Search for dissertations about: "katja gillander-gådin"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words katja gillander-gådin.
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1. Does the psychosocial school environment matter for health? : a study of pupils in Swedish compulsory school from a gender perspective
Abstract : Despite the fast-growing evidence of the importance of the psychosocial work environment for the health of adults there is a lack of research about the possible health effects of the work environment among pupils, that is, their school environment. This is especially true for the psychosocial aspects of the pupils' school situation. READ MORE
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2. Adolescent boys’ health : managing emotions, masculinities and subjective social status
Abstract : The health of adolescent boys is complex and surprisingly little is known about how adolescent boys perceive, conceptualise and experience their health. Thus, the overall aim of this thesis was to explore adolescent boys’ perceptions and experiences of health, emotions, masculinity and subjective social status (SSS). READ MORE
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3. Health and Social Determinants Among Boys and Girls in Sweden : Focusing on Parental Background
Abstract : The majority of Swedish boys and girls have good psychosomatic health. Despite that the risk of mental health problems such as nervousness, feeling low and sleeping difficulties has increased steadily in recent decades. READ MORE
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4. The juggle and struggle of everyday life. Gender, division of work, work-family perceptions and well-being in different policy contexts
Abstract : Background This thesis explores the division of work, work-family perceptions and well-being in different policy contexts. Work (both paid and unpaid) is an arena where gender order is emphasised. Work task specialisation is often based on our ideas of femininity and masculinity. READ MORE
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5. Shift work and cardiovascular disease
Abstract : Shift work is often defined as working time outside daytime hours (06:00 to 18:00). In recent years, shift work has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type II diabetes, and the metabolic syndrome. While some studies support the associations, others do not. Therefore, more research is needed. READ MORE