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Supporting caregivers : Professional Collaboration in Providing Support to Caregivers of People with Dementia
No full textThe aim of this study is to develop an understanding of and analyze how different professionals interpret their roles, responsibilities, and collaboration in the provision of caregiver support in the context of dementia, as well as to examine how communicative and organizational factors may influence this collaboration. The study is based on a qualitative method involving eight semi-structured interviews with professionals from four municipalities in southern Sweden. The collected material was analyzed using thematic analysis. The results show that the professionals view caregiver support as a shared responsibility, although their specific areas of responsibility differ clearly. Collaboration varies across municipalities and is influenced by limited knowledge of each other’s roles, resource constraints, and restricted information exchange between the professions. The study highlights the need for clearer collaboration routines, joint meetings, and early professional interventions for caregivers throughout the course of the illness. Future research should focus on how a more equitable and cohesive system of caregiver support can be developed and how caregivers’ participation in collaborative processes can be strengthened
Preschool teachers' planning of heart-pumping physical activity
No full textSyftet med denna studie är att skapa en djupare förståelse för hur förskollärare resonerar kring sin planering för pulshöjande fysisk aktivitet hos barn i åldrarna 4–6 år i förskolans utomhusmiljö. Bakgrunden till studien är att pulshöjande fysisk aktivitet har tagit större plats i den reviderade läroplanen för förskolan. Förskolläraren har fått ett tydligare ansvar för att ge barn möjlighet till pulshöjande fysisk aktivitet. Studien genomfördes med en kvalitativ metod där semistrukturerade intervjuer användes som datainsamlingsmetod. Urvalet baserades på förskolor med olika profiler för att möjliggöra ett bredare perspektiv. Den insamlade empirin transkriberades och analyserades genom kategorisering av likheter och variationer i förskollärarnas utsagor. Resultatet visade att samtliga förskollärare ser pulshöjande fysisk aktivitet som betydelsefull för barns välmående, utveckling och lärande särskilt i relation till hälsa och koncentrationsförmåga. Samtidigt framkom variationer i graden av planerad pulshöjande fysisk aktivitet. Vissa förskolor arbetar systematiskt med återkommande planerade aktiviteter, medan andra i större utsträckning förlitade sig på spontana rörelsetillfällen. Förskollärarnas engagemang, verksamhetens organisatoriska förutsättningar samt utomhusmiljöns utformning framträdde som avgörande faktorer för barns möjligheter till pulshöjande fysisk aktivitet i förskolan. The purpose of this study is to create a deeper understanding of how preschool teachers reason about their planning for heart-rate-increasing physical activity in children aged 4–6 years in the preschool's outdoor environment. The background to the study is that heart-rate-increasing physical activity has taken a greater place in the revised preschool curriculum. The preschool teacher has been given a clearer responsibility for giving children the opportunity for heart-rate-increasing physical activity. The study was conducted using a qualitative method where semi-structured interviews were used as the data collection method. The selection was based on preschools with different profiles to enable a broader perspective. The collected empirical data was transcribed and analyzed by categorizing similarities and variations in the preschool teachers' statements. The results showed that all preschool teachers see heart-rate-increasing physical activity as important for children's well-being, development and learning, especially in relation to health and concentration. At the same time, variations emerged in the degree of planned heart-rate-increasing physical activity. Some preschools work systematically with recurring planned activities, while others relied more on spontaneous movement opportunities. The commitment of preschool teachers, the organizational conditions of the activities and the design of the outdoor environment emerged as decisive factors for children's opportunities for heart-pumping physical activity in preschool
To lose yourself in a book : A qualitative study about reading and subjective well-being
No full textStudiens syfte var att undersöka och analysera läsares subjektiva upplevelser av läsning och läsningens upplevda koppling till välmående, utifrån ett biblioterapeutiskt perspektiv. Den centrala frågeställningen var hur läsarens upplevelse av läsning och välmående hängde ihop. Studien använde en fenomenologisk ansats med tematisk analys. Metoden inkluderade dagboksassisterad läsning strukturerad i tre faser (före, under, efter) samt efterföljande semistrukturerade intervjuer. Studiens urval bestod av 5 kvinnliga deltagare. Resultatet visade att deltagarna generellt upplevde en positiv påverkan på sitt välmående, drivet av ett motiv för avkoppling, egentid och positiva känslor. Den biblioterapeutiska trestegsmodellens olika faser såsom identifikation, katharsis och insikt var framträdande i resultaten. Både den identifikatoriska och den självförglömmande läsarten var framträdande. Slutsatsen från studien indikerar att läsning kan vara ett viktigt verktyg för människors välmående. The aim of this study was to examine and analyze readers’ subjective experiences of reading and the perceived relationship between reading and well-being from a bibliotherapeutic perspective. The central research question concerned how readers’ experiences of reading were connected to their sense of well-being. The study used a phenomenological approach and a thematic analysis. The methodology included diary-assisted reading structured in three phases (before, during, and after), followed by semi-structured interviews. The sample consisted of five female participants. The results indicated that participants generally experienced a positive impact on their well-being, driven by motives related to relaxation, personal time andpositive emotions. The different stages of the bibliotherapeutic three-step model, such as identification, catharsis, and insight, were clearly reflected in the findings. Both identificatory and self-forgetful reading were prominent. The conclusion from this study indicates that reading can ba an important tool for well-being.
Sjuksköterskors upplevelse av att vårda patienter med psykisk ohälsa. : En tematisk litteraturöversikt
No full textSyftet med litteraturöversikten var att tematisera sjuksköterskors upplevelse att vårda patienter med psykisk ohälsa i en somatisk slutenvård. Bakgrunden visar hur patientgruppen med psykisk ohälsa är växande och söker sig till den somatiska delen av vården till större utsträckning än den genomsnittliga befolkningen. Studien utgick från kvalitativa originalartiklar i Cinahl och PubMed. Metoden var en manifest tematisk analys med en induktiv ansats. Resultatet av studien visa att sjuksköterskor upplevde mångdimensionella bekymmer i mötet. En rädsla för patienten och förutfattade meningar samt att inte ha tiden för mötet påverkade sjuksköterskans upplevelse. En upplevelse av otillräcklig kunskap och en upplevelse att förvärra för patienten på grund av kompetensbrist beskrevs av sjuksköterskor. Slutsatsen från studien visa att sjuksköterskor upplever att det behövs mer utbildning och kompetens för att kunna bemöta patienter med psykisk ohälsa. Det är också tydligt att sjuksköterskors upplevelse av rädsla förhindrar vården av patienter med psykisk ohälsa. Rädslan sjuksköterskor möter måste hanteras för att det mellanmänskliga mötet ska bli av.
Does the media judge perpetrators in advance? : A quantitative content analysis of Expressen’s reporting on the Tova case and the Tove murder
No full textThis study examines how the Swedish tabloid newspaper Expressen represents perpetrators in two high-profile murder cases, with particular focus on gender differences and whether the presentation differs depending on the legal process. The research aims to investigate how perpetrators are portrayed, whether representations differ depending on gender, how portrayals vary before and after court verdicts, and the extent to which personal information is published. In doing so, the framing theory and gender theory are applied. A quantitative content analysis is conducted on 176 articles covering the Tova and Tove murder cases. The analysis codes for a range of framing variables, including depictions of violence, psychological instability, criminality, suspect and other personal attributes. Furthermore, it includes variables on personal information such as name, age, place of residence, relationship to the victim, and other personal information. Coverage of male and female perpetrators is compared, and changes across different phases of the judicial process. Results show that all perpetrators are consistently framed as criminal and violent, however the male perpetrator is depicted as more violent and criminal than the female perpetrators, both before and after verdicts. Psychological instability appears minimally, suggesting that Expressen prioritizes the criminal and violence portrayals over nuanced characterizations. The label “suspect” is heavily used before verdicts, which may contribute to early positioning. After verdicts, all perpetrators are primarily framed as criminals, reflecting their established guilt. The male perpetrator’s background and contextual information are highlighted more than the females’, reflecting previous research indicating that men’s violent acts are often rationalized. Name publication occurs exclusively after verdicts, in accordance with ethical guidelines, while other personal details appear frequently, potentially reinforcing the link between the perpetrator’s identity and their actions. Overall, the findings indicate that Expressen’s reporting reproduces gendered stereotypes and moralizing news frames. The study highlights how media framing contributes to shaping the public's perceptions of crime and reinforces social constructions of gender and criminality.
"Vem tar ansvar?" : En kvalitativ studie om socialarbetares handlingsutrymme i arbetet med kvinnor som utsätts för både våld och missbruk
No full text Previous research shows that intimate partner violence often coexists with substance abuse, where alcohol and drug use both function as coping strategies and increase women’s vulnerability. At the same time, increased specialization within social services has created organizational boundaries that may lead to fragmented support, causing women with complex needs to risk falling between services. This underscores the need for deeper knowledge about how social workers manage these boundaries and how this affects their discretionary power. The aim of this study was to describe and understand how social workers in substance abuse units exercise discretion in cases involving simultaneous substanceabuse and suspected exposure to violence. The study also explores this practice as forms of boundary work within a specialized welfare system. Using a qualitive approach, eight social workers from municipal substance abuse units in different Swedish municipalities were interviewed. The analysis is based on Lipskys (2010) concept of discretion and the concept of boundary work (Liljegren 2008). The results show that violence among women with substance abuse shapes social worker’s professional pre-understanding. While manual-based methods are used to identify violence they are often insufficient, making professional judgement and relationship-building central to disclosure. The result further indicate that smaller municipalities offer more integrated support while larger municipalities are more specialized which requires social workers to navigate organizational boundaries to ensure coherent support
Mobile-Recorded Video Journalism : The Format’s Impact on the Perceived Experience of Video-Based News
No full textThis paper examines news consumers’ perceptions of mobile-recorded footage in vertical format within television news broadcasts. The focus lies on perceptions of credibility and overall impression. The study employs a qualitative methodology in the form of focus groups, comprising a total of three groups with five to six participants in each group. The theoretical framework is grounded in Social credibility theory and Reception theory, with particular emphasis on the Encoding/Decoding model. This study’s findings have been compiled and analyzed using thematic analysis.The results indicate that news consumers hold distinct opinions regarding the use of vertically oriented, mobile-recorded footage in television news. According to the participants, the format influences how viewers perceive a television news segment, both in terms of overall impression and perceived credibility. There are instances in which the format enhances the viewing experience and the sense of credibility, as well as contexts in which it is perceived to detract from them. The participants’ views are, by their own accounts, shaped by a range of factors. Among which are the increased sense of authenticity associated with the format, as well as the perceived risk of manipulation. These two are considered particularly significant.The stimulus material used in this paper consists solely of content from a single source, the Swedish public broadcaster called SVT. For context, SVT is a large, independent, and tax-funded media organization with an independent position in relation to the state, political actors, and commercial interests. Through its broad and diverse output, it plays a key role in promoting democracy, public education, critical thinking, and diversity. Its position within Swedish society is essentially institutionalized. Consequently, the application of Social credibility theory allows for an analysis of participants´ statements in relation to their pre-existing perceptions of the source’s credibility. The application of Reception theory provides an opportunity to better understand why participants interpret the material in specific ways. Drawing on Encoding/Decoding theory, the findings demonstrate that context plays a crucial role in how viewers experience mobile-recorded footage in news broadcasts.This study contributes updated research to a scientific field that remains relatively underexplored. The findings are relevant to news consumers by fostering greater awareness of how the media’s use of mobile formats influences thoughts and feelingsregarding perceived credibility and engagement. Similarly, the results are of relevance to journalists and other media practitioners
Rektorer i institutionell trängsel : Navigering mellan styrningskrav och inkluderingsideal om en skola för alla
No full textDen här artikeln undersöker hur svenska rektorer hanterar spänningar mellan inkluderingsideal och krav på pedagogisk och organisatorisk differentiering, med särskilt fokus på elever med autism. Autism aktualiserar ofta dilemman kring både pedagogiska och organisatoriska lösningar och blir därmed relevant för att synliggöra rektorers handlingsutrymme. Med institutionella logiker och meningsskapande som teoretiska linser fokuserar studien på rektorers tolkningar, medan skolchefernas perspektiv fungerar som kontext. Utifrån digitala intervjuer med åtta rektorer och sju skolchefer identifieras flera samexisterande och ibland motstridiga logiker; inkludering, differentiering, effektivitet, hållbarhet, relationell tillit och politik, som påverkar hur rektorer motiverar och genomför beslut. Meningsskapande framträder som en nyckelprocess för att integrera förväntningar i lokala strategier. Resultatet visar att rektorer ägnar sig åt pragmatiska balansakter formade av normer, förutsättningar och stöd. Studien är begränsad till ett mindre urval och inkluderar inte elevers eller vårdnadshavares perspektiv, vilket påverkar generaliserbarheten. Framtida forskning bör inkludera dessa röster och följa hur inkluderingsstrategier utvecklas över tid och i olika organisatoriska kontexter
Som en bro över mörka vatten : En intervjustudie om vårdpersonalens erfarenheter av att använda konst som behandling i psykiatrisk vård
No full textHow school-age educare enables student influence : An interview study on how teachers in school-age educare interpret and implement the concept in their practice
No full textStudien syftade till att fördjupa förståelsen för hur fritidshemslärare tolkar ochpraktiserar elevinflytande i verksamheten. Trots att elevinflytandet sågs som engrundläggande del av fritidshemmets demokratiska värdegrund, så visade tidigareforskning att elevinflytandet oftast begränsas av vuxenstyrda strukturer. I studienintervjuades sex legitimerade fritidshemslärare i olika delar i södra Sverige.Intervjuerna undersökte hur fritidshemlärarna ser på elevinflytande samt vilkametoder de använder för att möjliggöra elevinflytande i verksamheten. Resultatetvisade att informanterna betonar vikten av både formella forum, såsom fritidsråd,och informella samtal som sker i vardagen. Samtidigt framkom ramfaktorer somtid, resurser och personalens utbildning och engagemang som påverkande faktorerför möjliggörandet av detta. Studien belyste att elevinflytande är en komplex ochdynamisk process som kräver att personalen har en medvetenhet och ettengagemang utifrån elevernas intressen. Vidare forskning rekommenderade attinkludera ett elevperspektiv så att eleverna skulle ges förutsättningar att påverka sinverksamhet. Detta kan ske genom att kombinera intervjuer med observationer föratt få en bredare bild av hur elevinflytandet sker i praktiken