Militant Islamism is a phenomenon that has received significant attention during the lastdecades. Security scholars and policymakers have attempted to cope with the growingconcern of sympathizers willing to carry out terrorist attacks, but until today the need for afurther understanding of circumstances motivating this violence still remains. This causesdifficulties in effective policy responses to tackle militants as well as it strengthens hatredand equivocal perceptions on Islamic practices. This thesis is constituted on the idea that charismatic leadership partakes in the motivationalforces behind militant sympathizers. The aim of this thesis is to explore the relationship ofself-concepts provided by charismatic leadership theory towards the contents exposed bymilitant leaders within Islamism. This relationship is examined in an analytical study ofspeeches through the cases of two former representative and inspirational leaders of militantIslamism: Osama Bin Laden and Anwar Al Awlaki. The idea is to contribute with a motivational account that is also sensitive to the context ofthis specific leadership based on past research. Remarks are thus exposed through aframework of concepts by Boas Shamir in charismatic leadership and the assisting tools of aqualitative content analysis. A deeper comprehension of how charismatic leadershipfunctions is significant for the future of policies in Islamist militancy and leadership.Following results indicates to pursue the joint study of Islamist militancy in relation tocharismatic response for more conclusive research.

<p>Uvod. Uprkos činjenici da je kolostoma intervencija koja se izvodi sa visokim procentom uspe&scaron;nosti, ona za pacijenta predstavlja naru&scaron;avanje njegovog fizičkog i psiholo&scaron;kog integriteta, &scaron;to utiče na predstavu o samom sebi, socijalne i funkcionalne kapacitete i ima veliki uticaj na kvalitet života pacijenta. Ciljevi. Ciljevi istraživanja bili su procena kvaliteta života kod bolesnika sa trajnom kolostomom, procena depresivnosti kod bolesnika sa trajnom kolostomom i procena uticaja depresivnosti na kvalitet života kod bolesnika sa trajnom kolostomom. Metodologija. Istraživanje je bilo dizajnirano po tipu prospektivne studije, sprovedeno u Ambulanti za koloproktologiju Poliklinike Kliničkog centra Vojvodine. U prvoj fazi istraživanja pregledom pacijenata i operacionih lista na Klinici za abdominalnu, endokrinu i transplantacionu hirurgiju Kliničkog centra Vojvodine i broja kolostoma urađenih u periodu između 1.9.2015. godine i 1.8.2016. godine iz operacionih protokola izdvojeni su svi pacijenti kojima je u tom periodu izvedena trajna kolostomija i potom procenjena podobnost za uključivanje u studiju. Ispitanici su anonimno popunjavali upitnik mesec, tri i &scaron;est meseci nakon operacije. Instrument se sastojao od nekoliko celina kojima su ispitivani sociodemografski podaci, kvalitet života, skala telesnog izgleda, skala samopo&scaron;tovanja i Bekova skala depresije. Statistička obrada podataka urađena je u program SPSS for Windows v18. Primenom metoda deskriptivne statistike numeričke kontinuirane varijable prezentovane su kao srednje vrednosti i standardne devijacije (SD) sa rasponom vrednosti, dok su kategorijske varijable prikazane kao apsolutne i relativne vrednosti, odnosno distribucije frekvencija. Za utvrđivanje značajnosti razlika koru&scaron;ćeni su &chi;2 test za opisne varijable, a za numeričke varijable parametrijski testovi (t-test i jednosmerna analiza varijanse ANOVA) i neparametrijski testovi (Man-Whitney test i Kruskal Wallis test). Za ponovljena merenja (3 meseca i 6 meseci) kori&scaron;ćeni su odgovarajući testovi uparenosti za ponovljena merenja. Rezultati. Vrednosti kvaliteta života imale su statistički značajan porast trećeg i &scaron;estog meseca u nakon operativnog izvođenja kolostome u odnosu na anketiranje sprovedeno mesec dana nakon operacije. Skala telesnog izgleda i skala samopo&scaron;tovanja takođe su imale značajno vi&scaron;e vrednosti tri i &scaron;est meseci nakon operacije poredeći sa vrednostima mesec dana nakon izvođenja kolostome. Prvog meseca udeo osoba sa depresivnim tegobama iznosio je 57,1%, da bi u narednim fazama istraživanja do&scaron;lo do značajnog pada (41,1% trećeg i 32,1% &scaron;estog meseca). Zaključak. Najlo&scaron;ije vrednosti svih parametara iskazane su mesec dana nakon operacije, ali vremenom dolazi do statističkog porasta vrednosti. Bolesnici koji imaju znake depresivnosti imaju značajno lo&scaron;iji kvalitet života od bolesnika sa trajnom kolostomom koji nemaju znake depresivnosti.</p> / <p>Introduction. Despite the fact that colostomy can be described as an intervention with high success rates, for the patient it represents deterioration of their physical and psychological integrity, which influence the body self image, social and functional capacities and influence the quality of life. Aim. Assessment of quality of life of patients with the permanent colostomy, assessment of depression among patients with the permanent colostomy and assessment of depression influence on quality of life of the patients with the permanent colostomy. Methodology. This was a prospective study performed at the Ambulance for coloproctology at the Polyclinic of Clinical Center of Vojvodina. In the first phase evaluation of patients and medical records of colostomies between 1.9.2015-1.8.2016. at the Clinic for abdominal, endocrine and transplantation surgery in the Clinical Center of Vojvodina was performed. Patients who were selected were assessed for enrolment in the study. Participants anonymously fulfilled the questionnaire a month, three months and six months after the surgery. The study instrument comprised of several parts (sociodemographic data, quality of life assessment, body image scale, self esteem scale and Beck&rsquo;s depression inventory. Survey data were analysed in SPSS 18.0. Descriptive analysis included the total value expressed in absolute and relative numbers, mean values and standard deviation. The &chi;2 test, Man-Whitney test, Kruskal Wallis test, t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to test for difference between sub groups. For repeated measuring appropriate tests were performed. Results. Quality of life was statistical significantly improved three and six months after the surgery, comparing to a survey performed one month after colostomy. Body image scale and Self esteem scale also showed significantly higher values three and six months after colostomy, comparing to the first month. A month after the surgery percentage of participants with depressive symptoms was the highest (57.1%), but in the next phases of the survey significant decline was observed (41,1% three and 32,1% six months after the surgery). Conclusion. The lowest parameters were observed a months after the surgery, but they significantly improved three and six months later. Colostomy patients with depressive symptoms had significantly worst quality of life comparing to their peers without depressive symptoms.</p>

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Syfte: Att skapa lojala kunder i dagens samhälle har blivit allt mer komplext till följd av e-handelns framfart. Relationen mellan konsument och varumärke var förr fokuserad vid pris och kvalitet. På senare tid visar studier att området kring långvariga relationer är komplexare än så. Mer mjuka värden i form av emotionella faktorer har visat sig spela en avgörande roll i företagens strävan att skapa relationer och lönsamhet på längre sikt. Studiens syfte är att undersöka de emotionella faktorer som påverkar konsumenters varumärkeslojalitet och långvariga relationer. Metod: I studien används en kvantitativ metod där en enkätundersökning publiceras för sportintresserade konsumenter. Data kopplat till faktorerna varumärkeslojalitet, varumärkeskärlek, emotionell anknytning samt funktionalitet samlades in och analyserades med hjälp av en multipel regressionsanalys. Flera T-tester genomfördes även för att påvisa eventuella skillnader i varumärkeslojalitet mellan varumärken och generationer. Resultat &amp; slutsats: Resultatet av den multipla regressionsanalysen tyder på att det finns ett samband mellan varumärkeslojalitet och emotionell anknytning samt varumärkeskärlek. Vidare redovisas en skillnad i hur de olika varumärkena uppfattas när det kommer till emotionellt och funktionellt. Den yngre generationen visar även på en högre varumärkeslojalitet baserat på de två sportvarumärkena som undersöks. Teoretiskt- och praktiskt bidrag: Vårt bidrag till forskningen är att ge en bredare kunskap till det komplexa området som varumärkeslojalitet och långvariga relationer är. Få studier i Sverige har forskat kring de emotionella faktorerna som påverkar varumärkeslojalitet. På så sätt bidrar studien med relevant kunskap som företag och marknadsförare kan nyttja i verksamheterna. Fo¨rslag pa° framtida forskning: Studien avgränsar sig till den svenska sportbranschen där majoriteten av respondenterna befinner sig i 20-30 års ålder. Vidare forskning föreslår att nå ut till den äldre generationen för att påvisa eventuella skillnader i resultatet. I denna och tidigare studier undersöks kläder inom sportbranschen och lyxvarubranschen. Fortsatta studier rekommenderas att undersöka andra branscher och områden där livsmedelsbutiker ges som exempel. Vidare föreslås att ta in fler variabler som är direkt kopplade till varumärkeslojalitet. / Purpose: Creating loyal customers in today's society has become increasingly complex as a result of the progress of e-commerce. The relationship between consumer and brand used to be focused on price and quality. More recently, studies show that the field of long-term relationships is more complex than that. Softer values in the form of emotional factors have proven to play a decisive role in companies' efforts to create relationships and profitability in the longer term. The purpose of the study is to investigate the emotional factors that influence consumers' brand loyalty and long-term relationships. The language of the thesis is Swedish. Method: The study uses a quantitative method where a survey is published for consumers interested in sports. Data linked to the factors brand loyalty, brand love, emotional attachment and functionality were collected and analyzed using a multiple regression analysis. Several T-tests were also conducted to demonstrate any differences in brand loyalty between brands and generations. Results &amp; conclusions: The results of the multiple regression analysis indicate that there is a relationship between brand loyalty and emotional attachment as well as brand love. Furthermore, the study shows differences in how consumers perceive the brands in terms of their functional and emotional aspects. The younger generation also shows a higher brand loyalty based on the two sports brands used in the study. Theoretical and practical contribution: Our contribution to the research is to provide a broader knowledge to the complex area of brand loyalty and long-term relationships. Few studies in Sweden have researched the emotional factors that influence brand loyalty. In this way, the study contributes relevant knowledge that companies and marketers can use in their operations. Suggestions for future research: The study is limited to the Swedish sports industry where the majority of respondents are in their 20s and 30s. Further research suggests reaching out to the older generation to demonstrate any differences in outcome. In this and previous studies, clothing in the sports industry and the luxury goods industry is examined. Further studies are recommended to investigate other industries and areas where grocery stores are given as an example. Furthermore, it is suggested to include more variables that are directly linked to brand loyalty.

This thesis aims to introduce the use of computerized adaptive testing (CAT) - a novel and ever increasingly used method of a test administration - applied to the field of Kinanthropology. By adapting a test to an individual respondent's latent trait level, computerized adaptive testing offers numerous theoretical and methodological improvements that can significantly advance testing procedures. In the first part of the thesis, the theoretical and conceptual basis of CAT, as well as a brief overview of its historical origins and basic general principles are presented. The discussion necessarily includes the description of Item Response Theory (IRT) to some extent, since IRT is almost exclusively used as the mathematical model in today's CAT applications. Practical application of CAT is then evaluated using Monte-Carlo simulations involving adaptive administration of the Physical Self-Description Questionnaire (PSDQ) (Marsh, Richards, Johnson, Roche, & Tremayne, 1994) - an instrument widely used to assess physical self-concept in the field of sport and exercise psychology. The Monte Carlo simulation of the PSDQ adaptive administration utilized a real item pool (N = 70) calibrated with a Graded Response Model (GRM, see Samejima, 1969, 1997). The responses to test items were generated based on item...

This diploma thesis is focused on individuals placed in a diagnostic institute and their self- concept. The aim was to evaluate and describe their view of themselves, whether they perceive positively or negatively, in which area they evaluate above average and where they move on the edge of below average. We consider the conception of ourselves to be the essence on which it is necessary to work on, build it and try to strengthen it if these individuals are to be corrected and their current behavior changed. The first part of this work clarifies the theoretical concepts related to the issue and the second part includes the research itself to determine the self-concept of individuals placed in a diagnostic institute. The evaluation of self-concept was based on a questionnaire survey (Questionnaire of self- concept of children and adolescents Piers Harris) and analysis of products of mental activity (drawing a tree). The results of the questionnaires show that the respondents from our research sample do not perceive positively, on the contrary, on many scales they show values corresponding to the average, below average to significantly below average. The elements resulting from the analysis of the drawings only highlight and confirm the results of the questionnaires.

Text in English / Due to the fact that many adolescents do not follow a balanced diet, an investigation into the eating habits of adolescents was undertaken. Much research has been done on eating disorders but little research has been done on the concomitants and possible precursors to unhealthy eating habits among adolescents. A literature study was done to clarify which factors cause unhealthy eating habits. The developmental aspects of adolescence and the reciprocal effect on eating habits was also investigated. A valid and reliable measuring instrument was developed in order to measure eating habits of adolescents. This instrument was used in an empirical investigation including 340 respondents with the aim of determining the most important factors, which relate to the eating behaviour of adolescents. Educational implications of the findings are discussed in order to provide curriculum developers, teachers, parents, counsellors and the media with guidelines to help children to adopt healthy eating habits. / M.Ed. (Guidance and Counselling)

Obesity is related to poor academic achievement, reduced quality of life, discrimination, lower educational attainment, lower earnings, and a number of socio-emotional problems (Dockray et al., 209; Erickson et al., 2008; Gerberding, 2008; Roth et al., 2008; Salvy et al., 2008; Barlow, 2007; Marsh et al, 2007; Storch et al., 2007; Davison & Birch, 2002; Braet et al., 1996). The present study investigates the significance of English, math, and physical self-concept as moderators of the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI), academic achievement, and psycho-social outcomes of depression and anxiety. The study includes 15-year-old female and male participants from the database of the Study of Early Child Care (SECC) by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The research controls for prior self-concept measured in 6 th grade, academic achievement measured in 5 th grade, psycho-social factors measured in 6 th grade, and attendance measured in 8 th grade. Other controls measured at the same time as the independent and dependent variables include the amount of TV watched and SES. Overall findings suggest that among females BMI was significantly related to each of the outcome variables with the exception of English achievement. There was a negative relationship between BMI and achievement in math and positive relationships between BMI and depression and anxiety among females. For males, there was only one significant relationship between BMI and an outcome variable, achievement in English (a negative relationship). Overall, BMI does not appear to be correlated with negative socio-emotional outcomes of depression and anxiety nor does it appear to be related to achievement in math among males. However, among females BMI does appear to be related to negative socio-emotional and achievement outcomes. Self-concept in math interacts with BMI in its effects on achievement in math however self-concept does not appear to be a protective factor. For males, physical self-concept interacts with BMI in its effects on depression however; it again does not appear to be a protective factor against these negative outcomes.

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Eurocentric and marginalizing schooling practices hinder Latino student persistence in US Schools. Furthermore, an intentional focus placed on Latinas uncovers compounding layers of oppression permeating the educational system. Through an analysis of testimonios, this qualitative critical narrative study better understands the schooling experiences and academic self-concept of seven Latina junior high students. Guided by Latino Critical Race (LatCrit) and Intersectionality Theories, it contributes to understandings of how Latina youth experience the transition from elementary to junior high school and how they perceived themselves as scholars. Testimonios were captured through a three-part series of semi-structured videoconference interviews. Data analysis utilized tenets from both LatCrit and Intersectionality frameworks and revealed navigating academic challenges, language challenges in the classroom, and overall belonging were key for participants. Gender and ethnic identity also surfaced as significant factors that impact academic self-concept of Latina student's academic perceptions. The findings lead to suggestions for liberatory pedagogical, political, and social schooling practices.