Search for dissertations about: "sorrow"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the word sorrow.
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1. Living Shi'ism : Instances of Ritualisation among Islamist Men in Contemporary Iran
Abstract : Iranian Shi‘ism is, among other things, known for its rituals of sorrow. In the contemporary Iranian context, active participation in these rituals has become a sign of support for the Islamist regime. The aim of this study is to discuss the ritual activities in the lives of a group of supporters of the regime. READ MORE
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2. Chronic sorrow and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to increase our understanding and knowledge of patients’ experiences of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). A mixed-method design was used, including both qualitative and quantitative methods. READ MORE
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3. Life situation of next of kin to persons in need of care-cronic sorrow, burden, quality of life
Abstract : Nursing research has been performed during the last 20-30 years, about the next of kin’s vulnerability. Despite this, the health care system has had difficulties to integrate the next of kin in a way that gives support. READ MORE
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4. Being forced to live a different everyday life : the experiences of people with traumatic brain injury and those of their close relatives
Abstract : The overall aim of the licentiate thesis was to elucidate the meaning of living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in people with TBI and their close relatives. The data were collected by means of qualitative research interviews with people with moderate or severe TBI (n=12) and their close relatives (n=8), and were then analysed using a phenomenological hermeneutic interpretation. READ MORE
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5. Hirsutism and quality of life with aspects on social support, anxiety and depression
Abstract : Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women. The prevalence is estimated at 5%. The aim of this thesis was to describe different aspects of how life is affected for women suffering from hirsutism. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used. READ MORE