Essays about: "Older workers"

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  1. 1. Spatio-temporal analysis of COVID-19 in Västra Götaland, Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för matematiska vetenskaper

    Author : Natalia Andreeva; [2023-08-23]
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    Abstract : Spatio-temporal analysis of COVID-19 data with the two different statistical approaches is the main objective of this thesis. The first classical approach, the Endemic-Epidemic framework (Held et al., 2005) is a class of multivariate time-series models for the incidence counts, obtained from the surveillance systems. READ MORE

  3. 2. Labor market reforms and optimal unemployment insurance : Policy experiment on the Swedish labor market

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Sofia Björkman; [2023]
    Keywords : Unemployment; employment protection legislation; optimal unemployment insurance; welfare effect; Sweden.;

    Abstract : This paper examines how a reduction in EPL affects the utility of older workers, by changing the probability of re-employment as well as the risk of becoming unemployed. I generalize the Bailey-Chetty framework and make a one-period model that shows maximizing search behavior of the agent. READ MORE

  4. 3. The role of age for the relationship between unemployment and well-being : A comparative study across different welfare state regimes

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Arezo Rezvani; [2023]
    Keywords : Unemployment; social exclusion; well-being; happiness; welfare regimes; gender regimes; gender roles; Arbetslöshet; social exkludering; välbefinnande; lycka; välfärdsregimer; könsregimer; könsroller;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT  Aims:  While the relationship between unemployment and well-being is widely acknowledged, there has been little exploration of its consequences for older workers. It is also less clear whether this relationship differs between welfare states characterized by varying levels of social protection for the unemployed. READ MORE

  5. 4. Perceptions of Swedish older adults on the use of smart vacuum cleaners to support ageing in place

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Satya Jeet Singh; Sahand Poursadeghi Khiavi; [2023]
    Keywords : smart vacuum cleaners; older adults; care workers; technology acceptance; Sweden; robotic vacuum cleaners; gerontechnology;

    Abstract : This sequential study explores the perceptions of older adults and careworkers in Sweden regarding the benefits and challenges of smart vacuumcleaners. With a rapidly ageing population, understanding attitudes towardsthe use of such technology becomes essential. READ MORE

  6. 5. "It is essentially about controlling women's sexuality". A critical study on on the communication of ‘honour-based violence’ in Swedish online courses.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Evelina Carlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : honour-based violence; gender; postcolonialism feminism; liberal feminism; symbolic violence; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Since the early 2000s, the issue of ‘honour-based violence’ has sparked significant discussions in Sweden, leading to governmental and civil efforts to combat this form of violence. An essential intervention highlighted in these efforts is improving knowledge among professionals in sectors such as social and healthcare, schools, and the judicial system. READ MORE