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Ethnic Capital in the Swedish context : A replicative study of Iqbal and Modood (2023) with second-generation migrants of Croatian descent in Sweden
No full textThis thesis is a replication of the study by Iqbal and Modood (2023) and tests the theory of ethnic capital as explaining second-generation migrant’s educational aspirations and achievement. The focus of the study is second-generation migrants in Sweden of Croatian descent who have studied at university. The study was qualitative in nature and semi-structured interviews were conducted. The theoretical framework was adapted from the original study for ethnic capital theory and additional theories of Bourdieu’s theory of capital, Portes and Rumbaut’s acculturation theory, and Lareau’s concerted cultivation were utilised in the analysis. The results indicated that in the differing context ethnic capital remains a factor in children’s educational success, and that intersecting theories did not reduce the concepts validity.
“Life is not a Song, Sweetling” : Songs as Conduits of Characterisation, Narrative and Worldbuilding in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire
No full textUse of antibiotic prophylaxis in conjunction with dental implant surgery in Sweden- A cross-sectional study
No full textBackground: Antibiotic prophylaxis in dental implant surgery remains a contentious topic, with varying guidelines and clinical practices worldwide. Aim: Report how Swedish dentists use antibiotic prophylaxis during dental implant surgery, based in a review of patient records. Method: This retrospective, cross-sectional study evaluated the antibiotic prophylaxis habits of Swedish dentists, focusing on the relationship between surgical complexity and antibiotic use. Results: Data from 450 patient records with registered implant surgeries at two major dental care providers, one public and one private, were analysed. Thirty-seven clinics provided the data, and 109 dentists performed the surgeries. Findings revealed that 72.2% of implant surgeries were straightforward procedures, with no administration of antibiotic prophylaxis in 70.5% of these. Conversely, 90% of bone augmentation cases involved antibiotic use, particularly in complex protocols utilizing synthetic materials and membranes. Overall, 54.4% of patients in the study population received no antibiotic prophylaxis at all. Surgical complexity was a significant predictor for antibiotic administration, while patient-specific factors, such as age, chronic diseases, and tobacco use, had limited influence. Conclusion: Restrained antibiotic use in implant surgery in Sweden reflects alignment with current stewardship goals, particularly in straight forward procedures. However, continued administration in some uncomplicated cases and frequent use in complex surgeries highlight the need for clearer, evidence-based guidelines and standardized antibiotic protocols
Etiska riktlinjer för mikrotransaktioner: Spelarnas upplevelser i relation till IGD och GD
No full textDenna studie undersöker spelares upplevelser av mikrotransaktioner i digitala spel och hur de kan kopplas till Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) och Gambling Disorder (GD). Med hjälp av en enkät (n=55) och djupintervjuer (n=10) undersöker studien hur spelare påverkas av dagens manipulerande monetariseringsstrategier. Resultatet visar att många spelare upplever ökat spelande och impulsiva köp, vilket tyder på att mikrotransaktioner kan bidra till problematiska spelbeteenden. Studien identifierar ett missnöje kring mikrotransaktioner och dess bristande transparens. Utifrån spelarnas egna erfarenheter och önskemål föreslås riktlinjer för hur mikrotransaktioner bör utformas för att minska risken för negativa konsekvenser kopplade till IGD och GD. Studien bidrar till en fördjupad förståelse av hur spelare upplever mikrotransaktioner och vad spelbolag bör beakta för att skapa mer etiska och hållbara monetariseringsmodeller
The Swedish out-of-home care children cohort (SweOHC) – evaluation of dental health and dental care
No full textObjectives: Children in out-of-home care (OHC) are at greater risk of ill health than other children in the community. The aim of this registry-based cohort study was to compare the oral health and dental care needs of children in OHC with those of other children in Sweden, by merging data from different Swedish registries. A further aim was to analyse whether children in OHC received more dental examinations after 2017, following implementation of a law requiring mandatory health evaluations prior to placement. Methods: We identified an exposed cohort of Swedish children and young people, 0–19 years old, who had been placed in OHC 2010–2018 ( N = 50,878), and an unexposed cohort, five times larger, matched for age, sex and county of residence ( N = 254,380). During the study period, children in OHC received relatively fewer regular, scheduled dental examinations (4.21 vs. 4.88; p < 0.0001). More children entering OHC in 2018 received dental examinations (81.7%) compared with 2016 (76.6%) ( p < 0.0001), but this was still lower than the proportion of controls. Moreover, during the study period, dental caries affected more teeth in children in OHC than in the controls (dft 6-year-olds 1.56 vs. 0.74; p < 0.0001, and DFT 12-year-olds 1.18 vs. 0.65; p < 0.0001), and they had more extractions and more emergency dental appointments than children who had never been in OHC. Conclusion: Not only do children in OHC have poorer oral health than other children, they also receive less support from the dental health services. It seems that society has failed in its mission to ensure that children in OHC are not disadvantaged with respect to health and access to comprehensive healthcare. Thus, there is an urgent need for reappraisal of guidelines, legislation, and organizational models for providing dental care to children and adolescents in OHC
Between silence and dialogue : A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE COMMUNICATION CLIMATE AND LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE SOCIAL SERVICES IN MALMÖ
No full textThis study examines how employees within the social services in Malmö experience the workplace communication climate and the role of leadership in fostering either a culture of silence or open communication. Using a qualitative method and thematic analysis of twelve interviews, the study highlights experiences of conditional dialogue, power structures, and the role of loyalty in everyday work. The findings show how managers’ communication styles and responses to criticism can either build trust or reinforce a culture of silence, and how both collegial and organizational loyalty can strengthen or inhibit openness. The analysis is grounded in Amy Edmondson’s (2018) concept of psychological safety, the theory of trust-based governance - with key concepts such as professional discretion, the exercise of professional judgement and qualitative control - as well as Foucault’s (2003) theory of power. The conclusions demonstrate that the organizational communication climate is not only shaped by interpersonal relations but also by institutional norms and governance models, underlining the need for a conscious leadership practice that promotes trust and learning
How does the schools organization and approach effect the possibilities for inclusion of newly arrived students?
No full textFirst Light: When Luxury Fashion Meets Hardship : An analysis of economic, cultural and social capital
No full textThe purpose of this essay is to analyse, with the aid of Pierre Bourdieu's theories of capital, how Alexander McQueen's campaign film First Light (2020) stages a visual contrast between luxury and vulnerability. The study explores the social messages this sends about class. It asks how the film shows and contrasts different types of wealth and status, and what messages this gives about class, hardship, and beauty. The research involves a close visual analysis of five still images from the film, looking at four key areas: the settings, clothes, objects, and body language.The results show that the film creates this contrast by placing expensive clothes in settings that suggest poverty and struggle. The campaign commodifies vulnerability and may reflect the anxiety prevalent during the Covid-19 pandemic, transforming it into a marketable and exclusive lifestyle. In conclusion, the campaign does not challenge the gap between social classes, it reinforces it. By making hardship look romantic, it creates an idea of a working-class lifestyle that can be consumed by the rich. Media Production: In my media production, I have created a stress management guide for 1177 (a fictional client). This is a brochure with facts and illustrated exercises designed to help in stressful situations
The Impact of Digital Learning Materials on Student Motivation andKnowledge Acquisition in Social Studies
No full textDigitala verktyg har blivit alltmer integrerade i samhället och det reflekteras i läroplanen förgrundskolan, förskoleklassen och fritidshemmet (Lgr 22), som främjar ökad användning avdigitala verktyg i undervisningen. Målet med denna studie är att undersöka hur lärareutnyttjar digitala läromedel inom ämnet samhällskunskap (SO) samt vilken påverkan dessaverktyg har på elevers motivation och inlärning, sett från ett lärarperspektiv. Genom enintervjustudie med fyra mellanstadielärare som undervisar i SO har studiens syfte kunnatbesvaras. Den teoretiska ramen för studien grundar sig på det sociokulturella perspektivet,och med hjälp av detta perspektiv tolkas resultaten. Studiens resultat visar att lärarna varieraranvändningen av digitala läromedel inom SO-undervisningen och att några av de vanligastemotiveringarna är att diversifiera undervisningen och möjliggöra olika inlärningsmetoder.Exempel på vanligt förekommande digitala läromedel är bingel, inläsningstjänst och Googleclassroom. Lärarna upplever att digitala läromedel har både positiva och negativa effekter påelevers lärande. Framförallt betonar de skapandet av inkluderande lärandemiljöer där digitalaverktyg möjliggör differentierade inlärningssätt och därigenom främjar elevernas möjlighetatt lära på olika sätt, de elever i behov av extra stöd benämns särskilt i den bemärkelsen. Trotsdessa positiva aspekter framkommer även utmaningar, såsom risker för minskadkoncentration hos elever på grund av distraktioner
The Balance of Power between the Underdogs and the Giants : A content analysis of two climate change litigation lawsuits of non-governmental organizations, state and corporation
No full textThis research study is investigating the effects on climate change litigation lawsuits in the United States and how it is reported in English and American media from 2023-2025. With a qualitative and quantitative content analysis this study will look more closely at how corporations, governments and non-governmental organizations act and react in the courtrooms. By investigating two of the most highlighted climate change litigation lawsuits in the United States this study will provide information on how lawsuits like these are reported in the media and what we can learn from them. The results of the investigation suggests that the media is great at creating public awareness and inspiring others to take action in the name of justice by using corporations. However, it can also be a way for corporations to silence non-governmental organizations by suing back and making it impossible to fight against climate change. It can be seen as a tactic by corporations to take and go up against smaller organizations with the intention of showing off their power