Search for dissertations about: "environmental emotions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words environmental emotions.

2. 1. Psychological perspectives on environmetal policy measures: The role of values, norms, and attitudes

   Author : Andreas Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; values; norms; attitudes; climatechange; environmental policy; environmental valiation;

   Abstract : The major aim of this thesis is to investigate how psychological, and especially social psychological, concepts and theories may enhance the understanding of peoples reactions to issues relevant for environmental policy measures. More specifically, the aim is to investigate antecedents of attitudes towards policy measures as well as antecedents to people’s valuation of environmental resources. READ MORE

4. 2. Factors Governing Acoustical Comfort In Vehicle Compartments

   Author : Oliver Jung; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Driving Noise; Lombard Effect; Sound Quality; Psychoacoustics; Acoustical Comfort; Emotions; Vehicle Acoustics; Speech Communication; Cognition Psychology; Speech Quality;

   Abstract : A pleasant interior sound field is an essential comfort criterion for vehicle occupants.The pleasantness is mainly influenced by a low overall sound pressurelevel. Further minimization of driving noise, however, is constricted on thelower end by physical limitations. READ MORE

5. 3. Vertigo as a companion through life : Empirical studies regarding psychological factors in Menière's disease

   Author : Christina Hägnebo; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; coping; emotions; Menière s disease; psychology; quality of life; stress; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; klinisk psykologi; Clinical Psychology;

   Abstract : Vertigo, tinnitus and hearing impairment constitute the cardinal symptoms in Menière'sdisease. This inner ear disorder, the aetiology of which is not fully understood, may causeconsiderable distress to the individual. Previous psychological research regardingMenière's disease has mainly focused on general personality traits. READ MORE

6. 4. Hope and worry : exploring young people's values, emotions, and behavior regarding global environmental problems

   Author : Maria Ojala; Håkan Stattin; Birgitta Höijer; Anders Biel; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Psykologi; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : This dissertation explores young people’s engagement concerning global environmental problems. To be able to reverse these problems, it is vital to involve the public in the strivings for a sustainable society. However, environmental problems are complex, imbued with uncertainties and ambivalence. READ MORE

7. 5. Towards Emotion inspired Computational Intelligence (EiCI)

   Author : Mahboobeh Parsapoor; Bertil Svensson; Urban Bilstrup; Jorge Armony; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : One of the main challenges in the computational intelligence (CI) community is to develop nature-inspired algorithms that can efficiently solve real-world problems such as the prediction of space weather phenomena. An early example in this context is taking inspiration from the biological neurons in the mammal’s nervous system and developing an artificial neuron. READ MORE