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Human flourishing has recently emerged as a construct of interest in clinical and population-health studies. Its origins as a focus of research are rooted in philosophical writing dating to Aristotle's concept of eudaimonia, in the work of contemporary psychologists, and in studies by epidemiologists, physicians, and social and behavioral scientists who have investigated religious influences on physical and mental health since the 1980s. Inasmuch as human flourishing has been characterized as multidimensional or multifaceted, with hypothetically broad antecedents and significant outcomes, it may be an especially valuable construct for researchers. For one, it would seem to tap something deeper and more meaningful than the superficial single-item measures that often characterize such studies. This article surveys the rich history of the concept of human flourishing in its multiple meanings and contexts across disciplines, proposes a conceptual model for assessing the construct, and lays out an agenda for clinical and population-health research.
To successfully complete a community-based participatory research (CBPR) project, different types of relationships and different degrees of stakeholder investment are required, depending on context. We propose a method that will help assess relational connectivity and investment in many types of CBPR structures. Using data from a CBPR project, a network method is examined to test its effectiveness in identifying the CBPR project's strengths and weaknesses.

A social network method is proposed to increase CBPR effectiveness. This involves constructing various social networks related to the CBPR project a current network, preferred networks for each collaborative stakeholder, and a projected network. These measure the state of the current network and provide a roadmap-via the stakeholder and projected networks-to what we believe may be an ideal CBPR network structure.

Analyses indicated areas of the network where improvements could be made to expand collaboration. Network analysis revealed differing views of the preferred social network from various subgroups, indicating where modification of ties and perspectives of stakeholders could improve the collaboration.

This social network method promotes analysis of CBPR factors and provides information for changes designed to improve CBPR collaborations and potentially lead to better outcomes.
This social network method promotes analysis of CBPR factors and provides information for changes designed to improve CBPR collaborations and potentially lead to better outcomes.
Childhood asthma management is an environmental justice concern for immigrant Latino parents. Photovoice methods have empowered our community-based participatory research (CBPR) team of Latino parents of children with asthma to investigate and educate others about indoor environmental threats in our community.

Data collection and management in evaluating interventions in such settings is under-described in the literature. We developed a culturally tailored educational intervention, guided by social cognitive theory, using photographs from our archive. We pilot tested this intervention with a convenience sample of Latino parents (n = 19) attending an English language literacy class. We designed and implemented a pre- and post-evaluation survey on self-efficacy and knowledge and collected observational notes. LY294002 However, we found that the responses to the knowledge questions were of limited value.

We describe the lessons we learned regarding data collection, management and evaluation.

We provide suggestions for improving survey design and data management for culturally tailored educational interventions.
We provide suggestions for improving survey design and data management for culturally tailored educational interventions.
Innovative solution-focused research with youth is needed to improve sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing among adolescents and young adults (AYA). We sought to identify moments that matter to AYA during the STI testing experience.

Five social design graduate students and five youth advisory council (YAC) members independently received STI testing and created journey maps documenting their experience. Social design students assisted YAC members in their map creation during group workshops and one-on-one worktime. Participants completed interviews about their experience using their maps to facilitate responses. We used thematic content analysis to synthesize textual interview data.

Participants experienced stress and discomfort throughout the testing process, with three main sources of stress identified finding a clinic, completing registration forms, and general lack of clarity during the clinical experience. Friendly interactions with providers and staff improved the experience, however. Finally, the physical environment of the clinic space could positively or negatively impact the overall experience.

Journey mapping may be an important tool for identifying solutions to improve STI testing among AYA.
Journey mapping may be an important tool for identifying solutions to improve STI testing among AYA.
Older adults receiving long-term care are often excluded from the design, development, and implementation of health-related research. The project aimed to create, implement and evaluate a sustainable research advisory board consisting of researchers, clinicians, and older adults living at home or in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).

To initiate Bureau development, 15 older adults, researchers, and clinicians came together to engage in research. In meetings and retreats, stakeholders mutually developed group procedures, roles, and values. Process evaluation focused on stakeholder experiences, development of the Bureau, and its impact.

Trained Sages were able to offer meaningful input to researchers and present their own proposal at a conference. Lessons learned centered around continuously seeking feedback from participants, emphasizing co-learning, adapting to virtual engagement, and remaining flexible in structure and content of meetings.

Results can inform future development of research advisory boards of older adult populations.
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