Search for dissertations about: "psychological wellbeing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 61 swedish dissertations containing the words psychological wellbeing.

  1. 1. Positive change for wellbeing : Maintained intervention-induced behaviors and healthier lifestyles

    Author : Frida Skarin; Erik Wästlund; Henrik Gustafsson; Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; maintained; behavioral change; intervention; wellbeing; health; lifestyle; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : Lifestyle behaviors such as increased private car use, stress, low physical activity, and unhealthy eating negatively affect individual and global health, environment and economy. We must change behavior, not only to decrease suffering and economical costs, but to promote wellbeing for flourishing human beings on a living planet. READ MORE

  2. 2. Vulnerability and inequalities in health and wellbeing : the role of social policy

    Author : Björn Högberg; Anna Baranowska-Rataj; Mattias Strandh; Espen Dahl; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social policy; Welfare state; Vulnerability; Inequality; Social stratification; Health; Wellbeing;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate the moderating role of social policies for the association between vulnerable social positions and health and wellbeing. Vulnerable social positions are identified in relation to age-related transition points in to or out of the labour market. READ MORE

  3. 3. Daily life experiences, symptoms and well being in women with coeliac disease : A patient education intervention

    Author : Lisa Ring Jacobsson; Maria Friedrichsen; Claes Hallert; Anna Milberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Chronic disease; illness experience; phenomenology; well‐being; Patient education; PBL;

    Abstract : Background and aims: Despite living with a gluten-free diet (GFD) Swedish women with coeliac disease (CD) report a lower level of well-being than women without the disease and than men with the disease. The aims of this thesis were to describe the life experience of being a woman living with CD (I) and to assess the effects of patient education (PE) with problem based learning (PBL) on psychological well-being (II) and gastrointestinal symptoms (III). READ MORE

  4. 4. Cultural activities and health : Singer, patient, and healthcare staff perspectives. From feelings to biology

    Author : Christina Grape Viding; Eva Bojner Horwitz; Töres Theorell; Walter Osika; Johan Hallqvist; Camilla Kylin; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : arts; burnout; cultural activities; focus groups; health; healthcare staff; joy; singers; stress; wellbeing; women; Family Medicine; Allmänmedicin; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : Objectives. The aim of this thesis was to explore and illuminate possible associations between various cultural activities and assessments of well-being, health, stress and emotions in a didactic setting and healthcare settings for singers, patients, and healthcare staff. Material and methods. READ MORE

  5. 5. Return to work after long-term sick leave for common mental disorders : Women’s beliefs, intentions, health and psychological well-being

    Author : Åsa Hedlund; Annika Nilsson; Elisabeth Björk Brämberg; Högskolan i Gävle; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Beliefs; Common mental disorders; First-line managers; Health; Intentions; Long-term sick leave; Psychological well-being; Return to work; Women; Föreställningar; Första linjens chefer; Hälsa; Intention; Kvinnor; Långtidssjukskrivning; Psykisk ohälsa; Psykiskt välbefinnande; Återgång till arbete; Inkluderande arbetsliv; Inkluderande arbetsliv;

    Abstract : Background: Long-term sick leaves due to common mental disorders (CMDs)are common in Sweden today, especially among women. Return-to-work (RTW) support usually includes work-related factors and treatment for the CMD. Despite this, the way back to work is often long with an increased risk of relapse into sick leave afterwards. READ MORE