Search for dissertations about: "individual characteristics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 961 swedish dissertations containing the words individual characteristics.

  2. 1. Antisocial behavior in adolescence : the role of individual characteristics

    Author : Henrik Andershed; Margaret Kerr; Sten Levander; David J. Cooke; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; youths; adolescents; antisocial behavior; aggressive behavior; violent behavior; individual characteristics; personality traits; psychopathic traits; psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : The main aim of this dissertation is to investigate whether traits on the level of the individual are important in understanding violent, frequent antisocial behavior among adolescents. The first of the four studies included in this dissertation asks whether individual-level explanations are going to be a fruitful approach at all. READ MORE

  4. 2. Primary hyperhidrosis : prevalence and impacts for the individual

    Author : Alexander Shayesteh Afshar; Elisabet Nylander; Urban Janlert; Christine Brulin; Jens Boman; Lennart Emtestam; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; primary hyperhidrosis; prevalence; characteristics; localization; quality of life; botulinum toxin; depression and anxiety; stigma; content analysis; Dermatology and Venerology; dermatologi och venereologi;

    Abstract : Primary hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating, is a condition with unknown prevalence in many parts of the world. The disease debuts in adolescence and it affects men and women in equal proportions. A genetic background exists and the most common localisation on the body for excessive sweating is the axillary region. READ MORE

  5. 3. Gnutella Network Traffic : Measurements and Characteristics

    Author : Dragos Ilie; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Gnutella; P2P; network traffic; measurements; statistical models;

    Abstract : Wide availability of computing resources at the edge of the network has lead to the appearance of new services based on peer-to-peer architectures. In a peer-to-peer network nodes have the capability to act both as client and server. READ MORE

  6. 4. Driver Preferences of Steering Characteristics

    Author : Markus Agebro; Annika Stensson; Lars Drugge; Christopher Patten; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Driver preferences; Steering characteristics; Steering systems; Driving simulator experiments; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN;

    Abstract : The future of vehicle steering systems lies within by-wire technology. With by-wire technology mechanical or hydraulic systems are replaced by electronic systems. Removal of the steering column and possibly other linkage and gears yields vast potential of further improvement of performance, comfort and safety. READ MORE

  7. 5. Retrieval practice and individual differences : exploring factors relevant to the benefit and use of retrieval practice

    Author : Frida Bertilsson; Tova Stenlund; Anna Sundström; Shana Carpenter; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; retrieval practice; testing effect; individual differences; cognition; personality; learning; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : When students are studying outside of the classroom, they tend to use learning strategies that research has found to be relatively ineffective. This is problematic as a relatively large proportion of students do not finish compulsory school and/or upper-secondary school with sufficient grades. READ MORE