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This study explores how young adults with one or two foreign-born parents experience and manage feelings of cultural in-betweenness and how these experiences influence their self-identity and sense of belonging in Swedish society. The study adopts a qualitative approach and is based on semi-structured interviews with seven participants aged 18-24, all born and raised in Sweden with at least one fo
The region of Istria, a renowned touristic destination, is often represented by superficial souvenirs designed and manufactured far from the place they claim to embody. To challenge this situation, and therefore provide both visitors and locals with meaningful and useful keepsakes, “in tola!” was developed: a collection of dining table utensils for shared dining moments designed with Istria in min
It remains unclear whether the same personality traits and motivational processes predict alcohol and cannabis use among adolescents, or whether substance-specific profiles exist. Using data from the 2024 Swedish CAN survey, the first to include Big Five personality measures alongside indicators of alcohol use, cannabis use, and substance use motives, this study examined these relationships in a r
As one of the United Nations’ specialized agencies UNESCO encourages countries to further development in regard to preserve culture, education and science. These obligations are fixed within frameworks. To fulfil the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions(CoCE), countries should report cultural policies and measures to UNESCO. Despite these reporti
Syftet är att undersöka hur teorin om planerat beteende och normaktiveringsmodellen relaterar till secondhandkonsumtion i Sverige. Studien bygger på en kvantitativ forskningsansats och genomfördes genom en webbaserad enkät med analys i SPSS. Resultatet visar att attityd och personlig norm hade de starkaste sambanden med intentionen att köpa kläder secondhand. Upplevd beteendekontroll hade ett svag
Kriminella nätverk och gängrelaterat våld har under de senaste decennierna fått ökad uppmärksamhet i Sverige. Forskningen har tidigare huvudsakligen fokuserat på den gängkriminella mannen, medan kvinnors roller och erfarenheter har fått mindre utrymme. Denna uppsats syftar till att undersöka hur kvinnor med koppling till kriminella nätverk framställs i svensk nyhetsrapportering. Vidare syftar upps
When students share their stories of fear, violence, loneliness, or their futures, the school counsellor is there to serve as a professional support. In these encounters, the role demands a proper balance between empathy and a professional reception where the student’s pain does not heavily affect the counsellor's own wellbeing. This study aimed to examine how Swedish upper-secondary school co
För att upprätthålla en hälsosam arbetsplatskultur behöver chefer pålitliga insikter från medarbetarfeedback. Grade Pulse är ett HR-verktyg för enkätundersökningar från Talentech som för närvarande förlitar sig på statiska, allmänna förslag som sak- nar team- och enkätspecifik kontext. Detta examensarbete undersöker hur integra- tionen av generativ artificiell intelligens (GenAI) i verktyget kan fTo maintain a healthy workplace culture, managers need trustworthy, actionable in- sights from employee feedback. Grade Pulse is an HR pulse survey tool by Talentech that currently relies on static, generic suggestions that lack team- and survey-specific context. This master’s thesis investigates how integrating Generative Artificial Intel- ligence (GenAI) into the tool can improve suggestions. By
In this work, the steps to the development of a relativistic Atomic Natural Orbital (ANO) basis set are shown and a part of a new ANO basis set for thorium is presented as continuation to the ANO-R series. This basis set is an all-electron relativistic basis set constructed to yield faster yet accurate calculations. It features modelling by Gaussian-type functions as well as the Exact Two-Componen
Detta examensarbete analyserar spårväxelrelaterade fel i Skåne utifrån data från Ofelia under perioden 2014–2022. Syftet är att identifiera geografiska hotspots, beskriva tekniska och tidsmässiga felmönster samt ta fram ett preliminärt analytiskt underlag för prioritering av förebyggande underhållsåtgärder. Studien kombinerar en litteraturstudie med en empirisk analys av 10 909 registrerade spårväThis thesis analyses turnout-related faults in Skåne, southern Sweden, using data from Ofelia for the period 2014–2022. The aim is to identify geographical hotspots, describe technical and temporal fault patterns, and develop a preliminary analytical basis for prioritising preventive maintenance actions. The study combines a literature review with an empirical analysis of 10,909 registered turnout
Gender equality is a stated priority in Swedish and European development cooperation, but what women’s empowerment comes to mean in practice is settled far from where the policy is written. This thesis follows one funding chain from the Swedish foundation Ankarstiftelsen through its regional office Fundación Ancla Colombia to four partner organisations in Medellín and Leticia. The study is based o
Ensamhet och social isolering är utbredda globala samhällsutmaningar, där ungefär en av sex personer världen över uppger att de upplever ensamhet (World Health Organization, 2025a). Psykosocial rehabilitering (PSR), inklusive deltagande i Fontänhusets aktiviteter, kan skapa möjligheter att stärka social gemenskap och delaktighet. Ett Fontänhus är en verksamhet för PSR som bygger på FontänhusmodellLoneliness and social isolation are widespread global challenges, with approximately one in six people worldwide reporting loneliness (World Health Organization, 2025a). Psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR), including participation in Clubhouse activities, may provide opportunities to strengthen social connection and participation. A Clubhouse is a PSR setting based on the Clubhouse Model, which emph
This study examines a discourse about the anti-mafia organisation Libera. It is an empirical study that is based on semi-structured interviews, participating observation and material published on Libera's official websites. It involves analyses about social justice and democracy within Libera’s discourse. The main focus is how the organisation views social justice and democracy in relation to
Telecommunication has become a cornerstone of modern society, enabling coordination, safety, and daily life. During natural disasters, however, this essential infrastructure is often compromised by power outages or direct damage caused by floods, earthquakes, and severe winds. To address this, Ericsson Response, a dedicated unit within Ericsson, deploys to affected regions to establish temporary n
The study explores professionals' experiences of working with men who use violence in intimate relationships, focusing on gender, masculinity, and challenges within treatment. Previous research has mainly focused on victims, while professionals' perspectives have received less attention. The study is based on six semi-structured interviews with professionals working with violent men. The f
What happens when a huge banana is placed in a town square? This thesis asks this question, but also challenges the design world to think more playfully and explores whether that approach can create genuine interaction. The project is based on the premise that design students have the privilege of not being bound by strict corporate guidelines, and should therefore use that freedom to create thi
Gendered time allocation has been widely studied in China, yet research on gender differences in time poverty remains relatively limited. Using individual-level data from the 2022 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), this thesis examines gender gaps in paid work, unpaid work and total workload among employed adults aged 18–59 in China, and compares the prevalence, depth, severity and composition of
This study aims to explore how school counselors from Lund County in Sweden reason about collaboration with internal and external actors regarding students with problematic school absenteeism in relation to mental health. Internal actors consist of the student health team, the principal, and the teachers. Meanwhile, external actors consist of social services, parental guardians, and children’s psy
This thesis examines how the Holy Lance of Antioch is depicted in contemporary accounts of the First Crusade and what function the relic is given in narratives of the crusaders’ victory in 1098. Particular attention is paid to how the symbolism of the Lance relates to the crusaders’ situation of famine, exhaustion, fear of defeat, and declining morale. The study does not seek to determine the auth
This thesis examines how Chinese women players negotiate sustained engagement with narrative-driven single-player games with fixed male protagonists, and how these experiences relate to agency and empowerment across personal, interpersonal, and political levels. The study draws on semi-structured interviews with fifteen Chinese women players and reflexive thematic analysis. The findings reveal dif
