Essays about: "Coping strategy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 42 essays containing the words Coping strategy.

  1. 1. Universities role in helping students cope with stress : A multiple case study on Swedish business schools and student health organizations

    University essay from Karlstads universitet; Karlstads universitet

    Author : Lisa Eriksson; Elena Palani Jafi; [2020]
    Keywords : Stress; social coping resource; coping strategy; students; university;

    Abstract : Background: Stress is increasing rapidly in society and especially among those studying. Some studies highlight the unique potential of universities, as a social coping resource, to help students maintain mental health and reduce stress. However, there is limited knowledge regarding how universities are reacting to this stress. READ MORE

  3. 2. Acting through anecdotes: Stories of drug use as coping in view of narrative criminology

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Johanna Myrvang Løvås; [2020]
    Keywords : coping; drugs; strategies; narratives; narrative criminology;

    Abstract : The framework of narrative criminology promotes the perspective that narratives,in addition to shedding light on past conduct and experience, have the ability toserve as actions themselves, but also to influence behavior (Presser, 2009). In thisstudy, I applied the theoretical and analytical framework of narrative criminologyto identify and examine notable characteristics in stories, or narratives, of illicitdrug use as a coping strategy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Parametric optimization of reinforced concrete slabs subjected to punching shear

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Sofia Thuresson; [2020]
    Keywords : Parametric design; Optimization; Punching shear; Concrete; Flat slab; Eurocode 2; Shear reinforcement; Genetic algorithm; Visual programming; Dynamo.; Parametrisk design; Optimering; Genomstansning; Betong; Pelardäck; Eurocode 2; Tvärkraftsarmering; Genetisk algoritm; Visuell programmering; Dynamo.;

    Abstract : The construction industry is currently developing and evolving towards more automated and optimized processes in the project design phase. One reason for this development is that computational power is becoming a more precise and accessible tool and its applications are multiplying daily. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring Digital Innovation in the Construction Industry : The case of consultancy firms

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM); KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Henry Hermansson; Axel Salomonsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Digital Innovation; Change Management; Change Resistance; AEC industry; Organizational Change; Digital Change; Digital Business Transformation; Digital Innovation; Förändringshantering; Förändringsmotstånd; AEC Industrin; Organisatorisk Förändring; Digital Förändring; Digital Affärstransformation;

    Abstract : The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is passive in employing innovative technologies and conducting change efforts. As a result, numerous companies in the AEC industry do not exploit many of the benefits, which otherwise can be achieved with digital innovations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Business partnering shift - How do financial managers cope with paradoxes?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Hélène Börjesson; Cecilia Johnell; [2020]
    Keywords : Financial managers; CFO; Business partnering; Strategies; Paradox;

    Abstract : This thesis examines which paradoxes finance functions face in a business partnering shift and how financial managers handle them. Drawing upon paradox theory and insights from a multiple case study on three listed Swedish large cap firms in different industries, we identify three main paradoxes: (1) control and collaboration, (2) dual community, (3) change and stability relating to digitalisation. READ MORE