Essays about: "senior adults"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words senior adults.

1. 1. The potential future travelers on the North Bothnia Line : Sävar, Robertsfors and Bureå

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

   Author : Johanna Mikkola Bouvin; [2023]
   Keywords : North Bothnia Line; Sustainable transport; Sustainable travel; Social sustainability; Socially sustainable travel; Socially sustainable public transport; Transport justice; Transport poverty; Travel mode choice; Travel behavior; Sävar; Robertsfors; Bureå; Norrbotniabanans noder 2;

   Abstract : With a foundation in social sustainability, and with the theoretical framework of transport justice and transport poverty, the aim of this thesis is to create a profile picture of the future potential travelers on the North Bothnia Line in Sävar, Robertsfors and Bureå. Both a quantitative and a qualitative analysis are performed. READ MORE

3. 2. Negotiating Unwanted Outsider Status- A study of Gang Subculture among Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

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

   Author : Sourav Das; [2023]
   Keywords : Rohingya; Rohingya Refugees; Gangs; Refugee Gang; Deviant Subculture; Gang Subculture; Moral Panic; Folk devils; Law and Political Science; Cultural Sciences; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The emergence of the refugee gang subculture has changed its focus from being a regional to a worldwide problem, drawing on the findings of previous studies. Many past studies suggest that the massive influx of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar has not only amplified existing socioeconomic challenges but has also fueled concerns within the host population in Bangladesh regarding organized gang violence. READ MORE

4. 3. Reflections and conceptions of muxe gender identity in contemporary Mexican society

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

   Author : Alejandra Gall Peña; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Transgender expressions encounter a variety of difficulties in different socio-geopolitical locations (Lundgren, 2022). Affected by gender-based discrimination, rejection, violence and prejudice, contemporary actions are needed to raise awareness of this phenomenon in order for them to reach opportunities to live under equality, justice, fairness and discrimination-free conditions and equal rights as any other person deserves. READ MORE

5. 4. Birds of a feather flock together : a case study of Chinese Guangchangwu dama in a super-diverse city

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

   Author : Miaoer Chen; [2021]
   Keywords : Chinese Square dance; Guangchangwu Dama; sense of belonging; friendship; Conviviality; conviviality microspaces; Diversity; super diverse; music participation; empowerment; social media; senior adults; older women; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The purpose of this paper is to critically examine how older women interact, perform to their heart's content, learn music, and communicate across cultures around square dancing in a Chinese context. The paper explores how retired Chinese grandmothers use square dancing to build social interactions, find friendships and integrate into diverse group life. READ MORE

6. 5. Design of a Camera-Voice Assistant for Seniors

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

   Author : Louise Wedberg; Anna Dalgren; [2021]
   Keywords : User experience; eHealth; interaction design; elderly care; digitalisation; concept development; smart home; safety; welfare technology; telecare; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : An increased need for elderly care and health care is expected due to a population that is only getting older. Swedish health care is already known to be burdened. As a result, Sweden aims to become the best country in the world in using digitalisation and e-health solutions. READ MORE