Search for dissertations about: "psychological climate"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words psychological climate.

2. 16. Alleviating anxiety in children with cancer facing radiotherapy : The creation of a serious game

   Author : Catarina Cederved; Gunn Engvall; Gustaf Ljungman; Charlotte Ångström Brännström; Jon Back; Imelda Coyne; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : anxiety; game design; participatory design; pediatric oncology; psychological preparation; proton radiotherapy; serious game; interdisciplinary research; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : Children undergoing radiotherapy (RT) can experience anxiety, and explaining the procedure through a serious game could be a means to alleviate anxiety. Children have the right to take part in research that concerns them. READ MORE

4. 17. Psychological perspectives on environmetal policy measures: The role of values, norms, and attitudes

   Author : Andreas Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; values; norms; attitudes; climatechange; environmental policy; environmental valiation;

   Abstract : The major aim of this thesis is to investigate how psychological, and especially social psychological, concepts and theories may enhance the understanding of peoples reactions to issues relevant for environmental policy measures. More specifically, the aim is to investigate antecedents of attitudes towards policy measures as well as antecedents to people’s valuation of environmental resources. READ MORE

5. 18. 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. 19. Self-concepts and psychological health among children and adolescents with reading disabilities and the influence of assistive technology

   Author : Emma Lindeblad; Idor Svensson; Jakob Åsberg; Linnéuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; dyslexia; reading impairment; self-image; self-esteem; assertive technology; reading interventions;

   Abstract : This thesis includes three empirical studies that have all aimed to increase the understanding of the interactions and connections between self-concepts, reading impairment, psychological health and Assistive Technology (AT). The use of applications in tablets as assistive technology to facilitate reading and compensate for reading impairment and its impact on the participants’ self-concepts and psychological health as well as on their reading abilities was also of interest. READ MORE

7. 20. Atopic dermatitis and distress

   Author : Saly Mustafa Abdelhadi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching, redness, and skin lesions, affecting approximately 10–20% of children and 1–3% of adults worldwide. Distress associated with AD can negatively impact quality of life, work, and daily activities. READ MORE