Search for dissertations about: "Kristina Holmqvist"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Kristina Holmqvist.
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1. Body Image Across Cultures and Ethnic Groups
Abstract : Studying body image across cultures and ethnic groups is essential if we are to understand the cultural framework that influences how people view and feel about their bodies. The objective of Study I was to cross-culturally examine differences in body satisfaction, dieting and weight loss attempts, and perceived body shape among 13-year-old Argentinean (n=358) and Swedish (n=874) adolescents. READ MORE
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2. Body Image in Adolescence: Through the Lenses of Culture, Gender, and Positive Psychology
Abstract : Adolescents’ body image (i.e., feelings and thoughts about their body and appearance) is central to their health and wellbeing. This thesis, which examined adolescents’ body image, comprised two parts. READ MORE
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3. The Role of Shb in Angiogenesis, FGF and VEGF Signalling in Endothelial Cells
Abstract : Angiogenesis is defined as the formation of new capillary blood vessels from pre-existing ones. This process involves several steps including: migration, proliferation and differentiation of endothelial cells into blood vessels. READ MORE