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Although gamification is a popular term, the concept has rarely been applied to political studies. Therefore, this chapter provides an overview of the key features of gamification and offers an adapted definition of gamification suited to the study of electoral politics. To help illustrate this definition, two examples of gamification from recent campaigns are discussed: the uCampaign mobile appli

The unfolding COVID-19 pandemic, and the unprecedented social and economic costs it has inflicted, provide an important opportunity to scrutinize the interplay between the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the resilience of the communities they are embedded in. In this article, we articulate the specific ways that SMEs play a crucial, and underappreciated role in building

In February 1825, the dikes broke after a spring tide in the Krummhörn region in East Frisia, Germany, causing a severe disaster. Although the flood did not claim many victims, substantial damage was done to the farmland, and the economic crisis that followed permanently changed the social structure in the Krummhörn. We study family reconstitutions of the region linked to information about socioec

Contrary to the dominant perception of transnational adoption as an act of goodness, an increasing number of Korean adult adoptees in Denmark have raised critical voices about the political economy of transnational adoption since the mid-2000s. They have participated in the adoption debate not just as individuals, but through collective critiques and mobilisation. This article looks at the develop

The active participation of scientific trusts, including CISO (Centro Italiano Studi Ornitologici), in applied conservation actions plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by natural and semi-natural landscapes, which are increasingly impacted by improper land-use and land-cover. This is particularly true for those landscapes where Large Infrastructures and Big Events (LIBEs) are p

Background: Existing research has shown that those ageing with severe mental illness face significant challenges in daily life. Attendance at community-based day centres (DCs) is offered to support daily structure and break isolation. However, little is known about the experiences of those receiving this type of support while transitioning into retirement age. Aim: To explore experiences of everyd

The problem that is interesting to investigate today is how EU laws have a different impact on different countries. During the refugee crisis in 2015, it was an event that affected many countries. However, the crisis was handled differently by the member states. The purpose of this essay has therefore been to investigate possible explanations for the handling of a crisis. This through political, e

Syftet med denna rapport är att undersöka hur länderna Botswana och Chile undkommit den politiska resursförbannelsen. Den politiska resursförbannelsen antyder på ett negativt förhållande mellan naturresurser och demokratisk utveckling. Forskning tyder på att institutioner påverkar hur ett land påverkas av förekomsten av naturresurser. Vår jämförande fallstudie använder en blandning av mest olika dThe purpose of this report is to examine how the countries Botswana and Chile came to escape the political resource curse. The political resource curse suggests a negative relationship between natural resources and democratic development. Research suggests that institutions affect how a country is affected by the existence of natural resources. Our comparative case study uses a mix of most-differe

Since the 1970s, neoliberal policies worldwide have been affecting the organization of care in welfare regimes and the working conditions of care workers. Although it takes different forms in different welfare regimes, studies show that it is a global phenomenon in which care workers endure poor working conditions such as low wages, heavy workload, and sexual harassment. Using the Social Reproduct

In many parts of the world, people within the lgbtqi+ community are forced to leave their countries and flee to a new one. This is a consequence of legislation and societal norms that criminalize and expose the group to threats and violence. Because of this, individuals from all over the world seek rescue in Sweden and therefore apply for asylum based on gender identity and sexual orientation. The

Women around the world are constantly being denied their land rights due to discriminatory practices. Widowed women are particularly at risk. This prevents advancing women’s empowerment and women’s equal opportunities for participation and leadership at all levels of decision making processes. Through a qualitative case study within the Chagga community in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, this thesis’ aim i

Den politiska kommunikationen är av central betydelse för partiers valkampanjer och utgör ett betydande verktyg för politiska aktörer att nå ut till sina väljare. De senaste två decennierna har tillväxten av sociala medieplattformar inneburit att politiska partier och dess representanter blivit allt mer närvarande på dessa digitala plattformar. Samtidigt har observerats hur flertalet länder världePolitical communication plays a pivotal role in election campaigns, constituting a significant tool for political actors to reach out to their electors. Over the past two decades, the development of social media platforms has led political parties and their representatives to utilise these platforms in order to engage with the public. Simultaneously, an expanding trust for populist leaders and par

Överkonsumtion av kläder är ett aktivt miljöproblem. Klädindustrin står för tio procent av de globala koldioxidutsläppen och har en historik av att exploatera mark, sociala resurser och människors grundläggande behov av tillhörighet för att öka sin försäljning och uppmuntra överkonsumtion av kläder. Denna uppsats syfte var att fastställa de bakomliggande anledningarna bakom varför svenska kvinnor Overconsumption of clothing is an active environmental concern. The clothing industry is responsible for ten percent of global carbon emissions and has a history of exploiting land, social resources and people’s fundamental needs of belonging to increase their sales and encourage overconsumption. This study uses a literature review and a wardrobe study in order to determine the underlying factors

Over the last few years, there has been a significant increase in the numbers of young adults living with their parents in Ireland, particularly within the 25-29 age bracket. From the life-course perspective, leaving home is considered an important marker in the transition to adulthood. However, like other milestones such as marriage and parenthood, leaving home is increasingly being delayed, espe

Bakgrund: Personer med kognitiva funktionsnedsättningar behöver vardagligt stöd i större utsträckning än andra. När individer inom denna grupp antar den utmanande och krävande föräldrarollen saknas stöd som är utformat efter deras behov. Syfte: Med utgångspunkt i befintlig litteratur undersöker denna studie hur personer med kognitiv funktionsnedsättning upplever och hanterar sin vardag i relation Background: People with cognitive disabilities need everyday support to a greater extent than others. When individuals within this group take on the challenging and demanding parenting role, there is a lack of support that accommodates their needs. Aim: Based on existing literature, this study aims to examine how people with cognitive disabilities experience and manage their everyday life in r

The purpose of this study was to understand healthcare counselors' experiences with and attitudes toward working with mindfulness in primary care. Counselors who currently or previously worked with mindfulness shared their perspectives through semi-structured individual interviews. The study reached several main conclusions. Counselors applied mindfulness to a wider range of target groups than

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has estimated that around 120 million people are forcibly displaced around the world and about 32 million of them are refugees. Our aim with this study was to examine and demonstrate the process of forced migration from people's home countries based on a refugee perspective. The method used was a qualitative text analysis of autobiograp

Synen på alkoholmissbruk har skiftat genom tiderna. Till en början sågs missbruket som en samhällsfara där lösningen var att isolera individen från övriga samhället. Detta synsätt skiljer sig från det nuvarande där det finns ett samhällsintresse för en arbetstagare som lider av alkoholmissbruk för att denne ska få tidiga stödinsatser och förhoppningsvis med hjälp av dessa åtgärder kvarbli i arbetsThe perception of alcohol abuse has evolved over time. Initially, abuse was seen as a societal threat, with the solution being to isolate the individual from the rest of society. This perspective differs from the current approach, where there is a societal interest in supporting an employee suffering from alcohol abuse through early interventions, The aim is to support the employee to remain in th

This thesis examines the collective identity negotiation among online community members identifying as Minor-Attracted Persons (MAPs). Through a comprehensive analysis that includes twenty unstructured qualitative interviews and a qualitative survey with ninety-four responses, the research aims to illuminate how MAPs construct, redefine, and sustain identities that counteract the pervasive stigma

This study aimed to examine how school counselors work with children who experience domestic violence, as well as which challenges they face in their work with this group. The study is based on six qualitative interviews with school counselors who all have experience working with children exposed to domestic violence. The interviews were analyzed using two sociological theories: Goffman's dram