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- Linder, Astrid, 1959, et al.
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VIRTUAL - a European approach to foster the uptake of virtual testing in vehicle safety assessment
- 2020
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In: Proceedings of 8th Transport Research Arena TRA 2020.
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In the assessment of road user and vehicle occupant safety, physical testing is limited to a few scenarios. To advance transport safety it is vital to include more relevant scenarios. Virtual Testing offers an opportunity to introduce additional test scenarios. The objectives of the VIRTUAL project, described in this paper, include: Identifying impact scenarios relevant for the future, providing tools such as models, guidelines, and a corresponding platform to foster the uptake of virtual testing. The safety of standing passengers on public transport has been reviewed, scenarios for Vulnerable Road User testing have been identified and new seated positions for future vehicles have been described. In addition, a virtual testing platform has been established on which human body models are provided. The platform follows the open access approach, complements other approaches and does not just provide the models, but also guidelines on how to implement new scenarios in test procedures.
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- Gyberg, Fanny, 1983, et al.
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”Another kind of Swede” - Ethnic identity in contemporary Sweden
- 2015
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In: Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA) 7th Biennal Conference, 16 October, Miami, FL.
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Ethnic diversity in Sweden has been growing for years, with approximately 28% of current residents coming from immigrant families (i.e., at least one parent born outside of Sweden; Statistics Sweden, 2014). By focusing on the narrative identity content related to ethnicity, the purpose of this paper is to yield valuable insights into contemporary Swedish society and the personal experiences of emerging adults. Sweden is often viewed as one of the most well-integrated countries in the world (Migrant Integration Policy Index; MIPEX, 2011). For example, rather than being forced to learn only the Swedish language as is the custom in many other countries that are stressing the importance of assimilation, immigrant children in Sweden are often provided with resources in school to maintain their heritage language while also learning Swedish and English. Thus, even though nationalistic ideas have been on the rise within Swedish society and assimilation may be preferred, multiculturalism may also be permitted and facilitated. So what might immigrant identity and adjustment look like in a society that does not fervently endorse assimilation? With this paper, our objective is to present and discuss results from a recent study in the GREEN project (Gothenburg Research on Ethnicity-related Experiences and identity Narratives) on how immigrant and non-immigrant emerging adults in Sweden talk about ethnicity. Thus, the research question that has guided our work is: How can ethnic identity be understood from the context of immigration in contemporary Sweden? /.../
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- Gyberg, Fanny, 1983, et al.
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‘I don’t even know myself what I am’ – Ethnic identity in contemporary Sweden
- 2016
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In: The 23rd Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP), Nagoya, Japan, July 30 - August 3.
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Through a narrative approach, focusing on ethnicity-related identity content, the purpose of this study was to yield valuable insights into contemporary Swedish society and the personal experiences of young people in Sweden today. 95 participants (87% women, mean age 19.62) wrote down narratives where they shared their ethnicity-related experiences. Through thematic analysis, we found six salient themes: experience of prejudice or discrimination, experience of general difference, experience of being ‘another kind of Swede’, experience of distancing to culture or ethnicity, experience of being in-between cultures or ethnicities, and experiences of cultural ideologies. Although Sweden is viewed as one of the most well-integrated countries in the world, the results indicate that this may not always correspond with the youth’s own lived experiences. The themes found reflect complex and multicultural identities as well as issues of otherness and segregation, which may play an important part in young people’s identity formation.
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- Nelson, Sarah C., et al.
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Multiculturalism and Swedish Immigration
- 2015
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In: Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA) 7th Biennal Conference, 15 October, Miami, FL.
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Immigration is a significant historical, cultural and political issue in the United States. In the United States, immigrants are expected to “become American” by adopting American cultural, economic, and social practices while the practices of their homeland (Huntington, 2004). Within this context of expected assimilation, researchers have demonstrated that the best adjusted immigrant emerging adults are those who are able to integrate their past identities with their current contexts (see Berry, Phinney, Same, & Vedder, 2006). Little attention, to our knowledge has been paid to the ways in which immigrant youth in other cultures best adjust to their new contexts. Sweden represents an interesting contrast to the United States in this inquiry, as its immigration narrative appears to be one of multiculturalism rather than of assimilation. Swedish immigration policy endorses “equality, freedom of choice, and partnership,” affording immigrants all the benefits of the social welfare state including voting rights, the freedom to choose assimilation or distinctiveness, and partnership in the support of instruction in children’s native language in schools (Westin, 2006). It remains to be seen if in this context, wherein multiculturalism is espoused, integration of cultural past and present still predicts the best adjustment outcomes for immigrant emerging adults. The aim of the present study is to understand the cultural context of Swedish immigrants. What culturally dominant narratives do emerging adults immigrating to Sweden encounter and how do they navigate their own identities in this context? In order to answer this question we prompted emerging adults who are Swedish natives and immigrants to provide stories of times when their personal story diverged from the “norm.” These narrative data are currently in the initial stages of analysis by the research team. A coding scheme is being developed utilizing three levels of analysis: 1) the narrative’s valence structure (that is increasing, decreasing, stable low, or stable high valence), 2) the narrative’s specific content themes and characters, and 3) the “master cultural narrative” which the participant’s narrative appears to be counteracting. This study is part of a larger collaboration with between researchers in the U.S. and Sweden. Data from approximately 750 adolescents and emerging adults from immigrant and non-immigrant backgrounds will be analyzed. This presentation will detail the narrative findings from this coding scheme as well as provide initial hypothesizes about the connection between a multicultural immigration policy and the narrated experience of immigrants to Sweden.
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- Perez, Anna, 1977-, et al.
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Student teachers’ preconceptions of programming as a content in the subject technology
- 2023
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In: PATT40: The 40th International Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology Conference Proceedings 2023. - Liverpool : Liverpool John Moores University. - 9781399967266
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In many countries, student teachers are not adequately prepared to teach programmingin technology education once they have completed their training. There is acorresponding inadequacy of research regarding pre-service programming educationin technology, although in recent years research in this area has increased. There is,however, a lack of research specifically regarding student teachers’ preconceptionsabout programming, which would be important for developing competences neededfor teaching in technology.This paper presents a study with the aim of describing student teachers’ preconceptionsabout teaching programming in technology. The study uses a phenomenographicapproach investigating eight student teachers’ preconceptions after a five-weektechnology course preparing for primary education, grades 4-6 (teaching pupils aged10-12). Semi-structured interviews have been conducted with student teachers fromtwo different higher education institutions in Sweden. From the first step of theanalysis, three tentative categories have been obtained, describing student teachers’preconceptions as: 1) an understanding of a language and/or a tool, 2) an understandingand use of a language or a tool to solve technological problems, and as 3) a way ofunderstanding and describing a technological environment.The results of the study will contribute with research-based knowledge useful fordeveloping new approaches on how to vary and design the teaching of programmingin technology for student teachers to develop skills that are important for their futureprofession(PDF) Student teachers' preconceptions of programming as a content in the subject technology.
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- Svensson, Eva-Maria, 1958, et al.
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Challenges of an ageing population – retirement age and the welfare model
- 2018
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In: The 24th Nordic Congress of Gerontology, 2-4 May, 2018.
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- An ageing population is repeatedly perceived as a major challenge for, and even as a threat against, the Nordic welfare model. Increasing demands on welfare services due to an ageing population, at the same time as a decreasing productivity growth, have led to a demand for a prolonged working life. The broader context, e.g. the discourse on ‘successful ageing’, the lack of interest for alternative ways to increase the revenues such as a changed tax base, and a challenge of the welfare model, is not sufficiently explored. Aim To provide an argumentative basis for a discussion on the presumptions of the perceived conflict between ageing and the welfare system, and, whether it is possible, and if so, how, to legally safeguard a sustainable welfare model based on inclusion and social security. Method
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- Svensson, Eva-Maria, 1958, et al.
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The legal challenge of an ageing population - is the Nordic Welfare Model sustainable?
- 2017
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In: Conference: GLOBAL CHALLENGES – NORDIC EXPERIENCES Theme: The making and circulation of Nordic models. Oslo, 20-21 March 2017.
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- The aim with this paper is to provide a basis for a discussion on whether it is possible, and if so, how, to legally safeguard a sustainable society based on the ideals of the Nordic welfare model challenged by an ageing population? The ‘ageing population’ is one of today’s repeatedly addressed urgent challenges. A fourth of the population will be over 65 years old in 2050, according to the prognosis made by The Public Health Agency of Sweden.1 As noted in Horizon 2020, the number of people in the EU aged over 65 will have grown by 70% by 2050.2 At the same time however, immigration rejuvenates the Swedish population.3 Older persons are as well as refugees and internally displaced persons and migrants identified as vulnerable and as people who must be empowered in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.4 The third goal is there to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. The Long-Term Survey of the Swedish Economy 2015 declares that the demographic changes (increased number of older and foreign-born people) will challenge the publicly financed welfare systems and the possibilities to reach political goals of redistribution.5 With an ageing population and high degree of immigration, to increase the amount work by these two groups (immigrants and elderly peoples) is consequently supposed to be the most interesting alternative to maintain the level of employment, according to the Swedish Long-Term Survey.7 The changed age structure will impact the organization of the society and the welfare state. The costs for elderly care will rise, put additional stress on the public budget and make the political and financial systems more vulnerable. 8 There are already challenges caused by e.g. globalisation on the financial systems. An ageing population is a challenge for the financing of the future public sector.
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