Search for dissertations about: "Child and Youth studies"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 72 swedish dissertations containing the words Child and Youth studies.

  2. 11. Child sexual abuse in urban Tanzania : possibilities and barriers for prevention

    Author : Felix Kisanga; Lennarth Nyström; Maria Emmelin; Margret Nora Hogan; Frank Lindblad; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; child sexual abuse; gender; socio-legal system; survivor experiences; Public health science; Folkhälsovetenskap; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Background: Child sexual abuse is a global public health and human rights concern. Despite beinga crime in most countries, and with well-known physical and mental health consequences, the majority of sexual offences are not reported. READ MORE

  4. 12. Mind the gap : transition to adulthood – youths' with disabilities and their caregivers' perspectives

    Author : Elisabet Björquist; Eva Nordmark; Inger Hallström; Högskolan Väst; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Disability; youth; caregiver; transition to adulthood; immigrant; preferences; needs; Barn- och ungdomsvetenskap; Child and Youth studies; Socialt arbete; Social work; Disability; youth; caregiver; transition to adulthood; immigrant; preferences; needs.;

    Abstract : Transition to adulthood, referring to the process of moving from childhood to adulthood, can be a complex period for youths with disabilities who might need special support transitioning into an independent life as adults. Caregivers are significant persons for the youths, which is why their own health and wellbeing is important. READ MORE

  5. 13. Talking talent : Narratives of youth sports selection

    Author : Magnus Kilger; Mats Börjesson; Rickard Jonsson; Mikael Quennerstedt; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; talent; selection; talent in sports; narrative analysis; narrative genre; discourse; discursively shared narratives; positioning; Child and Youth Science; barn- och ungdomsvetenskap; Samhällsvetenskap Humaniora;

    Abstract : In sports, there seems to be an eternal interest in discovering young talents and refining them into elite adult athletes. The dilemma of selecting talent, while at the same time ensuring every child´s right to participate, needs to be addressed and have consequences in social practice. READ MORE

  6. 14. Applying the ICF-CY to identify everyday life situations of children and youth with disabilities

    Author : Margareta Adolfsson; Mats Granlund; Mia Pless; Johan Malmqvist; Rune J Simeonsson; Christine Imms; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Adolescent; child; clasification; code set. disability; everyday life situation; hbilitation; ICF-CY; implementation; interdisciplinary; participation;

    Abstract : Four studies were included in this doctoral dissertation aiming to investigatehow habilitation professionals perceive the ICF-CY in clinical work and to identify everyday life situations specific for children and youth aged 0-17 years. The ICF-CY was the conceptual framework and since the research was conducted on as well as with the ICF-CY, the use of the classification runs like a thread through all the work. READ MORE

  7. 15. Long-term Outcome of Cognitive and Emotional Functioning in Young People with ADHD

    Author : Pia Tallberg; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ADHD; barnpsykiatri; ungdomar; neuropsykologi; uppföljning; kognition; exekutiva funktioner; Internalisering; ADHD; child*; Adolescent youth; Neuropsychology; Neurodevelopmental disorder; assessment; Follow-up studies; cognitive functioning; executive functioning; internalizing problems;

    Abstract : Clarification on how cognitive, executive and emotional functioning contribute to symptom reduction or improved function in childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is needed to find additional treatment methods. The clinical utility of continuous performance test (CPT) (Conners’ CPT-II, QbTest) to complement rating scales in diagnostic assessments and treatment evaluations (QbTest) was examined using one dataset from clinical records of 118 treatment-seeking youth (ADHD, n = 80; non-ADHD, n = 38) (diagnostic) and one dataset of 56 youth treated for ADHD (treatment evaluation) (Paper I). READ MORE