Essays about: "social action theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 332 essays containing the words social action theory.

  1. 1. Catching waves for sustainability? Investigating action oriented ESD for young surfers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för didaktik och pedagogisk profession

    Author : Daja Malin Salge; [2023-10-12]
    Keywords : Surfing; Action Competence in Sustainability Education; Pro-Environmental Action; Participatory Action Research;

    Abstract : Aim: As the surf lifestyle and industry are touching environmental, social and economic sustainability issues, this research aims to investigate action oriented ESD in an institution that is offering surfing activities, to explore and improve educational pathways that contribute to the promotion of sustainable action among surfers. Theory: For reaching this aim, theoretical approaches regarding pro-environmental actions are considered, and thus the corresponding educational framework of Action Competence is embedded as a central theoretical component, to plan, implement and evaluate an ESD program. READ MORE

  3. 2. COLLECTIVE ACTION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL INNOVATION A qualitative study of factors that benefit and/or hinder collaboration within the innovation ecosystem of industrial transformation in North Central Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Åsa Ängsback; [2023-07-04]
    Keywords : Collective Action Theory; Smart Specialisation; Regional innovation; Industrial transformation; Innovation Eco System; North Central Sweden;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to address the need for a better understanding of how actors in regional innovation ecosystems work collectively for sustainable regional development and innovation towards the green and digital transition of the European Green Deal. The paper contributes to existing literature about challenges in the implementation of regional innovation (smart specialisation) strategies, by examining factors that have shown to affect collaboration related to large scale problems, e. READ MORE

  4. 3. Garden-based learning in teacher education in Germany - A mixed-method study of teacher students´ and teacher educators´ views on garden-based education

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för didaktik och pedagogisk profession

    Author : Lena Rothe; [2023-01-09]
    Keywords : garden-based learning; teacher education; food system education; case study; learning garden;

    Abstract : Aim: This study focuses on achieving an in-depth understanding of teacher educators' and teacher students' perspectives on garden-based learning in the teacher education program in several universities in Germany. Theory: The theoretical framework is based on three theories. READ MORE

  5. 4. ¿Quién dió la orden? Mediations for social change, affects and digital media

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Gisselle Vanessa Martín Chocontá; [2023]
    Keywords : Mediations; affects; digital media; social change; connective action; collective action; meaning-making; social movements; political agency; Twitter.; Mediaciones; afectos; medios digitales; cambio social; acción conectiva; acción colectiva; producción de sentido; movimientos sociales; agencia política; Twitter.;

    Abstract : In 2019,  Movice and CT created a mural that depicts faces of  high-ranking military officers who were in command when more than 6.000 civilians were killed by soldiers and were presented as guerilla members. READ MORE

  6. 5. The complexity of cancel culture: : Unveiling the personal and social drivers that influences the decision to cancel

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Najda Gvozden; Lovisa Zetterlind; [2023]
    Keywords : cancel culture; social media; canceled influencers; influencer marketing; social norms; moral transgression; social justice; social identity theory; theory of planned behavior;

    Abstract : The rise of social media has emerged the social phenomena called cancel culture, where individuals hold influencers and endorsed brands accountable for perceived immoral actions. Cancel culture originates from a desire for social justice, where the consequences of those cancelled could be temporary and long-lasting reputational damage. READ MORE