of an online survey on human milk feeding practices carried out during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The U.S. is the only high-income country that does not federally mandate protection of postpartum employment through paid postpartum maternity and family leave policies. The authors describe their research study-based on 1,437 eligible survey responses-as a "natural experiment" investigating the impact of de facto
Background The COVID-19 pandemic brought digital practices and engagement to the forefront of soc... more Background The COVID-19 pandemic brought digital practices and engagement to the forefront of society, which were based on behavioral changes associated with adhering to different government mandates. Further behavioral changes included transitioning from working in the office to working from home, with the use of various social media and communication platforms to maintain a level of social connectedness, especially given that many people who were living in different types of communities, such as rural, urban, and city spaces, were socially isolated from friends, family members, and community groups. Although there is a growing body of research exploring how technology is being used by people, there is limited information and insight about the digital practices employed across different age cohorts living in different physical spaces and residing in different countries. Objective This paper presents the findings from an international multisite study exploring the impact of social m...
Background Research is essential to improving outcomes for patients with life-threatening illness... more Background Research is essential to improving outcomes for patients with life-threatening illness and it is vital that hospices are at the centre of this (Payne, Preston, Turner et al, 2013). Journal clubs have been identified as a way of sharing evidence amongst hospice teams, developing staff research skills and contributing to hospice research culture but they are not widespread in hospices, with barriers often encountered in their development and sustainability (Turner & Payne, 2019. Eur J Palliat Care. 19:34). Aims This project aims to develop a toolkit to support hospices in establishing and sustaining multidisciplinary journal clubs. Methods At Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool, a new model of journal club was implemented in January 2019 with a focus on promoting reflection of the relevance of research to clinical practice (Steele, Stanley & Nwosu, 2019. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 9:A50). Attendance, and contributions to presenting, come from across the multidisciplinary team and palliative care service sites in the locality. A toolkit to allow this to be replicated was developed by the research team, informed by participant feedback and the successes and challenges of setting up the journal club from scratch then surviving, growing and thriving in a semi-virtual model despite the COVID-19 pandemic (Stanley, Nwosu & Finney, 2021. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 11:A4). The toolkit consists of a practical guide to both setting up and running the journal club, with flexibility to be individualised to diverse hospices across the UK. In addition, it includes resources such as presenter templates and certificates. The toolkit is being piloted in two palliative care centres so that facilitators and barriers to its use can be identified. Conclusions This work will lead to the development of a freely available toolkit that any hospice can use to support their implementation of a journal club, thus promoting a research culture and evidence-based practice.
COVID-19: Technology, Social Connections collected will show that different types of digital tech... more COVID-19: Technology, Social Connections collected will show that different types of digital technologies and intensities of use are associated with psychological well-being and loneliness. To conclude, these findings from the study are expected to bring in our understanding the role of digital technologies in affecting individual social and emotional connections during a crisis.
For guidance on citations see FAQs. c ○ 2009 The Authors Version: Version of Record Link(s) to ar... more For guidance on citations see FAQs. c ○ 2009 The Authors Version: Version of Record Link(s) to article on publisher’s website:
This book is the first major sociological study to document the experiences of men who pay for se... more This book is the first major sociological study to document the experiences of men who pay for sex. Samples of 'punters' have been difficult to obtain in the past since paying for sex is a socially discrediting activity about which men are, understandably, very secretive. The authors base their study on a sample drawn from more than 5000 'reviews' of adult personal services posted by men on the internet. Not only has this provided a significant new source of data on an important and underinvestigated social issue, but the authors argue it represents a significant change in the social organisation of sex work and those who seek and use the services of sex workers.
ABSTRACT 'Gender, Identity and Reproduction' draws on a variety of perspectives r... more ABSTRACT 'Gender, Identity and Reproduction' draws on a variety of perspectives relevant to an understanding of reproduction across the life-course. Through a consideration of the representation of reproductive identities and experiences, the book highlights difference and diversity in relation to contemporary reproductive choices. The book focuses on women's and men's experiences of agency, control and negotiation within the context of cultural, medical, political, theoretical and lay ideologies of the reproductive process in contemporary Western societies.
... Also thank you to my parents, Pam and Max, to whom I owe a great deal. Very special thanks ar... more ... Also thank you to my parents, Pam and Max, to whom I owe a great deal. Very special thanks are due to David Brown and Rosemary Deem for all the backing they have given me both in relation to Hard Labour and personally. ...
In this editorial, we consider a sociological reflection on breastfeeding and new mother's wellbe... more In this editorial, we consider a sociological reflection on breastfeeding and new mother's wellbeing, a Research Topic that was launched to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. This is a global campaign, which began in 1992, designed to raise awareness and action on breastfeeding. There are six original research articles and one case report within this Research Topic. We briefly outline each of these contributions below. In the first article in this Research Topic, Thomson et al., explore why many women discontinue breastfeeding in the early post-natal period, even when they start out with strong intentions to breastfeed. They draw on a secondary analysis of 24 interviews with women; a sub-set of data collected from the Assets-based feeding help Before and After birth (ABA) feasibility trial (see in the UK. Using a complex-systems lens approach, the authors explore how a range of factors including the individual, mother-infant dyad, health services, family and social networks, as well as wider community infrastructure, interact with women's motivations and experiences of breastfeeding. Two key infant feeding typologies are presented: "disappointed" women stopped breastfeeding early, and "by hook or by crook" women continued breastfeeding despite facing challenges. In the second article, Zavala-Soto et al., explore how cesarean section surgery can be modified-without requiring structural changes in health facilities or additional staff resource-to encourage skin-to-skin contact, to promote maternal satisfaction and breastfeeding. The authors draw on a qualitative research study in Mexico, which has a high rate of cesarean sections and one of the lowest prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in Latin America. Using a grounded theory approach, the authors deployed a qualitative survey, recruiting 150 women, followed by 36 face-to-face intensive interviews. The research study found that several factors influenced breastfeeding success including: intention to breastfeed, maternal care during birth, the encouragement of skin-to-skin contact and co-housing, and professional support postnatally. The article by Palmquist et al., reports on the outcomes of an online survey on human milk feeding practices carried out during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The U.S. is the only high-income country that does not federally mandate protection of postpartum employment through paid postpartum maternity and family leave policies. The authors describe their research study-based on 1,437 eligible survey responses-as a "natural experiment" investigating the impact of de facto
Background The COVID-19 pandemic brought digital practices and engagement to the forefront of soc... more Background The COVID-19 pandemic brought digital practices and engagement to the forefront of society, which were based on behavioral changes associated with adhering to different government mandates. Further behavioral changes included transitioning from working in the office to working from home, with the use of various social media and communication platforms to maintain a level of social connectedness, especially given that many people who were living in different types of communities, such as rural, urban, and city spaces, were socially isolated from friends, family members, and community groups. Although there is a growing body of research exploring how technology is being used by people, there is limited information and insight about the digital practices employed across different age cohorts living in different physical spaces and residing in different countries. Objective This paper presents the findings from an international multisite study exploring the impact of social m...
Background Research is essential to improving outcomes for patients with life-threatening illness... more Background Research is essential to improving outcomes for patients with life-threatening illness and it is vital that hospices are at the centre of this (Payne, Preston, Turner et al, 2013). Journal clubs have been identified as a way of sharing evidence amongst hospice teams, developing staff research skills and contributing to hospice research culture but they are not widespread in hospices, with barriers often encountered in their development and sustainability (Turner & Payne, 2019. Eur J Palliat Care. 19:34). Aims This project aims to develop a toolkit to support hospices in establishing and sustaining multidisciplinary journal clubs. Methods At Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool, a new model of journal club was implemented in January 2019 with a focus on promoting reflection of the relevance of research to clinical practice (Steele, Stanley & Nwosu, 2019. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 9:A50). Attendance, and contributions to presenting, come from across the multidisciplinary team and palliative care service sites in the locality. A toolkit to allow this to be replicated was developed by the research team, informed by participant feedback and the successes and challenges of setting up the journal club from scratch then surviving, growing and thriving in a semi-virtual model despite the COVID-19 pandemic (Stanley, Nwosu & Finney, 2021. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 11:A4). The toolkit consists of a practical guide to both setting up and running the journal club, with flexibility to be individualised to diverse hospices across the UK. In addition, it includes resources such as presenter templates and certificates. The toolkit is being piloted in two palliative care centres so that facilitators and barriers to its use can be identified. Conclusions This work will lead to the development of a freely available toolkit that any hospice can use to support their implementation of a journal club, thus promoting a research culture and evidence-based practice.
COVID-19: Technology, Social Connections collected will show that different types of digital tech... more COVID-19: Technology, Social Connections collected will show that different types of digital technologies and intensities of use are associated with psychological well-being and loneliness. To conclude, these findings from the study are expected to bring in our understanding the role of digital technologies in affecting individual social and emotional connections during a crisis.
For guidance on citations see FAQs. c ○ 2009 The Authors Version: Version of Record Link(s) to ar... more For guidance on citations see FAQs. c ○ 2009 The Authors Version: Version of Record Link(s) to article on publisher’s website:
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