Essays about: "Group dynamics"

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  1. 21. Role Expectations as Motivators of Mass Violence Perpetration : A Normative Approach to Understanding Perpetrator Behaviour During the Yugoslav Wars from 1991–1995

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Hugo Valentin-centrum

    Author : Otilia Rehnström; [2023]
    Keywords : Yugoslav Wars 1991-1995; Perpetrator behaviour; role expectations; social norms; role strain; role conflict;

    Abstract : The enduring question of why apparently ordinary individuals participate in the systemic perpetration of mass violence hallmarks genocide studies, and it arose yet again when the multifarious atrocities faced by civilians in the Yugoslav Wars of 1991–1995 were apparent. With explanations resting on notions of “ancient hatreds” having been denounced in favour of ones that emphasise the role of emotions like fear and resentment, ethnic myths and symbols, and competition on group and individual levels of society, there remains some issues with these approaches; they cannot account for what motivates variations in behaviour by on-the-ground perpetrators nor can they describe the process by which violence develops in tandem on micro- and meso-levels, while still accommodating macro-level causes for conflict. READ MORE

  2. 22. AI in Co-Creation : The usability and impact of AI tools for co- creation in participatory design to generate innovative and user- centric design solutions

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Medieteknik

    Author : Sabine Freese; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The current study focuses on applying generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in participatory design processes, specifically scrutinising the interactive dynamics between AI and human actors during the creative endeavour. Practice-oriented workshops and including a real, complex application example constituted the methodological framework. READ MORE

  3. 23. What is next for the digitalisation of Swedish Healthcare? An exploratory study of the digital healthcare ecosystem and the business model innovation of e-Health providers

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Ebba Salén; Erik Fritz; [2023]
    Keywords : Business Model Innovation; Ecosystem Strategy; Digital Disruption; Electronic Health; Marketisation;

    Abstract : With an ageing and growing population, health- and social systems globally are facing challenges in ensuring that their national infrastructure can handle this demographic shift. Within the upcoming 10-year period, the group of people above the age of 80 years is forecasted to increase by 50 per cent in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 24. Communicating Participatory Budgeting : Insights from Makueni County in Kenya

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Elmi Hussein; [2023]
    Keywords : Participatory communication; participatory budgeting; power dynamics; WhatsApp; Facebook; social media; digital tools; mobilisation; dialogue; elite capture; public engagement; development; Makueni; Kenya;

    Abstract : Kenya's 2010 Constitution marked a significant shift towards decentralised governance and public participation as key drivers of sustainable development (Finch and Omolo, 2015). One of the primary strategies county governments employ to achieve this goal is participatory budgeting (PB), which empowers communities and devolves power to support inclusive and equitable development. READ MORE

  5. 25. From Coffee Breaks to Communication Breakthroughs : A Quantitative Study of a Fika Campaign: Shaping Strategic Communication in the Digital Age

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    Author : Annie Elwin Segolsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Strategic communication; technology use; campaign effectiveness; demographic factors; Strategisk kommunikation; teknikanvändning; kampanj effektivitet; demografiska faktorer;

    Abstract : This research paper investigates the effectiveness of a campaign conducted by me and SJ to recruit new members on board trains, focusing on the interplay between strategic communication, demographic factors and technology use. With the increasing majority of online platforms and the pervasiveness of smartphones, the study recognizes the significance of mobile media and technologies like QR codes in shaping everyday experiences. READ MORE