Search for dissertations about: "risk perception"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 273 swedish dissertations containing the words risk perception.

  2. 36. Trusting and Taking Risks : a Philosophical Inquiry

    Author : Madeleine Hayenhjelm; Sven Ove Hansson; Johannes Persson; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; beliefs; comfortable defocusing; disposition; power; public trust; risk; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Abstract : This dissertation is a philosophical contribution to the theories on trust and on risk communication. The importance of trust in risk communication has been argued for and empirically studied since the 80s. However, there is little agreement on the notion of trust and the precise function of trust. READ MORE

  4. 37. Relating to risk : sexual behaviour and risk perception among men who have sex with men

    Author : Kristina Ingemarsdotter Persson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are a key population for HIV worldwide. Overall HIV incidence is declining but over the past years the proportion of HIV diagnoses attributed to sex between men has remained high in Europe. READ MORE

  5. 38. Learning from miners' risk management : a case study from the Swedish mining industry

    Author : Jaffar Kavian-Lanjani; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Teknisk psykologi; Engineering Psychology;

    Abstract : This historical - empirical case study deals with miners' collective safety and risk management of an occupational lung disease (Silicosis) at Laisvall lead mine from 1943-1953. About 45 miners contracted the disease and the deaths of 25 are documented. READ MORE

  6. 39. Falls in people with dementia

    Author : Staffan Eriksson; Lillemor Lundin-Olsson; Yngve Gustafson; Lars Gustafson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dementia; behavioural disturbances; accidental falls; risk factors; circumstances; analysis of fall predictors; male sex; walking difficulties; visual perception; Geriatrics and medical gerontology; Geriatrik och medicinsk gerontologi;

    Abstract : Falls and concomitant injuries are common problems among large groups of the elderly population, leading to immobility and mortality. These problems are even more pronounced among people suffering from dementia. This thesis targets fall risk factors for people with dementia in institutions. READ MORE

  7. 40. Essays on ESG disclosure, performance and assurance

    Author : Zelalem Abay; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ESG; disclosure; assurance; performance; signaling; monitoring; credit risk; risk-mitigation;

    Abstract : In this dissertation, economic implications of ESG disclosure, performance and assurance are examined in three essays. It is evident in the recent developments that the need for a sustainable and responsible investments is beyond discussion and becoming inevitable. An integral element required to make such investments is ESG information. READ MORE