Search for dissertations about: "single child family"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 swedish dissertations containing the words single child family.
-
1. A vicious circle of silent exclusion : family homelessness and poverty in Sweden from a single mother perspective
Abstract : Within the confines of the receding Swedish welfare state, family homelessness and poverty are on the rise among one-parent families, in particular those headed by a single migrant mother. This development follows a trend that is noticeable across advanced welfare states, where female-headed households are facing an increased risk of being locked into vicious circles of low-paid work, inadequate income protection schemes and poor housing options. READ MORE
-
2. Side Effects: Unintended Consequences of Family Leave Policies
Abstract : The transition to parenthood is a major life event and a critical juncture in terms of gender equality within a couple. How a couple divides paid and unpaid work following the birth of a child has long lasting consequences for their relationship, their economic situation and their children’s development. READ MORE
-
3. Living in the present with the past : mental health of Bosnian refugee children in Sweden
Abstract : The negative impact of war on child mental health has been repeatedly documented. Still, the majority of children exposed to ethnic and political violence show no signs of clinical disorder. READ MORE
-
4. Childhood and adolescent obesity: Multidisciplinary approaches in a clinical setting
Abstract : BACKGROUND: The high prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents emphasizes the necessity to develop evidence-based treatment programs that are useful in a clinical setting. AIMS: The overall aim of the thesis was to develop and evaluate multidisciplinary approaches for management of children and adolescents with obesity. READ MORE
-
5. Stepfamily Dynamics in Sweden : Essays on family structure and children’s well-being
Abstract : This thesis investigates different aspects of family structure and children’s well-being in Sweden. Applying a child perspective, it analyzes children’s likelihood of stepfamily entry, their emotional well-being in different family forms and educational outcomes in families with complex sibling structures. READ MORE