Essays about: "Life Stress"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 485 essays containing the words Life Stress.

  1. 1. The Sounds of Pain : An ethnography of musicians living with migraine in Uppsala

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Rosanne Heijstek; [2024]
    Keywords : migraine; anthropology; pain; music; affect;

    Abstract : Migraine is an extremely common and disabling disease that affects three times more women than men, and is characterized by recurring migraines comprised of disturbances in sensation perception, intense head pain, nausea, and increased sensitivity to light and sound that can last from several hours to multiple days. Currently, there are no cures for the disease, no official social services that can help a person to handle living with it, and limited studies on its mechanisms or impact on a person’s life. READ MORE

  3. 2. Social Gradients in Subjective Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Sweden

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Ida Johansson; [2024]
    Keywords : Subjective Well-being; SWB; COVID-19; pandemic; Sweden; social gradients; foreign-born; health inequalities; resources;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic prompted governments around the globe to employ various measures, such as social distancing and quarantine, to prevent its spread. The pandemic contributed to drastic changes in everyday life, through economic shocks, fear of the virus, morbidity, and mortality. READ MORE

  4. 3. Perception of urban blue-green infrastructure during winter in Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Mikaela Torell; [2023-08-17]
    Keywords : perception; greenery; water; urban environment; recreation;

    Abstract : Life in urban settlements is often associated with insufficient physical activity and continuous stress. By implementing blue-green infrastructure (BGI) consisting of parks, trees, ponds, and rain gardens, amongst others, recreational values can be provided for the residents. READ MORE

  5. 4. Offering a managerial perspective on stress management in the restaurant industry - How do managers perceive and handle stress in their daily work?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Amelia Lindh; Kevin Torgersson; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Stress management; coordination; accountability; predictability; common understanding; routines; flexibility; adaptation; restaurant industry;

    Abstract : Stress management is a significant topic to study within management as employee well-being and stress experienced at work is rising. One industry where work stress is increasingly rising is the restaurant industry. READ MORE

  6. 5. CHANGES IN URBAN GREENERY DURING THE 2018 HEAT WAVE – A CASE STUDY FOR GÖTEBORG USING REMOTE SENSING

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Ivan Ruzic; [2023-06-21]
    Keywords : heat wave; urban trees; NDVI; remote sensing;

    Abstract : Urban vegetation plays a crucial role in diverse urban microclimates. The numerous ecosystem services provided by vegetation, particularly trees, ensure greater quality of life and thermal comfort regulation. Yet, not all trees are immune to extreme weather events, such as droughts and heat waves, especially in cities. READ MORE