Search for dissertations about: "Harm avoidance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words Harm avoidance.

  2. 1. Temperament- a psychobiological approach to harm avoidance and novelty seeking

    Author : Jeremy Ray; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Harm avoidance; novelty seeking; continuity; longitudinal; monoamines; siblings;

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  4. 2. Novel Psychoactive Substances : Experienced effects, attitudes, and motivations among online drug community users

    Author : Christophe Soussan; Anette Kjellgren; Anna Stigsdotter Neely; Torsten Passie; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Novel psychoactive substances; drugs; legal highs; Internet; forum; ethylphenidate; discussions; motivations; harm reduction; substance displacement; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : The aim of the present research is to contribute to the bridging of the knowledge gap pertaining to the field of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and its online community of users. The findings demonstrate that the community is characterized by robust group cohesiveness and counter public attitudes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Anti-paternalism

    Author : Kalle Grill; Sven Ove Hansson; Torbjörn Tännsjö; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; paternalism; anti-paternalism; private sphere; self-regarding; harm principle; interference; reasons; actions; reason-actions; epistemic paternalism; public health; withholding of information; uncertain information; MCS multiple chemical sensitivity .; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Abstract : This is a thesis about anti-paternalism – the liberal doctrine that we may not interfere with a person’s liberty for her own good. Empirical circumstances and moral values may certainly give us reason to avoid benevolent interference. Anti-paternalism as a normative doctrine should, however, be rejected. READ MORE

  6. 4. Treatment of social phobia : development of a method and comparison of treatments

    Author : Ewa Mörtberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Social phobia; Intensive Group Cognitive Treatment; Individual Cognitive Therapy; Treatment as Usual; Drug treatment; Randomized Controlled Trial; Temperament and Character dimensions;

    Abstract : Social phobia is a common (13 %) and disabling anxiety disorder associated with considerable social and occupational handicap. It is not likely to remit without treatment. READ MORE

  7. 5. A Contextual Behavioral Approach for Obesity Surgery Patients

    Author : Sandra Weineland; JoAnne Dahl; Katja Boersma; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; obesity; bariatric surgery; stigma; emotional eating; body dissatisfaction; Acceptance and Commitment therapy; Internet; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates a contextual behavioral approach for obesity surgery patients. In a contextual approach a behavior is interpreted as inseparable from its current and historical context. Candidates for bariatric surgery often have a history of self-stigma, body dissatisfaction and eating for emotional relief. READ MORE