Sökning: "women s status"

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1. 21. Essays on Elite Networks in Sweden : Power, social integration, and informal contacts among political elites

   Författare :Gergei Farkas; Jens Rydgren; Christofer Edling; Trygve Gulbrandsen; Stockholms universitet; []
   Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sweden; elites; social networks; social capital; Sociology; sociologi;

   Sammanfattning : The aim of this dissertation is to present work on a number of salient characteristics of elite relations in Sweden, studied from a social network analytic perspective. Elite integration, the distribution of elite power, and the significance of elites’ informal relations represent the three main themes explored in the original studies that comprise the thesis. LÄS MER

3. 22. Facets of Work–Life Balance across Europe : How the interplay of institutional contexts, work arrangements and individual resources affect capabilities for having a family, and for being involved in family life

   Författare :Susanne Fahlén; Barbara Hobson; Livia Sz. Oláh; Chiara Saraceno; Stockholms universitet; []
   Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; capability approach; childbearing; family-friendly work; family policies; work–life balance; Sociology; sociologi;

   Sammanfattning : The aim of this dissertation is to explore various dimensions of work–life balance in Europe. I examine the extent to which institutional factors, working conditions and individual resources influence individuals’ capabilities to have a family and engage in family life. LÄS MER

4. 23. Play with fire, play with you sometimes : Social aspects of condom use among young people in Sweden

   Författare :Veronika Fridlund; Fredrik Liljeros; Charlotta Löfgren-Mårtenson; Stockholms universitet; []
   Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; adolescents; alcohol; behavioral expectations; Chlamydia Trachomatis; condom use; contraceptive use; gender; mixed-methods; sexual behavior; sexual practice; sexual relationships; STI; Sweden; youth; Sociology; sociologi;

   Sammanfattning : Although Sweden invests a great deal of money and effort in prevention work, STIs are a major problem in our society. Young people are at high risk both when it comes to unwanted pregnancies and STIs and several studies have revealed that the condom use is quite low. Condom use is a complex issue. LÄS MER

5. 24. Vitamin D in Somali women living in Sweden

   Författare :Taye Demeke; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Sammanfattning : Introduction: Sunlight is the major source of Vitamin D synthesis. Information regarding vitamin D, bone status and general health in Somali women living in Sweden is limited. Vitamin D binding protein (DBP) is the major carrier of most vitamin D metabolites. It is not clear whether DBP is genetically determined or influenced by external factors. LÄS MER

7. 25. Essays on health, labor market behavior, and economic incentives

   Författare :Alejandro Vega; Thomas Aronsson; Gauthier Lanot; David Granlund; Niklas Jakobsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Labor force participation; labor supply; health status; financial risk-taking; gender differences; job loss; Economics; nationalekonomi;

   Sammanfattning : Paper [1] analyzes how the labor force participation changes in response to major health shocks, such as new cancer diagnoses, heart attacks, and strokes, in middle-aged to elderly Mexican couples, and how the spouses interact in their responses. The data originates from the Mexican Health and Aging Study and provides information on how couples coordinate their labor market activities in response to major health shocks. LÄS MER