Search for dissertations about: "identity dynamics"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 85 swedish dissertations containing the words identity dynamics.
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1. Who am I, and if so, how many? Identity dynamics in agricultural entrepreneurship
Abstract : Identity matters and identity is hailed increasingly as central to fully apprehending entrepreneurship. Identity is inherent to entrepreneurship because entrepreneurs establish and grow their ventures based on their identities. Hence, identity infuses entrepreneurial activities with meaning and guidance. READ MORE
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2. The dynamics of second language learning : a longitudinal and qualitative study of an adult's learning of Swedish
Abstract : An often discussed issue in the field of second language learning is the influence and importance of individual differences, IDs, such as motivation, personality, previous learning experiences and learning strategies. It has been claimed that IDs form a complex system in the learner, but little consensus has been reached as regards definitions of constructs or their relative importance. READ MORE
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3. 'We don't use the word race' : Boundaries of in-group membership in Sweden
Abstract : This dissertation explores the connections between the group construction of Swedishness, whiteness, and belongingness, exploring how these dynamics shape individuals' experiences of belongingness and non-belongingness. Employing a social-psychological lens, the research investigates the interplay between race and ingroup construction, shedding light on the complexities of Swedish identity within the broader global context. READ MORE
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4. Civil society in civil war : peace work and identity politics in Sri Lanka
Abstract : What possibilities do civil society actors have in contributing to peace in violent conflicts fought along identity lines? What are the problems involved in civil society peace work? This thesis takes on these questions, applying a critical, interpretative and constructivist approach. It draws the attention to actors who are often not visible in war and peace processes, given that a focus on outside intervention has dominated peace and conflict research. READ MORE
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5. Organisational Self-understanding and the Strategy Process : Strategy Dynamics in Scania and Handelsbanken
Abstract : This thesis investigates the role of organisational self-understanding in strategy processes. The concept of organisational self-understanding denotes members’ understanding of their organisation’s identity. The study illustrates that strategy processes in companies are processes of self-understanding. READ MORE