Search for dissertations about: "health locus of control"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 55 swedish dissertations containing the words health locus of control.

  2. 1. Social determinants of leisure time physical activity, body mass index, and acute myocardial infarction

    Author : Sadiq Mohammad Ali; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; epidemiology; Folkhälsa; epidemiologi; Public health; acute myocardial infarction; obesity; overweight; underweight; leisure time physical activity; health locus of control; social capital; Socioeconomic status; psychosocial work conditions;

    Abstract : There are substantial socioeconomic differences in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in most western countries. Socioeconomic differences in cardiovascular risk factors (obesity/overweight, tobacco smoking, leisure time physical activity, dietary habits) are correspondingly large. READ MORE

  4. 2. Processes of Organizational Justice : Insights into the perception and enactment of justice

    Author : Constanze Eib; Claudia Bernhard-Oettel; Magnus Sverke; Tessa Melkonian; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; organizational justice; overall justice; fairness; justice enactment; well-being; health; Demand-Control-Support; allostatic load; entrepreneurs; owner-managers; deontic justice; ego depletion; psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : Well-being at work is of major public interest, and justice at the workplace can be a key factor contributing to employees and managers feeling well. Research has found direct relationships between organizational justice perceptions and work and health outcomes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Genetics of pain : studies of migraine and pain insensitivity

    Author : Anna Norberg; Monica Holmberg; Arn van den Maagdenberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Migraine; pain insensitivity; susceptibility genes; genome-wide scan; linkage; polymorphism; association; HSAN V; nerve growth factor; neurite outgrowth; Medical genetics; Medicinsk genetik;

    Abstract : Pain is a major public health issue throughout the world. Increased understanding of the different forms of pain and identification of susceptibility genes could contribute to improved treatments. READ MORE

  6. 4. Health locus of control, depressive symptoms, and insulin resistance. Implications for treatment and prevention in general population and primary care

    Author : Maria Christina Eriksson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; depression; locus of control; psychological distress; insulin resistance; ICBT; prevention; primary care;

    Abstract : The disease burden of type 2 diabetes and depression is large and challenging for healthcare systems. Preventive interventions require resources and better knowledge concerning early stages in the development of these diseases. READ MORE

  7. 5. Locus of control and its relation to working life : studies from the fields of vocational rehabilitation and small firms in Sweden

    Author : Patrick Millet; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Teknisk psykologi; Engineering Psychology;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates in four studies the impact of the psychological construct internal versus external control of reinforcement on Swedish working life in two distinct areas. The first is that of vocational rehabilitation, explored in the first two studies; the second is that of leadership style in small firms. READ MORE