Poster Session
Multifunctional Role of Family Farming in Sustainability: An Exploratory Analysis of Rural Development in Southeast Spain
Poster Session Emilio Galdeano Gómez, Laura Piedra Muñoz
Family-run farms in rural areas play a crucial role, increasingly recognized as essential for sustainable growth. In agriculture, their ability to balance economic, environmental, and social objectives is central, showing the idea of multifunctionality. Though environmental issues have often been prioritized, this paper shifts focus to delve into the social and economic impacts associated with family-based farming. Taking the agricultural landscape of southeastern Spain as a case study, we conduct a thorough empirical analysis based on various socio-economic factors. Our findings highlight the economic advantages of expansion and related industries, while also shining a light on the diverse characteristics of these farms. Innovations, a shift towards environmentally friendly practices, higher education levels among farmers, and the smooth transition of farms across generations have all contributed to rejuvenating the area, improving average incomes, ensuring solid employment opportunities, and fostering cultural diversity. Our research provides a clear guide for achieving multifunctionality, offering insights relevant to sectors aligned with the values of family farming, and enhancing our comprehension of its impact on socio-economic stability in rural areas.
Alliance Through Words: Interpreters Bridging Language and Culture in Therapy Sessions for Refugees View Digital Media
Poster Session Nicole Dingwell Frendt, James A. Johnson, Rodina Bizri Baryak
In therapy with Ukrainian refugees, interpreters bridge cultural and linguistic divides within Western therapeutic settings. This small-scale exploratory study employs a focus group with interpreters to explore their challenges, their contributions to the therapeutic alliance, and the significance of cultural competence in assessing and treating traumatic stress. A linguist and psychotherapy treatment specialist combined the LESCANT intercultural communication model with Silove et al.'s work addressing criticisms of the Western PTSD diagnostic criteria to develop a codebook for evaluating interpreter feedback. Initial manual coding of units of meaning yielded near perfect agreement, a κ = .923, 95% CI [0.861,0.985] p < .001. The psychotherapy treatment specialist coded the remaining units of meaning. The study suggests that language plays the most important role in representing cultural identity and influences the perception of internal and external experiences of traumatic events. The findings indicate that language, context, and social organization facilitate culturally sensitive assessments and the selection of appropriate therapeutic approaches, highlighting the value of interpreters in establishing a culturally suitable therapeutic environment.
