Search for dissertations about: "stressful environment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 58 swedish dissertations containing the words stressful environment.

2. 1. Bridging Boundaries in the Borderland of Bureaucracies : Individual Impact on Organisational Adaption to Demanding Situations in Civil and Military Contexts

   Author : Aida Alvinius; Gerd Lindgren; Göran Ahrne; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Boundary spanners; uniformed organisations; bureaucratic organisations; adaption; systems theory; contingency; stressful environment; civil-military relations; disaster management; emotional labour; Gränsöverskridare; uniformerade organisationer; byråkratier; anpassning; systemteori; contingency; påfrestande förhållanden; civil-militära relationer; katastrofhantering; emotionellt lönearbete; Sociologi; Sociology; Ledarskap under påfrestande förhållanden;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to reach a deeper understanding of how boundary spanners are bridging boundaries between uniformed bureaucratic organisations and their environment, characterised by demanding conditions.The main part of this thesis is based upon empirical data gathered through 71 interviews with Swedish civil and military informants from several uniformed organisations. READ MORE

4. 2. Gene-environment interactions between HPA axis regulatory genes and stressful life events in suicide attempts

   Author : Yair Jacob Ben-Efraim; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Suicide is a leading cause of death. In the future, treatment for suicidal behavior, as well as public health prevention and/or intervention efforts, may be guided by genetic epidemiology. This research is informed by biological alterations which have been previously observed in suicidal behavior. READ MORE

5. 3. Skin conductance variability and stressful exposures in critical care

   Author : Anders Günther; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Numerous stressors affect the intensive care unit (ICU) patient. The ICU environment is busy and noisy, with monitoring and treatment around the clock. ICU patients may have problems in getting some sleep, due to lighting and noise. Many ICU survivors report having pain during their ICU stay. READ MORE

6. 4. Confinement and Caring - On sociomaterial practices in secured institutions for youths

   Author : Kajsa Nolbeck; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Institutional youth care; Care environment; Sociomateriality; Erving Goffman; Quantitative methods; Ethnography; Photovoice; Focus group discussions;

   Abstract : In special youth homes run by the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care, youths are placed because of involuntary care or a verdict. The legal regulations and conflicting requirements of care, security, and children’s rights place high demands on these institutions’ care environment. READ MORE

7. 5. Police officers under pressure : sexual and gender-based harassment, stress, and job satisfaction in Sweden

   Author : Arian Rostami; Monica Burman; Mehdi Ghazinour; Jonas Hansson; Anna-Karin Hurtig; Magnus Sverke; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sexual harassment; Gender-based harassment; Work stress; Job satisfaction; Police officers; Work environment;

   Abstract : Police officers encounter challenging and stressful situations at work, which negatively impact their health, job performance, and aspects of their lives. Regarding the gendered structure and competitive work environment of police organizations, women are under extra pressure from the pervasive gendered norms within the police organization. READ MORE