Search for dissertations about: "optimism"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 62 swedish dissertations containing the word optimism.

2. 21. Bending and Mending the Neurosignature : Elicting the Relaxation Response with help of Flotation-REST ( Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique) in Patients with Stress Related Pain

   Author : Sven-Åke Bood; Torsten Norlander; Gun Nordström; Lars-Gösta Dahlöf; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Burn-out; flotation-REST; pain; prolactin; relaxation response; stress; attention; depression; placebo.; Psychology; Psykologi; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : Abstract. The overarching purpose of the current thesis was to assess the long term effects of a documented treatment program involving flotation-REST for the experience of pain, from the point of view of variables connected with Melzack´s neuromatrix theory, and to examine the extent of a potential attention-placebo effect in connection with flotation-REST. READ MORE

4. 22. Dental coping strategies and dental anxiety: Adaptive and maladaptive strategies among adult patients with regular or irregular dental care

   Author : Jenny M Bernson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dental coping strategies; dental anxiety; coping skills; dental visiting habits; depression; general anxiety; questionnaire;

   Abstract : Abstract The overall aim of this thesis was to explore the reported use of coping strategies in connection with dental treatment among adult patients with dental anxiety and regular or irregular dental care. The specific aims of the four papers were (I) to develop a questionnaire for assessing coping strategies in the dental treatment situation and to evaluate its psychometric properties; (II) to further investigate and evaluate the newly constructed Dental Coping Strategy Questionnaire (DCSQ-15); (III) to investigate the relationship between the use of dental coping strategies in DCSQ-15, emotional distress and sociodemographic factors; (IV) to generate a conceptual framework explaining the main concerns of patients with dental anxiety who, despite their fear, participate in regular dental treatment, in order to acquire a deeper understanding of what they do to manage the dental-treatment situation. READ MORE

5. 23. Essays on behavioural economics and cost overuns

   Author : Fredrik Brunes; Hans Lind; Göran Lindahl; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : This dissertation consists of five essays, four on cost overruns and one on behavioral economics witha focus on real estate investments. The main aim of the thesis was to answer the questions:• Is it common with cost overruns in infrastructure projects?• What explains the cost overruns?• What can be done to prevent cost overruns?This thesis contributes to the current state of knowledge within the field:• It is yet another evidence that cost overruns are a significant problem. READ MORE

6. 24. Housing, Banking and the Macro Economy

   Author : Rachatar Nilavongse; Mikael Bask; Nils Gottfries; Jesper Lindé; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : House price expectations; Debt default; Boom-bust cycles; Monetary policy; Inflation; Welfare analysis; Credit supply disruptions; Working capital; DSGE models; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : Essay 1: Expectation-Driven House Prices, Debt Default and Inflation DynamicsWe contribute to the literature on dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models with housing collateral by including shocks to house price expectations. We also incorporate endogenous mortgage defaults that are rarely included in DSGE models with housing collateral. READ MORE

7. 25. Bending and Mending the Neurosignature : Frameworks of influence by flotation-REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique) upon well-being in patients with stress related ailments

   Author : Sven Åke Bood; Torsten Norlander; Gun Nordström; Jarl Risberg; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Attention-placebo; Burn-out; Depression; Flotation-REST; Pain; Prolactin; Relaxation response; Stress; Therapy; Psychology; Psykologi; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The overarching purpose of the current thesis was to assess the long term effects of a treatment program involving flotation-REST for the experience of pain, from the point of view of variables connected with Melzack´s neuromatrix theory, and to examine the extent of a potential attention-placebo effect in connection with flotation-REST.The first study (Paper I) aimed to investigate long-term effects of flotation-REST four months after treatment. READ MORE