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Showing result 11 - 14 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words best friends.

  2. 11. Shame and stigma in weight management during pregnancy and post bariatric surgery : perspectives of patients and healthcare providers

    Author : Anne Christenson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Body mass index (BMI) increases across the world, yet there is an alarming lack of obesity prevention and treatments that are effective, harmless and available for everyone in need. Stigmatizing attitudes towards people with obesity and discrimination are widespread, adding to the individuals’ burden of medical risks. READ MORE

  4. 12. Social and Economic Factors in Decision Making under Uncertainty : Five Essays in Behavioral Economics

    Author : Kinga Posadzy; Peter Martinsson; Gustav Tinghög; Pablo Brañas Garza; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; behavioral economics; experimental economics; social factors; coordination; competition; deciding for others; mental accounting;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to improve the understanding of human behavior that goes beyond monetary rewards. In particular, it investigates social influences in individual’s decision making in situations that involve coordination, competition, and deciding for others. Further, it compares how monetary and social outcomes are perceived. READ MORE

  5. 13. MobiLeak : Security and Privacy of Personal Data in Mobile Applications

    Author : Pasquale Stirparo; Sead Muftic; Steven Marcus Furnell; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; mobile application; security; privacy; android; forensics; malware; Informations- och kommunikationsteknik; Information and Communication Technology; Computer Science; Datalogi;

    Abstract : Smartphones and mobile applications have become an essential part of our daily lives. People always carry their smartphones with them and rely on mobile applications for most of their tasks: from checking emails for personal or business purposes, to engaging in social interactions via social networks, from trading online or checking their bank accounts to communicating with families and friends through instant messaging applications. READ MORE

  6. 14. Mind the gap : transition to adulthood – youths' with disabilities and their caregivers' perspectives

    Author : Elisabet Björquist; Eva Nordmark; Inger Hallström; Högskolan Väst; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Disability; youth; caregiver; transition to adulthood; immigrant; preferences; needs; Barn- och ungdomsvetenskap; Child and Youth studies; Socialt arbete; Social work; Disability; youth; caregiver; transition to adulthood; immigrant; preferences; needs.;

    Abstract : Transition to adulthood, referring to the process of moving from childhood to adulthood, can be a complex period for youths with disabilities who might need special support transitioning into an independent life as adults. Caregivers are significant persons for the youths, which is why their own health and wellbeing is important. READ MORE