Essays about: "Low-income"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 276 essays containing the word Low-income.

  1. 1. Socio-economic characteristics impact on covid-19 mortality in region Västra Götaland.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutioen för biomedicin

    Author : Henrik Mellström Dahlgren; [2021-11-22]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background: There is a well establish association between low socio-economic status and health outcomes in general. To mitigate the impact of covid-19 there is a need to identify vulnerable groups, and to create methods that can do that in real-time as the virus-spread progress in the society. READ MORE

  3. 2. A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF YOUNG PEOPLE'S EXPERIENCES WITH THE STREET GAMES ACADEMY PROGRAM

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för medicin

    Author : Megdelawit Ayele Shomoroo; [2021-08-16]
    Keywords : educational performance; physical activity; tutoring; homework help;

    Abstract : Disparities in educational attainment and performance by income, race, ethnicity, and immigrant status are prevalent in all countries including high-income countries like Sweden. Despite the available research on the potential of physical activity (PA) and tutoring interventions for improving educational performance among low-income students, it is countered by other research findings that suggest otherwise. READ MORE

  4. 3. Effects of COVID-19 on temporal urban diversity : A quantitative study using mobile phone data as a proxy for human mobility patterns

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Feliks Sjöblom; [2021]
    Keywords : COVID-19; urban diversity; human mobility; mobile phone data; logistic regression; COVID-19; urban mångfald; mänsklig mobilitet; mobiltelefondata; logistisk regression;

    Abstract : The present paper examines possible changes in temporal urban diversity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Stockholm and Uppsala metropolitan areas. In addition to general changes in diversity, potential differences of diversity levels at locations with varying socioeconomic characteristics are examined. READ MORE

  5. 4. Socioeconomic Status And Attitudes Towards Immigration In The Republic Of Ireland

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Andrew Grier; [2021]
    Keywords : Immigration; Attitudes; Republic of Ireland; Socioeconomic Status; Attitudinal Dimensions;

    Abstract : Attitudes towards immigration in Ireland are the focus of this study and, more specifically, what aspects of life the native-born population perceive to be impacted by immigration into Ireland in 2018. This thesis uses two primary socioeconomic attributes of the native-born respondents as explanatory variables, focusing on education and income levels of the native-born population. READ MORE

  6. 5. An Interaction Design approach to Clothing Swaps

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

    Author : Rixt Baron; [2021]
    Keywords : clothing swaps; second hand culture;

    Abstract : This study analysed the second hand clothing culture and clothing swaps that have gained popularity in recent years. Through interaction design, a solution is sought to the problem that secondhand shopping has become popular and thereby less affordable for people with a low income. READ MORE