Blar i Fakultet for samfunnsvitenskap (SAM) på tittel
Viser treff 1206-1225 av 3246
-
Have climate changes led to a significant change in the risk premium in weather derivatives? Does climate changes become a more systematic source of risk?
(Master thesis, 2020)The purpose of the thesis is to investigate whether the climate changes up until now have had a significant effect on the risk premium in weather derivatives. Weather futures are futures built on weather indices. In this ... -
Have European spinoffs generated long-run abnormal returns? A study of European spinoffs completed between 1990 and 2020
(Master thesis, 2021)We investigate the long-run abnormal returns of spun-off companies in Europe through a sample of 265 European spinoffs completed between 1990 and 2020. We find that spinoffs have generated long-run abnormal returns the ... -
Health Effects of Unemployment in Denmark, Norway and Sweden 2007 2010: Differing Economic Conditions, Differing Results?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-03-11)This article investigates short-term health effects of unemployment for individuals in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden during an economic downturn (2007–2010) that hit the Scandinavian countries with diverging strength. The ... -
Health effects of unemployment in Europe (2008–2011): a longitudinal analysis of income and financial strain as mediating factors
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-05-06)Background: Unemployment has a number of negative consequences, such as decreased income and poor self- rated health. However, the relationships between unemployment, income, and health are not fully understood. Longitudinal ... -
Health inequalities in older Norwegians and the mediating role of social networks
(Master thesis, 2021)This study aims to understand how social networks serve as an intervening pathway leading to socioeconomic health inequality among older adults in Norway. Longitudinal survey data and annual national register data from the ... -
Health Inequalities in Older Norwegians and the Mediating Role of Social Networks
(The International Journal of Aging & Human Development;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This study aims to contribute to understanding how social networks serve as an intervening pathway leading to socioeconomic health inequality among older adults in Norway. Longitudinal survey data from the second and the ... -
Health Inequalities in Temporary Employment. A Cross-National Comparative Study of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
(Master thesis, 2018)BACKGROUND: Health inequalities in temporary employment are of much concern recently due to the adverse effects it could have on an individual’s already ill health and the effects on entire society in the form of reduced ... -
Health literacy profiling in persons with psoriasis – A cluster analysis
(Skin Health and Disease;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-18)Objective:To explore health literacy (HL) profiles within a cohort of people with psoriasis. A cluster approach identifies groups of individuals that have similar HL profiles. The method unmasks sub-groups with particular ... -
Health related social exclusion in Europe: a multilevel study of the role of welfare generosity
(International journal for equity in health;12(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-09-28)Introduction The aim of this paper was to investigate the association between health, social position, social participation and the welfare state. Extending recent research on the social consequences of poor health, we ... -
Health worker migration: what can be done?
(Master thesis, 2010)A shortage of health workers is one of the most serious challenges that health systems face in many areas of the world. Whereas the reasons for this shortage vary across regions, health worker migration is assuming an ... -
Health workers’ experiences of barriers and enablers in using m-health in the Kabarole district, Uganda. A qualitative fieldwork study
(Master thesis, 2021)This thesis aims to explore health workers' experiences with barriers and enablers in using m-health (mobile health) in health care service delivery in the Kabarole district of Western Uganda. The rapid increase of mobile ... -
Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative in Cameroon and the fight to reduce malaria related under-five mortality
(Master thesis, 2012)A review of how the HIPC Initiative has translated in fight against under-5 mortality due to malaria in Cameroon has yet to be presented in published literature despite considerable documentation on HIPC Initiative. This ... -
The Hedging Effectiveness of Brent Crude Oil Futures Contracts
(Master thesis, 2019)Many different papers document the hedging effectiveness with the use of futures contracts, and this paper presents the analysis of the hedging effectiveness of Brent crude oil futures contracts of different estimation ... -
«Hele bibliotekideen handler jo om å dele» Hvilke faktorer påvirker ansattes kunnskapsdeling i akademiske bibliotek?
(Master thesis, 2023)I denne masteravhandlingen er det blitt undersøkt hvordan kunnskap deles blant ansatte i større akademiske bibliotek i Norge, og hva som påvirker delingen. Det er blitt studert hva som fremmer og kva som hemmer kunnskapsdeling, ... -
Helhetsløsningen for pårørende: En analyse av politiske styringsdokumenters problemforståelser
(Master thesis, 2021)Prosjektet setter søkelyset på foreldre som har barn med alvorlig sykdom eller funksjonsnedsettelse. I politiske styringsdokumenter legges det vekt på helhet som løsning for denne gruppen. Oppgavens hensikt er å få tak i ... -
Help Yourself: The Individualization of Responsibility in Current Health Journalism
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-11)Who is responsible when you get sick? Doctors, who can treat you with superior knowledge? Politicians, who have designed the welfare services? Yourself, who should take steps to live a healthy lifestyle? Or perhaps ... -
“Helping others and helping myself too” A study of irregular migrants’ experiences of doing volunteer work
(Master thesis, 2014)The aim of this master thesis is to explore and learn from irregular migrants’ experiences of doing volunteer work in Norway. It asks what role volunteer work play in their everyday lives and how it influences as well as ... -
Helse, medier og makt: Kommunikasjonsregimer i mediene
(Research report, 2021)Helse og sykdom angår oss alle og omtales i alle slags formater i nyhetsmedier og i sosiale medier. I de siste tiårene har den personlige erfaringen med sykdom vokst fram i helsejournalistikken. Legene, forskerne, ... -
Helsefremmende ledelse - en kvalitativ studie av hvordan ledere i kriminalomsorgen tilrettelegger for fysisk aktivitet på arbeidsplassen.
(Master thesis, 2020)In this master thesis we wanted to explore health promoting leadership and how governors in the Correctional Services facilitate physical activity among the employees. We have studied what promotes and inhibits the room ... -
Helsesøstre bruker program for foreldreveiledning aktivt i praksis
(Sykepleien Forskning;Volum 13, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-27)Bakgrunn: Godt samspill mellom barn og omsorgsgivere er vesentlig for barns utvikling. Helsepolitiske føringer understreker helsestasjonenes rolle i å styrke slikt samspill. Det er derfor viktig at helsesøstre har kompetanse ...