Essays about: "peer-pressure"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 20 essays containing the word peer-pressure.

1. 11. Nudging insurance customers to go digital: Evidence from a field experiment with Länsförsäkringar Skåne.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Matilda Axelsson; August Hörlén; [2017]
   Keywords : Nudging; behavioural economics; environment; peer pressure; anchoring; reminder nudges and information nudges.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : By performing a field experiment within behavioural economics with focus on creating a nudge, this study enables to investigate whether a nudge that create better awareness have ability to influence individuals to make a more environmental friendly decision. By performing a field experiment in cooperation with Länsförsäkringar Skåne, the study shows that the nudges have a significant impact of raising awareness and making more vehicle-insurance customers more willing to switch to receive their information through digital services. READ MORE

3. 12. Artificial Intelligence is Getting Personal : A study on the Usage Motivations and Privacy Concerns of Intelligent Personal Assistants’ Users

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Medier och kommunikation

   Author : Darius Tundrea; [2017]
   Keywords : new media; privacy; intelligent personal assistant IPA ; artificial intelligence AI ; internet of things IoT ; uses and gratification theory; information boundary theory;

   Abstract : The present study is aiming to evaluate the Intelligent Personal Assistants usage motivations, addressing at the same time various privacy issues and concerns related to this emergent technology. To fulfil the purpose of the study I have applied two different research methods. READ MORE

4. 13. Fostering creativity through gamification : a case study of the Information Technology industry

   University essay from KTH/Entreprenörskap och Innovation

   Author : AYMAN IDRIS; [2015]
   Keywords : Gamification; Creativity; Fostering Creativity; Agile and Creativity; Creative Agile;

   Abstract : In an era of information explosion, cut-throat global competition and fast-paced innovation, small software companies have no alternative but to be more creative. This thesis aims to investigate the impact of using gamification as a creativity fostering mechanism on the proliferation of creative ideas in Banan Information Technologies, a small software development company in Sudan. READ MORE

5. 14. Beans with means -

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kost- och idrottsvetenskap

   Author : Moniqa Nilsson; Aimée Wermelin; [2013-08-20]
   Keywords : Legumes; school lunch; health promotion; environmental impact; children’s response;

   Abstract : The meat intake in Sweden is increasing, which have a negative effect on numerous health and environmental aspects. To get a healthier environment and population in Sweden, a replacement of all or some of the meat with legumes is considered positive. An introduction to legumes at a young age would be a great way to promote healthy eating habits. READ MORE

6. 15. Exploring the professional perception of multi agency approaches to assist young people involved in violent and offending behavior in Glasgow

   University essay from Ersta Sköndal högskola/Institutionen för socialvetenskap

   Author : Emelie Folcker; [2013]
   Keywords : Scotland; Glasgow; Multi-agency work approaches; Youth crime; Violent and offending behaviour; Risk factors; Social work.;

   Abstract : This thesis explores eight professionals’ views on the use of the multi-agency approach to assist young people involved in violent and offending behaviour. Parallel to this overall purpose, this thesis also examines the professionals’ views on possible risk factors for the involvement in such behaviour, and their perception of possible improvements to this particular approach. READ MORE