Search for dissertations about: "behavior change"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 607 swedish dissertations containing the words behavior change.

2. 1. On the other side of change : Exploring the role that design can play in retaining sustainable doings

   Author : Wanjun Chu; Renee Wever; Wiktoria Glad; Oskar Rexfelt; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Design for sustainable behavior; Behavior retention; Behavior change; Sustainable design; Context change; Activity theory;

   Abstract : The world keeps changing more rapidly. Induced by context change disruptions such as individual life-course changes and macro socio-economical events, the way people carry out their everyday life doings is also undergoing a dynamic transition process, which may open up windows of opportunity for design to transit people’s behavior in a more sustainable direction. READ MORE

4. 2. Make It Easier : A psychological perspective on sustainable behavior change

   Author : Noah Linder; Stephan Barthel; Therese Lindahl; Robert Ljung; Patrik Sörqvist; Janne Hukkinen; Högskolan i Gävle; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; pro-environmental behavior; behavior change; intervention; habits; intentions; information; nudge; choice architecture; miljövänligt beteende; beteendeförändring; vanor; intentioner; information; nudge; valarkitektur; Hållbar stadsutveckling; Sustainable Urban Development;

   Abstract : Human behavior is the cause of most environmental challenges we face today, and widespread behavioral change is urgently needed across actors and scales. Even though the public perception of the current ecological crisis has changed drastically in recent decades, a corresponding shift in behavior is lacking — unfortunately, mere belief in climate change is a poor predictor of taking action. READ MORE

5. 3. Movement behavior and mental health in office workers : Associations and intervention effects

   Author : Lisa-Marie Larisch; Victoria Blom; Lena Kallings; Maria Hagströmer; Ingibjörg Jónsdóttir; Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; workplace health promotion; mental health; office workers; 24 h movement behavior; physical activity; sedentary behavior; multi-level intervention; ecological model of health behavior; behavior change; Medicin Teknik; Medicine Technology;

   Abstract : Mental disorders pose a significant global health challenge. To effectively address this challenge, mental health promotion must be included in various sectors, including workplaces. Various strategies for promoting mental health in the workplace have been suggested, including interventions aimed at improving movement behavior, i.e. READ MORE

6. 4. Positive change for wellbeing : Maintained intervention-induced behaviors and healthier lifestyles

   Author : Frida Skarin; Erik Wästlund; Henrik Gustafsson; Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; maintained; behavioral change; intervention; wellbeing; health; lifestyle; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : Lifestyle behaviors such as increased private car use, stress, low physical activity, and unhealthy eating negatively affect individual and global health, environment and economy. We must change behavior, not only to decrease suffering and economical costs, but to promote wellbeing for flourishing human beings on a living planet. READ MORE

7. 5. Mechanical Behavior of Tailings : Laboratory Tests from a Swedish Tailings Dam

   Author : Riaz Bhanbhro; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Tailings dams; Tailings; Mechanical Behavior; Oedometer; Direct Shear; Triaxial; Shear strength; Soil Mechanics; Geoteknik;

   Abstract : Tailings is leftover material from mining industry and is produced in huge quantities approximately 70-99% of the ore production.  Tailings material is stored as impoundments by constructing tailings dams which are often constructed with tailings material itself. READ MORE