Essays about: "Subjective factors"

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1. 1. Social Gradients in Subjective Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Ida Johansson; [2024]
   Keywords : Subjective Well-being; SWB; COVID-19; pandemic; Sweden; social gradients; foreign-born; health inequalities; resources;

   Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic prompted governments around the globe to employ various measures, such as social distancing and quarantine, to prevent its spread. The pandemic contributed to drastic changes in everyday life, through economic shocks, fear of the virus, morbidity, and mortality. READ MORE

3. 2. Luxury, Fashion, and Idols - Applying an extended theory of planned behavior to examine barriers toward sustainable fashion consumption in Japan

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Florian Konstantin Gold; Allegra-Scarlett Nefertari Verena Irmgard Marie Terner; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Fashion; Luxury; Idols; Japan; Consumption; Sustainability; Theory of Planned Behavior; Barriers; Sustainable Fashion;

   Abstract : Purpose: This study aimed to apply an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) to sustainable fashion consumption (SFC) in Japan, and test the importance of sociocultural barriers to purchase intentions. Methodology: As only a few studies have examined SFC in Japan and have not used the TPB framework, this study adds to the body of literature, and proposes luxury orientation, fashion involvement, and idol attachment as barriers toward sustainable fashion (SF) purchase intentions in Japan. READ MORE

4. 3. Navigating the Happiness Economics Landscape: Mapping the Influences on Life Satisfaction and Possible Interventions

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Klendeta Bivolaku; Linn Hellqvist; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : Happiness Economics; Personality traits; Life satisfaction; World Bank’s STEP survey; WVS; Double-lasso; Forward selection;

   Abstract : This study explores factors that influence subjective well-being in low- and middle-income countries by analysing unique individual- and country-level data. The study focuses on several unexplored determinants including personality traits, economic shocks and cultural differences. READ MORE

5. 4. Aging in place and the sense of it: Exploring the elderly’s perspective on a nursing home located in Jönköping, Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

   Author : Muhamed Krestic; [2023-06-28]
   Keywords : ”Aging in place”; “sense of place”; place”; “well-being”; “quality of life”; “formal care”; “nursing home”; “elderly”; “välbefinnande”; “livskvalité”; “formell vård”; “äldreboende”; “äldre”;

   Abstract : This study explores the experiences and perspectives of older individuals residing in a nursing home with a focus on factors influencing their well-being and quality of life. The research is guided by three key concepts: Aging in place (policies and practices that allow older adults to reside in a chosen living setting for as long as possible, while avoiding unnecessary relocation), Sense of place (subjective and emotional connections individuals have with a specific place), and place (a location that holds a set of meanings). READ MORE

6. 5. Factors associated with male youth’s utilization of youth clinics –A cross-sectional study in southern Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

   Author : Stella Hedlund; [2023]
   Keywords : sexual and reproductive health; mental health; male youth; youth friendly services; health-seeking behaviour; utilization; Sweden; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Background: Sweden has a long-standing tradition of youth-friendly services focusing on sexual, reproductive and mental health. Currently, they are mainly targeting and being used by girls and young women. READ MORE