Search for dissertations about: "SOCIAL SCIENCES Social sciences Psychology Applied psychology"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 248 swedish dissertations containing the words SOCIAL SCIENCES Social sciences Psychology Applied psychology.
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16. Making Mindfulness : Highlighting the Social and Existential Dimensions
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17. A Workplace Prevention Program for Problem Gambling
Abstract : Gambling is an activity that may involve harm for the gambler and others close to the gambler. Since workplaces may be negatively affected by employees who gamble during work or are at-risk problem gamblers, this setting has been proposed as a suitable arena for prevention. However, the potential effects of such initiatives have not been evaluated. READ MORE
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18. When are nudges acceptable? : Influences of beneficiaries, techniques, alternatives and choice architects
Abstract : Interventions aimed to change behavior (so called nudges) are becoming more and more popular among policymakers. However, in order to be able to effectively use nudges, it is important to understand when and why people find them acceptable. READ MORE
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19. Psychiatric disorders in Swedish elite athletes : Prevalence, comorbidity and life stories
Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore psychiatric disorders in Swedish elite athletes.The first study investigates a) the prevalence of symptoms of psychiatric disorders, b) the prevalence of mental health problems, defined by psychological suffering and impairment>2 weeks, c) the usefulness of sport-specific instruments in indicating clinical levels of psychiatric symptoms, and d) the life history of psychiatric disorders. READ MORE
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20. Negative effects of Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy : Monitoring and reporting deterioration and adverse and unwanted events
Abstract : Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (ICBT) has the potential of providing many patients with an effective form of psychological treatment. However, despite helping to improve mental health and well-being, far from everyone seem to benefit. In some cases, negative effects may also emerge. READ MORE