Essays about: "Self-image"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 106 essays containing the word Self-image.

  1. 41. Being polite : An experimental study of request strategies in Swedish EFL classes

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för didaktik och lärares praktik (DLP)

    Author : Christopher Ekelund; [2019]
    Keywords : Pragmatics; Politeness theory; Face threatening acts; Swedish upper-secondary school; Requests;

    Abstract : In a world which continuously becomes more globalised, the need to adapt one's language depending on context becomes increasingly important. This is acknowledged in the Swedish syllabus for the upper-secondary school, which emphasises communicative competence and the need to adapt to situation and hearer. READ MORE

  3. 42. E-bike users are lazy… and healthy : A study in consumer behaviour on the symbolic values of e-bikes, why some want e-bikes and others avoid them.

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Centre for International Marketing and Entrepreneurship Research (CIMER)

    Author : Joel Ahlbom; Daniel Andersson; [2019]
    Keywords : Marketing; International marketing; segment; sales; electric bicycles; E-bikes; Pedelec; User imagery; ideal social self-image congruence; brand avoidance; symbolic consumption; symbolic brand avoidance; Marknadsföring; elcyklar; miljö; typiska användare; varumärke;

    Abstract : Research question: To examine what aspects affect some consumers to avoid e-bikes and others to desire them. Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to see if e-bikes have a symbolic value. We aim to see if e-bikes is associated as an environmentally friendly product. We will examine stereotypes and brand avoidance. READ MORE

  4. 43. Got no milk? Exploring consumer involvement and brand identity of the non-dairy brands Oatly and Alpro

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Rebin Naderi; William O’Riordan; Emelie Pine; Catalina Constantin; [2019]
    Keywords : Consumer Involvement; Brand Identity Prism; Oatly; Alpro; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine consumer involvement with brands in the non-dairy product category and to identify the notable facets of the brands identity in this low-involvement product category. Methodology: Literature review, two case studies (Oatly and Alpro), four semi-structured interviews. READ MORE

  5. 44. The Neural Correlates of Body Dissatisfaction in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa : Examining the similarities between diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and body dissatisfaction

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Tove Pettersson; [2019]
    Keywords : anorexia nervosa; body dissatisfaction; neurobiology; neuroimaging; mental health;

    Abstract : Body dissatisfaction (BD) is a condition derived from negative thoughts and feelings about one's body and is a core symptom of the eating disorder anorexia nervosa (AN). Beingdissatisfied with one’s body is highly present in women and to some extent men. This might be a result of a skewed ideal in combination with social influences. READ MORE

  6. 45. Rethinking Multiculturalism: The Ethnocentric Dimensions of Multiculturalism and its Impact on Transnational Cross-border Connections

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Christian Norelius; [2018]
    Keywords : Multiculturalism; transnationalism; ethnocentrism; ethnocentric fallacy; cross-border connections; integration; Law and Political Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Multiculturalism has had significant successes with promoting mutual cultural acceptance, inclusion and equality of national and cultural minorities in several western states. It is often praised by politicians and governments due to its emphasis on inclusion of minority-groups regardless of any cultural distinctiveness. READ MORE