Essays about: "Psychological conditions"

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1. 1. Testing a contemplative landscape method to design a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for the Mellanorrlands Hospice

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Anna Artemeva; [2024]
   Keywords : Therapeutic garden; contemplation; stress reduction; palliative care; hospice centre;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the effectiveness of the Contemplative Landscape Method (CLM) in designing a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for Mellanorrlands Hospice, aimed at improving the well-being of palliative care patients. With the increasing importance of palliative care due to an ageing population and the growing demand for hospice services, this study addresses the pressing need for therapeutic landscapes that make a positive contribution to the emotional and psychological health of patients and staff. READ MORE

3. 2. Impact of European legislation on the prevention of psychosocial risks at work on workers in Greece

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Evgenia Christou; [2023-11-29]
   Keywords : psychological hazards; European Legislation; start-up company; Greece; job demands and resources;

   Abstract : The purpose of this research is to look into the impact of European legislation on the prevention of psychosocial risks for workers in small start-up enterprises in Greece. The study's goal is to determine whether the adoption of European legislation has resulted in changes in job demands and human resources. READ MORE

4. 3. INTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND COWORKERSHIP, IMPLICATIONS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION. A qualitative case study at Volvo Trucks, exploring coworkership through self-determination theory

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : André Andersson; Wiebke Weiland; [2023-11-22]
   Keywords : Coworkership; Self-Determination Theory; Employee Engagement; Internal Organisational Communication; Case Study; Digital Transformation; Template Analysis;

   Abstract : Employee engagement is essential for companies' success, competitiveness and for handling large scale organisational changes. Specifying the barriers and drivers for employee engagement is therefore necessary to handle major organisational changes, such as digital transformation. READ MORE

5. 4. Are mindless robots less threatening? : The role of transparency about robots’ lack of human-like psychological capabilities

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Emma Willyams; [2023]
   Keywords : social robots; threat to distinctiveness hypothesis; transparency; HRI;

   Abstract : The use of social robots is often seen as a solution for handling future challenges such as caring for a growing population of elderly people. However, previous research has shown that robots can be perceived as threatening and for a successful implementation of robots in society we are dependent on the public’s acceptance of the technology. READ MORE

6. 5. Scrolling for Success? The Impact of Social Media Microbreaks on Perceived Work Productivity and Psychological Detachment from Work

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

   Author : Carina Plath; Tabea Christiansen; [2023]
   Keywords : social media microbreaks; psychological detachment; perceived productivity; at-work recovery;

   Abstract : Completing tasks and reaching goals at work depletes employees’ energy, motivation, and attentional resources, resulting in negative stress and fatigue experiences. Taking microbreaks from work may help recover from work demands and replenish these resources by positively affecting employee well-being and performance. READ MORE