Essays about: "socio-cultural perspective"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 72 essays containing the words socio-cultural perspective.

1. 1. Linking for Peace. An affordance perspective of LinkedIn as an instrument for peace professionals to advance constructive conflict resolution and transformative efforts

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Jasmine Traore; [2023-11-22]
   Keywords : Affordances; Human Computer Interaction HCI ; Peace and Conflict Research;

   Abstract : Has LinkedIn become the platform for a global community of practice for peace professionals? Does it have the potential to be? An inductive approach to Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA) following Braun and Clarke’s six-phase methodology was used as an analytic instrument on empirical data from 13 semi-structured interviews with professionals in peace mediation, using the theoretical lens of affordances. The participants in the study were found to use LinkedIn to create and sustain meaningful connections globally and across sectors, learn from empirical knowledge, stories and insights from others and explore economic opportunities. READ MORE

3. 2. The invisible micro-practices of strategists in social sustainability work

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Mikael Lantz; Patrik Rucinski; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Social sustainability has not previously been studied as a practice and is an understudied area with collaboration as an important practice. However, what constructs collaboration from a micro-level perspective is unclear. This paper looks at how collaboration is constructed by strategists' micro-practices informed by tacit knowledge. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainable and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya : An analysis of challenges and opportunities from the perspective of key actors

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Toyah Eglin; [2023]
   Keywords : affordable housing; sustainable buildings; local implementations; bioclimatic adaptations;

   Abstract : The global urban population is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, leading to an increase in housing demand that is not always met with adequate supply of quality housing. In the low-and middle-income context of Kenya, this gap has led to the proliferation of sub-standard housing implementations, with significant social and environmental impacts. READ MORE

5. 4. Unraveling the Influencing Factors Behind Urban-to-Rural Migration among Artists in Rural Skåne Region

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Aniesha Goeslina Hawaningrum; [2023]
   Keywords : counter-urbanization; exurban artists; migration; urban-to-rural; lived experiences; influencing factors; values; accounts; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Counterurbanization has become a phenomenon in recent decades. Despite, more people choose to live in big cities. Urban crisis-related population disparities pose serious societal problems. Traditionalists assume people follow the perceived greater employment opportunities in urban areas to pursue wealth and monetary gain. READ MORE

6. 5. Residents’ perceptions of tourism development in Bali : A comparative field study in Canggu and Ubud

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Maja Eriksson; Jessica Roos; Filippa Helmer; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable tourism; Sustainable development; Tourism impacts; Social exchange theory; Triple bottom line; Residents’ perceptions; Developing countries; Bali.;

   Abstract : The rapid and to some extent uncontrolled tourism expansion in Bali is likely to have major impacts on the island and its residents. Tourism development in Bali is a top priority for economic growth and is the main economic sector on the island. READ MORE