Search for dissertations about: "attitude change"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 118 swedish dissertations containing the words attitude change.

2. 16. Strengthening lifestyle interventions in primary health care : the challenge of change and implementation of guidelines in clinical practice

   Author : Therese Kardakis; Helene Johansson; Lars Weinehall; Lars Jerden; Monica Nyström; Charli Eriksson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health orientation; health promotion; prevention; primary health care; readiness for change; lifestyles; clinical practice guidelines; implementation; guideline development; tobacco use; alcohol use; unhealthy eating habits; physical activity; organizational support; folkhälsa; Public health;

   Abstract : Background: Lifestyle habits like tobacco use, hazardous use of alcohol, unhealthy eating habits and insufficient physical activity are risk factors for developing non-communicable diseases, which are the leading, global causes of death. Furthermore, ill health and chronic diseases are costly and put an increased burden on societies and health systems. READ MORE

4. 17. Boosting behavioral change in residential electricity consumption : demand response programs and feedback

   Author : Cajsa Bartusch; Lars Wester; Monica Odlare; Thomas Porathe; Mikael Larsson; Kajsa Ellegård; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energy- and Environmental Engineering; energi- och miljöteknik;

   Abstract : As part of realizing national and European climate ambitions, it is imperative to bring about increased energy efficiency and consumption flexibility in the residential sector of the Swedish power market. In addition to governmental policy instruments to this end, market-based measures play an important role in making behavioral change in domestic electricity use happen. READ MORE

5. 18. Internationalisation as a process of strategy and change : A study of 16 Swedish industrial SMEs

   Author : Henrik Agndal; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : This thesis reports a study of the internationalisation processes of 16 industrial SMEs located in the county of Jönköping (Sweden). More specifically, it identifies changes in international strategies, identifies reasons why changes are undertaken and discusses how these changes can be understood when placed in the context of the internationalisation process. READ MORE

6. 19. Lifelong learning : The social impact of digital villages as community resource centres on disadvantaged women

   Author : David Hallberg; Anders G. Nilsson; Christina Keller; Lars Svensson; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; community resource centre; digital village; disadvantaged women; lifelong learning; social change; social impact; social informatics; stressor; telecentre; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this research was to enhance the understanding of what affects the social impact of ICT in lifelong learning on disadvantaged women.In contributing to the field of social informatics, this research employs behavioural theories as strategy and analytic possibilities. READ MORE

7. 20. Teacher Change in relation to Professional Development in Entrepreneurial Learning

   Author : Helena Sagar; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; teacher professional development; entrepreneurial learning; science and technology education; authentic learning;

   Abstract : Abstract Compulsory school teachers’ perceptions and change in relation to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in entrepreneurial learning are investigated in this thesis. The teacher level focus is based on evidence pointing to the teacher’s strong impact on student interest and learning and the teacher as the single most influential actor on the implemented curriculum. READ MORE