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A Visit to the House of Science : A Study of Teachers' Purposes, Planning, and Use of School Programs in Science Education
No full textVetenskapens Hus är ett resurscenter i Stockholm som erbjuder skolor undervisningsaktiviteter och laborationer inom naturvetenskap, matematik och teknik. Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka hur Vetenskapens Hus används som en pedagogisk resurs i undervisningen i naturvetenskap i gymnasiet och grundskolans årskurs 7–9. Studien fokuserar på att kartlägga vilka resurser som finns tillgängliga på Vetenskapens Hus webbplats, vilka aktiviteter som erbjuds och vilka lärandemål som främjas genom skolprogram. Vidare undersöks lärarnas egna syften med besöken samt hur de planerar dem. Metoden består av en innehållsanalys av webbplatsen samt intervjuer med åtta lärare och data från bokningssystemet. Skolprogram berör oftast både teoretiska och metodologiska aspekter av naturvetenskap som lärandemål. Olika resurser för planering av besök erbjuds, såsom rekommenderade förberedelser, koppling till kurs- och ämnesplaner, centrala begrepp som berörs och arbetsmaterial, men vissa program saknar kompletterande resurser. Lärares syften med besök varierar, från didaktiska till sociala och affektiva aspekter, som ofta finns samtidigt och för att skapa en komplex lärande upplevelse. Lärarnas utsagor visar att ett besök på Vetenskapens Hus ofta planeras i flera steg: att välja ett relevant skolprogram, boka besöket, förbereda eleverna inför aktiviteten och planera för efterarbete. Däremot upplevs själva genomförandet som något som i stor utsträckning leds av besöksledarna snarare än av läraren själv. Lärarnas syften diskuteras utifrån aktiviteterna som finns och lärandemål som uppmanas. Planeringsprocessen som beskrivs av lärarna diskuteras och jämförs med litteraturen om planering av besök till informella miljöer
Re-partnering Across the Life Course : How age at separation and parental status shape union formation after first- and second union dissolution in Sweden between 1990 and 2019.
No full textPrior research has established a persistent gender gap in re-partnering patterns, where men are more likely to re-partner than women with increasing age, but also that the presence of children and other socio-demographic characteristics is important for disentangling the effects of needs, opportunities and attractiveness on the re-partner market. By using data from the Generations and Gender Survey collected in 2021, this thesis aims to explore how age at separation affects re-partnering patterns for men and women in Sweden between 1990 and 2019, following the first and second union dissolution and to what extent this effect is mediated by parental status and educational attainment. By adopting an Event History design, the analysis shows a clear age penalty for women in re-partnering patterns, especially following the first union dissolution, suggesting the presence of structural barriers in re-partnering tendencies and reflecting gender inequalities in the re-partner market. Further, both women and men show patterns of a parenthood penalty following both transitions, which, for men, partly contradicts findings from previous literature. In summary, as the landscape of the (re)partner-market continuously evolves, re-partnering patterns in a Swedish context call for future studies to disentangle the parenthood effect as well as the difference in determinants central for each level of the repartnering transition
Navigating different understandings of the Biosphere Reserve concept through future visioning: A case study of the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano in Italy
No full textThe concept of sustainable development, emphasizing the reconciliation of environmental protection and socio-economic development, is often criticized for being imposed top-down, carrying universal assumptions that inadequately reflect local realities. Biosphere Reserves (BRs) offer a unique context in which this concept is locally operationalized through their dual mandate of biodiversity conservation and development. To avoid becoming mere bureaucratic labels, BR governance must reconcile competing priorities and foster a shared understanding among local actors. Using the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano BR in northern Italy as a case study, this thesis explores how future visioning can help navigate tensions between local interpretations of the BR concept by identifying potential synergies. Through a multi-methods approach - comprising semistructured interviews, a future visioning workshop, a qualitative survey, and participant observation - this thesis examines the different discourses surrounding the BR concept, the tensions they generate, the synergies envisioned by local actors, and existing conditions that may support their realization. The findings revealed twelve diverse and sometimes conflicting interpretations of the BR concept in the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, each emphasizing different priorities, target users, and types of human–nature relationships. The seven synergies envisioned by participants highlight the potential for integrating multiple actors and nature values, illustrating how tensions among conflicting discourses of the BR concept can be collectively navigated. Existing enabling conditions include multi-actor projects, bottom-up initiatives, sustainability certifications, and urban planning proposals. The analysis situates the findings within the broader academic discussion on sustainable development and examines how the process of navigating tensions is mediated through future visioning. This thesis contributes to both academic and practitioner knowledge by demonstrating how future visioning methodologies can facilitate the redefinition of the BR concept from a local, bottom-up perspective, highlighting its implications for the broader understanding of sustainable development and offering a framework that can be applied in other territorial contexts.
Mellan skuld och oskuld : En viktimologisk intervjustudie om generationers syn på brottsoffer
No full textNo Future, Only Violence: Unpacking the Propaganda of No Lives Matter (NLM) and 764
No full textThis thesis examines how the extremist networks No Lives Matter (NLM) and 764 use digital propaganda to incite youth violence through decentralized, post-ideological messaging. These groups embody nihilistic accelerationism, promoting chaos without coherent political goals. The study investigates how their content normalizes violence and fosters self-radicalization among alienated youth. Using a mixed-methods approach, five propaganda documents were analyzed through qualitative thematic coding and quantitative linguistic analysis via the Dechefr Workbench platform. Results show that these materials frame violence as sacred, transformative, and identity-affirming—combining ritual language, tactical instruction, and meme aesthetics to incite autonomous action. Findings suggest a shift in extremist propaganda toward spectacle-driven incitement and psychological manipulation, rather than ideological persuasion. Limitations include document scope and access to closed platforms. Future research should examine ephemeral propaganda channels, explore the psychological impact of visual extremism, and develop counter-narratives to disrupt meme-based radicalization
Displacement, Destruction, and Healthcare Collapse: A Humanitarian Analysis of Gaza Post-October 7, 2023 : To what extent do the patterns of attacks on healthcare infrastructure in Gaza indicate systematic targeting, as opposed to collateral damage during efforts to displace populations from north to south?
No full textThis thesis investigates the multifaceted humanitarian impact of hostilities in Gaza following the escalation of conflict on October 7, 2023. Employing a mixed-methods research design, the study integrates geospatial analysis, quantitative datasets, and qualitative reports to examine the destruction of healthcare infrastructure, forced displacement of populations, and the resulting humanitarian crisis. Drawing on data from sources such as the Health Cluster, OCHA, WHO, and independent reports, the research uncovers systematic patterns of attacks on healthcare facilities and their cascading effects on civilian populations. Key findings reveal a near-total collapse of healthcare services in northern Gaza during the initial months of the conflict, which triggered mass displacement to central and southern regions. The study highlights how the degradation of essential services, compounded by spatial and temporal dynamics, rendered large areas uninhabitable, leaving displaced populations with limited access to medical care and basic resources. By applying Securitization Theory, the analysis argues that the destruction and displacement were not incidental but aligned with broader strategies of territorial control and civilian disruption. This thesis contributes to the growing discourse on conflict-driven humanitarian crises by providing a granular understanding of the intersection between infrastructure targeting, displacement, and human vulnerability. The findings underscore the urgent need for international accountability mechanisms and enhanced protective measures for civilians and critical infrastructure in conflict zones
Money Talks: A Study on Economic Statecraft and Voting in the General Assembly of the United Nations
No full textCan great powers leverage economic tools to gain influence over a smaller state? Within this thesis the relationship between foreign aid and foreign policy alignment between China and the ASEAN states are examined. Using data on Chinese foreign aid and voting data from the General Assembly of the United Nations, the thesis examines this relationship with the use of statistical analysis, more specifically employing Ordinary Least Squared-estimation. Furthermore, the study examines different aspects of foreign policy alignment that Chinese Foreign aid might influence, by using different dependent variables. The study concludes that there is support for Chinese foreign aid influencing voting pattern in the UNGA regarding human rights, however, there is no support for Chinese foreign aid influencing voting pattern in general or on US-important topics.
Beyond the Paycheck : The Critical Role of Psychosocial Factors in Shaping Employee Outcomes
No full textPerformance-based pay is often assumed to contribute to positive employee outcomes; hence its contribution may also be determined by other factors. This study explores how pay, pay-setting justice and psychosocial factors contribute to employee outcomes (intention to stay, task performance and intrinsic motivation). Cross-sectional questionnaire data were obtained from 336 employees from sub-sample of white-collar workers from a large industrial company in Sweden. Results of hierarchical multiple regression analyses revealed that pay did not contribute to the employee outcomes. Among justice dimensions only procedural justice was found positively related to intrinsic motivation. The results concerning psychosocial factors were more in line with existing literature and theory, where autonomy and goal clarity were positively related to all three outcomes, but feedback was only positively related to intrinsic motivation. This study highlights the importance of incorporating psychosocial factors alongside pay and justice dimensions when designing effective strategies to enhance employee outcomes. The limitation includes that further research should focus on obtaining more recent data and adding multiple countries to investigate whether these results apply to different populations for the broader applicability of the findings. "Legitimacy in Pay-setting: A Psychological Perspective on Work-related Pay -setting and Employee-related Pay-setting
The legitimization of the Church of Sweden in a secularized society : A discourse theoretical text analysis of the Church of Sweden’s Brochure “More Than Many Believe”
No full textSwedish society has become more and more secularized, the Church of Sweden faces the challenge of legitimizing its existence and relevance. This bachelor thesis examines how the Church of Sweden legitimizes its societal role through external communication; specifically which strategies of legitimation that the Church of Sweden uses in its brochure “Mer än många tror” (More than many believe). Through usage of a discourse theoretical analysis, as well as drawing on Theo van Leeuwen’s theory of legitimation, this study focuses on the brochure’s linguistic elements. The research questions are What legitimation strategies does the Church of Sweden employ? and How are these strategies manifested in the brochure “Mer än många tror”? Utilizing a critical discourse analysis, this study identifies how language forms a view of the Church of Sweden as a socially responsible, inclusive and modern institution. The results show that the Church of Sweden primarily uses three types of legitimation: authorization, moral evaluation and rationalization. The Church associates itself with institutional authorities, emphasizes democratic values and frames its work in terms of measurable social benefits and ethical commitments. The study concludes that the Church of Sweden constructs a self-image as a modern and relevant actor despite secularization. Through aligning with broadly accepted values and avoiding typical religious language, the Church attempts to remain credible in a public sphere where belief is no longer taken for granted. The thesis contributes to a deeper understanding of how religious organisations adapt to a post-secular society in their external communication. Furthermore, it offers a framework for analyzing communicational strategies in other organizations undergoing institutional transformation
Looking in through half closed doors : A spatial reading of Pedro Costa’s engagement with the slums in his “Fontainhas trilogy”, Horse Money and Vitalina Varela
No full textThis thesis examines Pedro Costa’s engagement with the slums in his full-length feature films, spanning from Ossos (1999) to Vitalina Varela (2019). The portrayal of the slums and especially the now demolished neighborhood of Fontainhas is examined through a spatial lens informed by Henri Lefebvre’s theories on the production of space which means that space is produced through a triad of spaces, the perceived, conceived, and lived space, which together create social space, society. These concepts are employed to analyze real-life political and social contexts through spatial aspects present in the films, such as examining what areas of the city the characters can explore and interact with. Furthermore, the thesis discusses the shift in Costa’s films towards representing a mental experience of space rather than reflecting a physical existing space. The thesis further engages in the study of the cinematic depiction of the city often referred to as the cinematic city, and more specifically the slum, a part of the city underrepresented in cinema studies in comparison to the city itself. Previous research on Costa’s work often engages with the non-standard production methods employed, which this thesis also discusses when exploring the political and social contexts of the films which are influenced by Costa’s close collaborations with his actors