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Inom forskningsfältet har autenticitet visat sig vara en viktig aspekt för välbefinnande, men det har genomförts få kvalitativa studier på fenomenet. Denna studies syfte var att ge en nyanserad beskrivning av och fördjupa förståelsen för svenska, manliga gymnasieungdomars upplevelse av autenticitet. Frågeställningarna undersöker hur autenticitet som tillstånd upplevs, upplevelsen av relationen melAuthenticity has been proven to be a significant component of well-being, but few studies with qualitative methodology have been conducted on the matter. The purpose of this study is to give a nuanced portrayal and an in-depth understanding of how state authenticity is experienced by Swedish, male high school students. We examine how state authenticity is experienced, the experience of the relatio

In 2015 Sweden received a substantial amount of refugees from the Middle East compared to other European countries, which caused debate concerning Sweden's refugee politics. Some political parties wanted to focus on helping in the nearby area instead of the refugees coming to Sweden. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 refugees fled to Sweden again. The discussions throughout the society at th

Parallel to the intensified digitization of financial transactions, an ancient informal system continues to operate in the shadows, exerting a significant influence on global financial structures. Hawala, as this system is known, is recognized for its dual nature, allowing it to function as a legitimate financial system, while its informal structure, particularly its lack of governmental oversight

As the media landscape is undergoing significant changes and becoming increasingly polarized, much due to the rise of social media, it creates complexities as well as opportunities for marketers to create consumer brand engagement. Within the field of entertainment this becomes particularly important as engaged consumers are fundamental for brands to succeed. Thus, the purpose of this study is to

Access to reliable and affordable electricity remains a significant challenge in many rural regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. This thesis presents a feasibility study for the implementation of a solar-powered mini-grid in Linga Linga, a rural village in the Inhambane province of Mozambique. Conducted in collaboration with the non-governmental organization Project Vita, the study focuses on Section B

Thesis purpose: The purpose of this study is to comprehensively explore and analyse how a Non Governmental organisation (NGO), in this case A Non Smoking Generation (ANSG), engages in the debate on tobacco brand marketing and what strategies they use to influence public perception and policy. Methodology: A qualitative research approach was employed, utilising an abductive strategy to allow flexi

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore how consumers navigate and justify their consumption habits while striving for a more sustainable identity. The study examines the internal dilemmas that arise when sustainable values confront the realities of identity expression and social influence. Methodology: A qualitative research approach was adopted, in the form of in-depth interviews, invo

Tokyo - the largest city in the world, full of skyscrapers, huge train stations, and large department stores. But in their shadows, in the tiny alleyways lined with bars and restaurants - one can find some of the most interesting aspects of the city. This thesis investigates Tokyo’s tiny alleyways that are remnants of the black markets that emerged throughout the city after the Second World War. T

This research investigates the perceived barriers to UK Trade Unions (TU) engagement in climate change and environmental issues, from the perspective of union members working at local branch, union policy and strategy levels, and what opportunities there are for developing an environmental trade union movement. With the advent of catastrophic climate change necessitating rapid decarbonisation of t

Denna uppsats behandlar den omställning till ett hållbart livsmedelssystem som efterlyses genom EU:s gröna giv (hädanefter EUGD) och den tillhörande Från jord till bord-strategin (hädanefter F2F). En sådan omställning bör enligt EUGD uttryckligen innebära djupgående förändringar. Uppsatsen undersöker i vilken mån de djupgående förändringar som åsyftas möjliggör alternativa sätt att organisera och This thesis addresses the transition towards a sustainable food system as called for by the European Green Deal (from now on referred to as EUGD) and the accompanying Farm to Fork Strategy (from now on referred to as F2F). Such a transition should, according to the EUGD, explicitly involve profound changes. The thesis examines the extent to which the profound changes referred to make alternative w

Denna uppsats utreder hur lönetransparensdirektivet påverkar den svenska diskrimineringsrätten, särskilt i förhållande till förbudet mot lönediskrimine-ring på grund av kön och den svenska arbetsmarknadsmodellen. För att klargöra rättsläget behandlas först likalöneprincipen, vilken innebär att kvinnor och män ska ha lika lön för lika eller likvärdigt arbete. Principen har en stark förankring i EU-This paper examines how the Pay Transparency Directive affects Swedish discrimination law, especially in relation to the prohibition of pay discriminat-ion based on gender and the Swedish labour market model. To clarify the legal situation, the principle of equal pay is first discussed, which means that women and men should receive equal pay for equal or equi-valent work. The principle is strongly

This study examines how self-tracking technologies are repurposed within the creative practice of GPS art, focusing on how meaning is produced when tools designed for optimization and behavioral regulation are redirected toward expressive and communicative ends. The motivation for this inquiry lies in the need to understand the relationship between humans and machines beyond deterministic accounts

This thesis examines how intelligent case evaluation systems participate in the everyday production, interpretation, and enforcement of judicial norms within Chinese judicial organizations. Drawing on a qualitative documentary analysis of central-level policy documents, a published technical patent, and operational reports from courts and procuratorates, the study traces how abstract expectations

Streets of Recovery explores how urban environments affect stress levels and how streets can be designed to support well-being. While existing research largely emphasises parks and green spaces, this study focuses on streets as everyday environments with the potential to influence stress. If urban environments shape stress levels, they also hold the potential to mitigate them. The thesis examines

Purpose: Taking Louis Vuitton as an example, this study aims to explore how Chinese Gen Z consumers interpret the authenticity of the Western luxury brands' collaborations storytelling in China. Design/methodology/approach: This study employed interpretive qualitative methods, drawing on consumer culture theory, cultural brand building, and brand meaning co-creation theory. The visual stimulus

This thesis explores the tensions between second-hand clothing consumption enabled by digital platforms such as Vinted and Sellpy as sustainable alternatives to fast fashion. Rather than treating the narratives at face value, we critically examine how service design elements on second-hand digital platforms mirror those of fast fashion. By keeping our focus on Generation Z consumers, we draw on So

Universities are widely understood to be sites of free expression, knowledge-seeking institutions that serve the public good while encouraging personal development of individuals. They typically uphold and communicate institutional integrity and ethics, seeking to encourage open communication, equip students with critical thinking, and foster civil participation. For the Social Sciences, questions

This essay aims to analyze how the bill to lower the age of criminal responsibility is motivated and legitimized in the government's bill, and how children are constructed and renegotiated in relation to responsibility, control, and children's rights within contemporary criminal policy discourse. The theoretical starting point is based on Michel Foucault's theory of disciplinary power

This study examines how provocative investigative methods in cases of child sexual abuse are presented, negotiated and justified across different contexts, with particular focus on institutional texts and material produced by the non-institutional actor Dumpen. The aim is to analyze how such methods are justified, how risks are managed, and how arguments and problem representations compare across

As firms increasingly operate in markets characterised by competition, uncertainty, regulations, and shifting consumer demands, understanding how business models (BMs) are reconfigured has become increasingly important. Against this background, the study aims to increase the understanding of how regulations and consumers, as exogenous forces, influence the reconfiguration of business model compone