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  • 1. Backlund Rambaree, Brita
    et al.
    Davies, P.
    Ponian, C.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    People in Micro Businesses & The Blue Bay Marine Park: An Analysis of Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceived Benefits2008Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 2.
    Chang, Elvi
    et al.
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Sjöberg, Stefan
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Turunen, Päivi
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development: Exploring Ecosocial Work Discourses2022In: Sustainability, E-ISSN 2071-1050, Vol. 14, no 6, article id 3426Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Youth empowerment within the context of sustainable development (SD) is starting to gain more attention within social work, both internationally and in Sweden. SD, as an integrated set of global goals in tackling social, economic, and ecological challenges, is a vital concept in social work. Protecting people and the natural environment can be considered the fullest realization of the person-in-environment, a foundation upon which the social work profession is built. The ecosocial perspective is widely discussed in terms of societal transformation in harmony with nature. Within this context, this article explores ecosocial work discourses in youth empowerment. Data were gathered through 20 qualitative semi-structured interviews with key representatives of youth organizations from Gävle municipality, Sweden, and analyzed using ATLAS.ti v.9.0. The main findings are discussed within the framework of ecosocial work, youth empowerment, and a Foucauldian perspective on discourse, power, and knowledge. The results indicate the need for an ecosocial youth empowerment, calling for increased knowledge of both youth empowerment through SD and ecosocial work for those working with/for youth connected to social work practice. The results highlight the importance of an ecosocial youth empowerment on a more structural and collective level.

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  • 3.
    Korkeakunnas, Tea
    et al.
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Occupational Health Science and Psychology, Occupational Health Science. University of Gävle, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research.
    Heiden, Marina
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Occupational Health Science and Psychology, Occupational Health Science. University of Gävle, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research.
    Lohela Karlsson, Malin
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Occupational Health Science and Psychology, Occupational Health Science. University of Gävle, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research. Sweden;Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences—Health Services Research, Uppsala University, SE-751 22 Uppsala, Sweden;Centre for Clinical Research, Region Västmanland—Uppsala University, Hospital of Västmanland, SE-721 89 Vasteras, Sweden.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Managers’ Perceptions of Telework in Relation to Work Environment and Performance2023In: Sustainability, E-ISSN 2071-1050, Vol. 15, no 7, article id 5845Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The study aimed to investigate managers’ perceptions of telework in relation to the work environment and the performance of their organizations. It was grounded on interviews with 17 managers from public and private organizations in Sweden using a phenomenographic research approach. The managers had experience in leading employees who teleworked, and their contact information was provided by the organizations. The results showed that managers perceived that telework led to more focus on delivery at work. When telework enabled working undisturbed and getting more work done, employees started to question the need to come to the workplace. Further, some employees changed their behaviors at the workplace; they tended to close their office doors to avoid distractions. Others valued social activities when working at the workplace. Managers also reported that telework could make small close-working teams even closer, but they could lose contact with others outside the teams. In addition, telework led to quicker but less informed decisions, which may benefit productivity in the short term but not in the long term. The findings of the study highlight managers’ perspectives on the consequences of telework in an organization, which is important for maintaining organizational sustainability.

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  • 4.
    Magnusson, Peter
    et al.
    Centre for Research and Development, Uppsala University/Region Gävleborg, Gävle, Sweden; Cardiology Research Unit, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Kihlström, Gabriella
    Centre for Research and Development, Uppsala University/Region Gävleborg, Gävle, Sweden.
    Wallhagen, Marita
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Engineering and Sustainable Development, Department of Building Engineering, Energy Systems and Sustainability Science, Environmental Science.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Life‐threatening peripartum cardiomyopathy — not expected when expecting2019In: Clinical Case Reports, E-ISSN 2050-0904, Vol. 7, no 6, p. 1127-1132Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Peripartum cardiomyopathy is challenging to diagnose as it mimics symptoms present in normal pregnancy. The clinical course and prognosis are various. In selected cases, a cardioverter implantable defibrillator with/without cardiac resynchronization therapy, mechanical ventricular assist device treatment, and transplantation is indicated.

  • 5.
    Nässén, Nessica
    et al.
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Greta Thunberg and the generation of moral authority: A systematic literature review on the characteristics of Thunberg’s leadership2021In: Sustainability, E-ISSN 2071-1050, Vol. 13, no 20, article id 11326Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Numerous efforts have been made by political leaders worldwide to prevent further climate change and develop sustainable solutions. However, due to conflicting political positions and the complex solutions required, attempts to limit climate change have proven largely ineffective. For these reasons, a new kind of environmental change leader is needed to catalyze significant societal transformation. In recent years, Greta Thunberg has become a major spokesperson for environmental issues, mobilizing people worldwide to act against climate change. Utilizing a theoretical framework based on transformational leadership and moral authority, this article discusses, by means of a systematic literature review, the characteristics of Thunberg’s leadership. Using the PRISMA protocol, data were collected from various national and international media sources. With the assistance of ATLAS-ti.v.9 Scientific Software Development GmbH, Berlin, Germany, qualitative deductive content analysis was performed to analyze the data. In this review, we discuss how Thunberg embodies five characteristics that are typical of moral authority, thereby becoming a transformational leader who influences the possibility of preventing climate change and promotes more sustainable solutions. This article concludes that it is through the characteristics of moral authority that Greta Thunberg has become a global transformational leader for those defending the natural environment

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  • 6.
    Powers, Meredith, C.F
    et al.
    Social Work Department, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Peeters, Jef
    KU Leuven, Belgium.
    Degrowth for transformational alternatives as radical social work practice2019In: Critical and radical social work An international journal, ISSN 2049-8608, E-ISSN 2049-8675, Vol. 7, no 3, p. 417-433Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Historically, and in modern times, social workers have been culpable in perpetuating the very systems of oppression that we seek to eliminate. This happens as we are part of cultures and economies that operate out of the growth ideology. Acting in accordance with the growth ideology does not lead to the outcomes that we strive for as professional social workers. Rather, the growth ideology results in growing social inequalities and increasing ecological injustices around the world. Social work can, instead, embrace an ecosocial lens and promote degrowth approaches for transformational alternatives. Rather than reinforcing the existing systems of injustice and oppression, radical social work can take an activist role and bring about urgent and radical changes to promote ecological justice through social and ecological well-being. Examples from radical social work in local and international communities demonstrate the possibility of degrowth for transformational alternatives as radical social work practice.

  • 7.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Abductive Thematic Network Analysis (ATNA) using ATLAS-ti2018In: Innovative Research Methodologies in Management: Volume I: Philosophy, Measurement and Modelling / [ed] L. Moutinho & M. Sokele, Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2018, 1, p. 61-86Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This chapter introduces Abductive Thematic Network Analysis (ATNA) as a methodological approach for qualitative data analysis. It starts by providing a brief description on abductive theory of method and thematic analysis method. Then, it highlights how the two methods are combined to create ATNA. Using a qualitative data set, this chapter demonstrates the steps in undertaking ATNA with a computer-aided qualitative data analysis software—ATLAS-ti v.7.5. The chapter concludes that ATNA provides to researchers a much-needed pragmatic and logical way of reasoning, organising, and presenting qualitative data analysis.

  • 8. Rambaree, Komalsingh
    Analysing Photographic Evidence through Atlas-ti: An Innovative Approach to Qualitative Social Research2008Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 9.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Appropriation and exploitation of ecosystem resources and services: ‘Beach Grabbing’ in Mauritius2018Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 10.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Book Review: Social Work and Disasters: A Handbook for Practice by Margaret Alston, Tricia Hazeleger and Desley Hargreaves. 2019. Oxon & New York, Routledge. 254 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-08952-52020In: International Journal of Social Welfare, ISSN 1369-6866, E-ISSN 1468-2397, Vol. 29, no 3, p. 290-, article id 290Article, book review (Refereed)
  • 11.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    Department of Social Studies, Faculty of Social Studies and Humanities, University of Mauritius, Réduit.
    Bringing Rigour in Qualitative Social Research: The Use of a CAQDAS2007In: University of Mauritius Research Journal, ISSN 1694-0342, Vol. 13A, no 1, p. 1-16Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Computer Aided Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) is becoming an essential tool for a number of social scientists. Particularly, CAQDAS allow for a more rapid and rigorous qualitative data analysis. Over the past few decades, a variety of software that falls under the CAQDAS umbrella has emerged in the market. In this context, this paper focuses on one of the software - Atlas-ti 5.0- to describe its use as a tool for enhancing rigour in qualitative social research. The paper describes why and how Atlas-ti 5.0 has been used for data analysis in an exemplar qualitative social research on the ecology of the Mauritian early adolescents’ Internet-mediated dating/romance. It also considers some critics related to the essentials of rigour in qualitative social research. Finally, it outlines the use of Atlas-ti 5.0 for bringing rigour in the exemplar research.

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  • 12.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    Children and the Janus-faced Internet: Social Policy Implications for Mauritius as a Developing Country Case Study2010In: High-Tech Tots: Childhood in a Digital World / [ed] I, Berson and M. Berson, Charlotte, USA: Information Age Publishing , 2010, 1Chapter in book (Refereed)
  • 13.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    Community participation within integrated coastal zone management in Western Indian Ocean Countries: A factor analysis of perceived benefits and barriers2011In: Journal of Environmental Research and Development, ISSN 0973-6921, Vol. 6, no 1, p. 147-154Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 14.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Community-based Social Work (CSW): Activation against Environmental and Ecological Injustices: Keynote Speech2019In: Italian National Symposium on Community Development, 2019Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 15.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Computer-aided deductive critical discourse analysis of a case study from Mauritius with ATLAS-ti 6.22015In: Research Methods: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2015, 1, Vol. 4-4, p. 1831-1853Chapter in book (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    This chapter considers computer-aided deductive critical discourse analysis with ATLAS-ti 6.2 using a case study on eco-social work research from Mauritius. Data for this case study were gathered in digital audio format from eight focus group discussions, three semi-structured interviews and various reports from secondary sources. For the analysis, a literature review using ATLAS-ti was first carried out, in order to develop a conceptual/theoretical framework related to eco-social work. Then, the gathered data were directly plugged into ATLAS-ti for a computer-aided deductive critical discourse analysis using the developed eco-social work conceptual/theoretical framework from the literature review. Using the case study as an example, this chapter (a) demonstrates the techniques, and (b) appraises the opportunities, limitations and challenges of computer-aided critical discourse analysis. 

  • 16.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Computer-Aided Deductive Critical Discourse Analysis of a Case Study from Mauritius with ATLAS-ti 6.22014In: Innovative Methods and Technologies for Electronic Discourse Analysis / [ed] Hwee Ling Lim & Fay Sudweeks, Hershey PA, USA: IGI Global, 2014, 1, p. 346-368Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This chapter considers computer-aided deductive critical discourse analysis with ATLAS-ti 6.2 using a case study on eco-social work research from Mauritius. Data for this case study were gathered in digital audio format from eight focus group discussions, three semi-structured interviews and various reports from secondary sources. For the analysis, a literature review using ATLAS-ti was first carried out, in order to develop a conceptual/theoretical framework related to eco-social work. Then, the gathered data were directly plugged into ATLAS-ti for a computer-aided deductive critical discourse analysis using the developed eco-social work conceptual/theoretical framework from the literature review. Using the case study as an example, this chapter (a) demonstrates the techniques, and (b) appraises the opportunities, limitations and challenges of computer-aided critical discourse analysis.

  • 17.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Eco-social work for poverty alleviation in coastal areas of Mauritius: from research to practice.2016Conference paper (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 18.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Enhancing Affective Learning in International Social Work Education through Virtual Reality: An Analysis of Students’ Experiences (Pilot: Phase 1)2019Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 19.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Environmental Justice for the Chagossian Communities: A Case for Transnational Ecosocial Work. International Symposium of Social Work and Sustainability2019Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 20.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Environmental justice in the case of the chagos marine protected area: Implications for international social work2020In: Sustainability, E-ISSN 2071-1050, Vol. 12, no 20, article id 8349Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Between the late 1960s and the early 1970s, the British government forcibly removed about 15,000 Chagossians from the Chagos Archipelago. Current legislation based on the declaration of the Chagos-Marine Protected Area (MPA) plays a crucial role in preventing the Chagossians from returning to their homeland. In this particular case study, the article aims to analyze discourses related to the establishment of the Chagos-MPA using an environmental justice framework, to consider the implications for international social work practice. Materials from court rulings, official government reports, and academic/journalist publications on the MPA, as well as from seven semi-structured interviews with key informants from three Chagossian communities based in Mauritius, Seychelles, and the United Kingdom were analyzed using ATLAS-ti 8.4 software. The main findings of the deductive critical discourse analysis are discussed concerning substantive, distributive, and procedural environmental justice for the Chagossian community (This term is used for referring different Chagossian communities from Mauritius, Seychelles, and the United Kingdom as a single homogenous group). This article calls for international social work interventions through transnational alliances between international organizations in challenging the socio-political forces that are having deleterious impacts upon the marginalized and disenfranchised populations and their biophysical environment.

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  • 21.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Environmental social work: Implications for accelerating the implementation of sustainable development in social work curricula2020In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, ISSN 1467-6370, E-ISSN 1758-6739, Vol. 21, no 3, p. 557-574Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose: Environmental social work (ESW) is an approach and a perspective in social work focusing on ecological and environmental sustainability and justice within the context of sustainable development (SD). This study aims to analyse students' reflective tasks on challenges for ESW education and practice from a critical theory perspective. The purpose of this study is to discuss the implications of the findings for accelerating the implementation of SD in social work curricula.

    Design/methodology/approach: The research participants comprised 49 master level students from four different cohorts studying the course "Social Work and Sustainable Development" at the University of Gavle, Sweden. The sample comprised only those students who had completed at least one of the three non-mandatory reflective tasks that were set within the course. The reflective tasks of the research participants were gathered as data for this study. A qualitative methodological approach with the help of ATLAS-ti V8.4 was used to analyse the gathered data.

    Findings: This study discusses three primary results, which are categorised as "Being Boxed", "Safe and Saviour Sweden" and "Politics and Power". Based on the results, this study argues for a transformative and emancipatory pedagogy (TEP) in the teaching and learning of ESW to accelerate the implementation of holistic SD within the social work curriculum.

    Originality/value: Within the context of SD, there is a global call for social work education to shift from an anthropocentric to an eco-centric paradigm. However, ESW education is still in its infancy stage and very few universities are focusing in this particular area. This study therefore brings an important and well-needed layer of empirical evidence in considering the implications for catalysing environmentalism within the social work curricula.

  • 22.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Instrumentalism and Environmental Justice: People’s Cooperative Renewable Energy in Mauritius2017In: The Ecosocial Transition of Societies: The Contribution of Social Work and Social Policy / [ed] Aila-Leena Matthies and Kati Närhi, New York: Routledge, 2017, 1, p. 121-136Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Social work is commonly known as an agent of social change for achieving social justice. In fact, social justice is one of the founding values of social work. Several researchers have conceptualized social justice from distributional, recognitional and associational dimensions, in order to allow for a broader understanding of freedom from oppression, exploitation, marginalization, powerlessness, cultural imperialism and violence (Young 1990, Fraser 1997, Gewirtz 2006). However, Morgaine (2014) argues that social justice as a concept remains valueless unless social workers have clear practical orientations towards its use for achieving emancipation/liberation of the marginalized, vulnerable individuals and groups from injustices and oppressive agencies, forces as well as structures.

  • 23.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology.
    Integrated Coastal Zone Management Training Demand & Supply Assessment in Mauritius2009Report (Other academic)
  • 24.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    Internet and Early Adolescent Sexuality2010Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 25.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Mauritius.
    Internet, Sexuality and Development: Putting Early Adolescents First2009In: International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, ISSN 1832-2077, Vol. 5, no 2, p. 105-119Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Like many other countries, Mauritius has experienced some major socioeconomic changes as a result of its advancement towards a technology-based society. Such socio-economic changes are indeed impacting on people’s life. Given that early adolescents represent an important section of the future generation, this study focuses on this specific population to look at issues related to the Internet, sexuality and development in Mauritius. Within this context, using Altas-ti 5.0 (a computer aided qualitative data analysis software) a thematic network analysis of 136 narratives and 8 focus group discussions of Mauritian early adolescents (10-14 years old) is carried out to answer the following research questions: How do Mauritian early adolescents access the Internet? What do they use the Internet for? How do they perceive the Internet? What is the nature of their sexual interactions over the Internet? Finally, the paper also considers some indications about future directions for public policy on the Internet, sexuality and development in Mauritius.

  • 26.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Mauritius.
    Internet-Mediated Dating/Romance of Mauritian Early Adolescents: A Grounded Theory Analysis2008In: International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society, ISSN 1863-0383, Vol. 6, no 1, p. 34-59Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study focused on describing the ecology of Mauritian early adolescents’ Internet- mediated dating/romance. It used a grounded theory analysis of 136 narrative interviews and eight focus group discussions from Mauritian early adolescents (10-14 years old). The main findings were that (a) within a conservative society like Mauritius, cyberspace has become the new secret environment for early adolescents to experience, understand, learn and fantasise dating/romantic behaviour; (b) Internet-mediated dating/romantic patterns described by the early adolescents in Mauritius is somewhat similar to those patterns identified in face-to-face dating/romance within the western context; (c) contrary to some common beliefs, Mauritian early adolescents’ Internet-mediated dating/romance is not idealised by sexual activities, but rather by the approval of their parents for relationships, marriage and having children.

  • 27.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    Social Work and Sustainable Development : Local Voices from 'Maurice Ile Durable'2012In: Joint World Conference on Social Work and Social Development: Abstract book, 2012, p. 274-Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    The island of Mauritius is a well-known tourist destination. It has a land surface area of 1,860 square kilometers with a coastline of 177 kilometers, and a total human population of about 1.2 million. Within the context of sustainable development initiatives, the current government launched a project called ‘Maurice Ile Durable’ in 2008. Within this particular context, social workers are often being called upon to work on sustainable social development programmes, such as community empowerment for Integrated Coastal Zone Management (IZCM). Social work has a long tradition of using theoretical perspectives for analysing social problems as well as guiding decision-making for interventions and practice. The aim of the paper is to present an analysis of the voices gathered from the local ICZM stakeholders, using a critical eco-social work perspective, in order to identify important sectors for eco-social work interventions. This paper is based on qualitative data collected from 2009 to 2011 for three different ICZM research projects. The data set consist of 8 focus group discussions with influential local inhabitants from 8 key coastal villages, and 24 semi-structured face-to-face interviews with leaders of national non-governmental and governmental organisations involved in ICZM programmes in Mauritius. Atlas-ti 6.2, a computer aided qualitative data analysis software, has been utilised to carry out a critical discourse analysis of the gathered data. From the analysis of the gathered voices, the discussion on findings is focused on three key sectors for critical eco-social work within ICZM programmes in Mauritius. These keys sectors are; access to coastal resources, redistribution of national benefits from the tourism industry, and community empowerment through the ‘National Empowerment Programme’. The conclusion of the paper is based on the implications for anti-oppressive and emancipatory social work practice within the promotion of sustainable social development in Mauritius.

  • 28.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Social Work and Sustainable Development: Local Voices from Mauritius2013In: Australian Social Work, ISSN 0312-407X, E-ISSN 1447-0748, Vol. 66, no 2, p. 261-276Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Sustainable development is much more than an ecological and economic concern; it requires social workers to analyse and understand its impact on the broader social and cultural aspects of human life. Mauritius has been branded as ‘Maurice Ile Durable’ (Sustainable Mauritius) by its current government. Within this context, Mauritian social workers are often called upon to engage in sustainable development programs through community empowerment and development activities. This article uses the eco-critical social work theoretical approach to analyse a subset of qualitative data generated by a larger study conducted in 2008 and 2011, which included focus groups and semistructured interviews. Based on the findings of this research, the article focuses on discourses related to concepts such as control, power, and exploitation. It considers three areas as influential to eco-critical social work in Mauritius: antioppressive practice, promotion of social justice, and critical thinking by exploring related concepts such as control, power, and exploitation. The author concludes that within the context of sustainable development more attention should be paid to promoting social justice through tackling the marginalisation and oppression of certain sections of its population.

  • 29.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    Social Work in Rural Communities: A Case study of Empowerment Interventions for the Eradication of Absolute Poverty in Southeast Rural Coastal Villages of Mauritius2011In: Social Work in Rural Communities / [ed] L. Ginsberg, Virginia, USA: Council of Social Work Education , 2011, 5, p. 39-67Chapter in book (Refereed)
  • 30.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology.
    Stakeholders analysis for Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Mauritius2008Report (Other academic)
  • 31.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Stray Dogs and Social Work in Mauritius: An Analysis of Some Concerns and Challenges2014In: Animals in social work: why and how they matter / [ed] Thomas Ryan, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2014, p. 182-198Chapter in book (Refereed)
  • 32.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    The Ecology of Early Adolescents’ Internet Mediated Sexual Interactions2014In: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology / [ed] Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global, 2014, 3, p. 6781-6790Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Early adolescents (11-14 years old) are normally considered to be no longer children, but not yet adults (World Health Organisation, 2003). Early adolescence is usually characterised as a period when sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological changes, begin to happen. LeCroy (2004) opines that early adolescence is a period of multiple, rapid, and profound changes and transitions. During early adolescence puberty increases body awareness, and may initiate the sex drive.

    Historically, the academic focus on early adolescence as a critical and vital period emerged from a belief that during this particular phase young people are still innocent and with a potential which required cultivation, protection and guidance (Holloway & Valentine, 2003). In addition, there is also a common conviction among the general public that this particular nature of early adolescence must be controlled by responsible members of society; as young people at these ages are more likely to get involved in unconventional beliefs, behaviours and practices mainly coming through the persuasive influences of the media (Troen, 1985; Williams & Frith, 1993; Coleman & Hendry, 1999; Heins, 2001). It has often been argued that media1 represent some of the most under-recognized and most potent influences on adolescent’s development in modern society (Mastronardi, 2003; Strasburger, 2004; Lwin & Malik, 2012; Spurr, Berry & Walker, 2013; Vandenbosch, L. & Eggermont, 2013). In some cases, it has even been found that media have stronger influence on the early adolescents than family and other social relationships (Johnston, 2000).

    In contemporary society early adolescents are in many ways the defining users of Internet (Subrahmanyam & Smahel, 2011; Rambaree, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010). It is also being argued that Internet, through its interactive multi-media interface, has created a new pattern and form of interaction that requires more involvement of early adolescents (Subrahmanyam & Smahel, 2011; Lwin & Malik, 2012; Vandenbosch, L. & Eggermont, 2013). Given the high frequency at which adolescents are using Internet-based technology, it is not surprising that that such interactions may not always be positive (Zweig, Dank, Yahner & Lachman, 2013). In fact, Internet and its relationship with early adolescents have been viewed from two different perspectives. The pessimistic view is that early adolescents become victims of the pervasive and powerful Internet; and, the optimistic view is that Internet contributes immensely towards empowering children and early adolescents and making them more creative and knowledgeable than ever before (United Nations, 2003).

  • 33.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius.
    The Ecology of Sexuality in a Mauritian Internet Chat Room (MICR): An Internet Mediated Research (IMR)2004Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Mauritius is advancing, with a strong determination, towards a technology-based society. Consequently, young people are very much attracted by the new technologies, such as mobile phone, computer, and computer-based technologies. Recent data, for example the IT Household Survey - carried out by NCB (2000) - clearly show that adolescents are the age group that uses Internet the most, at home ; and e-mail/chat is the top of the list of purposes for using the Internet. It is also a well-known fact, that sexuality is a dominant theme over the Internet, and especially on the Chat Rooms . Personal observation, of the Mauritian Chat Rooms, has also revealed that sexuality is commonly expressed over the Internet. In this context, this research aims to explore how sexuality is being framed, communicated, deconstructed, and understood by the Mauritian chat users. The specific set research questions, for the qualitative study, are: (a) what types of sexuality related information are shared (b) how sexuality related information are framed, expressed, deconstructed and understood over the chat rooms, and (c) what are the implications of ‘sexuality on the Internet’ for the Mauritian policy-makers?

      This paper also presents an innovative approach to qualitative social research using modern technological tools. Particularly, Hewson et al. (2003) point out that IMR offers researchers the potential to reach a vast number of participants from unlimited distance cheaply and time-efficiently. Moreover, the data, collected from the chat rooms, are directly being plugged into Atlas-ti for the content / discourse analysis purpose, thereby saving time and money incurred in transcribing. It is also worth noting that ethical issues such as informed consent of all stakeholders, no access and sharing of pornography related materials, and several other principles of social research, for example, autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficience and veracity, are being seriously considered, in this particular study.

  • 34.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    The Internet Mediated Sex Consumptions of Mauritian Teenagers: Heroes And Victims2010Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 35.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Mauritius.
    The Mauritian Employment Relation Act 2008 and Social Justice: A Critical Discourse Analysis2009In: South African Journal of Labour Relations, ISSN 0379-8410, Vol. 33, no 1, p. 1-22Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 36.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    The role of social work in the 2030 Agenda: international context.2019Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 37.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Three Methods of Qualitative Data Analysis Using ATLAS.ti: ‘A Posse Ad Esse’2013In: ATLAS.ti User Conference 2013: Fostering Dialog on Qualitative Methods / [ed] S. Friese and T. G. Ringmayr, Berlin: Universitätsverlag der TU Berlin, 2013, Vol. 1, p. 1-15Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This article appraises the possibilities, limitations and challenges in undertaking three different methods of qualitative data analysis using ATLAS.ti. The discussion is based on three different research projects carried out from 2004 to 2012. In the first project, a grounded theory analysis of data collected in 2004 was carried out using an inductive approach to make a theoretical proposition on Mauritian early adolescents’ internet-mediated dating pattern. In the second project, an abductive thematic network analysis was carried out using qualitative data collected in 2006 from Kenya and Zambia on adolescent sexual and reproductive health. In the third project, a deductive critical discourse analysis was carried out using an eco-social work research from Mauritius, undertaken in 2012. This article concludes that ATLAS.ti presents numerous possibilities for researchers to carry out different methods of qualitative data analysis. However, there are certain limitations and challenges that need to be considered by the researchers when undertaking computer assisted qualitative data analysis.

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  • 38.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    Why it is Difficult to Eradicate Chronic Poverty?: A Case Study from Mauritius2011In: Poverty alleviation strategies: experiences and new ideas: Proceedings, Ankara: General Directorate of Social Assistance and Solidarity , 2011, , p. 217-241p. 217-241Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 39. Rambaree, Komalsingh
    Young Girls and Sexual Rights: A Reflection on the Current Mauritian Society2004Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 40.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    Young People and Cybersex in a Sexually Conservative Society: A Case Study from Mauritius2011In: Youth Culture and Net Culture: Online Social Practices / [ed] Elza Dunkels, Gun-Marie Franberg and Camilla Hallgren, Hershey, USA: IGI Global Publishing , 2011, 1, p. 171-189Chapter in book (Refereed)
  • 41.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    et al.
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Ahmadi, Fereshteh
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Eco-social work for sustainable development: Implications for social work education, practice and research2017In: A good life for all: Essays on sustainability celebrating 60 years of making life better / [ed] Fagerström, Arne and Cunnigham, Gary M., Mjölby: Atremi AB , 2017, 1, p. 71-94Chapter in book (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Within the context of sustainable development, social workers have important roles to play towards the eco-social transformation of society. This chapter starts by justifying how social work and sustainable development are linked. Then, it defines eco-social work and considers implications for education, research and practice of social work. The chapter provides examples of how the social work unit at the University of Gävle contributes to sustainable development through its education, research and community engagement. The chapter concludes that sustainable development is an area  of legitimate focus for social workers, and sustainability is a core social mission of social work.

  • 42. Rambaree, Komalsingh
    et al.
    Auchoybur, N.
    Kistamah, A.
    Rajcomar, R.
    Sports Participation and Perceived Health: A study of undergraduate users and non-users of the University of Mauritius Gymnasium2006Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 43.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    et al.
    University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius.
    Backlund Rambaree, Brita
    University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius.
    Higher Education (HE) for Voluntary Social Workers (VSWs) in Mauritius: Beneficiaries´ Personal Motivation and their Perceived Contribution towards the National Millennium Development Goals (NMDGs)2007Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 44.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    et al.
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Backlund Rambaree, Brita
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    "Out of the frying pan into the fire”: Mauritian social workers’ perspectives on disaster governance in Mauritius2021In: British Journal of Social Work, ISSN 0045-3102, E-ISSN 1468-263X, Vol. 51, no 5, p. 1585-1604Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Mauritius, which is a Small Island Developing State with low economic resilience and limited capacity to deal with disasters, is currently trying to recover from two major disasters – COVID-19 and an oil spill caused by a shipwreck. This article aims to explore the Mauritian social workers’ perspectives on the disaster governance in relation to these double disasters. Data were collected from 18 social workers using web-based online interview tools in September 2020. An abductive thematic network method based on governance network theory was used to analyse the collected data with the help of the ATLAS.ti software. In the findings, the perspectives of the respondents on the structures and mechanisms for DSW and the factors that affect disaster governance in Mauritius are presented and discussed. This article concludes that there is a lack of organised structures and mechanisms for disaster social work, and there is a need to promote good governance in disaster response in Mauritius.

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  • 45.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    et al.
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Berg, Maria
    Save the Children - Sweden.
    Thomson, Robert
    Policy Adviser, Swiss Government, Switzerland.
    A Framework for Youth Work with Refugees: Analysis Further To The Expert Seminar "Journeys To A New Life: Understanding The Role Of Youth Work In Integrating Young Refugees In Europe"2017In: "Journeys to a New Life": an expert seminar on the role of youth work in integration of young refugees in Europe, 2017Conference paper (Refereed)
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  • 46.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    et al.
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Båld, Maria
    Backlund Rambaree, Brita
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Criminology, Social Work.
    Worlds apart! Environmental injustices in Mauritius, Peru and Sweden2022In: International Social Work, ISSN 0020-8728, E-ISSN 1461-7234, Vol. 65, no 1, p. 49-63Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    During the last few years, there has been a growing concern for environmental justice within international social work. This article connects to such concerns and aims to present and discuss environmental injustices faced by local communities in Mauritius, Peru and Sweden. Primary data were collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews with a total of 25 key representatives of local communities in the three countries. Secondary materials were combined with the primary data in ATLAS-ti v.8.3 for a deductive critical discourse analysis. The findings describe the substantive, distributive and procedural environmental injustices faced by local communities in the three case studies. The article then considers the implications of the findings for international social work interventions in promoting environmental justice. The article concludes on the need for international social workers to continue their efforts and practices towards achieving environmental justice for all, in promoting global sustainable development.

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  • 47.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    et al.
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Faxelid, Elisabeth
    Karolinska Institutet.
    Considering Abductive Thematic Network Analysis with ATLAS-ti 6.22013In: Advancing Research Methods with New Technologies / [ed] Natalie Sappleton, Hershey PA, USA: IGI Global, 2013, 1, p. 170-186Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Social research carried out through the use of new media technologies can generate large volumes of qualitative data. A systematic and rigorous approach is therefore important in analysing large volumes of qualitative data. Computer-aided qualitative data analysis programmes—such as Atlas-ti 6.2—have managed to facilitate the process of data analysis, to some extent. However, researchers remain central in designing and deciding how the qualitative data gathered as evidence from the field are to be analysed, interpreted, and presented. Within this context, this chapter aims to consider Abductive Thematic Network Analysis (ATNA) with Atlas-ti 6.2 as a systematic way of carrying out qualitative data analysis. A data set from a study on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health is used as an example for facilitating the explanation on the steps in carrying out, and for providing an illustration of the outcome of, ATNA. The objectives of this chapter are to make a brief presentation of abductive approach to social research, describe ATNA, and demonstrate the techniques for such an analysis using Atlas-ti 6.2. The chapter concludes that ATNA can be a useful systematic way to proceed with qualitative data analysis that can be facilitated by the use of Atlas-ti 6.2.

  • 48.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    et al.
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    Karlsson, Lis-Bodil
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    Teaching and Learning of Social Work through Autobiographic Literatures2012In: International Journal of Learning, ISSN 1447-9494, E-ISSN 1447-9540, Vol. 18, no 4, p. 17-28Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Like many other subjects and disciplines, the teaching and learning of social work is also based on the notion of engaging learners through different levels of Bloom’s (1956) taxonomy of learning - cognitive, affective and psycho-motor. From this theoretical perspective, teachers responsible for developing social work curricula usually look for different materials and methods for transferring social work knowledge and skills that touches the three essential domains of teaching and learning. Within this context, this paper considers the use of autobiographic literatures as a material and method for transferring social work knowledge and skills to learners through the three learning domains. Through a discourse analysis of students’ perceptions on making use of autobiographic literatures in a research methodology course, this paper answers two specific research questions: (a.) how social work learners relate to autobiographic literatures as a learning material and (b.) how autobiographic literatures could effectively be used within teaching and learning of social work. The analysis of the learners’ perspective from this study reveals that autobiographic literatures are interesting, informative and helpful materials for teaching and learning of both theories and practice of social work. However, teachers responsible for designing social work teaching curricula should ensure that methodologically the materials and methods engage the learners at different learning domains for the learning of both theories and practice of social work. The paper also supports the view that materials and methods in teaching and learning of social work should be rigorously evaluated with more focus given to the learners’ insights as part of a more participatory curriculum review.

  • 49.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    et al.
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    Karlsson, Lis-Bodil
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Sociology/Social work.
    Teaching and Learning of Social Work through Autobiographic Literatures2011Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Like many other subjects and disciplines, the teaching and learning of social work is also based on the notion of engaging learners through different levels of Bloom’s (1956) taxonomy of learning - cognitive, affective and psycho-motor. From this theoretical perspective, teachers responsible for developing social work curricula usually look for different materials and methods for transferring social work knowledge and skills that touches the three essential domains of teaching and learning. Within this context, this paper considers the use of autobiographic literatures as a material and method for transferring social work knowledge and skills to learners through the three learning domains. Through a discourse analysis of students’ perceptions on making use of autobiographic literatures in a research methodology course, this paper answers two specific research questions: (a.) how social work learners relate to autobiographic literatures as a learning material and (b.) how autobiographic literatures could effectively be used within teaching and learning of social work. The analysis of the learners’ perspective from this study reveals that autobiographic literatures are interesting, informative and helpful materials for teaching and learning of both theories and practice of social work. However, teachers responsible for designing social work teaching curricula should ensure that methodologically the materials and methods engage the learners at different learning domains for the learning of both theories and practice of social work. The paper also supports the view that materials and methods in teaching and learning of social work should be rigorously evaluated with more focus given to the learners’ insights as part of a more participatory curriculum review.

  • 50.
    Rambaree, Komalsingh
    et al.
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Social work.
    Knez, Igor
    University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work and Psychology, Psychology.
    Effects of Ethnicity and Gender on Youth Health2016In: Cogent Social Sciences, E-ISSN 2331-1886, Vol. 2, no 1, article id 1186136Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study investigated the effects of ethnicity and gender on the health of young people (14–25 years old) living in Mauritius. Combinations of female and male by four ethnic groups—“Creole”, “Hindu”, “Muslim” and “Mixed”—were used for multivariate analysis of variances. “Mixed” ethnic group consumed most to-bacco, alcohol and drugs compared to other ethnic groups. They were also the ones that mostly skipped breakfast and lunch and were found to eat most fast food. Moreover, “Mixed” ethnic group had heard most about HIV/AIDS programmes, but were least satisfied with such programmes and with public hospitals and health services. Females were shown to perceive more physical and mental health issues than did males; although males smoked more cigarettes and drunk more alcohol. However, females consumed more fast food and deep fries and rated public hospi-tals and sexual and reproductive health services as less good than did males. The findings call for further research on the health of young people living in Mauritius with respect to socio-economic variables in order to promote social justice in the Mauritian society. In addition, this article also emphasises on the need of having a new National Youth Policy for Mauritius, which is long overdue.

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