Search for dissertations about: "University Of Otago"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words University Of Otago.

  2. 1. Two tales of viking diversity : A comparative study of the immigrant integration policies of Denmark and Sweden, 1960-2006

    Author : Mahama Tawat; New Zealand Dunedin University of Otago; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; assimilation; comparative public policy; Denmark; immigration; integration; multiculturalism; public policy; Sweden; Scandinavia;

    Abstract : The perspective of this dissertation is a comparison between the integration policies of Denmark and Sweden between 1960, when there was a shift toward non-Nordic and non-European immigration, and 2006. The two countries’ policies continued to diverge in the cultural integration domain. READ MORE

  4. 2. The practice of everyday life performed away from home: A reflexive ethnography of a group tour

    Author : David Scott; Neil Carr; University of Otago; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

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  5. 3. Evaluation of the Otago Exercise Programme with or without motivational interviewing : Feasibility, experiences, effects and adherence among older community-dwelling people

    Author : Marina Arkkukangas; Ann-Christin Johansson; Anne Söderlund; Staffan Eriksson; Astrid Bergland; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Community-dwelling; older adults; feasibility; falls; exercise; behaviour; self-efficacy; physical activity; exercise; motivational interviewing; Ota-go Exercise Programme; randomized controlled trial; Care Sciences; vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : Falls and injuries related to falls are one of the most common health problems among older people and are becoming increasingly more frequent. Regular exercise has been identified as one of the most effective fall-prevention activities for older people; however, awareness of the impact of exercise programmes and adherence to recommended exercise among the elderly population is generally low. READ MORE