Essays about: "Strain Theory"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 80 essays containing the words Strain Theory.

  1. 16. What is the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on violence and substance use in Greece? Considering the role of culture and gender

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Alexandra Ntikouli; [2021]
    Keywords : COVID-19; gender; Greece; mental health; Strain theory; substance use; violent behavior;

    Abstract : The unprecedented situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide is characterized by social isolation, separation from loved ones and limited freedom. These events have been identified as adversely affecting the mental health of the population, who suffer mainly from depression, anxiety symptoms, anger and fear feelings as well as sleep problems. READ MORE

  3. 17. STRAIN, COPING AND VIOLENCE IN THE CASE OF ELLIOT RODGER : A QUALITATIVE CONTENT ANALYSIS

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Irina Zetterqvist; [2021]
    Keywords : anger; content analysis; coping strategies; mass shootings; strain; violence;

    Abstract : Elliot Rodger, a 22-year-old student, carried out the Day of Retribution in Isla Vista, California, leaving six dead and fourteen wounded, before taking his own life. There here have been numerous attempts to explain his behavior including claims of him having features of autism spectrum disorder, traits of psychopathy and psychotic symptoms, narcissism, depression, fragile masculinity, and deviant sexual fantasies. READ MORE

  4. 18. Influence of strain and point defects on the Seebeck coefficient of thermoelectric CoSb3 : Inverkan av töjnings och punktdefekter på Seebeck-koefficienten för termoelektrisk CoSb3

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Ibrahim Awala; [2021]
    Keywords : Cobalt antimonide; Thermoelectric; Strain; Seebeck coefficient; oxidation; DFT; DFT-MD;

    Abstract : Many studies and experiments have been conducted over the years to find solutions to the electricity problem. This issue is not just related to how fossil fuels are dispensed. Also, the environmental concerns associated with using fossil fuels have become a severe issue, which is a major cause of environmental pollution and ozone layer damage. READ MORE

  5. 19. Dynamic Finite Element Modelling of a Fall on the Hip

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Nils Nyberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Hip Fracture; Finite Element Modeling; Finite Element; Femur Fracture; Sideways Fall; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Assessing the risk of future femur fracture is an important step in preventing this serious and common injury. The current methods to predict the fracture risk are typically based on bone mineral density measurement, used as a surrogate for femoral strength. READ MORE

  6. 20. Negative energy elasticity and a model for the behavior of the residual strain in doubly cross-linked gels fabricated by shear strain

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Polymerkemi

    Author : Therese You; [2020]
    Keywords : Polymer gel; Tetra-PEG; hydrogels; doubly cross-linked gels; shear modulus; energy elasticity;

    Abstract : Doubly cross-linked gels were fabricated based on tetra-poly(ethylene glycol) (Tetra-PEG) by shear strain. These are gels with two network structures present in the same polymeric network. The second network structure is introduced by applying a mechanical field to the first natural network structure. READ MORE