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1. 1. Gendered Language in English Job Advertisements and the Perception of Potential Applicants within Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Sweden

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

   Author : Josefin Alm; [2024]
   Keywords : Sociolinguistics; gender; language; masculine and feminine words; job advertisements; electrical; and electronic engineering.;

   Abstract : This mixed-method study investigates the use of masculine and feminine-coded words (i.e., words associated with gender stereotypes) in English job advertisements in Sweden, focusing on the male-dominated Electronic and Electric engineering field in Sweden (SCB, 2022). READ MORE

3. 2. Extramural Reading, Attitudes, and Motivation : How students' extramural reading habits affect their attitudes toward and motivation for reading in the L2 English classroom

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Caroline Starborg; [2023]
   Keywords : Extramural reading; reading habits; reading attitudes; reading motivation; L2 reading motivation;

   Abstract : This essay aims to investigate Swedish upper secondary school students’ extramural reading (ER) habits as well as if and how these habits affect students’ attitudes toward and motivation for reading in the L2 English classroom. The research questions addressed are: “What are Swedish upper secondary school students’ extramural reading habits?” and “Do students’ extramural reading habits affect their a) attitudes toward, and b) motivation for reading in the L2 English classroom? If yes, in what way?” As engagement in extramural English is suggested to both motivate and demotivate students to read in school, this essay can provide insights into how students’ extramural reading habits affect the reading they do in school. READ MORE

4. 3. Student participation - a survey exploring elementary teachers’ perspectives

   University essay from Jönköping University

   Author : Hanna Toll; [2023]
   Keywords : elementary school; engagement; environment; extrinsic factors; intrinsic factors; occupational participation; occupational therapy;

   Abstract : Introduction: School-based occupational therapists aim to enable students to participate to their full potential. Participation impacts students’ socio-emotional well-being and academic achievement. READ MORE

5. 4. DEALING WITH PUBLIC CRITICISM OF SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANISATIONS : A Qualitative study of children and youth social services organisations in Sweden

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

   Author : Maureen Muuru; Saul Kiptoo Kogei; [2023]
   Keywords : Keywords: Public criticism; social service organisations; social service organisation managers; Sweden.;

   Abstract : This qualitative study aimed to explore and understand how children's and youth social service organisations in Sweden deal with public criticism. The study utilised system theory and social constructionist theory. READ MORE

6. 5. HOW PEOPLE EXPERIENCE WORK LIFE BALANCE : A QUALITATIVE STUDY WITH THREE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS

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

   Author : Shamaila Khalid; [2023]
   Keywords : work life balance; family conflict; social life conflict; leisure time; job satisfaction; stress anxiety;

   Abstract : A work life imbalance emerges when the boundary between work life and personal life is put at sake. It happens when people bring work with them home, or private problems to work. A work life imbalance can lead to psychological issues such as, stress, anxiety, depression, and physical tiredness. READ MORE