Essays about: "Social comparison theory"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 192 essays containing the words Social comparison theory.

1. 16. Non-ideal theory comparison of Sen's capability approach and Therborn's theory on inequalities : Comparison to a non-ideal theory framework to address health inequalities

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Kyra Nieuwenhuijsen; [2022]
   Keywords : health inequalities; capability approach; Amartya Sen; Göran Therborn; non-ideal theory;

   Abstract : This thesis conducts a theory comparison to determine which theory of social justice is best suited to address health inequalities. The theories used are the capability approach by Amartya Sen and Göran Therborn's theory on inequalities. Within the capability approach, two accounts specified on health capabilities will be regarded as well. READ MORE

3. 17. Consumer preferences in video streaming

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Théo Dolou; Clara Jacoud; [2022]
   Keywords : Video streaming; consumer preferences; Uses and Gratifications Theory;

   Abstract : Social media is the undisputed leader regarding video streaming consumption at an international level, to the detriment of SVOD services. We arrived at this observation trying to understand consumer behaviors regarding this phenomenon. Surprised by this, we sought to understand what motivates consumers to watch streaming video. READ MORE

4. 18. Self-Perceived Deviancy, children’s Negotiation of Body and Sexuality in Contemporary Counselling

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

   Author : Thania Persson; [2022]
   Keywords : Kamratposten; Children’s sexual development; Body; Sexuality in media; Gender; Deviance; Cultural Criminology; Social anthropology; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In this thesis I investigate children’s negotiation of deviancy and normality in relations to body and sexuality through analysing children’s magazine Kamratposten (KP, Pal Paper). Also, how children’s letters to the editor are being responded to by the magazine’s engaged counsellors of the section Kropp & Knopp (Body & Bud). READ MORE

5. 19. Pandemic Politics As A Holocaust 2.0? : The Perception Of The Holocaust In Telegram-Communications Of German Covid-Protesters

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Hugo Valentin-centrum

   Author : Moritz Golombek; [2022]
   Keywords : Genocide Studies; Holocaust Studies; Covid; Pandemic Politics; Conspiracy Theories; Antisemitism; Disinformation; Germany; Telegram; Dark Social; Alt-Right; Network Analysis; Narrative Analysis; Python;

   Abstract : Embedding itself in the larger discussion on protests against measures taken by governments all over the world to mitigate the effects of the covid-19 pandemic, this work concerns itself with the role of the Holocaust in narratives found in prominent Telegram channels and chat groups of German covid-protests. Building on the existing body of research, it uses the theoretical framework of New Social Movement (NSM) theory to categorise the protests in Germany. READ MORE

6. 20. Deal or no deal: A qualitative study examining how the entrepreneur's gender affects business angels' willingness to invest during the initial interaction

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Emma Dubo; Isabelle Norberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Business angel; Equity financing; Gender; Self-disclosure; Signaling;

   Abstract : Securing external equity financing from business angels (BAs) has been considered to be more difficult for female entrepreneurs in comparison to men and the underlying mechanisms for the disparity have been discussed. Some scholars argue that structural dissimilarities serve as one of the possible explanations, while others argue that female founders experience discrimination. READ MORE