Search for dissertations about: "Psychological Well-Being"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 235 swedish dissertations containing the words Psychological Well-Being.

2. 11. Conceptualizing and Measuring Well-Being Using Statistical Semantics and Numerical Rating Scales

   Author : Oscar Kjell; Institutionen för psykologi; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Well-being; Latent semantic analysis; Statistical semantics; Satisfaction with life; Harmony in life; Välbefinnande; Harmoni i livet; Tillfredsställelse med livet; Statistisk semantik; Latent semantisk analys;

   Abstract : How to define and measure individuals’ well-being is important, as this has an impact on both research and society at large. This thesis concerns how to define and measure the self-reported well-being of individuals, which involves both theorizing as well as developing and applying empirical and statistical methods in order to gain a better understanding of well-being. READ MORE

4. 12. Exploring Strategies and Challenges to Improve Well-Being of Software Engineers

   Author : Cristina Martinez Montes; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Neuroplasticity; Well-being; Resilience; Individual sustainability; Computer workers;

   Abstract : Context: Computer professionals, such as software developers, frequently experience stress due to numerous deadlines and the pressure to deliver. Their education should equip them with strategies to maintain long-term well-being and counteract the detrimental impacts of stress. READ MORE

5. 13. Telework in academia – Opportunities and challenges for well-being at work

   Author : Linda Widar; Birgitta Wiitavaara; Marina Heiden; Calle Rosengrad; Högskolan i Gävle; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; telework; academia; psychophysiological activity; physical behaviors; stress; well-being; leadership; phenomenography; distansarbete; akademianställda; psykofysiologisk reaktivitet; fysiska beteenden; stress; välbefinnande; ledarskap; fenomenografi;

   Abstract : Background:Telework reshapes the conventional work practice by providing the flexibility to perform work at new places and times. Telework can increase individual autonomy to control and organize work, but can also place higher demands on the ability to separate work-nonwork in time and space, physically and mentally. READ MORE

6. 14. The Components of Well-Being Among Older Persons : A Longitudinal Perspective

   Author : Cheryl McCamish-Svensson; Institutionen för psykologi; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social psychology; Psychology; Qualitative; Loneliness; Social Support; Life Satisfaction; Well-Being; Longitudinal; Gerontology; Socialpsykologi; Psykologi; Gerontologi;

   Abstract : Two Swedish longitudinal cohort studies form the basis for this thesis that examines the components of well-being from young old to oldest old. The Lund 80+ cross-sequential design began in 1988 when participants were 80-years old (N=212) and follows them annually until all are deceased. READ MORE

7. 15. Happy hour? Studies on well-being and time spent on paid and unpaid work

   Author : Katarina Boye; Jan O. Jonsson; Marie Evertsson; Sonja Drobnič; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Well-being; paid work; housework; gender equality; family policy; parental leave; social comparison; Sweden; Europe; Sociology; Sociologi; Sociology; sociologi;

   Abstract : The present thesis focuses on causes and consequences of paid working hours and housework hours among women and men in Sweden and Europe. It consists of four studies. Study I investigates changes in the division of housework in Swedish couples when they become parents. READ MORE