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NAG News. / Re: Undressed - a new documentary
« Last post by Duncan Heenan on February 14, 2024, 06:47:52 AM »Neither of the links works at all now. Have you an up to date link which works, please?
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NAG General Discussion. / Some new academic research on naturism & perceived stigma
« Last post by Duncan Heenan on February 14, 2024, 06:43:02 AM »I have recently received a new commentary on a research paper about perceived stigma within the naturist community. It can be seen here:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374088047_A_qualitative_insight_into_the_experiences_of_naturists_perceived_stigma_of_naturism
and
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372763010_A_review_of_the_literature_on_the_complex_relationship_between_stigma_and_naturism
It looks at a sample of naturists, and concludes that there is a feeling among naturists that they are stigmatised by society generally. My own comments on this paper (which I have passed to the author) are below.
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1. I am surprised you can come to conclusions based on a sample of only 10 people, who are largely self-selected and (as you admit) are all drawn from a fairly narrow demographic. Why did you not expand the study to include a wider demographic and some randomly chosen subjects? Though interesting, I doubt whether it could be considered representative of a section of society for this reason alone, which would be a pity.
2. The study deals only with the perceived stigma, without making any real attempt to establish whether this perception is based on fact or some non-factual factors. In my own experience of about 60 years as a practicing naturist, I have come across a lot of naturists who feel they are stigmatised in some way, or believe others are, but this is rarely, if ever, supported by hard facts. It may be that psychology is concerned with feelings only, and the factual basis of those feelings is irrelevant, but if this is the case it makes a layman like me wonder where it is leading, and what is the use of such research? It would be interesting to see some research following up on the roots of these beliefs.
3. Allied to the points above, I note that the research is qualitative only. Without a quantitative aspect this reduces the usefulness of the study to me, as it puts it into the category of observations of a few individuals rather than something from which wider conclusions can be drawn. Maybe I am misunderstanding social psychology in this respect and mixing it up with sociology or anthropology.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374088047_A_qualitative_insight_into_the_experiences_of_naturists_perceived_stigma_of_naturism
and
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372763010_A_review_of_the_literature_on_the_complex_relationship_between_stigma_and_naturism
It looks at a sample of naturists, and concludes that there is a feeling among naturists that they are stigmatised by society generally. My own comments on this paper (which I have passed to the author) are below.
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1. I am surprised you can come to conclusions based on a sample of only 10 people, who are largely self-selected and (as you admit) are all drawn from a fairly narrow demographic. Why did you not expand the study to include a wider demographic and some randomly chosen subjects? Though interesting, I doubt whether it could be considered representative of a section of society for this reason alone, which would be a pity.
2. The study deals only with the perceived stigma, without making any real attempt to establish whether this perception is based on fact or some non-factual factors. In my own experience of about 60 years as a practicing naturist, I have come across a lot of naturists who feel they are stigmatised in some way, or believe others are, but this is rarely, if ever, supported by hard facts. It may be that psychology is concerned with feelings only, and the factual basis of those feelings is irrelevant, but if this is the case it makes a layman like me wonder where it is leading, and what is the use of such research? It would be interesting to see some research following up on the roots of these beliefs.
3. Allied to the points above, I note that the research is qualitative only. Without a quantitative aspect this reduces the usefulness of the study to me, as it puts it into the category of observations of a few individuals rather than something from which wider conclusions can be drawn. Maybe I am misunderstanding social psychology in this respect and mixing it up with sociology or anthropology.
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Suporters Events / naked bike rides
« Last post by Harvey Allen on February 01, 2024, 05:01:56 PM »There are several naked bike rides up and down the country. the ethos is base as you dare these rides are in a good cause they are trying to save the planet
by rawing atention to the harm that burning fosil does also by demonstrating the vulnerability of cyclists
by rawing atention to the harm that burning fosil does also by demonstrating the vulnerability of cyclists
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NAG General Discussion. / Re: Is NAG alive and well ?
« Last post by Robert Brown on January 20, 2024, 03:43:02 PM »It would seam that you are only on the forum as the joined this site befour the 13th December 2020
Remember if you registered before the 13th December 2020 you will not have automatic access to the bodybook unless you reregister for our sites by clicking on the register for our sites here button at the bottom of this page.
https://www.naturistactiongroup.co.uk/nag-registration-form.htm
Remember if you registered before the 13th December 2020 you will not have automatic access to the bodybook unless you reregister for our sites by clicking on the register for our sites here button at the bottom of this page.
https://www.naturistactiongroup.co.uk/nag-registration-form.htm
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NAG General Discussion. / Is NAG alive and well ?
« Last post by Mattsw11 on January 19, 2024, 02:50:27 PM »Hi hopefully this is a stupid question but is this group still up and running, alive and well? I seem to be able to login here ok and have some questions but when I try to logon to Bodybook to update my profile upload pics etc it no longer recognises my login details or let's me reset my password etc - help! Matt
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NAG Projects. / Re: 2013 Photo competition
« Last post by inacnatfree67 on December 05, 2023, 05:49:57 PM »Drone pilot
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Usefull Links/Addresses. / Naturist walking group in France
« Last post by inacnatfree67 on November 25, 2023, 05:06:47 PM »People can participate to the hikes organized by the naturist walking group located in south of France.
http://www.mnvr-drome.org/
http://www.mnvr-drome.org/
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NAG International. / NEWT 2024
« Last post by inacnatfree67 on November 25, 2023, 03:50:25 PM »International naturist meeting week from Sunday July 7th 2024 to Sunday July 14th 2024
Thanks to the initiative of Richard Foley, who started this meeting more than 10 years ago, we organize again a naturist hiking week in the Austrian’s moutains.
The spirit of the group is to be a multinational composition of mens, womens, couples and families, with everyone participating in the group’s life (cooking, cleaning…).
Hikes are based on the level of the participants. However, as hikes include from 500 to 1200 meters of altitude difference, they require a good physical condition.
The accommodation is located in a comfortable mountain cottage which offers rooms for 2-4 people.
The total price for the week per person is 320 euros. It covers everything : house’s rent, tourist taxes, groceries and other fees (240 euros for the accommodation and 80 euros for the food).
Informations and requests to participate : inac.natfree@gmail.com (in French, German or English)
P. S.: Places are limited depending on the accommodation capacity. Due to the high number of demands, inscriptions will be distributed in the order of registration. We will give priority to family with children and couples, while respecting a good mix of nationalities.
Thanks to the initiative of Richard Foley, who started this meeting more than 10 years ago, we organize again a naturist hiking week in the Austrian’s moutains.
The spirit of the group is to be a multinational composition of mens, womens, couples and families, with everyone participating in the group’s life (cooking, cleaning…).
Hikes are based on the level of the participants. However, as hikes include from 500 to 1200 meters of altitude difference, they require a good physical condition.
The accommodation is located in a comfortable mountain cottage which offers rooms for 2-4 people.
The total price for the week per person is 320 euros. It covers everything : house’s rent, tourist taxes, groceries and other fees (240 euros for the accommodation and 80 euros for the food).
Informations and requests to participate : inac.natfree@gmail.com (in French, German or English)
P. S.: Places are limited depending on the accommodation capacity. Due to the high number of demands, inscriptions will be distributed in the order of registration. We will give priority to family with children and couples, while respecting a good mix of nationalities.
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NAG News. / Re: Undressed - a new documentary
« Last post by Ray Ward on November 04, 2023, 11:57:06 PM »Interesting, but a bit odd. First part a great deal about early naturism, expected second part to be more up to date, but hardly a word about naturism!
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NAG News. / Undressed - a new documentary
« Last post by Slimjim on November 03, 2023, 09:20:12 PM »Undressed - A History of Nudism (1/2)
A two-part documentary looking at the history of nudism. This first episode traces the beginnings of the movement in the nineteenth century and how it differs across Europe.
https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/110939-001-A/undressed-a-history-of-nudism-1-2/
Undressed - A History of Nudism (2/2)
The history of nudity as an instrument of power and resistance goes back a long way. In antiquity, the naked body played a significant role in art and science. It is the vulnerability of the naked body that can make it a powerful weapon to this day. But are we really freer when we take off our clothes? And what role do shame and violence play?
https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/110939-002-A/undressed-a-history-of-nudism-2-2/
A two-part documentary looking at the history of nudism. This first episode traces the beginnings of the movement in the nineteenth century and how it differs across Europe.
https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/110939-001-A/undressed-a-history-of-nudism-1-2/
Undressed - A History of Nudism (2/2)
The history of nudity as an instrument of power and resistance goes back a long way. In antiquity, the naked body played a significant role in art and science. It is the vulnerability of the naked body that can make it a powerful weapon to this day. But are we really freer when we take off our clothes? And what role do shame and violence play?
https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/110939-002-A/undressed-a-history-of-nudism-2-2/