The Covid-19 pandemic had a global effect on both the world as well as Swedish healthcare. For example, new guidelines for wearing protective equipment were required. However, the protective equipment created several barriers to communication. The purpose of this thesis is to understand healthcare counselors’ views on and experience of establishing relationships and how Covid-19, as well as how th

In recent years, the focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors has grown substantially from investors and the society overall. This successive switch to more sustainable practices has created a new interesting conversation regarding the impact of ESG on companies’ financial performances. This study will deep dive into this new problem statement, investigating the role of ESG both

The need for climate change adaptation is widely acknowledged and adaptation projects around the world are proliferating. Despite being one of the key actors for the implementation of adaptation projects, significant knowledge gaps persist regarding the potential maladaptive outcomes of such projects for international non-governmental organizations. This study analyses practitioners' perspecti

Instagram is a large social media platform with strong power dynamics between the company, influencers and the users. Exploring this power dynamic within a theoretical framework rooted in neo-medievalism, this study investigates how power structures are manifested and enacted on the platform. The central research question focuses on the exercise of power from both hierarchical positions: from abov

Syftet med den här studien var att undersöka huruvida en experimentell manipulation, innehållandes utdrag från media, påverkade skattning av skuldbeläggande av brottsoffer för våldtäkt (victim blaming). Vidare undersöktes om det fanns skillnad i skattning av skuldbeläggande av brottsoffer och sexism hos kvinnor samt män. Slutligen undersöktes sambandet mellan sexism och skuldbeläggning av brottsofThe aim of this study was to investigate whether an experimental manipulation, containing text from the media, affected the level of victim blaming of a victim of sexual assault. We also tested for gender differences in victim blaming. Finally, the relationship between sexism and victim blaming was examined in men. The design was cross-sectional, and participants (n = 331) were randomized to three

There is a growing number of wind turbines installed in cold temperature zones as a result of the restricted space for new construction. Due to ice deposition on the turbine blades, the increasing installation of wind turbines in freezing temperature areas presents many challenges: ice accumulation increases weight, unbalances the rotor, diminishes aerodynamic efficiency, and creates safety issues

Through ethnographic analysis, this thesis investigates the ways in which North American women seek and experience different modes of comfort through their clothing. The material is drawn from a market research study that employs qualitative methods with a spectrum of women across the United States and Canada. Framed by Bourdieu’s practice theory and Latour’s actor- network theory, the text proble

The aim of this study has been to investigate and analyze legal tensions in work with family law regarding mediation with a focus on consensual solutions and the will of the child as a legal and normative ideal. The method used in the study was semi-structured individual interviews with eight social workers, who work within the municipal social service with family law issues. The respondents work

Vegetation in the subarctic is expected to respond to climate warming as its growth becomes less temperature limited. This has previously been recorded in the form of treeline advances and increasing shrub cover. Changes in vegetation cover may accelerate warming due to a decrease in summer albedo, in what is termed surface albedo feedback. A quantification of the relationship between vegetation c

The purpose of this study is to investigate the consequences of Netflix’s latest policy change on consumers’ perceptions of the brand promise and on their willingness to continue using the service. Furthermore, we aim to explore the negative emotions that arose in response to the policy change.

Over time, different trends have been spotted in how companies decide to locate their businesses. From the gradual rise of more offshoring of operations, to the recent increase in popularity of returning business domestically again. The topic has also received much recognition academically, with focus often placed on the factors that lead to locational competitive advantages - attributes that diff

Research question: How does the consumer-brand relationship evolve between fans and highprofile sport teams? Purpose: The aim of this thesis is to understand how the consumer-brand relationship evolves between fans and high-profile sports teams, more specifically, Formula 1 teams. It will explore the triadic relationship that exists with other consumers in addition to the dyadic relationship betw

This research investigates consumer behaviours within the context of Super Applications (Super Apps) usage, specifically examining Millennials and Generation Z in Sweden utilising the super app, Klarna. Utilising Digital Practice Tracking (DPT) methodology, coupled with observational techniques and post-phenomenological interviews, this research began by identifying patterns in consumer behaviour

Introduction: Data has revolutionized how business is conducted and presents several possibilities for companies to capitalize on, namely data-driven decision-making, Business Intelligence, and marketing. However, how it pertains to brand management has not been covered. Moreover, a recurring tension between short-term sales revenue and long-term brand-building objectives is said to be heightened

In the last decade, the philosophy behind deliberate practice and traditional learning methods have received criticism for the limitations as a learning method. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of linear and non-linear pedagogical methods for teaching the wide receiver stance and start to adolescents. Pre- and post-test of five-, 10- and 20-meter sprints from a wide receiver st

The aim of this study is to create an understanding of how professionals experience the collaboration between social services and school functions in regard to pupils that have problematic school absenteeism. The study focuses on a social services office and two schools in a small town in Södermanland, Sweden. The method was qualitative and based on six semi-structured interviews with social worke

Investeringsstödet, eller Förordning om statligt investeringsstöd för hyresbostäder och bostäder för studerande (SFS 2016:881), är ett långsiktigt stöd som syftar till att få lönsamma och långsiktigt hållbara investeringar mot främst en lägre hyra hålls under 15 år. Att veta hur stödet värderas är viktigt sett ur, bland annat, fastighetsvärderares och investerares perspektiv. Detta för att kunna vThe Swedish legislation, SFS 2016:881, provides investment support for rental properties. It is a long-term support aimed to achieve profitable and sustainable investments, primarily for a lower rent over 15 years. It is important to understand how the investment support is appraised from the perspective of appraisers and investors. This is to set the value correctly and to make profitable investm

Climate change and environmental awareness have been a focus topic in the past years due to the increase of greenhouse emissions in the atmosphere. A significant part of the problem is the greenhouse gas emissions caused by the construction industry, whether in the early stages of construction or over the life of a building. In order to reduce human impact, several actors in the building and const

Det akuta behovet av att mildra klimatförändringarna har lett till utvecklingen av strategier för att minska utsläppen av växthusgaser. Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) har vuxit fram som en lovande teknik som inte bara syftar till att fånga upp koldioxidutsläpp (CO2) utan också använder den infångade koldioxide för att skapa produkter, och därigenom tillhandahålla en potentiell väg mot hållbaThe urgent need to mitigate climate change has prompted researchers to investigate novel strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One promising technology that might ease the way for sustainable and circular economies is carbon capture and utilization (CCU), which not only captures CO2 emissions but also uses them to produce valuable products. This thesis investigates the potential of CCU i