Search for dissertations about: "Adolescents"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 809 swedish dissertations containing the word Adolescents.

2. 21. Adolescents' sleep in a 24/7 society : Epidemiology and prevention

   Author : Serena Bauducco; Steven J. Linton; Ida Flink; Mari Hysing; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sleep problems; adolescents; sleep deficit; insomnia; sleep duration; technology; stress; prevention; epidemiology; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : Sleep undergoes important changes during adolescence and many teenagers experience problems sleeping. These in turn affect adolescents´ academic, physical and psychosocial functioning. Moreover, there are some indications that sleep problems in this age group may be increasing, possibly as a consequence of societal changes, e.g. READ MORE

4. 22. Traditional Bullying and Cyberbullying among Swedish Adolescents : Gender differences and associations with mental health

   Author : Linda Beckman; Curt Hagquist; Charli Eriksson; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adolescents; cyberbullying; bullying; school; Public Health Science; Folkhälsovetenskap;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to study the differences between traditional bullying and cyberbullying among adolescents, focusing on gender, psychosomatic problems, and disability, and to gain insight into health staff’s experience of bullying in schools.The four studies in this thesis were based on surveys undertaken among 3,800 adolescents in Grades 7, 8 and 9 in Sweden, as well as focus groups of 16 people consisting of school social workers and school nurses. READ MORE

5. 23. Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Swedish Adolescents : Prevalence, Characteristics, Functions and Associations With Childhood Adversities

   Author : Maria Zetterqvist; Carl Göran Svedin; Lars-Gunnar Lundh; Paul Plener; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Non-suicidal self-injury; adolescents; prevalence; functions; adversities; trauma symptoms;

   Abstract : Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), such as intentionally cutting, burning or hitting oneself, is a behavior with potentially detrimental consequences and empirical studies are necessary to gain knowledge of how to prevent NSSI in adolescents. The aims of this thesis were to investigate the prevalence, methods, characteristics and functions of NSSI in a large community sample of Swedish adolescents, and to examine the relationship between NSSI and adverse life events and trauma symptoms. READ MORE

6. 24. Children and Adolescents Living with Mobility Impairment

   Author : Lena Jemtå; Kerstin S. Fugl-Meyer; Margareta Dahl; Anders Möller; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; adolescents; children; coping; disability; intimacy; mobility impairment; self-esteem; sexual abuse; sexuality; well-being; Medicine; Medicin;

   Abstract : Aim: This thesis aims to describe perceived overall well-being, coping strategies, experiences of intimacy and sexuality, and global and dimension-specific self-esteem among children and adolescents with mobility impairment. Methods: The study included 141 children and adolescents aged 7–18 years with mobility impairment. READ MORE

7. 25. Immigrant background and orthodontic treatment need : Quantitative and qualitative studies in Swedish adolescents

   Author : Eva Josefsson; Krister Bjerklin; Rune Lindsten; Viveca Brattström; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Orthodontic treatment need; adolescents; immigrant background; self-perceived need; malocclusion; poor dental aesthetics; social norms;

   Abstract : During the last three decades there has been an increased influx of refugees and immigrants into Scandinavia. The overall aim of this thesis was primarily to improve our knowledge of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need, both normative and self-perceived, in adolescents of varying geographic origin. READ MORE