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Go Sweden! Go girls! : A quantative content analysis of Sportbladet´s portrayal of the Swedish women´s national football team over time.
No full textThis study analyses how the Swedish newspaper Sportbladet portrays the Swedish women’s national football team over time. The aim is to analyse how the framing of the team has changed and which symbolic values are present in the coverage. The study also investigates to what extent gender-stereotypical descriptions are used and whether these differ depending on the gender of the journalist. The material consists of all articles published by Sportbladet about the national team during the Women’s World Cups in 2003, 2011 and 2023. Here the term article includes all journalistic texts, such as news articles, feature articles, columns and news briefs. The three tournaments were selected because they represent separate points in time, enough to indicate Sportbladet’s potential development in their reporting of the national team. They were also chosen because Sweden was successful in all three of the tournaments, which would give us an approximately similar amount of coverage. A quantitative analysis was used, and the articles were coded according to a codebook developed from previous research and theoretical frameworks. The main theoretical framework for the study is the framing theory combined with Pierre Bourdieu’s perspective on gender and field logic. The results of the study show a clear development in Sportbladet’s reporting. Earlier coverage, mostly from 2003, contained more framing with gender-marked expressions, comparisons with men’s football, and occasional uses of gender stereotypes. Over time, however, these tendencies decreased, and the framing became more neutral. In both latter tournaments, the team is less described through feminine labels and is not as frequently compared to men’s football. However, the primary focus is still mostly placed on the team as a collective rather than on individual players. Gender stereotypes have become significantly rarer but have not disappeared completely. Conclusively, Sportbladet’s reporting has moved toward a more neutral framing of the women’s national team. This shift can be understood as a part of a change in field logic within Sportbladet, where women’s elite football is increasingly normalised. At the same time, the continued major focus on the team rather than individual players suggests that symbolic value is still connected mainly on the team as a collective
Nurses´experience of providing care during disasters
No full textBakgrund: Katastrofer innebär en ökad belastning på hälso- och sjukvården, samtidigt är sjukvårdens uppgift att vården ska hålla god kvalitet. Sjuksköterskor har en viktig roll vid katastrofer att identifiera, triagera, bedöma patienter och omfördela resurser. Trots detta visar forskning att utbildning inom katastrofsjukvård är bristfällig och det finns en osäkerhet gällande den professionella rollen. Syfte: Syftet var att beskriva sjuksköterskors erfarenheter av att vårda patienter i samband med katastrof- och masskadehändelser. Metod: Kvalitativ systematisk litteraturöversikt genomfördes. Sökningen genomfördes i databaserna CINAHL och PubMed vilket resulterade i 10 inkluderade artiklar som kvalitetsgranskades och sammanställdes i en tematisk syntes i enlighet med Statens beredning för medicinsk och social utvärderings metodbok. Resultat: Fyra huvudteman identifierades med tillhörande underteman. Det första temat var balansen mellan vårdbehov och tillgängliga resurser vilket beskrev arbetsbelastning och prioritering av vård. Det andra temat var betydelsen av samverkan vilket innefattade synen på kommunikation och vikten av teamarbete. Det tredje temat var kompetensutveckling och utbildningsmöjligheter vilket belyste behovet av utbildning och hur katastrofen påverkat sjuksköterskors professionella kompetens. Det sista temat var emotionell belastning och etiskt ansvar i vårdandet vilket belyser psykisk påverkan och etiska dilemman. Slutsats: Resultatet visade att vårdandet präglades av resurs- och personalbrist, etiska dilemman vid prioritering, bristande kommunikation och organisatoriska svårigheter, vilket påverkade vårdens effektivitet. Händelsen medförde även en psykisk och fysisk belastning hos sjuksköterskor samt synliggjorde behovet av förbättrad utbildning och praktisk förberedelse
Match (o) culture in Spanish football : A qualitative content analysis on how the Rubiales–Hermoso case is produced in Swedish and international media
No full textWhat was meant to be a celebration for the Spanish women’s football team, in Australia and New Zeeland 2023, quickly turned into an unusual situation that sparked media debate. The sudden kiss, that the former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales gave to football player Jennifer Hermoso, led to headlines across the world. Headlines that debated the equality in Spanish sports. The purpose of this study was to identify patterns in how the media framed and constructed the news coverage of this case. The analysis for this study was constructed by applying a qualitative content analysis of 20 articles from 4 different newspapers: Dagens Nyheter, El País, The Guardian, and The New York Times. This study was based on several theories, such as framing theory and gender theory, to be able to identify patterns in how different frames, connected to gender and power, were narrated in the news coverage. The theories were complemented by previous research, which made it possible to achieve a result in this study. The result showed that the Rubiales–Hermoso case was not framed just as a individual scandal but was a part of a bigger issue in society. The results also showed that narrative, responsibility framing and language changed across the 4 newspapers as the case developed. Overall, this case worked as a symbol that provides a new perspective on how sports journalism framed a case involving topics such as gender, power, responsibility, and social change
Decentralizing the Construction of Exhibition History: The Case of FilmCentrum-Sydost
No full textThis essay investigates archival documents found in Växjö’s Kulturarvscentrum Småland to explore the film exhibition practices of FilmCentrum-Sydost through the lenses of useful cinema and new film history. This regional branch of FilmCentrum has been hitherto unexplored, increasing the importance of delving into the study. The essay also illustrates the value of local archives as resources in the field of film historiography and reflects upon how illuminating microhistories can benefit our understanding of macro-histories
Travelling with Caution : The perception of barriers hidden within tourism experiences for those with a food allergy or intolerance
No full text This thesis examines how food allergies and intolerances act as barriers to tourist participation in tourism experiences. It follows a qualitative methodology using semi-structured interviews, exploring how different individuals can navigate the risk they experience related to food, encountering issues with trust, communication and other social aspects while partaking in tourism activities. The findings showcase an array of different barriers, involving practical aspects, including issues with safe food options, cross contamination risks, finance and awareness, as well as emotional and psychological constraints, which include stress, exclusion and anxiety. Trust is largely discussed in terms of staff, food labelling and routines for organisation, which can determine whether an interviewee is willing to participate in activities, which language barriers and communication can also have an impact on. “Risk-loaded” consumption is a concept that demonstrates the high-risks that can come along with eating when abroad, which can be shaped by the uncertainty and dependency of others. Therefore, this research creates a theoretical understanding of consumer vulnerability within tourism and discusses the different managerial, ethical and social implications that will help drive the change to a more inclusive and allergy friendly tourism industry
Living with abstinence caused by drugs : A literature study based on autobiographies
No full textBakgrund: Användning av narkotika är ett växande problem globalt, med en ökning på 20% under tio år. Sverige är ett av de länder i Europa med högst narkotikarelaterad dödlighet. En risk för att utveckla beroendesyndrom är bland annat psykosociala faktorer. Beroendesyndrom innefattar abstinens, vilket innebär en reaktion i kroppen vid minskad koncentration av beroendeframkallande substanser och yttrar sig som abstinenssymtom alternativt ett försök att dämpa abstinensen. Beroendesyndrom kan ge konsekvenser som både psykisk och somatisk samsjuklighet. Syfte: Syftet är att beskriva personers upplevelser av att leva med abstinens vid beroendesyndrom orsakad av narkotika. Metod: Studien var en kvalitativ litteraturstudie med data utifrån fem självbiografier där ett induktivt förhållningssätt har använts. Datan analyserades utifrån en manifest innehållsanalys. Resultat: I resultatet framkom tre kategorier: Kroppsliga symtom, Psykiska påfrestningar och Desperation att undfly abstinensen. Resultatet visade att upplevelsen av att leva med abstinens innebar känslor som oro, rädsla, impulsivitet och aggressivitet. Känslorna påverkade därmed personer i form av merbegär, flykt från känslor och verklighet, ekonomisk stress, en inre kamp mellan två röster, risk för ohälsa samt förlust av identitet och kontroll. Slutsats: Att leva med abstinens innebär både en direkt och indirekt påverkan på personen. Direkt påverkan innebär ett lidande orsakat av kroppsliga och psykiska symtom. Indirekt påverkan menas med ett livslångt lidande som påverkar personernas relation med sig själv, närstående och samhället.
Physical activity during pregnancy : A quantitative cross-sectional study about pregnant women's physical activity habits
No full textBakgrund: Måttlig fysisk aktivitet är säkert och har betydande hälsofördelar för både den gravida kvinnan och fostret. Trots tydliga riktlinjer når flera gravida kvinnor inte upp till den rekommenderade aktivitetsnivån. Barnmorskan har en central roll att ge hälsofrämjande rådgivning, ändå visar forskning att gravida kvinnor inte får tillräcklig information om fysisk aktivitet från mödrahälsovården. Fysisk aktivitet på recept (FaR) är en behandlingsmetod som används i syfte att en individ ska öka sin fysiska aktivitetsnivå. Det finns endast begränsad forskning i Sverige på specifikt gravida kvinnor som får FaR. Syfte: Syftet var att beskriva hur kvinnors fysiska aktivitetsnivå förändras i samband med graviditet. Metod: En kvantitativ tvärsnittsstudie användes, en webbaserad enkät delades på sociala medier (N=279). Data presenterades med deskriptiv och analytisk statistik. Resultat: Kvinnornas aktivitetsnivå minskade under graviditeten jämfört med före graviditet, där trötthet och graviditetsrelaterade komplikationer eller smärta var den vanligaste bidragande faktorn. Resultatet visade vidare att mängden stillasittande ökade under graviditeten. En femtedel av kvinnorna rapporterade att de inte hade fått någon information om fysisk aktivitet från mödrahälsovården. Det påvisades inget signifikant samband mellan att ha erhållit information och kvinnornas aktivitetsnivå under graviditeten, däremot tenderade de som hade fått information om fysisk aktivitet att vara mindre stillasittande jämfört med de som inte hade fått information. Endast en kvinna hade fått FaR under graviditeten, däremot förändrade inte detta aktivitetsnivån. Slutsats: Fysisk aktivitet minskar under graviditeten. Det finns ett behov av att öka kunskap och medvetenhet om betydelsen av fysisk aktivitet under graviditet, både hos barnmorskor och gravida kvinnor.Background: Moderate physical activity is considered safe and has health benefits for both the pregnant woman and fetus. Despite clear guidelines, several pregnant women do not reach the recommended activity level. Midwifes has a central role in providing health-promoting counselling during pregnancy, however, research indicates that pregnant women do not receive sufficient information about physical activity. Physical activity prescription is a method that can be used to help an individual increase their physical activity level. There is limited research in Sweden on pregnant women who receive physical activity prescriptions. Aim: The aim was to describe how women's physical activity levels change in relation to pregnancy. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional study with a web-based survey was shared on social media (N=279). Data was presented with descriptive and analytic statistics. Results: Women's activity levels decreased during pregnancy, with fatigue and pregnancy-related complications or pain being the most contributing factors. Amount of sedentary time increased during pregnancy. One fifth of the women reported that they had not received any information about physical activity from their midwife. There was no significant association between having received information and women's activity levels during pregnancy, however, those who had received information was less sedentary compared to those who had not received information. One woman had received physical activity prescription during pregnancy, yet this did not change her activity level. Conclusion: Physical activity decreases during pregnancy. There is a need to increase knowledge and awareness of the importance of physical activity during pregnancy among midwives and pregnant women
When caregivers' everyday life is disrupted : A literature review on caregivers' experiences of pediatric palliative care
No full textBakgrund: Varje år dör nästan 450 barn i Sverige, vilket leder till begränsad kompetens inom pediatrisk palliativ vård. Palliativ vård definieras av Socialstyrelsen som ett sätt att hantera livshotande sjukdom, genom minskat lidande och säkerställd livskvalitet för patienten och dennes familj. Inom pediatrisk palliativ vård tydliggörs familjens roll i det multidisciplinära teamet, där vårdnadshavarna har en central roll. I tidigare studier har sjuksköterskor beskrivit att de upplever en brist på kunskap gällande bemötandet av barnets vårdnadshavare. I och med att allmänsjuksköterskor möter vårdnadshavare med palliativa barn, oberoende av verksamhet den är anställd i, behöver sammanställd information om vårdnadshavarnas upplevelser av den pediatriska palliativa vården finnas. En djupare förståelse för deras upplevelser kan leda till ett minskat lidande, förbättrat bemötande och stärkt livskvalitet för både patient och dennes familj. Syfte: Syftet var att beskriva vårdnadshavares upplevelser av sina barns palliativa vård. Metod: En litteraturöversikt med kvalitativa vetenskapliga artiklar som analyseras utifrån en reflexiv tematisk analys med induktiv ansats. Resultat: Resultatet visar att vårdnadshavarna upplever en bristande samordning och koordination, där de själva ges ansvar bortom sin roll som vårdnadshavare. De belyser även vikten av att kommunikation och information är anpassad efter individ och situation. Inom vården behöver flera beslut tas, vid dessa önskas delaktighet och beslut som gynnar barnet. Den pediatriska palliativa vården har en stor känslomässig påverkan och det krävs därför stöd, vårdnadshavarna belyser sina upplevelser av detta. Slutsats: Pediatrisk palliativ vård är komplext med flera aspekter. För att vården ska upplevas god av vårdnadshavare, behöver sjuksköterskan ta del av deras upplevelser och anpassa vården därefter, vilket leder till minskat lidande och ökat välbefinnande
Preventative work in a vulnerable school environment : A qualitative study on school counselors' preventive work with children in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas
No full textAround 1,4 millions of people live with socioeconomic challenges, 710 000 peoplelive in areas that are classified as vulnerable areas, of which 170 000 are children. Asocioeconomic vulnerability can cause isolation, unemployment and criminality, whenit comes to children there is a higher risk for lower grades in school. The school has acentral role when it comes to preventative work, which is emphasized in law. Despitethat it is not obvious how the school and school counselors work preventatively sincethe work often is filled with emergency cases. This makes the role as a schoolcounselor unclear, which is why this study is relevant. The aim of this study is to getan understanding of how school counselors work preventatively with children insocioeconomic vulnerable areas. The data for this study was collected through aqualitative method of nine interviews with school counselors. The interview questionswere semi structured with open ended questions. All interviews were transcribed andanalyzed with an thematic content analysis. This material was used in the result thatwas analysed with the help of previous research and the concepts of discretion,profession and organization. Furthermore, the result of the study showed that bycollaborating at the universal, selective and indicated levels, school counselors cancreate effective preventive work with early interventions. With alliances, resourcesand collaboration between authorities, it is possible for school counselors insocioeconomic vulnerable areas to work against school difficulties, socialvulnerability and early identification of students who show signs of difficulties andproblems
To support guardians of children placed in foster care
No full textThe social services shall support guardians with children placed in fostercare. However, previous research shows that social workers often experience lack of circumstances to offer guardians an enough amount of support. There is a knowledge gap on socialworkers descriptions of their supportive work with guardians. The purpose of this study was to understand how social workers (case workers and family therapists) in the social services describes their experiences within supporting guardians with their children placed in fostercare. The study also aims to generate insight on how socialworkers discretion affects the opportunity to support and involve the guardian. To accomplish the purpose of this study, a total of eight semi-structured interviews with socialworkers were held. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed in the context of thematic analysis method. The socialworkers descriptions were then examined in association with Lipskys (2010) and Molanders (2016) theories about discretion. One conclusion of the study is that social workers opportunity to support guardians is situated in a combination of individual, organizational, relationship-based components. The study shows that social workers discretion is limited when they must make decisions that may restrict the caregiver while providing the caregiver with support. Finally, the study also shows that guardians participation in the social services is impacted by organizational structures, rules and decisions.