Search for dissertations about: "attitudinal environments"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words attitudinal environments.

2. 1. Prejudice in context over time : how demographic, economic and social conditions influence anti-immigrant attitudes in adolescents and adults

   Author : Jeffrey Mitchell; Mikael Hjerm; Andrea Bohman; Marcel Coenders; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Anti-immigrant attitudes; context; adolescence; formative years; impressionable years; social trust; social change; attitude change; longitudinal analysis; attitudinal environments;

   Abstract : Background Thesis explores the contexts that influence anti-immigrant attitudes in both adolescents and adults, and how contexts influence changes anti-immigrant attitudes in societies over time. Whereas previous research into anti-immigrant attitudes has either focused on micro socialization factors in adolescence, or threat inducing factors in adulthood; this thesis forwards an approach that synthesizes these two ideas. READ MORE

4. 2. Older adults participation in occupation in the context of home based rehabilitation

   Author : Kjersti Vik; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Participation; environment; home-based rehabilitation; older adults; agency.;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to enhance the occupational therapy knowledge base concerning how older adults with disabilities experience participation in occupation during and after home-based rehabilitation, with a special focus on the perceived influence of the environment. Listening to the subjective experiences of older adults can generate new knowledge about how home-based rehabilitation services can support participation in occupation, which is a stated aim in occupational therapy. READ MORE

5. 3. The Duality of Moral Language : On Hybrid Theories in Metaethics

   Author : Stina Björkholm; Anandi Hattiangadi; Anders J. Schoubye; Mark Schroeder; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Metaethics; Hybrid Expressivism; Hybrid Descriptivism; Dynamic Descriptivism; Moral Disagreement; The Frege-Geach problem; The Practicality Problem; Philosophy; filosofi;

   Abstract : Moral language displays a characteristic duality. On the one hand, moral claims seem to be similar to descriptive claims: To say that an act is right (or wrong) seems to be a matter of making an assertion, thus indicating that the speaker has a moral belief about which she can be correct or mistaken. READ MORE

6. 4. Outdoor Comfort in Cold Climates : Integrating Microclimate Factors in Urban Design

   Author : Saeed Ebrahimabadi; Sigrid Reiter; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Architecture; Arkitektur;

   Abstract : Designing urban spaces that provide outdoor comfort is an important but challenging goal in subarctic climates. An approach to urban design that is sensitive to subarctic climatic conditions is essential, but this requires effective incorporation of urban climate knowledge into urban design, which presently is impeded by several barriers. READ MORE

7. 5. Noise and music : a matter of risk perception

   Author : Stephen E. Widén; Högskolan Väst; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Adolescents; Tinnitus; Noise sensitivity; Socio-economic status; Attitudes; Use of hearing protection; Risk behaviour; Risk-consideration; Self-image; Norms and Ideals; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; Adolescents; Tinnitus; Noise sensitivity; Socio-economic status; Attitudes; Use of;

   Abstract : The prevalence of tinnitus and hearing impairments among adolescents seems to increase as a consequence of exposure to loud noise. Several studies have highlighted the negative auditory effects of exposure to loud music at concerts and discotheques, environments in which young people today spend considerable periods of time. READ MORE