Essays about: "Cognitive Dissonance Theory"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 essays containing the words Cognitive Dissonance Theory.

  1. 16. Jesus Ate Fish, Right? A Study on Veganism and Christianity in Sweden Today

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Rebecka Blomberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Human ecology; veganism; vegan; Christian; religion; cognitive dissonance theory; environmentalism; food; animal ethics; Sweden; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Why do Christians become vegans and how do they motivate their vegan lifestyle? I have talked to fifteen Christian individuals that have considered their diets and all of them have at one point in their lives thought about becoming vegans. Thirteen of them were vegans during this study. READ MORE

  3. 17. What are the success strategies for changing behaviour? : An explorative intervention study of an application based and a non-application based approach for reducing smartphone overuse with focus on persuasive design 

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Julia Dashevska; [2017]
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    Abstract : With the growing role the smartphone technology is gaining in our daily life the concerned voices about its negative impacts on human social skills, social interactions and mental health are getting louder. Smartphone use has become a habit not at least due to high access to different kind of rewards provided by this technology. READ MORE

  4. 18. Numbers VS Narratives in the Eyes of Non-professional Investors

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alexander Hedlund; Mattias Nilsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Dissonance; CEO-statement; Non-professional investors; Narrative reporting; Accounting communication; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: In an explorative manner this thesis aims to research how the content of CEO-statement affects non-professional investors’ opinion of a company’s prospects. Methodology: This study is to be considered a qualitative study based on an inductive orientation regarding the role of theory. READ MORE

  5. 19. Meat and Climate Change: A study on environmental organizations’ approach in addressing meat consumption in relation to climate change with a focus on Norway

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Gro-Marit Dørheim; [2016]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the relationship between meat consumption and climate change. Its purpose is to bring attention to the findings of the FAO report Livestock's Long Shadow: Environmental Issues and Options (2006); i.e. that the production of animal derived foods is a significant contributing factor to climate change. READ MORE

  6. 20. “Sustainable Sustainability – How do we do it?”

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Niklas Dahlberg; Jonathan Jansson; [2015]
    Keywords : Sustainability; consumer behavior; consumer decision making; demand creation for sustainability initiatives; cognitive dissonance.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Title – “Sustainable Sustainability, how do we do it? A study in consumer behavior and the path towards a sustainable society” Seminar date – 2015-05-26 Course – FEKN90 Master Thesis in Science and Business Administration, 30 ECTS. Authors – Niklas Dahlberg and Jonathan Jansson Supervisor – Matts Kärreman Key Words – Sustainability, consumer behavior, consumer decision making, demand creation for sustainability initiatives, cognitive dissonance. READ MORE