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I skärningspunkten mellan kropp och samhälle – Multipel skleros och funktionshinder
No full textThe overall aim of this thesis is to investigate and analyze disability as a social problem concerning
lack of social inclusion, in relation to persons with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Study I of the thesis is a scoping review including a total of 96 articles, with most focusing on
employment discrimination. Other areas examined included welfare and social services,
transportation, home and public space accessibility, healthcare, and negative societal attitudes. Several
knowledge gaps were identified. Study II examined the use of formal help, specifically personal
assistance and home help. These forms of help were analyzed as binary variables using logistic
regression. The strongest association with both forms of formal help was found in relation to an EDSS
(Expanded Disability Status Scale in Multiple Sclerosis) score between 6–9.5, indicating a higher
degree of impairment. The most notable difference was that personal assistance users were mainly
affected by visible symptoms, while users of home help were mainly affected by invisible symptoms.
Study III focused on the use of informal help among persons with MS, using two dependent variables:
whether informal help was used and the number of hours of informal help used per week. The former
was analyzed using binary logistic regression, and the latter using linear regression. Three variables
and outcomes were associated with both the use of informal help and the number of hours of informal
help used per week: being born outside the Nordic countries, receiving sickness benefits, and an EDSS
score between 6–9.5. Study IV is a qualitative investigation based on semi-structured individual
interviews. The analysis was theoretically driven, using a critical realist framework, and reference
groups were involved in the initial phase of the analysis. The empirical material was coded into the
following themes: disabling symptoms; social measures in relation to symptoms; disability as a
consequence of interaction with other people; disability as a consequence of societal factors; and
disability as a consequence of a combination of social interaction and societal structuring.
This thesis shows that disability and MS constitute a complex phenomenon. It is argued that disability
arises from interactions between the body and society, and that such interactions can be contextual and
situational. In line with previous research, the studies investigating the use of formal and informal help
indicate a de-universalization of the Swedish welfare system. A recurring theme of the thesis is the
invisibility of many MS symptoms, such as fatigue or pain, meaning that persons with MS do not
necessarily conform to stereotypical images of disabled persons. The impact of invisible symptoms
have been overlooked in previous research. The present results indicate that persons with MS mainly
affected by invisible symptoms were more likely to use home help rather than personal assistance,
raising questions about how visibility influences access to different forms of help. Several accounts
from persons with MS have illustrated how invisible symptoms—both for themselves and in
interaction with other people and the social environment—were related to experiences of disability
“Människan är ju inte immun såklart att man påverkas” En kvalitativ studie om hur unga vuxna upplever konsumtionskulturen från influencers
No full textThis qualitative study investigates how young adults experience and respond to consumption-
culture communicated through influencers on social media. The aim is to deepen the
understanding of how individuals aged 18-22 relate to digital consumer culture in a society
where social media plays a central role in shaping identity and values. Through semi-structured
interviews, the study explores both the experience of consumer influence and everyday forms
of resistance. The data was analysed using thematic analysis to identify key patterns and
recurring themes. It reveals a complex and ambivalent relationship between young adults and
influencers. Participants often express a sense of fatigue and critical awareness toward
consumerist messages, yet they continue to follow and engage with influencer content. This
coexistence of attraction and aversion illustrates the paradox many young adults navigate in
digital environments. While participants demonstrate an awareness of the negative
environmental and social impacts of their consumptions, they often find it difficult to act fully
in line with their values due to peer norms and social media driven trends. This results in a state
of consumption ambivalence, where critical reflection exists alongside continued participation
in consumer-culture. The study also shows that resistance is often subtle, showcasing in acts
like unfollowing influencers, avoiding certain types of content or discussing consumption
critically in private settings. By making these dynamics visible, the study offers a deeper
understanding of how young adults experience consumption and resistance on social media
Att köpa secondhand i butik - en undersökning av butikskedjors syn på försäljning av secondhand som koncept
No full textThe purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions and experiences of reselling
secondhand clothes in the brands’ own stores in the south of Sweden. This study aims to get
an understanding about customers and staff members' perception of reselling clothes in stores.
The study is based on eight interviews with staff members from the stores and head offices
from four Swedish clothing brands Kappahl, MQ, Polarn o Pyret and Haglöfs, that sell
secondhand clothes from their own brands in their stores. With the perspective from both
stores and head offices, the study strives to gain a broad perspective on the subject. The
material is analysed using a thematic analysis while applying psychosocial and economic
theories and ecological concepts relevant to the clothing industry.
The analysis resulted in themes focused on the stores, customers and staff, corporate
structure and sustainability. The results show that the store’s staff are proud to work with
secondhand and feel that the customers appreciate it. The clothing chains describes that there
is potential for the concept to be profitable, but that it’s based on an unpredictable time
horizon. The study concludes that the staff perceives the concept as an ecologically
sustainable initiative that has given good economic and social results for both the chains and
the customers
Studying the effects of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on the airfreight transport
No full textMSc in Logistics and Transport Managemen
Production Sequencing & Decision-Making Processes in a Truck Manufacturing Case - Planning in a Customised and Dynamic Production Environment
No full textMSc in Logistics and Transport ManagementIn the context of increasing product variation and customisation in truck manufacturing, traditional
rule based production sequencing systems face new challenges. This thesis investigates how such
a system is applied in practice through a case study of Volvo GTO, focusing on how sequencing
rules influence decision making, scheduling feasibility and the management of truck variant
complexity.
To explore these questions, the study employs a qualitative case study approach combining semistructured
interviews and on site observations. This allows for an in depth understanding of how
stakeholders engage with sequencing rules in a real world, high variant production environment.
The results show that although Volvo GTO relies on a structured rule based sequencing model
inspired by car sequencing principles, the actual process is hybrid in nature. Human expertise and
tacit knowledge play a critical role in adapting to production disruptions such as late material
changes or constraint violations. Sequencing decisions are shaped not only by predefined rules but
also by informal coordination and cross functional collaboration.
The study concludes that while rule based systems provide structure and predictability, they must
be balanced with flexibility and contextual adaptation. By examining this case in depth, the thesis
contributes to a deeper empirical understanding of how sequencing systems operate and interact
with planning processes in highly customised manufacturing environment
The woman and the child to be – Ethical dilemmas working with pregnancy and substance abuse
No full textBackground: This study is about women using drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. Focus in the
study is to explore healthcare counsellors experience and challenges in their work with the
mothers to be. The study highlights the counsellors work with the pregnant women’s
perspective (supporting the mother to be) versus the unborn child’s perspective (protecting the
child to be). The theoretical approach is ethical dilemmas and different ethical positions.
Method: The study has a qualitative approach. Data has been collected by semi structured
interviews with six healthcare counsellors, working with pregnant women having some type of
substance abuse.
Results: The counsellors are supporting the woman through her social situation. They support
and help her in the ambivalence struggles that the pregnancy can bring, such as to keep the baby
or have an abortion. It is also important that they work together with other professions to make
sure she gets all the help she needs and that everyone works in the same direction. The
counsellors have to work against resistance and sometimes motivate the women to come to
them. When the addiction is too heavy and the woman can`t stop using drugs despite her
pregnancy, the counsellors have to work in different ways to make sure that the fetus is as safe
as possible and at the same time continue to support the woman.
Conclusion: The study identified that the challenges are many and the dilemmas are constantly
present in one or another way. It is not enough that the woman is tested for drugs once a week,
it is a false control to think so. Even if the counsellors have to work both with the alliance to
the woman and the support of the fetus, there is no question that the safety of the fetus weighs
heavier than the relationship with the mother to be
En forskningsöversikt om faktorer till elevers inställning till ämnet idrott och hälsa och hur det påverkar deltagandet.
No full textÄmnesinriktning mot idrott och hälsa 1.
Uppsats/Examensarbete: 15 HP.
Kurs: LGID2G.
Nivå: Grundnivå.
Termin/år: HT 25.
Handledare: Vassilis Sevdalis.
Examinator: Konstantin Kougioumtzis.Syftet med denna forskningsöversikt var att undersöka vilka faktorer som påverkar elevers inställning till ämnet idrott och hälsa samt hur dessa faktorer påverkar elevers deltagande i undervisningen. Genom systematisk forskningsöversikt av både kvalitativa och kvantitativa studier har fyra större teman identifierats. Lärarens roll, klassmiljö, undervisningens innehåll och elevers psykologiska faktorer. Resultatet visar att lärarens engagemang och ledarskap har en stor påverkan på elevers inställning och delaktighet. Klassens miljö och klimat påverkar också hur bekväma elever är att delta i undervisningen, sämre miljö leder oftast till exkludering. Brist på variation i undervisningen framstår som en orsak till minskat intresse hos elever och undervisning som upplevs som meningsfull och utmanande främjar inställning och deltagande. Psykologiska faktorer såsom självkänsla, kroppsuppfattning och rädsla att visa sig dålig för klasskamrater eller misslyckas har visat sig vara en faktor för elevers deltagande. Slutsatsen är att det finns en mängd faktorer som påverkar men som också samspelar med varandra vilket gör det hela ett komplext problem. Läraren hamnar i centrum bland dessa faktorer och har som uppgift att försöka ge eleverna de möjligheter och anpassningar eleverna behöver
En forskningsöversikt om hur bildämnet kan stärka ungas psykiska välbefinnande
No full textArbetet är en forskningsöversikt med syfte att utveckla kunskap om hur bildämnet kan stärka
ungas psykiska välbefinnande. Frågan är angelägen då ungas psykiska hälsa blir allt sämre,
samtidigt som bildämnets plats i skolan hotas. Då psykiskt välbefinnande omfattar många
olika aspekter, utgår arbetet från en övergripande frågeställning: Vilka kopplingar finns
mellan kreativt skapande och psykiskt välbefinnande? samt tre guidande frågeställningar, för
att synliggöra de olika faktorer som påverkar det psykiska välbefinnandet. De guidade
frågeställningarna är följande: Vilka kopplingar finns mellan kreativt skapande och
självförtroende samt självkänsla?, Vilka kopplingar finns mellan kreativt skapande och
stress? och Vilka kopplingar finns mellan kreativt skapande och psykiatriska tillstånd?
Tretton artiklar har analyserats och visat tydliga samband mellan kreativt skapande och
förbättrat psykiskt välbefinnande. Kreativt skapande, som är en stor del av bildämnet, minskar
stress och ångestnivåer, förbättrar självkänsla och ökar självförtroendet och leder i allmänhet
till ett förbättrat psykiskt välbefinnande. Resultatet visar att kreativt skapande kan vara en
nyckel till att förbättra ungas psykiska välbefinnande, och att bildämnet därför blir en viktig
arena för denna process
The Process of Sustainability Reporting Assurance: Exploring The Big-4 Firms As Third-Party Assurers - A qualitative interview study of Big-4 accounting firms in Europe
No full textMSc in Accounting and Financial ManagementBackground, Problematization, and Purpose: The pressing need to achieve sustainable development demands significant changes and stronger commitments to sustainability communication. The verification of the sustainability reports of organisations therefore becomes crucial, causing standard-setters to put in place legislations that mandates external assurance of the sustainability reports of organisations. The Big-4 firms as third-party assurance providers can play a pivotal role in this new auditing space as they can leverage their extensive expertise in the traditional financial auditing to assure non-financial information. However, research on the processes employed by the Big-4 firms in sustainability assurance engagement is limited, necessitating further investigation. Sustainability information is qualitative and subjective and demands a lot of professional judgements from the Big-4 assurors, potentially causing tension that requires a deeper empirical research for a comprehensive understanding of the steps employed in the Sustainability reporting assurance process. The purpose of this master thesis project is to get an understanding of the processes employed by Big-4 firms when they provide sustainability assurance services to enhance proper sustainability communication.
Research Questions: The study addresses two questions: 1) What are the processes and methodologies employed by the Big-4 accounting firms when carrying out sustainability reporting assurance services? and 2) What are the challenges and opportunities/benefits faced by Big-4 accounting firms in providing third-party assurance for sustainability reporting?.
Methodology: The authors performed a qualitative interview study where 9 semi-structured interviews were conducted with respondents from the Big-4 firms operating across European countries. All 9 respondents are working in the audit and assurance departments of their respective accounting firms. The study uses a theoretical thematic analysis with the lens of institutional theory.
Conclusion: The results reveal that the process of Sustainability Reporting Assurance in B4s consists of similar but slightly different steps. These differences reflect variations in priorities that can be attributed to local regulations or client type. The most prevalent 7 steps employed are: Engagement acceptance and Planning; Understanding the client and Risk assessment; Evidence gathering and Testing; Evaluation and Analysis; Issue identification and Resolution; Conclusion and Reporting; and Follow-up and Continues improvement. The results further highlight several challenges that the Big-4 firms face in the process of sustainability assurance services. They include a) data quality & standardization issues, assuring qualitative and subjective data, b) internal control & governance structure, c) Gaps in reporting standards and metrics and knowledge gap and resistance to change. To overcome the challenges, B-4s employ early engagement and risk identification, engagements in training and capacity building programs and specialist involvement and continuous learning of sustainability discourse to mitigate the challenges. Lastly, the results shed light on the opportunities/benefits of SRA for Big-4s, such as reinforcing reputation, increasing market share and an opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise
DRINKING LIKE A MAN, DECLINING LIKE A WOMAN - Gendered Drinking Practices in the Red Dao Community
No full textThis study explores how gendered expectations around alcohol, shaped by social norms and
social constructions, influence drinking behaviors among the Red Dao people in Nậm Ty,
Vietnam. By examining both the motivations for drinking and the contexts in which alcohol is
consumed, the research explores how men and women engage with alcohol in distinct ways.
Drawing on theories of social norms and social constructionism, combined with concepts of
masculinity and hegemonic structures, the study highlights how societal pressures and
individual agency influence drinking behaviors. The methodology includes semi-structured
interviews and ethnographic observations, providing a comprehensive understanding of
participants' experiences and perspectives. Data were collected from married couples aged 30–
50 and analyzed thematically to identify recurring patterns. The findings reveal that alcohol
plays a central role in social gatherings and rituals, serving as a medium for hospitality,
bonding, and social cohesion. While both men and women participate in drinking, men face
greater social pressure to consume alcohol due to their role as breadwinners, using alcohol to
maintain social networks and secure job opportunities. Women, by contrast, tend to drink in
more limited and socially regulated contexts, with greater freedom to decline. These gendered
patterns reflect broader societal norms and expectations, illustrating how alcohol consumption
both mirrors and reinforces gender roles. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of
how gender norms and cultural traditions shape alcohol-related behaviors in ethnic minority
communities