Essays about: "stigma"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 286 essays containing the word stigma.

  1. 21. Make America Green Again: Understanding Trumpism as it Relates to Environmental Injustice Legislation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Brooke Moore; [2023]
    Keywords : Trumpism; Environmental Justice; Environmental Legislation; Framing Analysis; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The United States is witnessing the emergence of what has popularly been coined Trumpism – a new conservatism inspired by the administration of Donald J. Trump, however, extending beyond to other far-right politicians. READ MORE

  3. 22. “I’m only numbers on paper” – A qualitative evaluation of the Internalized Weight Bias Scale in a Swedish sample

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Olivia Johansson; Tea Andersdotter; [2023]
    Keywords : obesity; overweight; self-stigma; internalized weight bias obesitas; övervikt; självstigma; internaliserad viktstigma; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Weight-based stigma includes negative stereotypes and negative attitudes directed toward people with obesity or overweight. When internalized, a process also referred to as self-stigmatization, it can have detrimental effects on health. There is currently no instrument to measure internalized weight bias in a Swedish context. READ MORE

  4. 23. How interactive information design can counteract stigmatization of mental illness

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Medie- och Informationsteknik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Sofia Krantz; [2023]
    Keywords : grafisk design; psykisk ohälsa; stigmatisering; stigma; informationsdesign; interaktionsdesign; interaktiv informationsdesign;

    Abstract : Psykisk ohälsa och psykisk sjukdom har under lång tid varit stigmatiserade. Samtidigt är psykisk ohälsa ett allt mer växande samhällsproblem som påverkar stora delar av befolkningen i olika grad. READ MORE

  5. 24. "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

  6. 25. Storytelling and its role in alleviating suffering in psychiatric care

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, medicin och vård

    Author : Maria Sandberg; Gabriela David; [2023]
    Keywords : Lifestory; suffering; recovery; psychiatric care; psychiatric illness; nurse; patient; caring relationship;

    Abstract : Background: This study explores the use of storytelling and patient narrative in mental health care. The focus is how the use of storytelling can reduce suffering and support the recovery process for individuals with psychiatric illnesses. READ MORE