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"To get yourself back as a person" : A study of how project Mars supports persons with mental health issues to return to the labour market
No full textResearch shows that mental health issues predict higher rates of unemployment, a phenomenon which has been attributed to various internal and external challenges. As such, a variety of interventions are needed to aid this population in gaining and maintaining employment. The work-oriented rehabilitation project Mars offers such interventions and aims to strengthen this target group’s position on the labour market. The aim of the present study is to: (1) investigate the common challenges experienced by the project’s participants and (2) examine the interventions offered, and how they contribute to the participants’ subsequent personal growth. The empirical data has been gathered through interviews with six of the project’s case managers and analysed through two theoretical frameworks: Jahoda’s Theory of Deprivation, and Lent, Brown and Hackett’s Social Cognitive Career Theory. The findings reveal that participants struggle with strategies to cope with their mental health issues, daily routines, and social interactions due to long-term unemployment. Participants are therefore gradually reintroduced to these undertakings through different group activities. They also gain practical skills during vocational training offered by the project. Additionally, they receive personalised support and guidance. As a result, the participants regain a sense of self and confidence in their own abilities.
At home and restrained : A qualitative study of spatiality and social participation in relation to young adults in a rural context
No full textUppsatsens syfte är att utforska eventuella sociala utmaningar som unga vuxna inom ett visst landsbygdsområde står inför. Med intresset att undersöka erfarenheter av att bo, leva och verka i en rural kontext centreras frågeställningarna runt erfarenheter och upplevelser av social service och beskrivningar av möjligheter och hinder i relation till vardagsliv. Det teoretiska ramverket har sin utgångspunkt i Lefebvres teori produktionen av rum och Frasers rättviseteori vilka ligger till grund för analys av studiens empiri i form av enskilda intervjuer och fokusgrupper. Uppsatsens resultat har visat att unga vuxna på landsbygd befinner sig i en komplicerad och ibland motsägelsefull intersektion av sociala, politiska och kulturella påverkande aspekter. Betydelsen av landsbygd som plats har förmedlats som såväl socialt begränsande som möjliggörande. Erfarenheter och upplevelser av social service i den rurala kontexten har framträtt som präglade av misstro och skepsis vilket mot bakgrund av Frasers rättviseteori har förståtts som ett resultat av låg social delaktighet på den samhälleliga arenan. I samband har det framträtt en diskrepans mellan landsbygdens sociala service och landsbygdsinvånaren, vilken har tolkats som ett resultat av urbana och nyliberala förhållningssätt inom socialpolitiken. Samtidigt har lokala sociala nätverk på landsbygd beskrivits spela en viktig roll i termer av tillhandahållande av såväl sociala som materiella resurser. Däremot har de sociala nätverket även förståtts utöva exkluderande sociala repressalier baserat på diskriminerande och kontrollerande diskurser. Goda påverkansmöjligheter på vardagsliv har å andra sidan visat fungera som uttryck för både motstånd och social samhörighet. Med stöd av Lefebvres rumsteori och andra relevanta teoretiska begrepp har landsbygden framträtt som en plats där unga vuxna skapar egna plattformar för omförhandling av normer och värden. Sammanfattningsvis har uppsatsen därmed illustrerat hur unga vuxna på landsbygd upplever och erfar sina sociala villkor och förutsättningar som präglade av såväl betydelsen av den geografiska platsen som möjligheten till inflytande över vardagslivet. The aim of the thesis is to explore possible social challenges that young adults in a certain rural area are facing. With the interest of examining experiences of dwelling, living and acting in a rural context, the research questions centers around experiences and perceptions of social services and descriptions of opportunities and obstacles in relation to everyday life. The theoretical framework is based on Lefebvre’s theory of the production of space and Fraser’s theory of justice, which together form the basis for the analysis of the study’s empirical data consisting of individual interviews and focus groups. The findings of the thesis have shown that young adults in rural areas are situated in a complex and sometimes contradictory intersection of social, political, and cultural influencing aspects. The meaning of the rural place is portrayed as both socially limiting and enabling. Experiences and perceptions of social service in the rural context have been characterized by mistrust and scepticism interpreted through Fraser’s theory of justice, has been understood as a result of low social participation in the public sphere. Additionally, a discrepancy has emerged between rural social services and the rural resident, which has been interpreted as a result of urban and neoliberal approaches within social policy. At the same time, local social networks in the rural areas have been described as playing an important role in terms of providing both social and material resources. However, these social networks have also been understood to exercise excluding social reprisals based on discriminatory and controlling discourses. Good possibilities for influence over everyday life have, on the other hand, been shown to function as an expression of both resistance and social belonging. Supportet by Lefebvre’s spatial theory and other relevant theoretical concepts, the countryside has emerged as a site where young adults create their own platforms for renegotiating norms and values. In summary, the thesis has illustrated how young adults in rural areas experience and perceive their social conditions and circumstances as shaped by both the significance of the geographical place and the possibility for influence over everyday life.
The work of the study and career counselor in preventing upper secondary school choices based on the student's social background
No full textSkolpersonal bör bidra till att elevers studie- och yrkesval inte begränsas av kön, social eller kulturell bakgrund. Det har dock visat sig att det finns brister i skolornas arbete med den här problematiken. Syftet med studien är att undersöka studie- och yrkesvägledarens erfarenheter, arbetsmetoder och utmaningar med att förebygga gymnasieval som begränsas av elevers sociala bakgrund. För att besvara detta undersöks följande frågor: Vilken erfarenhet har studie- och yrkesvägledare av hur de sociala bakgrundsfaktorerna begränsar elevers gymnasieval? Vilka konsekvenser av gymnasieval som begränsas av sociala bakgrundsfaktorer upplever studie- och yrkesvägledare? Hur arbetar studie- och yrkesvägledare med att förebygga begränsningar utifrån elevens sociala bakgrundsfaktorer i gymnasievalet? I studien har en kvalitativ metod använts genom semistrukturerade intervjuer med åtta studie- och yrkesvägledare på grundskolor. Empirin har analyserats genom Hodkinsons och Sparkes Careershipteori, Krumboltz The social learning theory, Miller och Rollnicks motiverande samtal och Egans relationsbyggande begrepp. Studiens resultatet visar att föräldrarna ofta har en påverkan på elevers gymnasieval vilket kan leda till konsekvenser som avhopp, programbyten, låg motivation och psykisk ohälsa. För att förebygga att de sociala bakgrundsfaktorerna begränsar elevers gymnasieval, arbetar studie- och yrkesvägledaren aktivt genom vägledningssamtal och relationsbyggande för att synliggöra information och vidga elevernas perspektiv
Child Or Criminal? : The Legal Dilemma Of Balancing Welfare And Criminal Responsibility In Swedish Courts
No full textThis thesis examines how Swedish courts balance child welfare and criminal responsibility in cases involving adolescents aged 15-18 charged with serious crimes such as murder, attempted murder, and gun violence. In light of the increasing prevalence of youth violence and a shift in political priorities toward punitive measures, this study examines how courts apply relevant legal standards and whether their reasoning aligns with Sweden’s domestic and international obligations, particularly under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Using a doctrinal legal method, six recent court rulings are analysed and interpreted through a theoretical framework informed by the works of Henrik Tham, Tom Tyler, Kate Brown and Francois Ewald. These perspectives highlight the interplay between welfare ideals, procedural legitimacy, risk-based reasoning, and the selective application of rights. The findings show that while Swedish courts often uphold rehabilitative principles and age-based mitigation, there is evidence of the government beginning to impose harsher penalties, especially in gang-related or high-risk cases.
“When fathers live up to the same requirements you are more positively surprised and more like oh wow” : A qualitative study on child investigators views on gender norms and parental expectations in the assessment of caregiver capacity in cases of intimate partner violence
No full textIntimate partner violence is described as a gender-based phenomenon linked to societal gender roles and norms, and is a common occurrence within social services today. The aim of this study is to illustrate the view that child investigators in social services have of society’s norms regarding gender and parenting expectations, and how these norms in turn influence the assessment of parent’s ability to care in cases where intimate partner violence occurs. The method consists of a qualitative study in form of digital individual semi-structured interviews with seven child investigators. The material from the interviews were analysed using a thematic analysis. The result of our study is presented in three main themes which are investigation process and frequency of cases with intimate partner violence, authoritarian fathers and emotional mothers and assessing caregiving capacity in cases of violence between parents. The conclusion that can be drawn is that there are different expectations and demands of mothers and fathers regarding their caring ability for the child. Gender and society’s gender norms are considered to play a significant role in the social services view and assessment. All respondents believe that they assess abusive and abused parents ability to care regardless of gender, but the results show that gender norms still influence the assessment and the perception of who can be the perpetrator and victim and how they handle the situation.
Hur behandlas praktisk och teoretisk bildundervisning i forskningen? How is Practical and Theoretical Art Education Treated in Research?
No full textThe role of technology in a resilient fire and rescue service: Innovation for future preparedness : Organizational resilience in times of technological change
No full textThis bachelor’s thesis investigates how technological innovations, specifically artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology, can affect organizational resilience within the Swedish fire and rescue services. The theoretical framework connects organizational resilience to the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Resistance to Change (RTC), and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), and analyzes which factors facilitate or hinder the potential of technology to strengthen preparedness and efficiency. The study is based on a qualitative method with semi-structured interviews and observations from two different fire and rescue services. The results show that the technology is perceived as a complementary support rather than a replacement for human experience, and that the acceptance of new technology varies depending on generational differences, education, and organizational culture. The study also indicates that structured risk management and access to resources, such as part-time firefighters, are crucial for maintaining strong organizational resilience. At the same time, barriers such as costs, regulations, and cultural resistance are identified, which may affect the implementation process. The thesis provides insights into how technology, human factors, and organizational structures interact in the development of an effective use of future emergency preparedness.Detta examensarbete undersöker hur tekniska innovationer, specifikt artificiell intelligens (AI) och drönarteknik, kan påverka organisatorisk resiliens inom svensk räddningstjänst. Det teoretiska ramverket kopplar organisatorisk resiliens till Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Resistance to Change (RTC) samt Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) och analysera vilka faktorer som underlättar eller försvårar teknikens potential, att förstärka beredskap och effektivitet. Studien bygger på en kvalitativ metod med semistrukturerade intervjuer och observationer från två olika räddningstjänster. Resultaten visar att tekniken uppfattas som ett kompletterande stöd snarare än en ersättning för mänsklig erfarenhet, samt att acceptansen för ny teknik varierar beroende på generationsskillnader, utbildning och organisatorisk kultur. Studien tyder även på hur strukturerad riskhantering och tillgång till resurser, till exempel deltidsbrandmän, är avgörande för att upprätthålla en stark organisatorisk resiliens. Samtidigt identifieras hinder som kostnader, reglering och kulturellt motstånd, vilka kan påverka implementeringsprocessen. Arbetet bidrar med insikter om hur teknik, mänskliga faktorer och organisatoriska strukturer samverkar i utvecklingen av en effektiv användning av framtidens krisberedskap
Between Access and Exclusion : A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Student Housing Inequality in Malmö
No full textThis thesis examines students' housing conditions in Malmö concerning the topics of accessibility, affordability, and quality. It also explores the municipal responsibility and actions towards creating an accessible housing market for students in Malmö. SFS and CSN have done reports on students’ accessibility and economic situations, showing that students in several cities face poor housing conditions, limited access, and, in some cases, financial strain. News articles also show quality issues related to student housing. Connected to this, the responsibility of housing provision lies with municipalities, making this perspective important. This study aims to examine how housing inequality manifests in the student population and how municipal actors respond to these challenges. The study seeks to investigate the housing situations for students regarding accessibility, affordability, and quality, how housing inequality can be understood under the neoliberal regime, and what incentives the municipality has put in place regarding housing provision connected to students. Using a mixed-methods approach- including a student survey, semi-structured interviews with representatives from the MKB student and the municipality of Malmö, as well as a secondary data analysis through municipal documents and statistics- the study tries to answer the aim and research questions. The empirical data showed that students have a hard time accessing housing, with the average queue time of 1,5 years according to statistics. The key factor identified with accessibility was information and knowledge, where foreign students admitted to having more difficulties with understanding how the rental market worked. Most students in Malmö also face affordability issues, paying more than 30% of their income in rent. Here, international students also show more difficulties, usually paying 48% of their income in rent. When it comes to quality, whilst some still witnessed having poor quality homes, most students still reported their quality as "good" or "very good". There is a slight correlation between the type of housing and quality, where students in apartments reported higher quality than students in shared housing situations. The municipality has, over the last few years, implemented various measures to improve housing situations and the housing stock for students, most prominently through MKB´s student housing strategy, as well as the project group Student City of Malmö, and through their work on the new housing provision plan. Housing inequality is tightly connected to neoliberalism, as students’ situation on the housing market today can be viewed as consequences of the neoliberalization of Sweden’s housing market. In conclusion, students in Malmö face housing inequality issues, making it an important topic of discussion on both institutional and academic levels.
Invisible and disbelieved: Barriers to help-seeking among male victims of intimate partner violence : A qualitative Danish Exploration
No full textBackground: Male victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) remain underrepresented in research, underreported in statistics, and insufficiently supported in practice. While international studies highlight significant barriers to help-seeking, little is known about how these are experienced and navigated in the Danish context. The objective of this thesis is to deepen understanding of male IPV victims’ help-seeking barriers in Denmark, focusing on how gender norms and institutional structures shape recognition of abuse and access to support. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven Danish men who experienced IPV from a female partner. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis to identify patterns across participants’ narratives. Results: Five key themes were identified: 1) Silence in the absence of emotional language and knowledge, 2) Not made for men – Symbolic and structural invisibility, 3) Alone and ashamed - Isolation as a barrier, 4) Masculinity as a cage, and 5) Presumed perpetrators and disbelieved victims. These themes show how masculinity norms, emotional restraint, and societal disbelief delay recognition and limit access to support. Participants described experiences of misidentification, dismissal, and institutional inaction, which reinforced isolation and mistrust. Conclusion: Findings illustrate how Danish male IPV victims are marginalised by gender norms and fall outside culturally accepted victim narratives. Internal (e.g. shame, emotional restraint, minimsation) and external (e.g. institutional disbelief, misidentification) barriers contributed to delayed help-seeking and secondary victimisation. The study highlights the need for gender-inclusive reforms, including public awareness, trauma-informed training, peer-based interventions, and more visible, accessible, male-specific services
YOUNG VOTERS IN THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE : A STUDY OF SOCIAL-MEDIA'S INFLUENCE ON FIRST-TIME VOTERS DURING THE SWEDISH GENERAL ELECTIONS2018 & 2022
No full textThis thesis examines the influence of social media on the political behavior of first-time voters in Sweden during the parliamentary elections of 2018 and 2022. By combining agenda-setting theory with political socialization theory, the study investigates how digital media platforms function as arenas for political information, engagement and identity formation among young voters. The analysis is based on a mixed-methods approach, utilizing quantitative data from public election surveys and institutional sources, alongside qualitative content analysis of political communication on social media. The findings suggest that social media constitutes a central component of the political information environment for young voters, both as a source of political content and a space for interaction and expression. The study also identifies structural challenges, such as disinformation, the presence of coordinated influence operations and the impact of algorithm-driven content flows. In parallel, political parties are found to actively adapt their communication strategies to digital platforms, targeting younger demographics with platform-specific messaging. Overall, the thesis illustrates that social media plays a multifaceted role in youth political behavior - supporting both increased access to political information and engagement, while also presenting risks related to manipulation, fragmentation and selective exposure.