O presente trabalho resulta de uma investigação de doutoramento sobre as negociações internacionais de âmbito regional, tendo como caso de estudo a adesão de Angola à Zona de Comércio Livre da Comunidade de Desenvolvimento da África Austral. No que concerne à dimensão teórica, e…
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Defined as the absence of physical social interaction, solitude is often equated to negative outcomes such as loneliness. However, solitude is an inevitable part in daily life and has positive consequences. Whether one can benefit from solitude may depend on the attitudes toward…
To unveil the multilayered experiences which Christians undergo when engaging in nature-based experiences, this research utilized a multidimensional approach to address and further comprehend the characteristics of these moments. Specifically, this research aimed to understand h…
Economic and social impact of online social media have inspired a broad range of studies on the user behaviors and the improvement of the quality of user relationships, which are the keys to effective propagation of knowledge and information. However, these studies were constrai…
This study focuses on the nature of social and economic interaction among Late Bronze Age (c.1800–1500 BC) pastoralists of the mountainous steppes of Semirech'ya (eastern Kazakhstan). This period is typically documented in terms of various regional archaeological culture groups …
This thesis examines young people’s preferences for social interaction with others perceived to be similar and different, and school staff’s interpretations of the young people’s social behaviour. The issue is explored with reference to a tension between social inclusion, the pr…
This thesis puts forward a strong argument for why more up-to-date interactional research is needed into disputes and why disciplines, methodological approaches and theories should come second to the phenomenon. This thesis investigates how people behave in disputes. Disputes ar…
his thesis argues that anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs) are the imperfect expression of a new type of community-based liability which seeks to regulate an individual’s behaviour in the context of his relationship with a particular community. The combination of civil and crim…
Robots have been used in a variety of education, therapy or entertainment contexts. This thesis introduces the novel application of using humanoid robots for Robot-Mediated Interviews (RMIs). In the initial stages of this research it was necessary to first establish as a baselin…
In contemporary UK preschool, technological resources have become a standard feature of the environment. This has prompted widespread discussion around the appropriateness of technologies in preschools and for some time concerns were raised that technology is socially detrimenta…
In this study, I develop an integrative approach by which archaeologists can analyze the relationship between the built environment and human behaviour in ancient societies. I then apply it to an investigation of how elites employed monumental architecture as a means of advancin…
The Levant (Israel and Jordan) has a long history of human occupation. Archaeological sites in the region demonstrate this history as one of continuous change. The focus on understanding this history of change is most pronounced in the overriding interest in the transition from …
This study examines the impact of the physical setting in the care and healing process of hospitalized children, their families, and the caregivers in two selected pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in the U.S. and Turkey. A holistic, cross-cultural, comparative, and natural…
Urban vitality represents active street life in cities. Pedestrian density and diversity of the streets, which are the most important public spaces for cities, and also variety of pedestrian activity on the streets are the urban vitality indicators. Urban vitality enhances socia…
How do non-vocal practices function within sequences? This thesis addresses silence and gesture in the context of social interaction involving human participants through the framework of conversation analysis (CA) to answer this question. Although it is certainly possible, and i…
Hızla gelişen iletişim teknolojileriyle birlikte kişisel bilgisayarlar, akıllı telefonlar vb. hayatımıza girdi. Bu araçların birbirine bağlanması düşünülerek internetin geliştirilmesi ve Web 2.0 teknolojisinin kullanılmasıyla sosyal medyanın doğumu gerçekleşti. Günümüzde sosyal …
African weakly discharging electric fish (of the family Mormyridae) use their self-generated electric signals and electroreceptive abilities in orientation as well as social communication. This thesis investigated short-term changes in electric organ discharge (EOD) pattern, EOD…
Introduction: Understanding what a ‘good death’ in children might look like is important, as it impacts all stakeholders and promotes tailored support. Existing research indicates that opportunities for play, peer support and assent may be crucial. Our integrative review found m…
The purpose of this case study was to define clearly and to identify the programmatic elements that support positive adolescent decision-making for students at a private New England high school. Knowledge generated is expected to inform secondary school teachers and administrato…