Search for dissertations about: "adolescence"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 414 swedish dissertations containing the word adolescence.

2. 1. The rhythm of adolescence : morningness-eveningness and adjustment from a developmental perspective

   Author : Anna-Karin Andersson [Andershed]; Margaret Kerr; Mats Gillberg; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; morningness-Eveningness; circadian rhytmicity; sleep-wake; adolescence; development; social adjustment; school adjustment; family relations; risk; delinquency; impulsiveness; sensation-seeking; Psychology; Psykologi; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : In recent developmental research, sleep-wake patterns and preferences, in other words Morningness-Eveningness, have been shown to be related to various kinds of problem behavior. Previous research on adolescents has demonstrated that individuals with a sleep-wake preference toward staying up late in the evening and arising late in the morning (i.e. READ MORE

4. 2. Cancer during Adolescence : Coping Shortly after Diagnosis and Psychosocial Function during the Acute and Extended Phase of Survival

   Author : Gunn Engvall; Louise von Essen; Gustaf Ljungman; Elisabet Mattsson; Gerd Ahlström; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : adolescents; cancer; coping; psychosocial; consequences; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Medicin; Medicine;

   Abstract : In this thesis coping shortly after diagnosis and psychosocial function during the acute and extended phase of survival was investigated for individuals struck by cancer during adolescence. Sixty-one participants were recruited and data were collected from four to eight weeks (T1) up to four years (T7) after diagnosis. READ MORE

5. 3. Cancer during adolescence : Psychological consequences and development of psychological treatment

   Author : Malin Ander; Louise von Essen; Annika Lindahl Norberg; Gustaf Ljungman; Brjánn Ljótsson; Claudia Lampic; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; cancer and oncology; adolescents; young adults; survivorship; anxiety; depression; psychological distress; health-related quality of life; cognitive behaviour therapy; guided self-help; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the present thesis was to examine long-term psychological distress following cancer during adolescence and to develop a tailored psychological intervention to reduce cancer-related distress experienced by young survivors of adolescent cancer that was feasible and acceptable.Study I adopted a longitudinal design, assessing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and symptoms of anxiety and depression among adolescents diagnosed with cancer from shortly after diagnosis (n=61) up to 10 years after diagnosis (n=28). READ MORE

6. 4. ADHD in adolescence : Evaluation of a structured skills training group and associated predictors of functional impairment

   Author : Jenny Meyer; Johan Isaksson; Mia Ramklint; Peik Gustafsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ADHD; Adolescents; CBT; DBT; Group treatment; Functional impairment; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

   Abstract : Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is related to difficulties with self-control and functional impairment across several life domains. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been recommended for adolescents with ADHD, but evidence of its effectiveness remains scarce. READ MORE

7. 5. Leisure in adolescence : youths' activity choices and why they are linked to problems for some and not others

   Author : Andreas Persson; Margaret Kerr; Bonnie Barber; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; structured activities; unstructured activities; extracurricular activities; youth centers; parent relations; peer relations; delinquency; Psychology; Psykologi; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : Adolescents spend a great amount of time engaged in different leisure activities. Some of the activity choices they make can put them at risk for negative socialization. In particular, peer-oriented, unstructured activities such as hanging out on the streets or at neighborhood recreation centers have been linked to problem development. READ MORE