La presente investigación busca describir las características de la autopercepción en gemelos entre 22 y 26 años. Para ello se evaluó a nueve parejas de gemelos idénticos con el Psicodiagnóstico de Rorschach y fue codificado según el Sistema Comprensivo de Exner. Se estableció un grupo de estudio, conformado por los gemelos considerados mayores por haber nacido antes que sus hermanos gemelos, y un grupo de comparación, conformado por los gemelos menores. Para comparar los datos obtenidos se utilizaron estadísticos descriptivos así como la U de Mann Whitney, para el análisis principal. Los resultados muestran diferencias significativas en las variables de Contenido Mórbido (MOR), Detalle Humano (Hd) y el Índice de Inhabilidad Social (CDI) Además, se encontró que los gemelos de la muestra presentan una autopercepción saludable. / The main purpose of this investigation is to describe the characteristics of self-perception in a group of identical twins between 22 and 26 years old. To achieve this goal, nine pairs of twins were assessed with the Rorschach Test, using Exner’s Comprehensive System. The twins were divided into two groups, the older twins formed the study group and the younger twins formed the comparative group. To compare groups, descriptive statistical analysis, as well, as the U of Mann Whitney were used as main statistical analysis. Results reflect significant differences only in the following variables: Morbid Content (MOR), Human Detail (Hd) and Coping Deficit Index (CDI). Also, all the twins who were assessed showed a healthy self-perception. / Tesis

The situational self-image, which recognizes the affect of situational influences, particularly social roles, was the specific topic of investigation of this study. It has generally been hypothesized in marketing literature that consumers will purchase the brand with the image most congruent with the consumers' self-image. Symbolic Interactionism, a field of study in sociology, provides the theoretical foundations for the construct situational self-image. Realization of the relationship between the situational self-consciousness and involvement was also investigated.

Background: Subjective-well being is an increasingly important concept within consumer research. Previous studies have thus far shown the capability of brand image and other types of image to influence separate components of subjective well-being, mainly life satisfaction, positive and negative affect. This phenomenon is relevant not least in terms of green branding, as environmentally sustainable behaviour has been shown to also influence certain components of subjective well-being. The study focuses on resolving a theoretical gap in which subjective well-being as a phenomenon with all three of its components has not yet been studied, while recognising the importance of subjective well-being for consumers.  Purpose: The purpose of this research is to explore how consumers' subjective well-being can be influenced by a green brand image Method: In order to explore the field properly a qualitative nature was adopted. The qualitative material was thereafter gained through 16 semi structured interviews. To capture the essence of the empirical material the paper implemented a coding method inspired by grounded theory. The resulting categories and concepts were used in the analysis of the empirical material.   Findings: The main findings brought forth by this study showcase that green brand image is able to positively influence subjective well-being, through its positive impact on life satisfaction and its components, as well as through eliciting positive affect while minimising negative affect within the context of engaging with brands that present a green image. These findings have both theoretical and practical implications further discussed.  Conclusion: In concluding remarks this paper discovered that a green brand image could influence consumer Subjective well-being due to altruism and self-image.

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The key question not addressed by the hierarchical model (Shavelson et al., 1976) is whether academic self-concept is reflected in relations with non-academic self-concept components (i.e. a between-network issue). The present study investigated the significance of physical self-concept, as a proposed mediator variable, to assess the relationship between anxiety/depression and school absence in children with chronic illness, which was hypothesized as Model A. Additionally, this research examined proposed mediator of absence in order to assess the relationship between physical self-concept and academic achievement, after controlling for academic self-concept, which was hypothesized as Model B. This study included participants from a comprehensive database of the Study of Early Child Care (SECC), by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). This study will examine the health status, psychosocial factors, attendance, and academic functioning of children in the sixth grade at the time of data collection. Findings, related to Model A, suggest that when children, regardless of whether or not they are chronically ill, experience higher degrees of anxiety/depression, they are more likely to report having higher levels of negative physical self-concept and higher levels of school absence. Findings for Model B suggested that once academic self-concept was controlled, physical self-concept, while statistically significant, accounted for little actual variance in the number of days a student was absent from school. This finding was true among all students as well as those who were not chronically ill . Specifically, this finding did not hold true for chronically ill students.

Bakgrund: Många personer världen över behöver stomi till följd av olika sjukdomar. Stomi innebär en stor förändring psykiskt, fysiskt och socialt. Sjuksköterskor har en viktig roll när det kommer till stöd, men många upplever att deras kunskap är otillräcklig. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att beskriva vuxna personers erfarenheter av att leva med stomi. Metod: En litteraturstudie grundad på tio kvalitativa studier. Databassökningen genomfördes i PubMed och Cinahl. En analysguide för kvalitativa litteraturstudier av Popenoe et al. användes i analysarbetet. Resultat: Tre kategorier och sju underkategorier framkom. Behov av stöd beskriver hur sjuksköterskan, närstående och andra personer med stomi påverkar förmågan till anpassning. En förändrad kropp beskriver hur stomin påverkar självbilden och intima relationer. En ny livssituation beskriver hur den förändrade kroppsfunktionen inverkar på vardagsliv, vikten av acceptans och att finna mening samt den ekonomiska påverkan som stomi kan innefatta. Konklusion: Stomin bidrar till förändringar i kroppsuppfattning och i vardagen. Stöd från omgivningen är betydelsefullt, men då stomin är en förändring för hela familjen behövs fler studier göras från ett närståendeperspektiv för att sjuksköterskan ska kunna erbjuda rätt stöd. / Background: Many people across the world need a stoma because of various diseases. Ostomy can signify a big change psychologically, physically, and socially. Nurses have an important role when it comes to support, but many feel their knowledge is inadequate. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of adults living with a stoma. Methods: A literary review based on ten qualitative studies. Database research was conducted in PubMed and Cinahl. An analysis guide for qualitative literature reviews by Popenoe et al. was used for the analysis. Results: Three categories and seven subcategories emerged. Need of support describes how the nurse, loved ones and other ostomates affect the ability to adapt. A changed body describes how the stoma affects self-image and intimate relations. A new life situation describes how changed bodily function affects daily life, acceptance and finding meaning, and the economic impact ostomy can have. Conclusion: The stoma contributes to changes in body image and daily life. Support from the surroundings is meaningful, but as the stoma constitutes a change for the whole family more studies need to be conducted from the perspective of loved ones so the nurse can offer the right support.

Boxing has been practiced for thousands of years, yet there is still limited research on how boxing affectsmental health. The primary focus has been physical aspects such as either injuries or health benefits.Previous studies do however indicate that boxing could be beneficial for mental health as well, but dueto the lack of existing evidence further research is necessary. To create a better understanding of thesubject the aim of this study was to identify boxers’ experiences of how boxing affected their mentalhealth, with a primary focus on well-being and self-image. Furthermore, the aim was also to find outwhether the boxers considered the impact from boxing any different compared to other physical activity.Data were collected through seven semi-structured interviews with boxers that had at least three years’experience. The results showed that boxing could provide with higher self-esteem, self-confidence, andwell-being, and it was also shown that coaches and training partners had a certain impact. Though someof the participants gave the expression of sometimes being nervous or anxious before sparring, therewere indications that the sparring elements contributed to a stronger connection among the boxers dueto the vulnerability they share by stepping into a boxing ring. The biggest perceived difference betweenboxing and other sports seemed to be that several of the participants experienced boxing as moremeaningful in a sense that boxing contributed to self-development and not just overall well-being.

Boxing has been practiced for thousands of years, yet there is still limited research on how boxing affectsmental health. The primary focus has been physical aspects such as either injuries or health benefits.Previous studies do however indicate that boxing could be beneficial for mental health as well, but dueto the lack of existing evidence further research is necessary. To create a better understanding of thesubject the aim of this study was to identify boxers’ experiences of how boxing affected their mentalhealth, with a primary focus on well-being and self-image. Furthermore, the aim was also to find outwhether the boxers considered the impact from boxing any different compared to other physical activity.Data were collected through seven semi-structured interviews with boxers that had at least three years’experience. The results showed that boxing could provide with higher self-esteem, self-confidence, andwell-being, and it was also shown that coaches and training partners had a certain impact. Though someof the participants gave the expression of sometimes being nervous or anxious before sparring, therewere indications that the sparring elements contributed to a stronger connection among the boxers dueto the vulnerability they share by stepping into a boxing ring. The biggest perceived difference betweenboxing and other sports seemed to be that several of the participants experienced boxing as moremeaningful in a sense that boxing contributed to self-development and not just overall well-being

In an increasingly mediatized society, there are only a few aspects of our lives that remain absent online. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of which role the mediatization of the discourse about ADHD has in the lifeworlds of individuals with the diagnosis. The aim was to comprehend how individuals diagnosed with ADHD experience content that claims to represent the diagnosis. The study adopted a phenomenological theoretical framework with a focus on the process of mediatization. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews using an interview guide and stimulus material. The results indicate that all participants perceive ADHD-related content on social media as generally portraying a misleading and unbalanced image of the diagnosis. They feel the depicted image is solely characterized by gender-stereotypical symptoms and excluding individuals who deviate from that description. Furthermore, the results show how the misleading portrayal directly affects participants negatively, making them feel diminished, ridiculed, and, in some cases, causing doubt about their own diagnosis. Nevertheless, participants share that there are positive aspects of the increased online presence of the diagnosis. Humorous depictions and recognition create a sense of community, reducing the feeling of being alone with their issues. In conclusion, it is evident that mediatization has played, and continues to play, a significant role in how individuals with ADHD perceive both their own experiences with the diagnosis and the diagnosis itself.

This essay explores how a brand’s image affects consumers’ self-image through acase study of the lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret in order to reflect over the role ofgraphic designers as visual communicators in society. The study conducts a semioticanalysis of the brand and a qualitative research consisting of interviews and a focusgroup of a selection of women within the brand’s target audience. The conclusion isthat Victoria’s Secret, through its models, contributes to an unrealistic feminineideal that the study participants’ self-image was perceptibly affected by. Whileperception is personal and signs are context reliant, semiotics is not only useful foranalyzing visual communication but also as a tool that graphic designers can use forcreating ads with the consumer’s needs in mind.