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1. 1. Compromise or Preserve the Green Characteristics? : Densification and green spaces in Eriksberg, and the impact on residents’ well-being

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Melanie Balasingam; [2024]
   Keywords : Densification; urban sustainability; green space; well-being; Eriksberg;

   Abstract : As Uppsala’s population is in constant growth, Uppsala Municipality has designed a plan to densify Eriksberg and provide more residential homes, while localizing facilities for essential services and social infrastructure (Uppsala kommun, 2017:4). This will affect various green spaces in Eriksberg, which are an important part of the district and have long characterized the area (Lagergren et al. READ MORE

3. 2. Scrolling for Success? The Impact of Social Media Microbreaks on Perceived Work Productivity and Psychological Detachment from Work

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

   Author : Carina Plath; Tabea Christiansen; [2023]
   Keywords : social media microbreaks; psychological detachment; perceived productivity; at-work recovery;

   Abstract : Completing tasks and reaching goals at work depletes employees’ energy, motivation, and attentional resources, resulting in negative stress and fatigue experiences. Taking microbreaks from work may help recover from work demands and replenish these resources by positively affecting employee well-being and performance. READ MORE

4. 3. Family caregivers experience of end-of-life carefor persons with dementia : A descriptive literature review

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

   Author : Qi Sun; Yifan Zhang; [2023]
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   Abstract : Background: Dementia is a disease that causes significant cognitive decline and canaffect occupational, life and social functioning. As the disease worsens and symptoms ofpersons with dementia(PwD) become more severe, some end-of-life stage PwD chooseto spend their time at home, which means that the family caregivers become the mainsupport body for the PwD. READ MORE

5. 4. Werewolves to Are-wolves? Characterising key factors affecting public acceptance of a hypothetical Experimental Wolf Reintroduction in Scotland

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Marta Lamorgese; [2023]
   Keywords : Ecosystem Restoration; Rewilding; Large Predator Reintroduction; Wolf Reintroduction; Public Participation; Social Acceptance; Ex-ante Policy Evaluation; Local Stakeholders Engagement; Integrated Landscape Management; Attitude Formation; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The newest Scottish government Biodiversity Strategy prioritises control of overabundant deer populations. Ecological theory and real-life instances suggest an unorthodox deer management solution: wolf reintroduction (WR). Theoretically, wolves would prey on deer, thus alleviate grazing pressure on Scottish vegetation and help landscapes thrive. READ MORE

6. 5. Trädens påverkan på människors välbefinnande och hälsa : en översiktlig kunskapssammanställning

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Emmie Uvenfeldt; [2023]
   Keywords : träd; välbefinnande; grönområden; stressreduktion; människors hälsa;

   Abstract : Under de senaste åren har det funnits en ökande mängd forskning som undersöker förhållandet mellan kontakt med naturen och mänsklig hälsa. Detta arbete syftar till att ge en översikt över några av de viktigaste resultaten inom område, genom att dra på en rad studier som har undersökt de potentiella hälsofördelarna med exponering för naturliga miljöer. READ MORE