Essays about: "women of substance"

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  1. 1. Examining Rape Myths Through the Lens of Criminal Case Outcomes

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Christopher Howes; [2023]
    Keywords : criminal case; feminism; history; rape myths; victims;

    Abstract : Rape myths are pervasive and play a major role in the perpetuation and substantiation of sexual violence against women. This study sought to examine if rape myths could affect criminal case outcomes. An overview of rape myths and their foundations in feminist theories was presented. READ MORE

  3. 2. What is the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on violence and substance use in Greece? Considering the role of culture and gender

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Alexandra Ntikouli; [2021]
    Keywords : COVID-19; gender; Greece; mental health; Strain theory; substance use; violent behavior;

    Abstract : The unprecedented situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide is characterized by social isolation, separation from loved ones and limited freedom. These events have been identified as adversely affecting the mental health of the population, who suffer mainly from depression, anxiety symptoms, anger and fear feelings as well as sleep problems. READ MORE

  4. 3. “Even if they live a destructive life, at least they won´t die” A qualitative study of how social workers at housing facilities for individuals in homelessness and substance abuse perceive and act upon violence against women

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Vilhelmina Tuxen-Meyer; [2020-09-10]
    Keywords : Homelessness; Substance abuse; Housing facility; Shelter; Housing; Women; Violence against women; Intimate partner violence; Sweden.;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is, from a Swedish point of view, to investigate and analyse how social workers at housing facilities for people in homelessness and substance abuse perceive and act upon violence against women. Previous research demonstrates that women in substance abuse are more commonly subjected to violence than women without substance abuse. READ MORE

  5. 4. Drug abuse among young female adolescents (15-25) in Maryland U.S: Causes behind the drug abuse and the role of social work organisations in its prevention.

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete och kriminologi

    Author : Hasnain Ali; Johvianney Okpala; [2020]
    Keywords : Drug Abuse;

    Abstract : The abuse of any form of illicit substance is referred as drug abuse. Excessive use of addictive (legal or illegal) substances is defined as utilizing them to the point that their effects become hazardous to the user's health. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring Subjective Experiences of Sport-Related Concussions in Swedish Elite Athletes : A phenomenological study

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Annie Söderberg; [2020]
    Keywords : concussion; elite athletes; thematic analysis; injury recovery; psychological responses; hjärnskakning; elitidrottare; tematisk analys; rehabilitering; psykologiska responser;

    Abstract : The present study explored elite athletes experiences of a sport-related concussion (SRC), i.e. cognitive, emotional and behavioral responses in rehabilitation. The participants were four elite athletes, 2 men and 2 women (23-25 years old), from cycling and martial arts, all suffering protracted concussion symptoms. READ MORE