Search for dissertations about: "norms and values in the design field"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words norms and values in the design field.

  2. 1. Bling & : Other Breaches in Design

    Author : Despina Christoforidou; Industridesign; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Design; norms and values in the design field; Bling; blindspots; breaching experiments; breaches; breachers; in-betweenness mellanförskap ; in-betweeners mellanförskapare ; design as in-betweenness mellanförskap ; monolithic and polylithic contexts; norm critique norm creativity norm awareness; Design; normer och värderingar i designfältet; blinda fläckar; normbrytande experiment breaching experiments ; normbrott breaches ; normbrytare breachers ; mellanförskap; mellanförskapare; design som mellanförskap; monolitiska och polylitiska sammanhang; normkritik normkreativitet normmedvetenhet;

    Abstract : The overall theme of this thesis is norm deviations, i.e. breaches, as an approach to illuminating blindspots in the design field in order to handle potential friction that arises constructively. READ MORE

  4. 2. Coordinating the Internet : Thought styles, technology and coordination

    Author : Fredrik Lindeberg; Alf Westelius; Erik Bohlin; Robin Mansell; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; internet; internet coordination; coordination; thought styles;

    Abstract : The Internet is often mentioned as a driver for digitization or a democratizing tool for societies. However, the Internet is seldom explained, conceptualized or defined. READ MORE

  5. 3. Behavior Change Towards a Sustainable Lifestyle – Effects of Interventions and Psychological Factors on Pro-Environmental Behaviors

    Author : Kerstin Weimer; Richard Ahlström; Francisco Esteves; Tommy Gärling; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; values; attitudes; moral judgment competence; locus of control; sense of coherence; pro-environmental behavior; energy conservation; feedback; Relational Frame Theory; motives and barriers to behavior change; food consumption; organically produced food; nudging; värderingar; attityder; moralisk bedömningskompetens; kontroll-lokus; känsla av sammanhang; miljövänligt beteende; energibesparing; feedback; Relational Frame Theory; motiv och hinder för beteendeförändring; matkonsumtion; ekologiskt odlad mat; nudging;

    Abstract : Climate changes due to human-caused global warming are serious challenges for the planet. Changes in individual human behavior towards more pro-environmental actions are thus highly necessary. Human behavior is complex, however, and promoting behavior change requires a solid understanding of how people behave in different situations and contexts. READ MORE

  6. 4. Professional Support Staff at Higher Education Institutions : Navigating Ambiguities in Hybrid Roles

    Author : Malin Ryttberg; Lars Geschwind; Anders Broström; Linda Wedlin; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Teknikvetenskapens lärande och kommunikation; Education and Communication in the Technological Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on how professional support staff within the support services at higher education institutions (HEIs) perceive their roles. A combination of the broader expectations on HEIs from the surrounding society, changed ideals for governance and research indicating changed profiles for the roles of these support staff has motivated this research. READ MORE

  7. 5. A matter of faith? : combatting human trafficking in Thailand & Cambodia

    Author : Andreas Henriksson; Elisabeth Olivius; Malin Eklund Wimelius; Marie Juul Petersen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; human trafficking; antitrafficking; faith-based organizations; religion in development; faith infusion: secularism; therapeutic governance; holistic development; co-ownership; Cambodia; Thailand; statskunskap; political science;

    Abstract : Human trafficking is estimated to affect about 49 million people worldwide. Faith-based organizations (FBOs) are extensively involved in efforts to counter this global problem, alongside governments, intergovernmental organizations, and various types of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). READ MORE