Today, my task was to analyze data from interviews and surveys from listening sessions with a new Archway community. The purpose of these listening sessions is to find out what issues are most relevant to community members, and they provide a starting point and direction for future discussions. The surveys include questions such as what Read more
While in the office today, I worked on recording data from a survey in one of our communities. The topic of the survey was transportation for working individuals. Lack of adequate transportation is often a major issue in rural communities, especially for workers. The survey was distributed to employees at common employers throughout the county. Read more
This week’s tasks mainly focused on data analysis and administrative work. For the data analysis, transcribed interviews were read and coded, and common themes were identified. Qualitative research such as this is very important for understanding the context and human experience in certain issues. This type of research provides deeper insight into the subjective experiences Read more
Today, I continued coding data from our interviews. Some of the specific questions in the interviews asked the farmers to identify their most prevalent stressors, if they felt comfortable seeking care, and what influence the views of those within the farming community had on their likelihood to utilize mental health services. Furthermore, they were asked Read more
Today I worked on some administrative tasks in the office such as sorting through inventory, making an inventory list, and organizing. While tasks such as these may seem monotonous or even unimportant, administrative tasks are essential for the function of any organization. Behind the scenes work often goes unnoticed, but it helps organizations to be Read more