Search for dissertations about: "thesis in self help groups"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 121 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis in self help groups.

  2. 1. Fibromyalgia and self-regulatory patterns : development, maintenance or recovery in women

    Author : Kerstin Wentz; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Fibromyalgia; Psychometric instruments; Dissociation; Repression; Self-loading; Self-regulation; Recovery; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Fibromyalgi - psykologiska aspekter; Fibromyalgia; Self Concept; pain; self-loading; self-regulation; interviews;

    Abstract : Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to elucidate psychological processes and development, maintenance or recovery related to fibromyalgia based on in depth interviews. In a next step women with fibromyalgia, women without long-lasting pain and women with long-lasting pain were compared using psychometric instruments selected or developed based on qualitative results. READ MORE

  4. 2. Self-help via the Internet : A new approach to psychological treatment

    Author : Lars Ström; Gerhard Andersson; Jeff Richards; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psychotherapy; Internet; treatment; sleep disorder; insomnia; stress management; stress; headache; drop-out; self-help; minimal therapist contact; Psykoterapi; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

    Abstract : During the last 30 years, studies have shown self-help to be effective in a number of areas, and to produce equal or close to equal results compared to face-to-face therapy. The Internet can reach a large number of people at a low cost and add the possibility of two-way communication to self-help, thereby offering cost-effective psychological treatments. READ MORE

  5. 3. Why jump out of a perfectly good airplane? : Parachute training, self-efficacy and leading in combat

    Author : David Bergman; Erik Berntson; Marie Gustafsson Sendén; Dennis Gyllensporre; Ole Boe; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Parachute; leadership; self-efficacy; combat; training; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : Training military officers to lead in combat has always presented a training paradox: it is impossible to expose individuals to the inherent strains and dangers of real combat, but combat is where they are supposed to lead, making those demands normative for training. To overcome this paradox, the military uses training courses where stress is as realistic as possible within ethical limits. READ MORE

  6. 4. Depression in primary care : detection, treatment, and patients’ own perspectives

    Author : Maja Hansson; Owe Bodlund; Jayanti Chotai; Lisa Ekselius; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Depression; primary care; patient education; group counselling; patients’ beliefs; treatment; causes; self-rating scales; HADS; PHQ-9; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; psykiatri; Psychiatry;

    Abstract : Background Depression is a very common disorder that causes great suffering for the patient. Recognizing depressed patients in primary care (PC) settings is a challenge and only about half are identified as depressed by their general practitioner (GP). READ MORE

  7. 5. Coping Online - Patients' use of the Internet

    Author : Ulrika Josefsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Internet; users; patients; medical information; self-help; healthcare practice;

    Abstract : Taking the perspective of the individual, this thesis addresses the increasing use of Internet by patients seeking information and connections to cope with a new life situation caused by chronic illness. The main objective is to understand and conceptualize this use of the Internet. READ MORE