Essays about: "perceived social support"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 287 essays containing the words perceived social support.

1. 16. Enhancing SMEs to Become More Sustainable

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Patricia Agyare; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable business practices; stakeholder theory; barriers; enablers; emerging economies; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have recently been identified as high contributors to social and environmental issues globally. Due to this, there has been a high demand for SMEs to become more sustainable, and as such many studies have researched the benefits that accrue to SMEs that implement sustainable practices: serving as a motivation for most SMEs. READ MORE

3. 17. The relationships between attachment styles, perceived social support, and anxiety symptoms in university students

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Noor Yassin; Ufuoma Francis Atele; [2023]
   Keywords : attachment style; perceived social support; symptoms of anxiety; symptoms of depression; university students; Anknytningsmönster; uppfattat socialt stöd; symtom på ångest; symtom på depression; universitetsstudenter;

   Abstract : The current study objective was to investigate the interrelationship between five attachment styles (need for approval, preoccupation, discomfort with closeness, relationship as secondary, and confidence), perceived social support from family and friends, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. A total of 133 university students at the Department of Psychology in Umeå University filled out a form with a perceived social support from family and friends questionnaire, a scale on symptoms of anxiety and depression, and an attachment style questionnaire. READ MORE

4. 18. "Praise won't take us far without government support" : A qualitative study about enhanced collective efficacy, collective crime prevention, and the Night-wandering Mothers of Rinkeby

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

   Author : Nora Elaies; [2023]
   Keywords : Collective efficacy; Collective crime prevention; Stigma; Neighbourhood; Rinkeby;

   Abstract : While research has been conducted on how to strengthen collective efficacy, there is a scarcity of knowledge regarding practical solutions. The aim of this study is to investigate how residents in a negatively stigmatized neighborhood engage in practical measures to enhance collective efficacy, while also exploring their perceptions of the measures requiredto improve the functionality of their neighborhood through collective efficacy. READ MORE

5. 19. Employee Turnover in Warehouses : Exploring the Role of Internal Marketing Strategies in Consulting Firms

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Sina Kowssarie; Simon Mansour; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates internal marketing strategies in consulting firms, focusing on employee retention and turnover in warehousing roles. Employing a qualitative, interpretivist approach within a phenomenological design, the research examined two primary questions: "What internal marketing initiatives encourage employee retention?" and "What factors drive employee turnover in warehousing positions?" The study utilized purposeful sampling, ensuring the trustworthiness of results through measures for credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. READ MORE

6. 20. The Buffering Effect of Social Support on Stress: A Study of Public Sector Managers in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Fujiko Berg; [2023]
   Keywords : public sector managers; stress; ill health; managerial support; perceived supervisory support; social support; supportive communication climate; network support; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The primary purpose of this study was to investigate whether variations of social support functions predicted stress using a sample of public sector managers in Sweden. Additionally, the study aimed to contribute to psychological literature due to the scarcity of research on the ill health of managers, and the impact of support functions on occupational stress. READ MORE