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The effect of risk communication to young adults in Sweden during COVID-19: A qualitative study about how Swedish young adults decide to live concerning to the restrictions during the pandemic
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
2021 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

The risks for Swedish citizens' health increased when the COVID-19 pandemic came to the country and the risk communication started. Risk communication entails attempts to change perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, feelings or behavior according to Breakwell (2014, p.144). Sweden has adopted a different strategy to deal with the pandemic in relation to other Nordic countries. In this thesis we have chosen to look at a vulnerable group, Swedish young adults in age 20 to 30 year olds because they are the one of the most active citizens during the pandemic. This thesis is conducted using a qualitative method and collects empirical data from semi-structured interviews of Swedish young adults. The theoretical concept is centred on risk communication, risk society and decisions-making. Based on research evidence, It is a mixed outcome how young adults choose to deal with the restrictions, some follow them closely and some of them still live a social life as before the pandemic. The study concluded that young adult’s behavioral changes played an important role in society

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2021. , p. 47
Keywords [en]
COVID-19 pandemic, decision-making, lifestyle of Swedish young adults, risk communication
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Other Health Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-45101OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-45101DiVA, id: diva2:1573807
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Health and lifestyle
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Master's Programme in Nordic Welfare, 60 credits
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Available from: 2021-06-28 Created: 2021-06-27 Last updated: 2025-10-01Bibliographically approved

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