Essays about: "Perceived Social Isolation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words Perceived Social Isolation.

  1. 1. Exploring Parasocial Relationships Formed in Isolation

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Gabriela Kamenova; [2024]
    Keywords : Parasocial interaction; parasocial relationship; isolation; Covid-19; Coronavirus; loneliness; parasocial breakup; parasocial romance; parasocial monetization; attachment theory; parasocial attachment; Bulgaria;

    Abstract : A few years ago Covid-19 locked people down at their homes, effectively limiting their social connections and pushing the communicative outlet of the online realm in the forefront. If one wanted to socialize or seek entertainment, there was almost no other choice but to do so via turning to popular or social media. READ MORE

  3. 2. Adapting to Change: How COVID-19 Shaped Online Consumer Behavior A comparative study between the United Kingdom and Sweden aimed at analysing consumption variations in online shopping and online gambling.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Mimmi Bergström; Tuba Tezcan; [2023-07-21]
    Keywords : COVID-19; Restrictions; Online gambling; Online shopping; Consumption behaviour; Consumer theory; Substitution effect; Income effect; Relative price; OLS-regression;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online shopping and online gambling, as well as the differences between Sweden and the United Kingdom. Both social isolation and online consumption habits have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. READ MORE

  4. 3. An improved working model at the daily activity center. : An improvement work and a qualitative study on the professional’s perception on motivating participants with high-functioning autism to attend daily activities.

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Avdelningen för kvalitetsförbättring och ledarskap

    Author : Mercy Chebbet; [2023]
    Keywords : low-attendance; motivation; self-determination theory; Step Out; låg närvaro; motivation; självbestämmande teori; kliv ut;

    Abstract : An improved working model at the daily activity center. An improvement work and a qualitative study on the perception of professionals on motivating participants with high-functioning autism to attend daily activities. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Limits to Cognitive Social Capital as a Protective Factor: Examining the Buffering Effects between Intimate Partner Violence and Depression among Congolese Refugee Women

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Camila Rodriguez Manrique; [2023]
    Keywords : intimate partner violence; depression; functional impairment; perceived social support; cognitive social capital; refugee women; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of violence against women globally, with high prevalence rates among refugee communities. Previous literature indicates its relation to negative mental health outcomes such as depression and the potential help of social protective factors. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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