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1. Retrieval practice and individual differences : exploring factors relevant to the benefit and use of retrieval practice
Sammanfattning : When students are studying outside of the classroom, they tend to use learning strategies that research has found to be relatively ineffective. This is problematic as a relatively large proportion of students do not finish compulsory school and/or upper-secondary school with sufficient grades. LÄS MER
2. The diversity of mind wandering : The role of individual differences and cognitive factors
Sammanfattning : Many individuals spend a substantial portion of their waking time thinking about topics unrelated to current activities and surroundings (mind wandering). This dissertation sought to contribute to our knowledge of why some people mind wander more than others. LÄS MER
3. Office type, performance and well-being : A study of how personality and work tasks interact with contemporary office environments and ways of working
Sammanfattning : Today, many organisations are adopting offices that have an open design with or without flexible seating. While advocates of open-plan offices propose that these office types lead to cost savings and aid inter and intra-team communication, opponents argue that these office types are associated with decreased performance and worsened health among employees. LÄS MER
4. Information och engagemang : individuella och miljömässiga förutsättningar för deltagande i det lokala samhällslivet
Sammanfattning : Dagens svenska samhälle kännetecknas av starkt ökande informationsströmmar. Inte minst gäller detta den offentliga sektorn och utbytet av information mellan myndigheter och medborgare. Kunskaperna om hur människor väljer och tar emot information är dock långt ifrån fullständiga. LÄS MER
5. The interplay between organizational capabilities and individual skills : Studies of technical and engineering consulting firms
Sammanfattning : The number of professional service firms has increased rapidly in the recent decades. This thesis focuses on a type of professional service firm that has, thus far, been under-researched, namely the technical and engineering consulting (TEC) firm. LÄS MER