Essays about: "addiction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 104 essays containing the word addiction.

  1. 1. EU Police Cooperation : An analysis on the extent of Spanish and Dutch police cooperation in EU organized crime prevention

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Erik Lindell; [2024]
    Keywords : Police cooperation; Spain; The Netherlands; EU; Crime prevention; Organized crime; Transnational crime; Polis samarbete; Spanien; Nederländerna; EU; Brottsförebyggande; Organiserad brottslighet; Transnationell brottslighet; Gränsöverskridande brottslighet;

    Abstract : This is an analysis that aims to measure the extent of Spanish and Dutch law enforcement cooperation on issues of transnational organized crime prevention. As major transit hubs for the international narcotics market, Spain and the Netherlands are of particular interest to Europe as a whole, but also specifically Swedish policy-makers who have highlighted the narcotics trade as a key issue in domestic criminal activity. READ MORE

  3. 2. SELF-INDUCED TEMPORARY INSANITY AND DRUG ABUSE : COURT PRACTICE AND THE CURRENT SOCIOLOGY OF PUNISHMENT

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Jeanette Rosenblom Petersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Addiction; Courts of Appeals; Self-induced temporary insanity. Severe Mental Disorder; Sociology of Punishment; Missbruk; Hovrätten; Självförvållad tillfällig sinnesförvirring; Allvarlig psykisk störning; Straffets sociologi;

    Abstract : Background: The Swedish penal code has viewed self-induced temporary insanity, caused by intoxication, depending on which Sociology of Punishment is currently active. Starting from a lenient view of drug-induced insanity in the Middle Ages towards a harsher penal climate today. READ MORE

  4. 3. From Minutes to Millions: Explaining the Link Between Time Scarcity and the Addicts of Microtransactions : A Quantitative Study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Sebastian Dietrichsteiner; Amir Hukic; [2023]
    Keywords : Randomized virtual cosmetics; Definite virtual cosmetics; Limited Time Scarcity; Purchase Intention; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Addictive Factors; Microtransactions; Gaming Industry; Gambling;

    Abstract : Microtransactions is a relatively new concept within the gaming industry witha very large monetary value for businesses. Companies utilize persuasivedesign strategies such as time-based scarcity in order to incentivize players tospend money on microtransactions which in turn creates addiction towardsmicrotransactions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Can the video game Medieval Dynasty reduce stress through nature therapy?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Myasar Kamala; Ramzi Ayari; [2023]
    Keywords : Video games; Stress reduction; mental well-being; Medieval Dynasty; Psychological impact; Technology and health;

    Abstract : The rapid growth of technology, including video games and mobile phones, has raised concerns about addiction and mental health. This study explores the feasibility of using the game Medieval Dynasty to alleviate mental stress. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring the Role of Virtual Companions in Alleviating Loneliness Among Young Adults

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Mette Borvén; [2023]
    Keywords : AI companion; Mental health; Loneliness; Young adults and AI based intervention;

    Abstract : Loneliness among young adults has risen over the past years and today around 62% ofyoung adults say they have been or are negatively affected by it (Stickley & Koyangi, 2016). Thiscan lead to depression, anxiety but in the worst case addiction, self-harming or suicidal thoughts. READ MORE