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This thesis presents and analyses the results of the prime working age (25-65), divided into two diverse groups, 25-45 and 45-65, of licensed practical nurses (LPN) perceived occupational status in the Swedish home-care business. The purpose is to understand what influences the perception of two diverse age groups of licensed practical nurses occupational status, bringing nuance to the phenomenon,
In recent years the rate of fraudulent crime has increased in Sweden. Swedish media has flagged up this development in part by publishing articles focusing on such crimes particularly against the elderly. Elderly victims of fraud are often described as especially vulnerable, not only because of their physical weakness but also because of their gullibility. This description of elderly victims of fr
Syftet med uppsatsen är att reda ut förekomsten av intertextuella och intratextuella referenser i Twin Peaks. Med detta menas de filmlanskaps som kommenteras i serien Jag försöker i texten kartlägga deras härstamning, beskriva hur de dyker upp i serien och förklara deras förekomst. Till sist avser jag att ställa referenserna i relation till Lynchs bakgrund. Även denna utgör en fond mot vilken seri
The aim of this qualitative study is to investigate why Swedish social workers, who has taken the advanced course “Social work with children and youths”, choose not to work with the exercise of public authority with children and youths within Social Services. Our findings show us that the eight social workers we have interviewed choose not to work with the exercise of public authority with childre
2013 presenterade OECD tillsammans med G20-länders ett åtgärdsprogram för att ta sig an och komma till rätta med urholkningen av skattebasen och otillbörliga vinstförflyttningar som var möjliga till följd av att de internationella skattereglerna var utdaterade. Åtgärdsprogrammet innehåller bland annat regleringar avsedda att motverka skatteflykt bland multinationella koncerner. Europeiska unionen In 2013, the OECD, in collaboration with G20 countries, introduced an action plan to address and tackle the erosion of the tax base and undue profit shifting made possible due to outdated international tax rules. The program includes regulations aimed at combating tax evasion among multinational corporations. The European Union has adopted Directive (EU) 2022/2523, which Sweden, as a member of the
The aim of this study is to explore the system of maintenance treatment for opiate addiction from a patient’s perspective. Six semi structured interviews were performed with persons who are or have been engaged in maintenance treatment. The majority of them had experienced discharge from the program. Our results show that discharge may result in harsh consequences; relapse in heroin use or other i
Authors: Aleksandra Nikolic & Rosil Al-Janabi Title: From romance to abuse of power. A qualitative study of voluntary work with women who are exposed to domestic violence, from a social constructionist perspective with focus on gender. Supervisor: Anders Östnäs The aim of this study was to try and create an understanding on how voluntary organization work with and reaches out to women who ar
Authors: Paula Andersson and Evelyn Palenryd Title: “I was sick because I had stayed in a dysfunctional workplace”. Sick leave and it´s underlaying causes. A study focusing on case workers in social services. A qualitative interview study. [Translated title] Supervisor: Lotta Jägervi Assessor: Maria Bergendal Arvidsson The main purpose with our study was to get a deeper understanding regarding ca
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pressing public health challenge in South Africa, deeply rooted in intersecting social, economic, and structural factors. Comprehensive approaches are increasingly recognized as essential for addressing the complex nature of the issue. While efforts to prevent GBV among children and adolescents can yield long-term, sustainable outcomes, they often remain fragm
The primary aim of this study has been to explore nonprofit actors’ experiences and understanding of educating children and youth about pornography and sexual violence. Furthermore, the study has explored how nonprofit actors respond to and approach children and youths’ pornography consumption and their exposure to sexual violence. Lastly, the study researched the challenges and possibilities the
This study aimed to examine how school counselors work with children who experience domestic violence, as well as which challenges they face in their work with this group. The study is based on six qualitative interviews with school counselors who all have experience working with children exposed to domestic violence. The interviews were analyzed using two sociological theories: Goffman's dram
Thesis purpose: This thesis aims to discover young Swedish consumers' boycott and buycott behavior of food and drink brands by understanding their decisions and participation in these practices. Methodology: This study is built upon a qualitative research design and adopts an abductive approach. A social constructionist viewpoint guides the research to help to get a deeper understanding of yo
As global temperatures rise, adverse health effects due to heat exposure are an increasingly pressing issue, particularly threatening to the health of elderly people. Mitigating these threats requires a dynamic climate adaptation system embedding a variety of measures. Ideally, such a system incorporates the coping strategies and experiences of the vulnerable themselves in a well-developed strateg
Previous research shows that gambling addiction receives less attention in Social services compared with substance abuse. The aim of the study was to compare the child-welfare officer’s view on problem for the child and also on support and assistance for children who grow up in families where parents are compulsive gamblers than in families where parents have a substance abuse (in this paper it wi
The thesis project explores how emerging technologies and Al Voice Assistants can enhance user understanding of electric vehicles by offering more intuitive, adaptive, and immersive experiences. Users often face challenges understanding how to interact with their vehicle’s autonomous features effectively. This project focuses on bridging that gap by integrating interaction design with Al and eXten
This study investigates whether downside risk, captured through downside beta, is a priced risk factor in the Swedish stock market. Using monthly data from 1990 to 2019, the study sorts portfolios of Swedish stocks into quintiles by downside beta. These portfolios are then evaluated using standard asset pricing models, along with extensions that incorporate low-beta strategies such as the inclusio
While an exit tax regime satisfies principles like fiscal sovereignty, fiscal territoriality, source and benefit as well as it can find justification in them at a national level, other conflicting issues arise. For instance, from the perspective of an individual, this can lead to double taxation when the Host State does not accept a step-up or deduction for the value on which taxes have already be
The increasing global demand for energy and the need to reduce industrial emissions have made energy efficiency a central focus in process industries. Therefore, this thesis investigates system-level optimization strategies for a closed-loop cooling system utilizing seawater. A system commonly used in heavy process industries, with a focus on both design and operational improvements. The study eva
Här har vi samlat kontaktuppgifter till aktuella forskare och experter med specialkompetenser utifrån olika aspekter inom klimat- och hållbarhetsområdet. Du hittar även länkar till forskarnas sidor i universitetets forskningsportal. Biologisk mångfald och ekosystemtjänster Genväg till experter per ämnesområde/rubrik:Biologisk mångfaldJordbrukSkogUrban biodiversitet Biologisk mångfaldÅke Lindström
