Essays about: "common lifestyle"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 96 essays containing the words common lifestyle.

  1. 1. THE NEW ERA OF HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY? LIFESTYLE, FREEDOM AND COMMUNITY; A social anthropological study about how living in a co-housing building can affect the elderly’s quality of life and freedom.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Teresita Stamm Alfredsson; [2023-09-27]
    Keywords : Co-housing; Elderly; Quality of life;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the elderly’s choice to change their housing situation and their option to move to a co-housing building. Cohousing is a type of housing arrangement that promotes social contact and community between the neighbors. READ MORE

  3. 2. Imagining and Enacting Desirable Futures : A Study of French Eco-Communities

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Hélène Clouet; [2023]
    Keywords : Eco-communities; imaginaries; transformative change; local change; desirable futures; Écolieux;

    Abstract : This thesis departs from the assumption that the current socio-ecological crises require new and alternative imaginaries as well as lifestyle changes. Following a qualitative research method, seven semi-structured interviews were conducted with eco-community members and analysed thematically to determine their motivations, values and beliefs, and search for a potential common imaginary. READ MORE

  4. 3. Leisure, well-being, and sustainable lifestyles : A study to explore relationships between leisure activities and global warming potential in Sweden.

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Anna Högberg; Beatrice Guardini; [2023]
    Keywords : Well-being; sustainable lifestyle; leisure activities; global warming potential;

    Abstract : Studies show that leisure activities can contribute significantly to people’s well-being. Still, theycan also impact the environment in several ways as they contribute to greenhouse gas emissionsrelated to different factors. READ MORE

  5. 4. Health-promoting Physical Activity During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Swedish Adults – Prevalence and Associated demographic factors

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Bodhini Samaratunga; [2023]
    Keywords : Covid-19 pandemic; demographic factors; physical activity; WHO guidelines;

    Abstract : The Covid-19 pandemic prompted significant lifestyle changes, including physical inactivity and remote working. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the prevalence of health-promoting physical activity (PA) and its association with demographic factors and remote working among Swedish adults (18-64 years) using secondary data collected during the Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE

  6. 5. Domestic Soundscapes

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Paulin Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Comfort; behavior; sound; noise; dwelling planning;

    Abstract : In a world where more people than ever live in an urban context the challenge of providing good housing is more pressing than before. The ongoing densification adds an extra layer to the complexity of the housing question. Sweden is no exception to this. READ MORE