Search for dissertations about: "problematic behaviors"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words problematic behaviors.

  2. 1. Parent's reactions to adolescents' problematic behaviors

    Author : Terese Glatz; Håkan Stattin; Susan Lollis; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Adolescents; problematic behaviors; adolescents characteristics parents cognitions; parents reactions; parenting; parent-child relationship; family system; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : Traditional socialization theories suggest that parents shape their children, and parents’ socialization strategies are decided upon largely independent of the children. These ideas, however, have received criticism. In this dissertation, I focus on how children and adolescents influence their parents’ behaviors. READ MORE

  4. 2. Behavioral and Cognitive Aspects of Poor Peer Relations in Children

    Author : Sofia Diamantopoulou; Ann-Margret Rydell; Margaret Kerr; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Psychology; peer relations; disruptive behaviors; prosociality; self-esteem; gender differences; Psykologi; Fysiologi; Physiology;

    Abstract : Viewing peer relations as markers of children’s adjustment, the present thesis examined the associations between disruptive behavior problems (i.e., symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] and aggression) and peer relations. READ MORE

  5. 3. Exploring barriers to energy efficiency in supermarkets

    Author : Ulla Lindberg; MariAnne Karlsson; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : retail; servicescape; foodscape; chilled groceries; energy efficiency; barriers; refrigerated display cabinets; consumer behaviors; consumer perceptions; Resource Recovery; Resursåtervinning;

    Abstract : Energy efficiency activities in sections of grocery stores for chilled groceries are subject to particular challenges as this is a complex indoor environment given that the goal of store owners is to offer consumers chilled groceries of high quality in a comfortable environment while at the same time trying to reduce energy use. Consequently, it is important to maintain the right temperature in the right place and to be aware of the consumers’ shopping situation. READ MORE

  6. 4. Harsh or inept parenting, youth characteristics and later adjustment

    Author : Vilmante Pakalniskiene; Margaret Kerr; Maja Dekovic; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; adolescent adjustment; harsh parenting; inept parenting; reciprocal interactions; youth characteristics; early unmanageability; Psychology; Psykologi; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : Despite most parents’ good intentions to provide a warm, supportive environment in which the child can grow and develop socially appropriate behavior, they might occasionally act toward their child in a negative or even harsh way. Some do this more consistently than others. READ MORE

  7. 5. Parents´ experience of living with a child displaying oppositional defiant disorder. Top-down and bottom-up approaches to gain a deeper understanding of the complexity

    Author : Ljungström Britt-Marie; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Oppositional defiant disorder; Parent training program; Aggression;

    Abstract : Clinical levels of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) during childhood are considered a significant marker of risk to develop mental illness later in life. If serious behavior problems begin as early as preschool years and persist through childhood and adolescence, there is a risk that the behaviors will turn into more severe behavior problems and develop into criminality and antisocial behavior in adulthood. READ MORE