Essays about: "Self-Improvement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the word Self-Improvement.

  1. 1. The Self-improvement Project : A theoretical analysis on self-discipline & hegemonic masculinity

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Sara Felldin Svensson; Lina Hallberger; [2023]
    Keywords : Self-improvement; discourse; discipline; hegemonic masculinity; transnational business masculinity;

    Abstract : While the idea of self-help has historically been associated with women the growing popularity of online self-improvement groups has attracted both sexes. The growing popularity of people like Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate - who speak of the importance of self-improvement alongside anti-feminist rhetoric - within the Manosphere online community also shows a trend of self-improvement moving towards a male audience. READ MORE

  3. 2. Lost in Time: A Qualitative Study on the Long Waiting Time in the Asylum System and its Effects on the Social Integration of Refugees in Sweden

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Myassar Awad; [2023]
    Keywords : Integration; Young adults; Education; Long asylum wait; Sweden. ;

    Abstract : Abstract  This research investigates the effects long asylum procedures have on young adult refugees and their integration process. The aim is to uncover through conducting interviews with individuals their views and experiences regarding their own integration. READ MORE

  4. 3. A qualitative study about speech anxiety and its challenges from a student perspective

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Elin Zetterkvist; [2022]
    Keywords : Speech anxiety; willingness to communicate; English as a second language; upper secondary school; Sweden; qualitative study;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate, firstly, some Swedish upper secondary school students’ attitudes towards speaking in the English as a second language (ESL) classroom and, secondly, how these students suggest that speech anxiety should be dealt with. The participating students were both male and female and attended different school years and English courses. READ MORE

  5. 4. Wicca and Witchcraft on Instagram : a study of femininity and empowerment within the wicca and witchcraft movements as portrayed on Instagram

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Siri Sofie Premfors; [2022]
    Keywords : Wicca; Witchcraft; Instagram; Feminism; Empowerment;

    Abstract : In this essay, I have examined how wicca and witchcraft interacts with femininity and female empowerment. Wicca and witchcraft have become popular new-age movements which has a large presence online, where different accounts post content relation to their beliefs and practises. READ MORE

  6. 5. Offline Reinforcement Learning for Optimization of Therapy Towards a Clinical Endpoint

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Simon Jenner; [2022]
    Keywords : Offline; Reinforcement learning; Double Deep Q-Network; Cognitive behavior therapy; Digital therapeutics; Optimization; Förstärkningsinlärning; Dubbelt djupt Q-nätverk; Kognitiv beteendeterapi; Digital terapeutika; Optimering;

    Abstract : The improvement of data acquisition and computer heavy methods in recentyears has paved the way for completely digital healthcare solutions. Digitaltherapeutics (DTx) are such solutions and are often provided as mobileapplications that must undergo clinical trials. READ MORE