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  1. 1. Influencers in Confinement : Measuring Covid-19’s Impact on Leadership in Pro- Eating Disorder Twitter Communities

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutet för analytisk sociologi, IAS

    Author : Jacquelynn Ennis; [2024]
    Keywords : Social Network Analysis; Twitter; Pro-eating Disorder; Eating Disorders; Covid-19; Topic Modelling; Online Communities;

    Abstract : The Covid-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges, with global lockdowns impacting individuals on a profound scale. Many took to social media to cope with feelings of anxiety and isolation. READ MORE

  2. 2. In Defense of Consuming Animal Products : How Human Suffering Can Justify the Consumption of Animal Products in Developed Countries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Filosofiska institutionen

    Author : Dennis Magyari Djerdj; [2024]
    Keywords : Animal Ethics; Applied Ethics; Ethics; Veganism; Eating Meat; Animal Products; Consuming; Against Veganism; Defending Meat Consumption; Animal Welfare;

    Abstract : Within the area of animal ethics, there has been ongoing discussion around whether people in developed countries are justified in consuming animal based products or not, some argue that we are, and some argue that we aren't. In this paper I present a kind of middle-way position in response to the ongoing discussion, in which I argue that a decent chunk of a population in developed countries are justified in consuming certain animal products, but only so far as the exclusion of these animal based products would cause harm to the boycotter. READ MORE

  3. 3. ”The greater dysphoria I’ve had, the greater dysmorphia - they work together” - An interview study on trans and nonbinary experiences of seeking and participating in Swedish eating disorder treatment

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Hannah Alvå; [2023-07-05]
    Keywords : Eating disorders; Trans; Nonbinary; Cisnormativity; Healthcare;

    Abstract : The accessibility of eating disorder treatment for trans and nonbinary individuals has for long been an overlooked approach within research as well as in practice both internationally and in Sweden. By analysing four interviews with care seekers who identify as trans and/or nonbinary, the purpose of this study is therefore to map out the norms and discourses that shape the accessibility and applicability of Swedish eating disorder treatment. READ MORE

  4. 4. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the diet, lifestyle, and well-being of young Swedes participating in the I.Family study.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för medicin

    Author : Lisianne Passos Luz; [2023-01-09]
    Keywords : COVID-19; lifestyle; diet; physical activity; well-being; young people;

    Abstract : Introduction: Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused social disruptions that have led to changes in our lives. Young people may be especially susceptible to disruptions during their formative years. READ MORE

  5. 5. Exploring the Power of Narratives: Shaping Sustainable Consumption of Plant-Based Food

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    Author : Alice Emanuelsson; Lisa Gustafsson; Märta Jacobsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable food consumption; Cultural branding; Plant-based foods; Seafood industry; Narratives;

    Abstract : Background: The current unsustainable situation of the seafood industry requires innovative solutions and there is an opportunity for companies to provide consumers with plant-based options which would enable them to eat seafood without harming the oceans. However, there are still several barriers keeping consumers from choosing plant-based products, such as limited knowledge, social norms, and cultural settings. READ MORE