Search for dissertations about: "affective reactions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words affective reactions.

  2. 1. Affective responses to music in depressed individuals : Aesthetic judgments, emotions, and the impact of music-evoked autobiographical memories

    Author : Laura Stavroula Sakka; Patrik N Juslin; Urs Nater; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; depression; music listening; emotional reactions; emotion regulation; aesthetic judgment; cognitive bias; music-evoked autobiographical memories;

    Abstract : Music’s powerful influence on our affective states is often utilized in everyday life for emotion regulation and in music-therapeutic interventions against depression. Given this ability of music to influence emotions and symptoms in depressed people, it appears imperative to understand how these individuals affectively respond to music. READ MORE

  4. 2. Qigong : acute affective responses in a group of regular exercisers

    Author : Mattias Johansson; Peter Hassmén; Anna Hertting; Torsten Norlander; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; qigong; affective responses; mind-body therapy; low-intensive physical activity; affect regulation; Sports research; Idrottsforskning; Idrottsvetenskap; Sports Science;

    Abstract : Qigong is a Chinese mind-body therapy that aims to, through the use of movements, relaxed breathing and relaxation/meditation, create a healthy flow of life force, qi, in the body, and consequently improve health. A growing number of Qigong studies report beneficial effects on health and well-being. READ MORE

  5. 3. Affect as a Component of Perceived Sound and Vibration Quality in Aircraft

    Author : Daniel Västfjäll; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; comfort; sound quality; evaluations; affective reactions; preference; interior aircraft sounds; propeller aircraft;

    Abstract : The concept of product sound quality is becoming an integral component of product development and design. The research presented in this thesis test the notion that affective reactions (i.e. positive-negative feelings) are a major determinant of perceived sound quality. READ MORE

  6. 4. Adolescents ´Happiness: The Role of Affective Temperament Model on Memory and Apprehension of Events, Subjective Well-Being, and Psychological Well-Being

    Author : Danilo Garcia; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Adolescents; Affective Temperaments; Life Satisfaction; Negative Affect; Positive Affect; Psychological Well-Being; Regulatory Focus; Self-Regulation; Subjective Well-Being; Temperament.;

    Abstract : DOCTORAL DISSERTATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG, 2011 ABSTRACT Garcia, Danilo (2011). Adolescents' Happiness: The Role of the Affective Temperament Modelon Memory and Apprehension of Events, Subjective Well-Being, and Psychological Well-Being. Department of Psychology, University ofGothenburg, Sweden. READ MORE

  7. 5. Guided by Fear : Effects on attention and awareness

    Author : Nathalie Peira; Stefan Wiens; Nazanin Derakhshan; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Emotion; fear; attention; awareness; affective processing; heart rate; skin conductance; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : Because the visual system has limited capacity, emotions such as fear may play an important role in guiding the selection of relevant input (LeDoux, 2000; Öhman & Mineka, 2001). The aim of the current thesis was to investigate how fear can guide the organism by influencing:  (I) attentional processes, (II) awareness of the visual input, and (III) affective processing independent of awareness. READ MORE