Essays about: "Self-concept"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 37 essays containing the word Self-concept.

1. 21. Drivers and motivations for second-hand shopping : A study of second-hand consumers

   University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Sektionen för hälsa och samhälle

   Author : Frida Haraldsson; Sonja Peric; [2017]
   Keywords : Second-hand shopping; consumer behavior; ethical consumerism; social environment; lifestyle; voluntary simplicity; self-concept; motivations;

   Abstract : In recent years, second-hand products have received more attention and the demand for secondhand products has increased. In line with the demand for second-hand products, ethical consumption has also increased. There have been earlier studies done on ethical consumption and the drivers of its consumers. READ MORE

3. 22. How Do Students’ Mathematics Self-Efficacy, Mathematics Self-Concept and Mathematics Anxiety Influence Mathematical Literacy? — A Comparison between Shanghai-China and Sweden in PISA 2012

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Yi Ding; [2016-07-05]
   Keywords : Mathematical literacy; Mathematics self-efficacy; Mathematics self-concept; Mathematics anxiety; ESCS; Shanghai-China; Sweden; Structural Equation Modelling; Parcelling; PISA;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this thesis is to examine the differences in the influence of student’s Mathematics self-efficacy, Mathematics self-concept and Mathematics anxiety on their mathematical literacy between Shanghai-China and Sweden, while taking students’ economic, social and cultural status (ESCS) into consideration. Theory: Social cognitive theory proposed by Bandura (2011) indicates self-efficacy is regarded as individuals’ conviction of their capability of solving issues and pursuing desirable achievement. READ MORE

4. 23. Just Me, Myself and I? : The Cultural Impact of Self on Emotional Brand Attachment

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Daniel Alderstad; Jacob Berglund; [2016]
   Keywords : Self-congruence; Emotional Brand Attachment; Brand Personality; Self-Brand Connections; Self-Construal; Consumer Psychology; Cross-Cultural Psychology; Regulatory Focus Theory; Ought Self-congruence;

   Abstract : Emotional brand attachment has emerged as an important marketing concept that can strengthen a brand's performance. One way to create emotional bonds with consumers is to match the brand's personality with the consumer's self-concept (i.e. self-congruence). READ MORE

5. 24. The Role of Luxury Fashion Brands : A qualitative research of how the consumption of luxury fashion brands relate to young consumers' self-concept

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Walita Yaro; [2016]
   Keywords : Consumer Behavior; Self-Concept; Brand Image; Brand Personality; Luxury Brands; Fashion;

   Abstract : The market for luxury brands has outpaced other consumption categories through its growth, and has been found in continuous development. As there is an increasing amount of luxury categories, the consumption of luxury fashion brands account for the largest proportion of luxury profits, and the marketing costs for such brands has shown to surpass those of other fashion categories. READ MORE

6. 25. Understanding charismatic leadership within militant Islamism : a motivational study of Osama Bin Laden and Anwar Al Awlaki

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Isabel Wester; [2016]
   Keywords : charismatic leadership; militant Islamism; jihad; self-concept; Anwar Al Awlaki; Osama Bin Laden;

   Abstract : Militant Islamism is a phenomenon that has received significant attention during the lastdecades. Security scholars and policymakers have attempted to cope with the growingconcern of sympathizers willing to carry out terrorist attacks, but until today the need for afurther understanding of circumstances motivating this violence still remains. READ MORE