Essays about: "peer-pressure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the word peer-pressure.

  1. 1. "Un-masking the Mask-Issue". Examining People´s Meaning-Making Processes and Risk-Cultural Norms regarding Facemasks.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

    Author : Tim Arasimowicz; [2021-07-27]
    Keywords : Facemasks; Efficiency; Communication; Media diets; COVID-19; Sensemaking; Meaning-Making; Noticing; Acting; Risk Culture; Trust in Authorities; Anticipation; Accountability; Framing;

    Abstract : While most of the world quickly came to terms with covering their noses and mouths in crowded places, people in Sweden have mostly gone without, riding buses and metros, shopping for groceries, and going to school maskless, with only a few rare souls have covered up (Novus, 2021). Officials from the Swedish Public Health Authority (PHA) have repeatedly argued that masks are not effective enough at limiting the spread of the virus to warrant mass use, insisting it is more important to respect social distancing and handwashing recommendations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Always Listening? : An Exploratory Study of the Perceptions of Voice Assistant Technology in Indonesia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Anisa Aini Arifin; [2020]
    Keywords : Voice assistant; Indonesian market; Critical Discourse Analysis; Technology Acceptance Model; Ethical perception; Mediation theory;

    Abstract : Voice assistant technology on smartphones, smart speakers, or those on the wearable devices is one of the fastest-growing artificial intelligence applications in the market now. However, with the potential ethical issues related to the voice technology, it still has not been extensively covered in major markets such as Indonesia. READ MORE

  4. 3. Drug abuse among young female adolescents (15-25) in Maryland U.S: Causes behind the drug abuse and the role of social work organisations in its prevention.

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete och kriminologi

    Author : Hasnain Ali; Johvianney Okpala; [2020]
    Keywords : Drug Abuse;

    Abstract : The abuse of any form of illicit substance is referred as drug abuse. Excessive use of addictive (legal or illegal) substances is defined as utilizing them to the point that their effects become hazardous to the user's health. READ MORE

  5. 4. Intention Behavior Gap in Purchasing Used Products : A Quantitative Analysis of Factors Determining Purchase of Secondhand Household Durables in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Mojtaba Parsatemijani; [2020]
    Keywords : sustainable consumption; thrift shopping behavior; secondhand products; theory of planned behavior;

    Abstract : The incremental awareness ofenvironmental issues and sustainability has shifted the retail industryin past years. Consumers are increasingly demanding for sustainable products and services and consequently, companies need to address customers’ demands to maintain their profitability. READ MORE

  6. 5. School-based Interventions or Prevention Programs regarding Alcohol, Smoking and Drug Use among Adolescents with Disabilities or Physical Impairments : A Systematic Literature Review

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Marouso Triantafyllou; [2019]
    Keywords : school-based interventions; prevention programs; adolescents; alcohol consumption; smoking; drug use; physical impairments; disability;

    Abstract : Introduction Substance use in adolescents with disabilities is rising, containing the prevalence of substance-related disorders (SRD) such as addiction, mental or health disorders, cancer, accidents and mortality. Yet little is known about the existing substance use prevention programs among adolescents with dosabilities or physical impairments. READ MORE