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  • 1. Aartsen, Marja
    et al.
    Béland, Daniel
    Edmondson, Ricca
    Ginn, Jay
    Komp, Kathrin
    Nilsson, Magnus
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Perek-Bialas, Jolanta
    Sorensen, Penny
    Weicht, Bernard
    Ageing in the light of crises: Economic crisis, demographic change, and the search for meaning2012Report (Other academic)
  • 2.
    Abrahamsson, Evonne
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences.
    Andersson, Maria
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences.
    "Unga män som bryter mönstret": "Young Men who Break the Standard"2009Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    This study is about the project Sharaf’s heroes, which aims to change - the attitudes of young men with roots in honour culture. A qualitative method has been used, with four interviews with men who work within the organization. The aim of the study has been to increase the understanding of how work against honour related violence and oppressions can be dealt with, in order to decrease it. The focus in this study lies on the young men's own view on and experiences of honour culture and their work with the project Sharaf’s heroes. Our issues are as follows: What are Sharaf’s heroes and what is the purpose of the project? Which methods are used in their work? Which problems and obstacles will it be with the work in the project and which result has the project given so far? What does an honour culture consist of and what kinds of problems does it cause? Which role has young men living in honour culture and how can they work in order to change it?

     

    Our result shows that the project’s purpose of the project is that it will work as an aid organization in order to prevent and to change attitudes. Additionally, it will function as a knowledge bank for different authorities when it comes to honour related violence. The main method in the project is the dialogue group, where the work starts from underneath through the young generation's men. The result that the project has given so far shows that when the dialogue between children and parents start, a process begins which leads to change the current prevailing attitudes. The problems with the work in the project are above all that there is a lack of cooperation within the authorities, and that authority’s knowledge about honour related problems is inadequate.

     

    Keywords; Honour, Young men’s role, Sharaf’s heroes, Honour related violence and oppression, Socialization, Familystructure.

     

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  • 3.
    Addelyan Rasi, Hamideh
    et al.
    Linköping University.
    Moula, Alireza
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences.
    Puddephatt, Antony J.
    Canada.
    Timpka, Toomas
    Linköping University.
    Empowering newly married women in Iran: A new method of social work intervention that uses a client-directed problem-solving model in both group and individual sessions2013In: Qualitative Social Work, ISSN 1473-3250, E-ISSN 1741-3117, Vol. 12, no 6, p. 765-781Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    We set out to assess the processes by which a personal empowerment-oriented intervention based on learning spaces and the Rahyab problem-solving model can help newly married women in Iran to gain more control over their life situations. Learning to use the problem-solving model independently was an important component of this seven months’ educational program. A descriptive field study design based on qualitative methods was employed for data collection and analysis. The analysis of these processes showed how, through group and individual interventions, these women could influence their intimate relationships by altering their thoughts, their management of emotions, and their overt behavior. We invite more research on how empowerment-oriented interventions can be used to support newly married women as a part of family educational programs.

  • 4.
    Addelyan Rasi, Hamideh
    et al.
    Linköping University.
    Moula, Alireza
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Puddephatt, Antony J.
    Lakehead University, Canada.
    Timpka, Toomas
    Linkoping University.
    Empowering single mothers in Iran: Applying a problem-solving model in learning groups to develop participants' capacities to improve their lives2013In: British Journal of Social Work, ISSN 0045-3102, E-ISSN 1468-263X, Vol. 43, no 5, p. 1-20Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Since 2000, a problem-solving model has been taught to the Society for Protecting the Rights of the Child, and teachers and  students of social work in two universities in Iran. Since 2006, with the initiation of UNICEF, social workers, psychologists  and even some psychiatrists in Iran have been learning this model. In 2008, a group of researchers created an empowerment-oriented  psycho-social group and private intervention project to assess whether a group of Iranian single mothers could use this model, which was traditionally used by professionals only, to effectively and independently meet challenges in their own lives. Our results show that all women used the model effectively and, consequently, made more deliberate decisions to improve their life situations. Some of the women succeeded in finding a job and many improved their family relationships. This study suggests that empowerment-oriented social work can help many clients to achieve their goals, and that this psycho-social intervention project can be a useful model for social work in Iran and many other societies.

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  • 5.
    Adler Henke, Simon
    et al.
    Karlstad University.
    Glöersen, Gustav
    Karlstad University.
    Tänk på barnen: En kvalitativ studie om hur socialsekreterare arbetar och samverkar för att efterleva FN:s barnkonvention.2021Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The Convention on the Rights of the Child was ratified in Sweden 31 years ago and incorporated into Swedish law on 1 January 2020. The convention considers children to be rights holders. The purpose of this essay was to investigate how the social services work with children of different ages in connection with the convention and to investigate how the social services perceive collaboration with other professions in relation to the convention. To answer the purpose, four social secretaries were interviewed. The material from the interviews has been analyzed through a qualitative content analysis. The results were interpreted with the help of the childhood sociological perspective and collaboration theory. The results showed that the image of children as rights holders was rooted in the social services with a focus on the child being heard and involved. Furthermore, it emerged that information regarding how the convention was to be implemented in the practical work was requested. There was a lack of resources in relation to the work required by the convention. The conclusion is that the view of children as rights holders was in line with the sociology of childhood. Lack of education, case law and organizational conditions such as the budget risked reducing the influence of the convention in matters. In collaboration, a lack of resources risked reducing the influence of the convention in the matter. Correct expectations of each other's professions and their scope for action were considered to increase the influence of the convention in collaboration.

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  • 6. Adolfsson, ET
    et al.
    Starrin, Bengt
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Smide, B
    Wikblad, K
    Type 2 diabetic patients' experiences of two different educational approaches: A qualitative study2008In: International Journal of Nursing Studies, ISSN 0020-7489, E-ISSN 1873-491X, Vol. 45, no 27, p. 986-994Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 7.
    Ahlbäck, Anna
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies.
    Hogmalm, Anneli
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies.
    Solsken och regnskurar: En kvalitativ studie om upplevelsen av att vara familjehemsförälder2016Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this study was to figure out how foster parents view their task and the responsibilities that the task entails, what gives foster parents motivation to continue with the mission, as well as what kind of emotional attachment the foster parents experience they get to the placed children.

    This study consists of six interviews, of which five of them were individual and one pair interview. The gathered material was analyzed from content analysis. Three themes emerged in the results which were: The mission as a foster family, why foster family and the everyday of foster families. The results were then analyzed through previous research along with Antonovskys concept sense of coherence, SOC and Bowlbys attachment theory. The results showed that foster families have different views depending on how long they have been foster families, what kind of children they’ve had but above all, what motivated them to start a foster family. 

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  • 8.
    Al Rahmoon, Naseem
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Jumaa, Nour
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Det handlar om rättigheter, inte bara pengar: En kvalitativ studie om socialsekreterares syn på barnperspektiv inom ekonomiskt bistånd2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    In January 2020, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child became Swedish law, whichled to a number of questions about whether the children's rights are affected within socialservices. The purpose of the study was to create an understanding of how social workersconsider the child's perspective in the handling of matters relating to financial assistance. Weused a qualitative method choice, where we collected empirical evidence with the help of sixinterviews with social workers in four different municipalities. An analysis was made using thetheoretical concept of discretion. The result showed that children in financial assistance werepaid attention to through their guardians and the child's perspective was presented only in urgentsituations, for example eviction prevention work. The results also showed that the socialworker's discretion is limited by the company's laws, rules and guidelines. On the other hand,the child's perspective is mentioned in the municipality's guidelines, but in an unclear way. Theconclusion of this study raised further questions about how children's participation and how achild's perspective can be integrated into the practical work within financial assistance. 

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  • 9.
    Albertsson, Jonas
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies.
    Käck, Daniel
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies.
    Alla blir äldre, även du: En studie om biståndshandläggares upplevelser av äldres diskriminering utifrån ett ålderismteoretiskt perspektiv2016Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Aid administrators meet many elderlies in their professional role. The aim was with an from a theoretical perspective on ageism study aid administrator's experiences of discrimination against older people. In this study, the question was asked how they feel about discrimination of older people in society and what they think can strengthen the position for elderly as a group. In this study five aid administrators were interviewed about their experiences of elderly people’s discrimination. The results were analyzed using an ageism perspective with a qualitative content analysis. The result shows that aid administrators see ageism in society by meeting with older people and through social perception. They stated that discrimination, prejudice and stereotypes in society that cause problems for older people like, exclusion, poor treatment and a contributor to a negative self-image. Older becomes less represented than other groups, overrides and availability in society is not adapted to their needs and abilities. Aid administrators argue that the perception of the elderly is an area for improvement. To succeed aid administrators, see the need for knowledge about ageism and that society listens to what older people want and need. It is society's duty to combat discrimination and protect human equivalence.

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  • 10. Alexanderson, K
    et al.
    von Knorring, M
    Parmander, M
    Tyrkkö, Arja
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Hälso- och sjukvårdens ledning och styrning av arbetet med patienters sjukskrivning2007Report (Refereed)
  • 11. Alexandersson, Karin
    et al.
    Nyström Svensk, Ingrid
    Olsson, Helén
    Udo, Camilla
    Högskolan Dalarna, Socialt arbete.
    Försörjningsstöd som levebröd: Det ekonomiska biståndets utveckling 2007-2008, i sex kommuner i Dalarna, i relation till förändringar i det svenska välfärdssystemet2008Report (Other academic)
  • 12. Alfredsson, Lars
    et al.
    Blücher, Pernilla
    Äldreomsorg utan män?: En kvalitativ studie om varför så få män arbetar inom äldreomsorgen2012Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
  • 13.
    Alm Mårtensson, Anna
    et al.
    Länsstyrelsen i Jönköping.
    Boström, Anita
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology (starting 2013), Department of Health Sciences (from 2013).
    Lindmark, Ulrika
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology (starting 2013), Department of Health Sciences (from 2013).
    Lundgren, Charlie
    Länsstyrelsen Västerbotten.
    Ludvigsson, Mikael
    Linköpings universitet.
    Simmons, Johanna
    Linköpings universitet.
    Att möta våldsutsatta äldre personer2022In: Äldre personers utsatthet för våld i nära relationer: Interprofessionella perspektiv / [ed] Lena Östlund, Studentlitteratur AB, 2022, p. 183-220Chapter in book (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Frågor om våld i nära relationer är numera vanligt förekommande i media, politiska debatter, offentliga utredningar och lagändringar. Men trots detta uppmärksammas sällan äldre personers utsatthet för våld. Anledningarna kan vara flera, men tanken på att äldre kan utsättas för våld i en nära relation är för många avlägsen.

    Äldre personers utsatthet för våld i nära relationer vill synliggöra att olika typer av våld förekommer mot och bland äldre personer. Men det allra viktigaste är att ge kunskap om hur omgivningen kan uppmärksamma detta och förhindra våld, samt ge hjälp och stöd. Boken belyser det ansvar som olika myndigheter, såsom socialtjänst, hälso- och sjukvård samt tandvård, har. Ett kapitel beskriver rättsprocessen vid en anmälan och ett annat belyser vilka svårigheter en äldre person kan ha när det gäller att söka hjälp och att bryta upp från en relation. Flera kapitel innehåller konkreta råd för hur exempelvis personal kan ge hjälp och stöd.

    Äldre personers utsatthet för våld i nära relationer är i första hand skriven för högskoleutbildningar inom socialt arbete, vård, omsorg och medicin. Boken kan också vara till nytta för alla som vill öka sin kunskap om äldre personers utsatthet för våld i nära relationer.

  • 14.
    Alm Mårtensson, Anna
    et al.
    Länsstyrelsen i Jönköping.
    Boström, Anita
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology (starting 2013), Department of Health Sciences (from 2013).
    Lindmark, Ulrika
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology (starting 2013), Department of Health Sciences (from 2013).
    Lundgren, Charlie
    Länsstyrelsen Västerbotten.
    Östlund, Lena
    Jönköping University.
    Ansvarsområden för olika samhällsfunktioner2022In: Äldre personers utsatthet för våld i nära relationer: Interprofessionella perspektiv / [ed] Lena Östlund, Studentlitteratur AB, 2022, p. 91-112Chapter in book (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Frågor om våld i nära relationer är numera vanligt förekommande i media, politiska debatter, offentliga utredningar och lagändringar. Men trots detta uppmärksammas sällan äldre personers utsatthet för våld. Anledningarna kan vara flera, men tanken på att äldre kan utsättas för våld i en nära relation är för många avlägsen.

    Äldre personers utsatthet för våld i nära relationer vill synliggöra att olika typer av våld förekommer mot och bland äldre personer. Men det allra viktigaste är att ge kunskap om hur omgivningen kan uppmärksamma detta och förhindra våld, samt ge hjälp och stöd. Boken belyser det ansvar som olika myndigheter, såsom socialtjänst, hälso- och sjukvård samt tandvård, har. Ett kapitel beskriver rättsprocessen vid en anmälan och ett annat belyser vilka svårigheter en äldre person kan ha när det gäller att söka hjälp och att bryta upp från en relation. Flera kapitel innehåller konkreta råd för hur exempelvis personal kan ge hjälp och stöd.

    Äldre personers utsatthet för våld i nära relationer är i första hand skriven för högskoleutbildningar inom socialt arbete, vård, omsorg och medicin. Boken kan också vara till nytta för alla som vill öka sin kunskap om äldre personers utsatthet för våld i nära relationer.

  • 15. Almgren, S
    et al.
    Rantakeisu, U
    Starrin, Bengt
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Vi måste visa att vi inte är rasister - En studie av Vålbergsskolan med utgångspunkt i Vålbergshändelserna1996Report (Refereed)
  • 16.
    Almqvist, Kjerstin
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies.
    Att stödja barns behov av närhet, anknytning och omsorg2013In: Ett hem att växa i - familjehemmets bok: Grundutbildning för jour- och familjehem, Stockholm: Socialstyrelsen , 2013, 1, p. 39-48Chapter in book (Other academic)
  • 17.
    Almqvist, Kjerstin
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Communication and IT, Department of Psychology.
    Starrin, Bengt
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Bergh, Daniel
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies. Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Centre for Research on Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
    Psykisk ohälsa2005Report (Refereed)
  • 18.
    Alvinius, Aida
    et al.
    Försvarshögskolan, Institutionen för ledarskap och management.
    Danielsson, Erna
    Försvarshögskolan, Institutionen för ledarskap och management .
    Larsson, Gerry
    Försvarshögskolan, Institutionen för ledarskap och management .
    The inadequacy of an ordinary organisation: Organisational adaptation to crisis through planned and spontaneous links2010In: International Journal of Organisational Behaviour, ISSN 1440-5377, no 15, p. 87-102Article in journal (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Emergency response organisations face the challenge of having a bureaucratic structure and meeting extreme situations where predefined directives cannot cover all possible emerging contingencies. The aim of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of the concept of links within the framework of emergency response agencies during severely demanding operations. The empirical data are based on fifty in-depth interviews from three crisis events. The results suggest that collaboration during crisis management is facilitated by two types of links—planned and spontaneous—and both can act vertically and horizontally. The results imply an elaboration of the organizational concept boundary spanners. 

  • 19.
    Alvinius, Aida
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Kylin, Camilla
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Communication and IT, Department of Psychology.
    Starrin, Bengt
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Larsson, Gerry
    Rules of Emotional Engagement (RoEE): Samverkan och förtroendeskapande ur ett emotionsteoretiskt perspektiv2011Report (Refereed)
  • 20.
    Andersson, Ann-Christin
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013).
    Bommelin, Maja
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013).
    "Det är klart att de inte blir som de vanliga ärendena vi har": Biståndsbedömares förståelse av äldre personers riskbruk av alkohol2013Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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  • 21.
    Andersson, Cecilia
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Beermann, Amanda
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    “Inget slår oss när vi arbetar tillsammans”: En kvalitativ studie om socialsekreterares upplevelse av möjligheter och svårigheter i arbetet med våld i nära relationer.2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Syftet med studien var att genom en kvalitativ metod undersöka socialsekreterares upplevelse av att arbeta med våld i nära relation. Två delsyften formulerades för att belysa hur socialsekreterare påverkas samt vilka hinder och möjligheter socialsekreterare upplever i arbetet med våld i nära relationer. Undersökningen genomfördes med hjälp av en halvstrukturerad intervju där sex socialsekreterare deltog. Det insamlade materialet analyserades med utgångspunkt från en kvalitativ innehållsanalys. De tre teman som växte fram ur innehållsanalysen är: Upplevelsen av arbetsmiljön, påverkan samt externt stöd. Resultatet analyserades sedan utifrån tidigare forskning samt vårt teoretiska perspektiv kravkontrollmodellen. För att få en bredare förklaringsmodell valdes även begreppen sekundär traumatisk stress och resilience. Resultatet visar att socialsekreterare påverkas i hög grad av våldsärenden och de krav som finns på arbetsplatserna men det framkommer även att det går att bygga upp en motståndskraft i yrkesutövandet. Betydelsen av handledning, fortbildning samt goda relationer mellan kollegorna framkommer som viktiga faktorer för att underbygga denna motståndskraft enligt resultatet. Slutsats: Det behöver skapas mer möjligheter för att utveckla socialsekreterares hållbarhet i yrket.

  • 22.
    Andersson, Elizabeth
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences.
    Magg, Christina
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences.
    "Att kastas in i en centrifug på morgonen och ut och på kvällen, något omtumlad": en studie i emotionellt arbete med papperslösa flyktingar2011Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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  • 23.
    Andersson, Emma
    et al.
    Karlstad University.
    Larsson, Linnéa
    Karlstad University.
    Överflyttning av vårdnad: En studie som belyser bedömningar av tingsrätt och hovrätt.2021Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this essay was to examine court decisions regarding transfer of custody, where the Court of appeal had changed the district court's original judgement. Our aim was to illuminate the circumstances on which the courts made decisions and what differences existed between the district court and the Court of appeal. The study was implemented using a structural perspective of power and a perspective of children's rights. Our study was implemented with a qualitative design and we used a qualitative content analysis to examine the context of our requested court decisions. The results presented following circumstances on which the courts made decisions regarding custody transfer; the child's attachment and relationship to the foster family, parenting ability, the child's relationship and association with the guardians, social services contributions to the guardians and possibility of reunion and best interest of the child. During the analysis of our collected material, we found that there were differences in how the courts made their assessments regarding the circumstances that we mentioned earlier. Based on the results of the study, we were able to draw conclusions that the courts to a large extent took into account similar circumstances before deciding on the transfer of custody. However, the result showed differences in what significance they attributed to each circumstance.

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  • 24.
    Andersson, Emma
    et al.
    Karlstad University.
    Petersen, Heléne
    Karlstad University.
    En kvalitativ studie om upplevelser och erfarenheter av samverkan mellan landstings- och kommunspykiatri2013Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
  • 25.
    Andersson, Helen
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013).
    ”Mer observatörer än praktiska utförare”: En kvalitativ studie om vilka kompetenser socionomer upplever sig ha utvecklat vid verksamhetsförlagd utbildning utomlands2021Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this study was to investigate how social workers feel that their competence in social work has been affected through international placement. Two issues were formulated; what competencies social workers felt they had developed during international placement and how the competencies were used in their daily work. The data came from five semi-structured interviews with professional social workers. The data material was analyzed with a qualitative content analysis. Results were analyzed against a theoretical frame of reference and knowledge overview. The theoretical frame of reference consisted of two theories with different definitions of competence. The results and analysis of the study show that international placement is an opportunity for social work students to gain experience of working with social work abroad. The experience is generally not perceived to be useful in daily work. However, after analysis, several competencies emerged. The experience provides an understanding of international social work and clients' experiences of segregation. Among other things, students develop their ability for flexibility, sensitivity and initiative. International placement can be social work students' first experience of client work and therefore develop their communication skills, such as conversation methodology. There is a risk that international placement adds to students' prejudices about countries other than Sweden.

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  • 26.
    Andersson, Ida
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Forsberg, Elin
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Har personer med demenesdiagnos rätt att bestämma över sitt eget liv?: En kvalitativ studie om hur biståndshandläggare arbetar med personer med demensdiagnos utifrån självbestämmanderätten.2023Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Syftet med studien var att undersöka hur biståndshandläggare inom äldreomsorgen förhåller sig till personer med demensdiagnos i relation till självbestämmanderätten enligt Socialtjänstlagen. För att kunna uppnå studiens syfte applicerades en kvalitativ metod i form av intervjuer och totalt intervjuades sex biståndshandläggare. Empirin som samlades in transkriberades och bearbetades med hjälp av en kvalitativ innehållsanalys. Resultatet analyserades därefter med hjälp av Lipskys gräsrotsbyråkrati samt begreppet empowerment. Studiens resultat visade på att alla biståndshandläggarna uppgav att självbestämmanderätten är viktig i arbetet med personer med demensdiagnos men hade delade meningar om självbestämmanderätten alltid kan uppnås. En utmaning som framkom i resultatet var att vissa personer med demensdiagnos motsätter sig hjälp trots sitt behov av hjälp. Biståndshandläggarna i studien använde sig av liknande strategier för att den enskilde ska samtycka och ta emot hjälp. Sammanfattningsvis förhåller sig biståndshandläggarna till självbestämmanderätten på olika sätt samt att det finns flera utmaningar i arbetet med personer med demensdiagnos.

  • 27.
    Andersson, Jonas
    Karlstad University.
    Pappor i vårdnadstvister2021Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this study was to examine how the fathers experienced that they were treated when in contact with social authorities regarding the custody of their children and how norms, perceptions and expectations can be understood related to fatherhood. This study used the theories intersectional perspective and hegemonic masculinity. In this study I used two autobiographies about fathers in child custody disputes. The result was analyzed using a thematic analysis and associated themes. From the books I chose two themes. These were: Notions of the father role and Powerlessness in parenting and in meetings with social authorities. The results show that social authorities make judgements about who is the best suited parent based on norms, perceptions and expectations depending on gender. The fathers experienced that they were sidelined in their role as fathers and that their opinions were not given any importance. Social authorities in these cases make judgements based on gender,disregard the fathers and does not attach enough importance to their views in these matters. 

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  • 28.
    Andersson, Madeleine
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences.
    Engdahl- Friberg, Susanna
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences.
    Konsten att tänka först och handla därefter: En studie om att utveckla yngre tonåringars problemlösningsförmåga2010Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 15 credits / 22,5 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    This study is about how to develop younger teens problem solving ability and their social competence. The study carried through by using a qualitative method, two observations and ten interviews. The observations where preparatory for the structured interviews. The respondents where pupils in a class were it is an ongoing project which purpose is to develop childrens problem solving ability and social skills with cognitive training and an empowerment based reasoning model that is called rahyab. Rahyab is a Persian word and it means path- finding. Focus has been on the pupils experiences of working with the model and the school project. The studies approach is to examine how younger teens problem solving ability can be developed by cognitive training and social pedagogics? Other questions that we’ve been trying to answer are: what have the younger teens learned from rahyab and it’s steps? How has the younger teens experienced working with rahyab? and do the younger teens feel that they have and will have use of rahyab?

    The results and analysis shows that the younger teens can develop their analytic thinking and thereby also their problem solving ability. They feel that they now have a better understanding for how other people think. This means that they appears to have experienced a development in their social competence. The results shows, with the support of prior knowledge, that younger teens problem solving ability can be developed by cognitive training and social pedagogics. 

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  • 29.
    Andersson, Madeleine
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), FoU Välfärd Värmland (from 2013).
    Falch, Åse-Britt
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), FoU Välfärd Värmland (from 2013).
    Utvärdering av Mobilt resursteam Karlstad2019Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Denna FoU-rapport redovisar resultatet av en utvärdering av Mobilt resursteam Karlstad som genomfördes vid FoU Välfärd Värmland under 2018 på uppdrag av Karlstads kommun. Utvärderingens syfte var dels att studera hur de äldre, som får hjälp genom Mobilt resursteam Karlstad, upplever att det påverkar deras situation. Dels hur medlemmarna i det Mobila resursteamet upplever det nya arbetssättet och hur det förändras över tid. Vidare avsåg utvärderingen att studera hur patientansvarig sjuksköterska upplever att det nya arbetssättet påverkar möjligheterna att med stöd av det Mobila resursteamet ge äldre en god vård.  Karlstads kommuns vård- och omsorgsförvaltningen och Landstinget i Värmland tog tillsammans under 2016 och 2017 fram en ny vårdform för de mest sjuka äldre i Karlstad, Mobilt resursteam Karlstad. Teamet har under utvärderingstiden bestått av fyra läkare, tre distriktssköterskor och en samordnare från Karlstads kommun.  Det Mobila resursteamet har riktat sig till äldre personer över 65 år som har haft beviljad hemsjukvård och flera allvarliga sjukdomar.Under utvärderingstiden har intervjuer genomförts med multisjuka äldre som tar del av det Mobila resurstemates arbete, gruppintervjuer har genomförts med läkare och distriktssköterskorna i teamet och enskilda intervjuer har skett med den kommunala samordnaren som varit kopplad till teamet. Dessutom har gruppintervjuer genomförts med patientansvariga sjuksköterskor som i sin yrkesroll har kommit i kontakt med det Mobila resursteamet och deras arbete. Resultaten av utvärderingen visar att både de multisjuka äldre och de professionella som arbetat, eller har kommit i kontakt med teamet, upplever att det Mobila resursteamets arbetssätt ger förhöjd upplevd kvalité i vården.

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  • 30.
    Andersson, Malin
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies.
    Ljungberg, Elinor
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies.
    Adoption – när barn inte är en rättighet utan något du förvaltar: En studie om kontakten mellan handläggare och adoptivföräldrar under adoptionsprocessen2016Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 300 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this study was to try to interpret interactions between social worker and adoptive parents during the adoption process from a power perspective. The study was inspired by a hermeneutic inductive approach because we were interested in the interpretation of the empirical material. The study was conducted using four qualitative interviews with a total of seven people, four adoptive parents and three social workers. The collected material is then analyzed using a content analysis. To interpret the contact between the adoptive parents and social workers, we have used a power perspective. Our study showed that the applicant, generally speaking, was positive to that an investigation was made based on “the child’s interest”, but experienced some of the questions as intrusive. They found that the assessment made was crucial for the decision, and that it easily can vary from case to case for the decision and that the assessment can certainly vary in different cases. The social workers did not feel that they had any noticeable power, because they do not make the final decision. Their assessment was partly based on laws and guidelines that set the context, for example, how old the applicants may be and the requirement that the applicants must be married. Assessments are also made on the social worker’s individual characteristics based on the applicant's personal qualities such as insight and ability to care for a child.

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  • 31.
    Andersson, Maria
    et al.
    Swedish Red Cross University College; Lulea University of Technology.
    Nordin, Anna
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology (starting 2013), Department of Health Sciences (from 2013). Lulea University of Technology.
    Engström, Åsa
    Lulea University of Technology.
    Critical care nurses’ perception of moral distress in intensive care during the COVID-19 pandemic – A pilot study2022In: Intensive & Critical Care Nursing, ISSN 0964-3397, E-ISSN 1532-4036, Vol. 72, article id 103279Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objectives: To describe critical care nurses’ perception of moral distress during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/Methods: A cross-sectional study involving a questionnaire was conducted. Participants responded to the Italian version of the Moral Distress Scale-Revised, which consists of 14 items divided in dimensions Futile care (three items), Ethical misconduct (five items), Deceptive communication (three items) and Poor teamwork (three items). For each item, participants were also invited to write about their experiences and participants’ intention to leave a position now was measured by a dichotomous question. The data were analysed with descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis. The study followed the checklist (CHERRIES) for reporting results of internet surveys. Setting: Critical care nurses (n = 71) working in Swedish adult intensive care units. Results: Critical care nurses experienced the intensity of moral distress as the highest when no one decided to withdraw ventilator support to a hopelessly ill person (Futile care), and when they had to assist another physician or nurse who provided incompetent care (Poor teamwork). Thirty-nine percent of critical care nurses were considering leaving their current position because of moral distress. Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic, critical care nurses, due to their education and experience of intensive care nursing, assume tremendous responsibility for critically ill patients. Throughout, communication within the intensive care team seems to have a bearing on the degree of moral distress. Improvements in communication and teamwork are needed to reduce moral distress among critical care nurses.

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  • 32.
    Andersson, Marie
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Puolakanaho, Petra
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Att leva med en familjehemlighet: En kvalitativ studie om barn och vuxna barn till alkoholmissbrukare2007Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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  • 33.
    Andersson, Mikael
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Hultsberg, Madelene
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Underbemanning kan vara det nya normala: Hemtjänstpersonalens arbetssituation: En kvalitativ studie i hemtjänsten2024Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The aim for this study was to explore how homecare workers in a rural municipality perceives staffing. From this perspective explore how homecare workers dealt with situations of staff shortage and what consequences it could bestow upon the staff. A qualitative interview study was made to capture the experiences of homecare workers and eight persons were interviewed. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the interviews. Theories used to analyze the results were both Kahn’s personal engagement and personal disengagement and Hochschild’s emotion work and emotional labor. The results showed that staff shortage might be the new standard due to a shift in the perceived norm of adequate staffing. There was a shift of responsibility regarding substitutes during evenings and weekends. Homecare workers showed strategies that facilitated a continued work while short-staffed. Two central strategies were cooperation within their own group and cooperation with other groups. These strategies had consequences for the staff such as making staff shortage continuously obscured. This study has highlighted problematic staffing and strategies within municipal homecare in a rural municipality. 

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  • 34.
    Andersson, Peter
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Education.
    Rörelsens betydelse för inlärningsprocessen.2007Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this examination was to se how exercise affects the learning capacity. In this work I have chosen to integrate natural science with sport and the target group was a primary department. The two areas I integrate with sports were: the digestive system and knowledge of deciduous trees. I split the class in two different groups. One group got to have a theoretical lesson and the other one got to have an exercise lesson. The next day I asked the children to fill in a paper with questions about what they had learned the day before.

    When I later studied the answers that I got from the question paper, the result showed that exercise affects the learning capacity in a positive way.

    That shows that the more senses that is activated the more you learn.

    Keywords: Integrate, mobility, senses, learning capacity

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  • 35.
    Andersson, Pär
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Andersen, Vilma
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Redo för suicid?: Kunskapsbehov hos yrkesverksamma socionomer i arbete med suicid.2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of our study was to increase the understanding of what knowledge professionals with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree experience is needed working with suicide through interviews with six individuals with a MSW degree who work in different areas and with varying lengths of professional experience. The results shows that professionals with a MSW degree deem there to be a lack of knowledge regarding suicide education in the MSW program, they do however agree that the education have contributed other sources of knowledge thats been helpful in working with individuals with suicide risk. The result also shows the need for education in suicide for all human treatment proffessions. With the intention of being able to draw attention to risk factors and stigma regarding suicide, as well as increasing the knowledge about methods of suicide prevention. The study also presents an assessment of what kind of knowledge professionals with a MSW degree use in their work with suicide and how it differs based on lenght of professional experiance and professional role. That shows the result that experience-based and tacit knowledge prove to be most preparatory for professionals with a MSW degree in the work with individuals at risk of suicide. The results were analyzed on the basis of the theoretical concepts of stigma, forms of knowledge and salutogenesis. 

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  • 36.
    Andersson, Sandra
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Caught in the crossfire abused mothers’ struggles to navigate the Swedish domestic violence shelter system2024In: Nordic Social Work Research, ISSN 2156-857X, E-ISSN 2156-8588Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In this article, I apply institutional ethnography and the ‘generous’ concept of work to explore the strategies that abused mothers use to navigate the Swedish domestic violence shelter system. The article is based on qualitative interviews with eight women who have stayed in domestic violence shelters with their children. The analysis shows that the mothers enter a contradictory and gendered system in which their parenting skills are scrutinized and questioned, and demands for father-child contact coexist with demands to protect the children from their violent father. To navigate these institutional practices, mothers maintained a facade in front of the social services and shelter staff, sought allies within the system and tried to facilitate father-child contact without compromising the safety of their children. Mothers also spent a considerable amount of time trying to mobilize the system to help their children. 

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  • 37.
    Andersson, Sandra
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Olsson, Helén
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Rantakeisu, Ulla
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    ”Jag fick verkligen skrika på hjälp": - våldsutsatta kvinnors överlevnadsarbete innan, under och efter vistelsen i skyddat boende2024In: Socialvetenskaplig tidskrift, ISSN 1104-1420, E-ISSN 2003-5624, Vol. 31, no 2, p. 269-288Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    ”I actually had to scream for help” – abused women’s survival work before, during and after their shelter stay

    In this interview study, we apply institutional ethnography and the ‘generous’ concept of work to analyse the survival work of ten women who have stayed in domestic violence shelters due to male partner violence. The analysis shows that survival work - the work the women do to gain access to protection and support - can take many forms. For instance, in order to access a shelter, women had to navigate the fragmented organisation of social services and articulate their experiences of violence to a range of different caseworkers. Once in a shelter, the women tried to manage and make sense of the safety rules they encountered. Moreover, they worked to increase their autonomy and freedom by trying to bridge the safety restrictions without jeopardizing the protection provided by the shelter. During the shelter stay, the women also worked to gain access to psychosocial support. The pursuit of support continued after leaving the shelter; with the purpose of establishing a new life in the municipality. This included the work to protect themselves from further violence.

  • 38.
    Andersson, Sandra
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Rantakeisu, Ulla
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Abused Women's Survival Work Before, During and After Their Stay in Domestic Violence Shelters2023Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: In Sweden, domestic violence shelters have served as a safe haven for abused women since the late 1970s when non-profit women's shelters were established for women escaping domestic violence. In those days, such sheltered accommodations received abused women without administrative decision. However, this changed when the protection and support of abused women became a municipal responsibility and domestic violence shelters were regulated by Swedish regulations and guidelines.  Presently, a shelter stay is granted by the social services subsequent to investigation and risk assessment. The actual implementation of the intervention is then referred to a women's shelter, or to a private or municipal shelter, which nowadays is regulated by the Social Services Act and its quality and safety requirements. Studies show that the status of women's shelters as social service providers has led to professionalisation of their activities. In addition, the number of private shelters has increased. Domestic violence shelters, in other words, are undergoing a process of institutionalisation and marketisation. Our knowledge of what this entails for abused women is, to date, limited. The aim of the study is to explore how abused women's experiences of and access to protection and support are taking shape within the institutional shelter system. 

    Methods: This is a qualitative interview study involving ten women from various parts of Sweden who had been placed in shelters because of domestic violence. The analysis is based on Dorothy E. Smith's concept of work in her institutional ethnography approach, which encompasses women's physical, mental, emotional and linguistic activities. 

    Findings: The women's activities to get access to protection and support before, during and after their stay in domestic violence shelters are referred to as survival work. Results show that the women navigated between different actors and officials before being placed in a shelter. For some women the survival work involved finding a guide to social services. For others, it involved navigating in the specialised and fragmented organisation of the social services, which was experienced as contradictory because different units made different assessments of their needs of protection. Once in a shelter, the women worked on making sense of the safety rules of the shelter, but also on autonomy and freedom, for the purpose of bridging the restrictions of safety rules without jeopardising the protection provided by the shelter. During the shelter stay, they also worked on getting access to psychosocial support, the organisation of which made it unattainable. The pursuit of support continued after leaving the shelter, but now involving access to counselling to cope with the effects of violence. In addition, survival work included protecting themselves from further violence and finding permanent housing without the help of the social services.  

    Conclusions and implications: The result of the study demonstrates that the institutional shelter system fails to meet the needs of abused women. This insight can serve as a basis for making protection and support more accessible to women in domestic violence shelters. 

  • 39. Andrén, A.
    et al.
    Berglund, K.
    Ericsson, S.
    Eriksson, H.
    Feldman, I.
    Granström, F.
    Janson, S.
    Kalander Blomqvist, M.
    Lindén-Boström, M.
    Lundin, F.
    Molarius, A.
    Persson, C.
    Starrin, Bengt
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Liv & Hälsa 2008: Resultat av undersökning om livsvillkor, levnadsvanor, hälsa och vårdkontakter. Rapport nr 12008Report (Refereed)
  • 40. Angelin, Anna
    et al.
    Starrin, Bengt
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013).
    När pengarna inte räcker: om ekonomisk stress, skam och kampen för värdighet2012In: Fattigdom utan gränser / [ed] Lena Engelmark & Hans Swärd, Carlsson Bokförlag, 2012, p. 294-324Chapter in book (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 41. Angelöw, B.
    et al.
    Lundberg, B.
    Starrin, Bengt
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Arbetslöshet och kamp1985In: Personal, 1985, 5, 56-57Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 42.
    Ankarkrona, Philip
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013).
    Ungdomars lott i livet som ekonomiskt utsatta: Vilka strategier erbjuds ungdomar som vill ta sig ur relativ fattigdom innan de uppnått vuxen ålder i Socialtjänstens definition?2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    For youths with parents in economically vulnerability it can be hard to know what support there is. At the same time, it’s a time when you are trying to get into the adulthood and might be considering dropping out of high school to look for work. The essay dedicated itself to the purpose of investigating which, if any, strategies social work can give to youths in economical vulnerability and how these strategies are described in guidelines from social services, for those who cannot yet fully participate on the job market. Firstly, what possibilities do they have to contribute to the household’s economy. Specifically, this was done in a document analysis that aims to answer the questions: What/which strategy/ies are offered to youths in economical vulnerability that has contact with social services? And can a clear picture of how social services view youths in economical vulnerability be discerned from the social services guidelines? In the data it’s clear that very few guidelines are entirely focused on youths. The results show that social services are involved in activation for youths to counteract long-term dependence on social benefits. The guidelines that are focused on youths, lean heavily on the parent’s liability to provide as a protective measure and doesn’t provide a space for the youth to contribute to the household. The conclusion is that youths is a target group that needs more space in the guidelines to avoid ending up in a long-term dependence on social benefits and that it requires more overarching studies to see what strategies can help youths in economical vulnerability, to escape that economical vulnerability.

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  • 43.
    Ardström, Linn
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Reis, Clara
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Det är som att lägga pussel: En kvalitativ studie om traumamedveten omsorg, empatitrötthet och socialarbetare2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    This study aimed to research how social workers in the child protective services in a mediumsized suburb in Sweden experienced the work with transforming care and how their organization handled causes of possible compassion fatigue as a result of working with children who have lived through trauma. To achieve the purpose of the study a qualitative approach was adopted where six interviews were conducted with professional social workers who worked in the same unit. The theoretical basis of the study was the salutogenic perspective containing pathogenesis and sense of coherence, the social psychological approach with focus on cognitive social psychology and organizational theory with focus on the human resource perspective. A qualitative content analysis helped to analyze the collected data. The results showed that all respondents had a positive attitude towards transforming care, despite that half of them did not practice the approach in their work. It also appeared some negative experiences of working with transforming care. Regarding how the organization handled possible compassion fatigue, the result showed that the organization worked primarily preventively against compassion fatigue. But there were also healthpromoting elements to prevent compassion fatigue as a result of working with children who experienced trauma. The conclusion of the study shows that more knowledge is needed in how to work with people who have experienced trauma and how the work can affect the social workers. This is important in order to meet these people in the best possible way and help them to a better life. 

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  • 44.
    Aristidou, Stamatios
    et al.
    Karlstad University. Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences.
    Häljeskog, Zacharias
    Karlstad University. Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences.
    Hälsofrämjande arbete: En analys av friskvårdsprojektet Hälsovågen2009Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

     

    You can find a healthcoach working in several arenas in the society. Some examples are companies, schools, and training faculties and so on. They are using different working methods when meeting people, but most of the time the work is about helping people with healthprevention and healthpromotion after the individual's lifesituation. "Healthwave - sense of balance in the daily life" is a project which purpose is to strengthen the healthcare at Karlstads University. The project started in spring 2005 and the purpose was to improve the physical and psychosocial health among the employees and through that, decrease the sickness rate. Further on, the projects intentions were to increase the workers health-awareness to create an opportunity for them to affect there lifestyle. The project is now in the final act and an annual report of the project is a pressing issue.

     

    Our purpose with this essay is to investigate if the Healthwave mainly purpose involving the physical and psychosocial health been improved and if the employees health-awareness has increased. We have also chosen to investigate which role the healthcoaches had for the involved workforce in the project "Healthwave".

     

    We have taken part of a previous investigation that involves how healthcoaches can work. There intervjues were carried out at school, the county's healthcare organization and Karlstads university's cooperative partner, Karlstads Medical Training Faculty (KMTI), (Aristidou & Häljeskog, 2008). In addition to this we also did one more interview with the one who has the managing position for the project at KMTI. We used information from Healthwaves two questionnaires. The first one was created 2005 and the second 2007.  

     

    The results were showing that healthcoaches are using similar working methods even if the are on different arenas. They are working after every individuals life situation. Knowledge based fact is what they all are using in there work and this combined with there experience creates the working method. They are there as a support for the customers and are trying to express knowledge in an empowering way.

     

    The results are showing that the employees at Karlstads University are presumably thinking on there health more often and are more active on their sparetime. The development shows that the experience of a general healthcondition has improved. The long during sickness rate has decreased with about 60 % and what it seems, a higher health-awareness had been real.  However we can't give any reliable results because of the anonymity and big losses of the questionnaires. We made a fall off analysis and a contet analysis to make our results more reliable.

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  • 45.
    Arnell, Linda
    et al.
    Umeå universitet, Sverige.
    Moberg Stephenson, Maria
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Vogel, Maria A.
    Stockholms universitet, Sverige.
    Forskningsöversikt: Flickor och unga kvinnor i kriminella gäng: Riskfaktorer, delaktighet och stödinsatser2024Report (Other academic)
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  • 46.
    Arnoldsson, Cajsa
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Education.
    Förståndshandikapp: Livsvillkor och undervisning för barn och ungdomar i Sydafrika2007Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 10 points / 15 hpStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Abstract

    During my university trip to South Africa I visit a black township called Lingehlile. There I examined the life situation and education for children and youth with mentally disabilities. I was interested in knowing more about what basic condition they have, period of school and what kind of support they get outside the school. The subjects that I have handled are a school for all, support for the person with mentally disabilities and their family, the opinion of the society, education and life after school. I got my result by two interviews. One was with the principal of a school for handicapped children and the other one was with a teacher at that school. Also I have visit a school for handicapped in Cape Town. In Sweden we are talking about a school for all were everybody are welcomed irrespective of handicap. We have laws that stand behind people with mentally disabilities and they can get support and service. With this report I would like to throw light on the situation in another country, in this case South Africa. My investigation showed that they are struggling for a better society for the people with mentally disabilities but they have not come as far as Sweden. This is because of the bad economy and the government. During the trip I met a lot of people that are fighting for better conditions and a rise are slowly but sure on its way.

    Keywords

    South Africa, mentally disabilities, living conditions and examine

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  • 47.
    Arvidson, Malin
    et al.
    Lund University, Sweden.
    Johansson, Håkan
    Lund University, Sweden.
    Johansson, Staffan
    Gothenburg university, Sweden.
    Nordfeldt, Marie
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies (from 2013).
    Local civil society regimes: Liberal, corporatist and social democratic civil society regimes in Swedish metropolitan cities2018In: Voluntary Sector Review, ISSN 2040-8056, E-ISSN 2040-8064, Vol. 9, no 1, p. 3-20Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Academic debates on the role and position of civil society organisations (CSOs) in welfare states largely refer to policies and practices outlined at the national level. They therefore fail to recognise variations within nations. Based on a comparative case study of three Swedish metropolitan cities, this article illustrates the importance of local, contextualised analyses. Through the concept of local civil society regimes, the study identifies three regime types, namely liberal, corporatist and social democratic. The key distinguishing factor between them relates to their different ideological positions regarding the role of CSOs in the marketisation and privatisation of public social welfare represented at the local level. The article argues for the need for further analysis to explore the implications of decentralisation from the perspective of local CSOs and their constituencies.

  • 48.
    Arvidson, Markus
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Department of Social Studies.
    Utvärdering av SIM-projektet: hur har deltagarna upplevt projektet?2010Report (Other academic)
  • 49.
    Arvidson, Markus
    et al.
    Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Department of Social and Psychological Studies.
    Johansson, Sara
    Örebro universitet, Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete.
    Hur stereotyper kan påverka relationsarbetet – exemplet våldsbejakande miljöer2018In: Relationer i socialt arbete: I gränslandet mellan profession och person / [ed] Anders Bruhn, Åsa Källström, Stockholm: Liber, 2018, p. 123-137Chapter in book (Refereed)
  • 50.
    Arvidsson, Angelica
    Karlstad University.
    Acceptans eller rädsla: En kvalitativ studie om hur personal inom vård och omsorg upplever att utsättas för våld i sitt yrkesutövande2013Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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