Essays about: "younger"

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1. 16. From Protest to Progress: A study on the association between the Arab Spring and women's empowerment in Jordan

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Saga Nilsson Norén; Tilde Persson; [2023-07-06]
   Keywords : Arab Spring; women’s empowerment; agency; instrumental; intrinsic; index; attitudes; decision-making; institutions;

   Abstract : The Arab Spring was a set of political uprisings, taking place in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region starting in 2011. The motive of the initial protests stemmed from people’s desire for democratic rights, however, some of the protests that followed were driven more by aspirations of economic stability. READ MORE

3. 17. Luxury, Fashion, and Idols - Applying an extended theory of planned behavior to examine barriers toward sustainable fashion consumption in Japan

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Florian Konstantin Gold; Allegra-Scarlett Nefertari Verena Irmgard Marie Terner; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Fashion; Luxury; Idols; Japan; Consumption; Sustainability; Theory of Planned Behavior; Barriers; Sustainable Fashion;

   Abstract : Purpose: This study aimed to apply an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) to sustainable fashion consumption (SFC) in Japan, and test the importance of sociocultural barriers to purchase intentions. Methodology: As only a few studies have examined SFC in Japan and have not used the TPB framework, this study adds to the body of literature, and proposes luxury orientation, fashion involvement, and idol attachment as barriers toward sustainable fashion (SF) purchase intentions in Japan. READ MORE

4. 18. Population aging and healthcare - applying estimators to the projected future of Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Elias Filhage Wahlström; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : Population aging; Healthcare; Public finances;

   Abstract : This paper presents an empirical study on the effects of an aging population on a country's healthcare expenditure. The long-term trend of decreasing fertility rates and increased life expectancy results in a larger share of older people with greater demand for healthcare. READ MORE

5. 19. A REVIEW OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY’S EFFECT ON MOOD Through the Lens of the HPA Axis

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Susanna Karlkvist; Anton Wickberg; [2023-02-01]
   Keywords : Mood; Physical activity; HPA axis; The cross-stressor adaptation hypothesis; CRH; Exercise; Cortisol; Cognition;

   Abstract : Engagement in physical activity (PA) has been said to trigger a chain reaction of events which can alter our mood state. One recently implicated component is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, involved in the reaction to physical and psychological stress-ors. READ MORE

6. 20. Energy retrofitting effect on perceived indoor climate: A case study of Estonian multi-family buildings

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Kadri Reinumägi; [2023]
   Keywords : Indoor environment; Thermal comfort; Indoor Air Quality; Window airing habits; Energy renovation; Occupant survey; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Energy renovations are an important measure for achieving the European Union’s target of climate neutrality by 2050. To meet the EU goal, Estonia needs to fully renovate 14 000 multi-family buildings by that time, affecting the indoor environment conditions of a large number of people. READ MORE