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SWEOLD - Swedish panel study of living conditions of the oldest old
SWEOLD is a nationally representative survey of the older population in Sweden. The sample consists of individuals previously included in the selection of Swedish Level of Living Survey (LNU), who have passed the LNU age ceiling of 75 years.
The first survey was carried out in 1992. Further waves were conducted in 2002, 2004, 2010, 2014 and 2021. In 2004 and 2014, the...
Gymnastic activities in school 1973-1974
In 1972, the GAIS project, Gymnastics activities in school, was launched at the Institute of Education in Gothenburg. The project was the working title. The aim was to study primary student’s motoric conditions, interest and knowledge of sports in relation to their perception of gymnastics teaching and also impact from family, colleagues and the local community.
Youth involvement in sports 1973-1974
A two-part survey aimed towards students and their parents, asking questions about the involvement in sports and physical activities among youths.
Socialization into sport involvement 1974: A cross national study - Sweden
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Comparisons between different cultures and countries in terms of socialization into sport
Back pain, Sickness Absences and Leg Length Discrepancy: Intervention 2008-2009
The survey charted leg length discrepancy as a risk factor for back pain in both sitting and standing work. It was assumed that lower limb discrepancy is an independent determinant of back pain, especially when standing at work. The aim of this study was also to give guidelines to occupational health services on how leg length discrepancy should be taken into account with...
Aging, body image and identity 1998
The purpose of this project is to study the relationship between people's own body-associations and identity-conceptions in an extensive survey of individuals between 20 and 85 years of age. Among others; it intend to scrutinize the extent to which people themselves are experiencing their own bodies, in the negative, way that theories of social gerontology and the ideals of...