Search for dissertations about: "physical selfesteem"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words physical selfesteem.

  2. 1. Physical activity, body composition and physical self esteem among children and adolescents

    Author : Anders Raustorp; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Child obesity; healthy lifestyle predictors; pedometer; physical activity; physical selfesteem;

    Abstract : The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity poses a global health problem. Special concern is focused on overweight during youth since it may cause negative impact on health both during childhood, adolescence and later life. READ MORE

  4. 2. Child sexual abuse : disclosure, social support and subjective health in adulthood

    Author : Eva M C Jonzon; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Child sexual abuse; child physical abuse; child maltreatment; subjective health; disclosure; social support; coping; self-help; mutual aid;

    Abstract : Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a known risk factor for ill-health. It is assumed that the health consequences are worse if the abuse has been considered severe or if the child has been exposed to cumulative trauma, e.g. physical abuse or other stressful life events. READ MORE

  5. 3. Next in bariatric surgery : the role of lifestyle and adequate information to improve patients’ quality of life and health

    Author : Mari Hult; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of this doctoral thesis is to increase the knowledge about how behavioral modification and information can improve the individual results following bariatric surgery or conventional weight loss treatment. Background: Obesity is a growing health issue often affecting quality of life and morbidity. READ MORE

  6. 4. Health for future : self-rated health and social status among adolescents

    Author : Junia Joffer; Lars Jerdén; Reneé Flacking; Ann Öhman; Anna Sarkadi; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adolescent; health; self-rated health; smoking; self-esteem; social status; subjective social status; gender; social norms; think-aloud interview; Public health; folkhälsa;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to explore self-rated health, subjective social status and smoking in adolescents.This thesis consists of a qualitative and a quantitative study. The qualitative study was an interview study that included 58 participants in the 7th and 12th grades. READ MORE

  7. 5. "It's not a quick fix" : consequences of weight loss during life and experiences of weight regain after bariatric surgery

    Author : Liisa Tolvanen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Maintenance of weight loss is challenging for most people who intentionally lose weight. Complex factors interact with each other and obstruct weight management. This thesis focuses on the consequences of weight loss and experiences of regaining weight. READ MORE