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Tiktok och psykisk hälsa bland studenter
No full textBakgrund: TikTok är en av de mest använda sociala medieplattformarna bland unga vuxna, särskilt universitetsstudenter. Samtidigt visar tidigare forskning att psykisk ohälsa ökar i denna grupp. Sociala medier kan påverka psykiskt välbefinnande både positivt och negativt, beroende på hur och varför de används. Forskningen kring just TikToks påverkan är fortfarande begränsad, vilket gör det viktigt att undersöka hur denna plattform hänger ihop med psykisk hälsa hos studenter. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att undersöka hur TikTok används av universitetsstudenter, hur deras psykiska hälsa ser ut, samt om det finns samband mellan TikTok-användning och psykiskt mående. Metod: En kvantitativ tvärsnittsstudie genomfördes med hjälp av en enkät som besvarades av 155 studenter vid Mälardalens universitet. Enkäten bestod av tio frågor som handlade om TikTok-användning, psykisk hälsa och upplevda samband däremellan. Insamlad data analyserades med hjälp av Spearmans rangkorrelation. Resultat: Resultaten visade att en majoritet av studenterna använder TikTok flera timmar i veckan. En del uppgav att appen påverkar deras humör negativt, medan andra upplevde en positiv effekt. Nästan hälften av deltagarna rapporterade symtom som nedstämdhet och minskat intresse för vardagliga aktiviteter. Analysen visade på statistiskt signifikanta samband mellan upplevd negativ påverkan av TikTok och symtom på psykisk ohälsa. Däremot fanns det inget starkt samband mellan antalet användningstimmar och psykiskt mående. Slutsats: Studien visar att TikTok är en vanlig del av studenters vardag och att vissa upplever att användningen hänger samman med hur de mår psykiskt. Resultaten tyder på att det inte bara är hur mycket appen används som spelar roll, utan även hur den upplevs. För att bättre förstå detta samband kan känsla av sammanhang (KASAM) vara ett användbart perspektiv.Background: TikTok is one of the most widely used social media platforms among young adults, especially university students. At the same time, previous research shows that mental health issues are increasing in this group. Social media can influence mental well-being in both positive and negative ways, depending on how and why it is used. Research specifically focusing on TikTok’s impact is still limited, making it important to examine how this platform relates to students’ mental health. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate how TikTok is used by university students, how their mental health is experienced, and whether there is a connection between TikTok use and psychological well-being. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using a survey answered by 155 students at Mälardalen University. The questionnaire included ten items covering TikTok usage, mental health, and perceived connections between the two. Collected data was analyzed using Spearman’s rank correlation. Results: The findings showed that most students use TikTok several hours a week. Some reported that the app affects their mood negatively, while others experienced a positive effect. Nearly half of the participants reported symptoms such as low mood and reduced interest in everyday activities. The analysis revealed statistically significant correlations between perceived negative effects of TikTok and symptoms of mental health issues. However, no strong link was found between the number of hours spent on the app and mental well-being. Conclusion: The study shows that TikTok is a common part of students’ daily lives and that some perceive a link between its use and their mental health. The results suggest that it is not only how much the app is used that matters, but also how it is experienced. To better understand this relationship, the concept of Sense of Coherence (SOC) may serve as a useful perspective
Developing Innovation Platforms for Regenerative Agriculture Through Innovation Teams
No full textThis study examines the development of an innovation platform for regenerative agriculture (RA) through a case study. The platform aims to transform the food system towards regenerative agriculture by promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange among various stakeholders. The research questions focus on how such a platform can be structured and what challenges and success factors arise during its development. The results indicate that a multifunctional core team, collaboration platforms, preferred partners, communication platforms, and university collaborations are central components. The study identified stakeholders and proposed a food system map for RA showing how the stakeholders are related to each other. Further, focus areas when stimulating the transition towards RA: knowledge, processes, support, digitalization and capital and risk, and activities supporting that were identified, as well as challenges and success factors. The conclusions contribute to the literature on innovation platforms and insights for practitioners. Limitations and further research are discussed.Regenerator-Innovationsplattfor
Elit truppgymnasters upplevelser av samarbetet med fysioterapeut under rehabiliteringsprocessen : En kvalitativ intervjustudie ur ett beteendemedicinskt perspektiv
No full textBakgrund: Truppgymnastik är den största disciplinen inom svensk gymnastik och det första officiella europeiska mästerskapet hölls 201o vilket visar på hur ung idrotten fortfarande är. Truppgymnaster drabbas i stor utsträckning av skador och behöver då hjälp av en fysioterapeut för att rehabilitera och återgå till idrott. Samarbetet (alliance) mellan elitidrottare och fysioterapeut har visat sig vara essentiellt för idrottarens rehabilitering. Tidigare forskning har belyst flertalet faktorer som viktiga i samarbetet mellan idrottare och fysioterapeut bland annat förtroende, kommunikation och socialt stöd. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att beskriva hur elit truppgymnaster upplever samarbetet med sin fysioterapeut under rehabilitering av en idrottsskada. Metod: Åtta truppgymnaster på elitnivå från en förening i Sverige intervjuades med semistrukturerade intervjuer. Resultat: Under analysen framkom tre huvudkategorier; fysioterapeutens kunskap om truppgymnastik, stöd under rehabiliteringen och mötet med fysioterapeuten. Huvudkategorierna hade även flertalet underkategorier. Slutsats: Deltagarna är generellt sett nöjda med samarbetet med sin fysioterapeut men de kan berätta om flera tillfällen där fysioterapeuten inte räcker till för att rehabilitera en truppgymnast på elitnivå. Fysioterapeuten saknar kunskap kring truppgymnastikens krav, kommunikationen brister och truppgymnaster behöver mer stöd kring biopsykosociala faktorer kring rehabiliteringen än som erbjudsBackground: Teamgym is the biggest discipline within Swedish gymnastics and the first official European championship was held in 2010 which shows how young the sport still is. Teamgym gymnasts suffer from sport injuries to a great extent and are then in need of a physiotherapist to help them rehabilitate and return to sport. Alliance between an elite athlete and physiotherapist is essential for the athlete’s rehabilitation. Previous research has shown multiple factors that are crucial for the alliance between an athlete and physiotherapist, for instance trust, communication and social support. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe how elite teamgym gymnasts experience the alliance with their physical therapist during rehabilitation of a sports injury. Methods: Eight teamgym gymnasts, competing at elite level, from the same club in Sweden were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. Results: During the analysis three main categories emerged; the physiotherapists knowledge about teamgym, support during rehabilitation and the meeting with the physiotherapist. All of the main categories also had subcategories. Conclusion: Teamgym gymnasts are generally satisfied with the cooperation with their physiotherapist but can narrate several occasions when the physiotherapist is not enough to rehabilitate an elite teamgym gymnast. The physiotherapist lacks knowledge about teamgym, deficiencies in communication and teamgym gymnasts need more support around biopsychosocial factors about teamgym than is offered
The impact of cultural differences on consumers' perceptions of CSR : A study on how values shape interpretations of corporate social responsibility
No full textForskningsfråga: På vilket sätt påverkas konsumenters köpbeslut av olika kulturella uppfattningar om CSR? Syfte: Studien syftar till att undersöka hur kulturella skillnader påverkar konsumenters uppfattning av CSR samt hur dessa skillnader påverkar köpbeslut Metod: Studien utfördes med en kvalitativ metod och en abduktiv forskningsansats. En enkät användes som pilotstudie där 21 svar samlades in för utformningen av semistrukturerade intervjuer där 6 deltagare intervjuades. Slutsats: Resultatet visar att det trots varierande kulturell bakgrund bland respondenterna finns likartade uppfattningar av CSR, vilket tyder på att de ursprungliga kulturella värderingar integrerats med den svenska kontext individerna befinner sig i. Transparens, etiskt ansvar och skepsis mot CSR var centrala teman som identifierades i det empiriska materialet, resultatet visade på att faktorer som kvalite och ekonomi var avgörande faktorer vid köpbeslut, trots påvisning av ett önskat etiskt konsumtionsbeteende. Vidare, tyder resultatet på att CSR har störst påverkan på konsumenter när den upplevs som konkret, genuin och i linje med konsumentens värderingar.Research question: How are consumers' purchasing decisions affected by different cultural perceptions of CSR? Purpose: The study aims to investigate how cultural differences affect consumers' perceptions of CSR and how these differences affect purchasing decisions Method: The study was conducted using a qualitative method and an abductive research approach. A questionnaire was used as a pilot study where 21 responses were collected for the design of semi-structured interviews where 6 participants were interviewed. Conclusion: The results show that despite varying cultural backgrounds among the respondents, there are similar perceptions of CSR, which indicates that the original cultural values have been integrated with the Swedish context in which the individuals find themselves. Transparency, ethical responsibility and skepticism towards CSR were central themes identified in the empirical material, the results showed that factors such as quality and economy were decisive factors in purchasing decisions, despite the demonstration of a desired ethical consumption behavior. Furthermore, the results indicate that CSR has the greatest impact on consumers when it is perceived as concrete, genuine and in line with the consumer's values
Are you in control of your choices or do you let the fear of missing out control you?
No full textStudiens resultat fastställer att, förpliktelse och konsekvens principen, sympatiprincipen, auktoritetsprincipen och knapphetsprincipen enligt Cialdini (2005) har en direkt effekt på konsumenters köpintention. Studiens resultat tyder på att när de principerna inkluderar element som utlöser FOMO, kan de påverka konsumenter köpintention. The study's results establish that, the commitment and consistency principle, the sympathy principle, the authority principle, and the scarcity principle according to Cialdini (2005) have a direct effect on consumers' purchase intention. The study's results suggest that when these principles include elements that trigger FOMO, they can influence consumers' purchase intention
EVALUATING THE FMI AND SSP STANDARDS FOR AEROSPACE CO-SIMULATION
No full textThe research demonstrates that simulation components can be successfully converted to FMI-compliant FMUs through a two-layer wrapper architecture, though with important technical considerations. Key findings include: (1) FMI 2.0's limited support for complex data structures necessitates flattening of Ada records, introducing processing overhead; (2) type system incompatibilities require workaround solutions; and (3) execution frequency coordination was handled internally within the components due to configuration complexity in the simulation engine. Despite these challenges, workshops with Saab engineers indicate that FMI and SSP could satisfy a large extent of their simulation needs, particularly for non-real-time applications with moderate complexity. The standards' primary value lies in facilitating passing of models between departments, potentially reducing integration time with automated processes. Testing with the open-source OMSimulator revealed additional limitations, including difficulties with algebraic loops and sequential execution patterns, suggesting that tool maturity remains a consideration. The findings suggest that while FMI 2.0 and SSP offer valuable standardisation benefits for aerospace simulations, their adoption requires careful consideration of performance trade-offs and implementation complexity. Future developments in FMI 3.0, particularly improved support for complex data structures and execution coordination, may address many current limitations. This research provides practical insights for aerospace organisations considering the transition from proprietary to standardised simulation interfaces, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in adopting industry standards for critical applications
Fairness in management : A vignette study on how presentation of information affects employees' perceptions of fairness
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this thesis is to examine how employees perceive fairness in organizational distribution decisions characterized by uncertainty, varying return potentials, and differing allocation principles. The thesis also aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how such perceptions may relate to motivational processes, trust in management, and perceived organizational legitimacy. Method: Quantitative vignette-study Conclusion: The study shows that perceptions of fairness are shaped by both the distribution of outcomes and how information is presented. Even equal initial conditions can be perceived as unfair if the results are highly unequal. The findings highlight the importance of clear communication and an understanding of how individuals interpret economic systems within organizational contexts
When values meet expectations : A qualitative study on the importance of leadership for credibility in the organization's sustainability work
No full textDate: 2025-05-27 Level: Bachelor/Master thesis in Business Administration, 15 cr Institution: School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen University Authors: Anton Kvist Wilma Westergren Larsen (01/03/14) (98/11/14) Title: When values meet expectations - a qualitative study on the role of leadership in building credibility within organizational sustainability work Supervisor: Jan Karlsson Keywords: Sustainability leadership, Legitimacy, Transparency, Normative ethics, Institutional theory, Stakeholder expectations Research questions: (1) How do leaders perceive their role in driving the organization’s sustainability efforts based on internal values and external expectations? (2) What perceived challenges and opportunities do leaders encounter then translating sustainability goals into practical action within the organization? Purpose: This study aims to investigate how leaders perceive their role in organizational sustainability and how they manage the practical implementation of sustainability goals in response to internal values and external demands. Method: A qualitative research design was applied, using semi-structured interviews with organizational leaders. The material was analyzed through thematic analysis. Conclusion: The study concludes that leadership is key to translation sustainability values into credible and consistent practice that meets both internal and external expectations.Datum: 2025-05-27 Nivå: Kandidat-/Magisteruppsats i Företagsekonomi, 15 hp Institution: Akademin för Ekonomi, Samhälle och Teknik, Mälardalens Universitet Författare: Anton Kvist Wilma Westergren Larsen (01/03/14) (98/11/14) Titel: När värderingar möter förväntningar - En kvalitativ studie om ledarskapets betydelse för trovärdighet i organisationens hållbarhetsarbete Handledare: Jan Karlsson Nyckelord: Hållbart ledarskap, Legitimitet, Transparens, Normativ etik, Intressentförväntningar Forskningsfrågor: (1) Hur uppfattar ledare sin roll i att driva organisationens hållbarhetsarbete utifrån interna värderingar och externa förväntningar? (2) Vilka upplevda utmaningar och möjligheter möter ledare i att omsätta hållbarhetsmål till praktisk handling inom organisationen? Syfte: Syftet med studien är att undersöka hur ledare uppfattar sin roll i organisationers hållbarhetsarbete och hur de hanterar balansen mellan interna värderingar och externa förväntningar. Metod: En kvalitativ forskningsdesign har tillämpats där semistrukturerade intervjuer genomförts med ledare från olika sektorer. Materialet har analyserats med tematisk analys. Slutsats: Studien visar att ledarskap är avgörande för att omsätta hållbarhetsvärderingar i en trovärdig och konsekvent praktik som möter både interna och externa krav
The dual face of digitalisation - are banks strengthening or weakening the relationship with corporate customers?
No full textSAMMANFATTNING Datum: 2025-06-04 Nivå: Institution: Kandidatuppsats i Företagsekonomi, 15 hp Akademin för Ekonomi, Samhälle och Teknik, Mälardalens Universitet Författare: Pontus Adamsson Kim Axelsson Sara Glennhammar Titel: Digitaliseringens dubbla ansikte – Stärker eller försvagar bankerna relationen till företagskunder? Handledare: Sara Öhlin Nyckelord: Digitalisering, kundrelationer, strategi, kommunikation, värdeskapande, SD-Logic Forskningsfråga: ”Hur upplever företagskunder och bankanställda att relationen påverkas i takt med bankernas digitaliseringsstrategier?” Syfte: Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka hur bankanställda och bankernas företagskunder upplever att deras relation har påverkats av den pågående digitaliseringen av banktjänster. Metod: I studien har en kvalitativ metod använts, med en abduktiv ansats. Datainsamlingen har genomförts genom semistrukturerade intervjuer och analyserats genom en tematisk analys. Slutsats: Den föreliggande studien visar att relationen mellan företagskunder och bankanställda har omformats snarare än stärkts eller försvagats. Det centrala står hur väl bankernas digitala strategier balanserar teknik med mänsklig närvaro, en balans som avgör möjligheten till samskapande av värde.SUMMARY Date: 2025-06-04 Level: Department: Bachelor's Thesis in Business Administration, 15 credits School of Economics, Society and Technology, Mälardalen University Author: Pontus Adamsson Kim Axelsson Sara Glennhammar Title: The double face of digitalization - Are banks strengthening or weakening their relationship with corporate customers? Supervisor: Sara Öhlin Keywords: Digitalization, customer relations, strategy, communication, value creation, SD-Logic Research question: "How do corporate customers and bank employees experience that the relationship is affected by the banks' digitalization strategies?" Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate how bank employees and the banks' corporate customers experience that their relationship has been affected by the ongoing digitalization of banking services. Method: The study used a qualitative method, with an abductive approach. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews and analyzed through a thematic analysis. Conclusion: The present study shows that the relationship between corporate customers and bank employees has been reshaped rather than strengthened or weakened. The key point is how well banks' digital strategies balance technology with human presence, a balance that determines the possibility of co-creation of value