Search for dissertations about: "self-confidence"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 swedish dissertations containing the word self-confidence.

  2. 1. Misuse of anabolic steroids in youth. Trends, attitudes and evaluation of an intervention programme

    Author : Sverker Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Androgenic anabolics; male adolescents; appearance; intervention; attitudes; self-confidence; body image; gym; peer pressure; focus-groups;

    Abstract : Background: Misuse of androgenic anabolic steroids in US is well known. Less is known about the situation in Sweden and Europe. If there does exist a problem of misuse, it is important to investigate prevalence, risk-factors and attitudes towards anabolics. This knowledge is vital in order to design intervention. READ MORE

  4. 2. In-hospital family-witnessed adult resuscitation : Perspectives of patients, families and healthcare professionals

    Author : Annette Waldemar; Ingela Thylén; Anders Bremer; Anna Strömberg; Christine Kumlien; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Family witnessed resuscitation; Cardiac arrest; In-hospital; Attitudes; Self-confidence;

    Abstract : Background  Several international organizations recommend family-witnessed resuscitation (FWR) in hospitals, which means that the family should be offered to be present during resuscitation. These recommendations are based on research that shows that it is usually beneficial for the family to be present. READ MORE

  5. 3. Developing and validating self-report instruments : assessing perceived driver competence

    Author : Anna Sundström; Widar Henriksson; Marie Wiberg; Lars R Bergman; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Test construction; test validity; measurement; drivers; self-confidence;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to develop and validate a self-report instrument for perceived driver competence. The thesis includes six papers and a summary. READ MORE

  6. 4. Psychological aspects of explanations as support for problem solving and learning

    Author : Robert Ramberg; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Problemlösning; Inlärning; Psykologi;

    Abstract : This thesis will focus on two related issues. The first relates to social psychological aspects ssuch as people's perception of, and attributions regarding humans and computers as experts. The wsecond aspect relates to cognitive psychology,where aspects of understanding and learning are emphasized. READ MORE

  7. 5. Postural balance, anxiety and motor function after stroke, at a very early supported discharge with continued rehabilitation

    Author : Lena Rafsten; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stroke; Rehabilitation; Postural balance; Physical therapy; Upper extremity; Anxiety;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate postural balance, anxiety and motor function the first year after stroke and whether postural balance, anxiety and motor function was different at the intervention of Very Early Supported Discharge (VESD) com-pared to routine discharge during the first year post stroke. Methods. READ MORE