Essays about: "Foster Group"

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  1. 21. Supporting social interaction between mothers : A wearable design proposal

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Michael Waldorff; [2021]
    Keywords : tangible interaction; interaction design; HCI; co-design; wearable technology; social connectedness; motherhood; new mothers; social support; social interaction; user-centered design;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to find opportunities to support communication between new mothers to foster a sense of connectedness, during a pandemic where social interactions such as parent groups are unavailable. The project is based on research that shows that new parents have a great need for social support. READ MORE

  3. 22. A New Perspective into Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP) Syllabus Design : Target language learningpromoting thedevelopment of refugee employability competencies

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Maria Alice de Fatima Capocchi Ribeiro; [2021]
    Keywords : Refugee labour integration; language for specific purposes; employability competencies; VET Vocational Education and Training ; syllabus design.;

    Abstract : This thesis reports on a meta-analysis of the most relevant employabilitycompetencies to foster refugees’ labour integration which may be potentiallyleveraged through a target language for specific purposes (LSP)MOOCsyllabus. Italso suggests to group the thus identified employability competencies into threecategories tofurther supportLSPMOOC syllabus design and implementation. READ MORE

  4. 23. Sedentary behaviour among children and how to foster a change of habits with the support of digital services and behaviour change techniques

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

    Author : JESPER HYLLANDER; HEDVIG LAGERKVIST; [2021]
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    Abstract : Physical activity and its significance for health have long received much attention. In recent times, sedentary behaviour and its health consequences have also been raised. READ MORE

  5. 24. The Impact of the Invite-Only Strategy on Initial User Adoption : An Exploratory Investigation of Social Networking Mobile Applications

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Ronja Schoenberger; Stefanie Seeburger; [2021]
    Keywords : Invite-Only; App Adoption; Closed Social Networks; Artificial Scarcity; Technology Adoption; User Motivation; Initial App Adoption; Social Networking Mobile Applications;

    Abstract : Background: Social networking mobile applications are designed to socially connect users among each other to consume but also to produce content. Especially because these apps represent a high potential to acquire revenue streams through advertisements, but also to gain customer insights, companies are interested in entering this market by creating new social networking apps. READ MORE

  6. 25. Perceptions from foster care practitioners on the best interest of children and teenagers within the Brazilian strategy for reforming out-of-home care

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Barn

    Author : Myung Hwa Baldini; [2021]
    Keywords : Child Studies; deinstitutionalization; foster care; children’s best interests; thematic analysis;

    Abstract : Within the Brazilian strategy to reform out-of-home care services, efforts have been directed to the prioritization of foster care over congregate care. This study draws from the perspective that childhood is socially construed, therefore child protection systems are dependent of notions and ideals of childhood, especially concerning the child deprived of parental care. READ MORE