A systems analysis of Access-A-Ride, New York City’s paratransit service

Narrating the Transition to Adulthood for Youth in Uganda: Leaving School, Mobility, Risky Occupations, and HIV

“…One strength of this article was the ECC design, which allowed for a controlled comparison of narratives from youth who shared similar sociodemographic characteristics but differed in terms of their HIV status. A second strength was our analytic approach, adapted from developmental and life course research (Daiute, 2010; 2014; Messina, 2014; Murray, 2017), which allowed us to link previously disparate lines of study on adolescent life transitions and HIV. As suggested in a previous special issue of this article, qualitative approaches “offer insight into the complex, layered, and multifaceted social, economic, and political factors that shape health disparities” (Griffith et al, 2017, p. 673).…”

“…A plot analysis is one technique for systematically studying life stories and identifying patterns across multiple participants (Daiute, 2014). Interviews are one type of narrative organized by the process of asking and answering questions (Mishler, 1991) and therefore are well suited for a plot analysis (Daiute, 2010, 2014; Messina, 2014; Murray, 2017). Narratives often follow a general arc and contain specific components that together comprise the plot: They begin with an initiating action, followed by a complicating action or actions, followed by a climax, and they conclude with subsequent resolution strategies (Daiute, 2010, 2014).…”

A Policy Analysis of State Plans for Independent Living in the U.S.

“…Transportation issues are seen as one of the first and most noticeable concerns for individuals (Murray, 2017). Transportation is necessary to empower individuals with disability, older adults, and caregivers to enable full participation in the community including "traveling to(from) work, volunteer, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy entertainment recreational and religious activities (NADTC, n.d.).…”

“…People with disability require transport services that are knowledgeable and capable to meet their needs (Murray, 2017). Although people with disability, like those without disability, have a variety of needs when traveling, there are those who are highly fragile and need services that ensure their safety.…”

“…Transportation, the third topic area named as a priority by the ACL, is a notable concern among both the growing older adult population and those with disability (Murray, 2017). Access to safe transportation provides the autonomy to spend time as preferred, ultimately, better merging into everyday activities and mainstream society.…”