Thesis (M.E.)--International Baptist College Graduate School, 2000. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [113-114]).

Thesis (M. Ed.)--University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

Thesis (M.E.)--International Baptist College Graduate School, 2000. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [113-114]).

Thesis (M.E.)--International Baptist College Graduate School, 2000. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [113-114]).

The dissertation examines the influence the media have on shaping the values and value systems that teenagers hold. The first part of the dissertation includes related theoretical concepts, it defines values, and how the values are established and cathegorized. The dissertation also covers developmental specifics of adolescence, described from the perspective of the developmental psychology. The theoretical part also contains a chapter covering media including the description of the media issues, media typology, the impact of media and the influence which media have on value systems of not only teenagers but also adults. The second part of the dissertation is the description and evaluation of the research carried out on high school students. The objective of the research was to find out what types of media predominate in the lives of selected respondents. The aim of the research was also to find out how the teenagers are influenced by the content of the used media and how the media influence their value systems. .

Originally presented as the author's Thesis (doctoral)--Universität Potsdam, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-140).

Over the past two decades, trends of integration processes in terms of citizens of different ethnicities, different gender and different sexual belongings, etc. has grown thanks to debates and new legislations. A marginalized and discriminated group in society such as women, immigrants, homosexuals, transsexuals and people with disabilities during this time has gained momentum in the community. The curiosity over whether these developments have changed our attitudes and values to the world around us, and if so how, is the reason for this master's thesis in disability studies. The Swedish development forms the basis for my belief on a younger generation of people who would be more tolerant than previous generations, in terms of what is considered to belong to the norm in our society, or not. The purpose of this study is therefore to increase knowledge about what beliefs young people today have about people with disabilities. The questions that the study is based on are: What does young people characterizes as a normal  or an abnormal human being? What thoughts do young people have about the people who deviate from the norm? What beliefs do they have regarding people with disabilities? To achieve the objective, the choice has fallen on a qualitative approach. Empirical data were collected through a focus group of four 18-year-olds, where they based on specific themes, have associated and discussed freely. For the processing and interpretation of the data collection, Moscovici (1984) theory of social representations has been used. By interpreting the focus groups discussions, the result shows that people with disabilities still are highly regarded and treated as people who should be "corrected" by the individual / medical model.

The thesis called "Life attitudes and values of selected groups of adolescents" deals with comparison of changes through longitudinal study in chosen indicators of value orientation and actual life attitudes of adolescents, who are situated in educational institution and being at the same time students of high school preparing themselves for future career. The results are compared with the survey, which was carried out between the years 2009 - 2010. The arrangement of gained data has a character of comparative study, which evaluates an occurrence of certain aspects in respondents' hierarchy of values and maps their shift in a certain period of time. The theoretical part is concerned with attitudes and value orientation, their elements and formations; furthermore it structures a phenomenon of adolescence in general, which is compared in selected indicators with specifically selected groups, which are the subject of the survey. For a better insight into the problematic, the conclusion of the theoretical part specifies an environment of an institutional education and its basic characteristics. The issue is observed from pedagogical, psychological and anthropological point of view. These views offer treatises about possibilities and resources affecting an education in devices for juveniles, whose...

This thesis handles with the lifestyle of Straight Edge youth subculture. This subculture is identified by refusing alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sexual promiscuity and emphasizing moral compassion. First the thesis describes the lifestyle in general, including the typical attitudes, values and freetime activities. Further it reflects subcultures, their place within society, their specifics, and maps the academic studies of (post)subcultural theories. Following part describes the Straight Edge subculture in detail and is asking the question whether this subculture can fulfill the function of the substition of religion. The qualitative analysis then focuses on the lifestyle of the individual followers, their perception of the community, the relationship with society and selfpresentation. Additionaly the thesis presents the ethical and moral dimension of Straight Edge and delas with the problem of commercialism of subcultures.