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Oskarshamn is one of the municipalities being discussed as a possible site for disposal of nuclear waste from the Swedish nuclear power plants, and there has been inquiries made for a pilot study in the area. In view of this the local council of Oskarshamn appointed a ´Youth team´, consisting of ten young politicians from all political parties represented in the local council. The aim of the team was to inform and create debate among adolescents about how to store the radioactive waste from nuclear power plants. The purpose of this survey, addressed to young people in Oskarshamn, was to shed light on their opinion towards a pilot study and possible disposal of nuclear waste in Oskarshamn. The respondents had to answer questions about their opinion on the use of nuclear power in Sweden, if they believed nuclear power to be abolished by year 2010, and about their general interest in issues concerning energy and nuclear power. Other questions concerned risks associated with nuclear power, the influence different groups have/ought to have when it comes to disposal of nuclear waste, and if the respondent would accept a decision to dispose nuclear waste in Oskarshamn. A number of questions dealt with the suggested pilot study; if the respondent was for or against a pilot study; who should decide about the pilot study; if there had been enough information about the study; and if the respondent had attended any meeting, signed any petition, contacted any politician, contacted or participated in mass media, or tried to influence anyone´s opinion on any issue concerning the pilot study. The respondents also had to state the issues they considered to be important to study in a pilot study. Furthermore the respondents had to give their opinion about a number of risks discussed in connection with disposal of nuclear waste in Oskarshamn. Other questions concerned the influence on job opportunities and tourism. Demographic items include age, gender, marital status, children, education, occupation, and trade union membership. Oskarshamn is one of the municipalities being discussed as a possible site for disposal of nuclear waste from the Swedish nuclear power plants, and there has been inquiries made for a pilot study in the area. In view of this the local council of Oskarshamn appointed a 'Youth team', consisting of ten young politicians from all political parties represented in the local council. The aim of the team was to inform and create debate among adolescents about how to store the radioactive waste from nuclear power plants. The purpose of this survey, addressed to young people in Oskarshamn, was to shed light on their opinion towards a pilot study and possible disposal of nuclear waste in Oskarshamn. The respondents had to answer questions about their opinion on the use of nuclear power in Sweden, if they believed nuclear power to be abolished by year 2010, and about their general interest in issues concerning energy and nuclear power. Other questions concerned risks associated with nuclear power, the influence different groups have/ought to have when it comes to disposal of nuclear waste, and if the respondent would accept a decision to dispose nuclear waste in Oskarshamn. A number of questions dealt with the suggested pilot study; if the respondent was for or against a pilot study; who should decide about the pilot study; if there had been enough information about the study; and if the respondent had attended any meeting, signed any petition, contacted any politician, contacted or participated in mass media, or tried to influence anyone's opinion on any issue concerning the pilot study. The respondents also had to state the issues they considered to be important to study in a pilot study. Furthermore the respondents had to give their opinion about a number of risks discussed in connection with disposal of nuclear waste in Oskarshamn. Other questions concerned the influence on job opportunities and tourism. Demographic items include age, gender, marital status, children, education, occupation, and trade union membership.

#Observa opinion polls: #---------------------- # #From 1967 and onwards Observa has carried out a number of opinion polls, i.e. surveys of attitudes and habits of life, partly through so-called political index polls (postal panel surveys) and partly through more extensive attitudinal surveys based on interviews. The political index polls have been carried out regularly in the period (approx. 10 times a year), whereas the attitudinal surveys have been carried out quarterly in the period 1969 to 1972. The current data collection of similar data material over a long period of time makes it possible to carry out various kinds of time series analyses, especially as regards party preference. #Other subjects are usually treated more superficially owing to the conditions under which the surveys are carried out (they are designed for publication in daily papers so the main emphasis has been put on topical issues, and only subjects which may be dealt with by means of a limited number of questions are included). #Until 1971 the political index polls were carried out for the daily paper Aktuelt; from 1972 for the daily paper Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten. The attitudinal surveys have been carried out exclusively for Jyllands-Posten. # #Observa Political Index Polls, 1978: #------------------------------------ #In 1978 Observa carried out 10 political index polls. All the questions from these surveys are found in DDA-0981: Observa Political Index Polls, 1978. In addition, the individual political index polls, which contain questions on topical issues, are found in DDA-0982 to DDA-0991. # #The individual political index polls deal with the following topical issues: # #Observa Political Index Polls 1978: February (DDA-0982): #Participation in and vote at the local election on 7 March, 1978; the postponement of the proposed clearing of Christiania; priority ordering of great investments: a bridge over the Great Belt, the introduction of North Sea gas, the introduction of nuclear power, an extension of the motorway system, electric trains for DSB (the Danish State Railways); subscription to 'Falck' (a private salvage corps); the transfer of 'De Danske Redningskorps' (The Danish Salvage Corps) to public control; income regulation of old-age pension; morning prayers in primary school; school children in household; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1978: March (DDA-0983): #The trial against Mogens Glistrup, political persecution and the sentence at the city court; who is to decide whether an MP is worthy of being a member of Parliament; assessment of the members of the Government; assessment of the proposals of the Child Commission (Børnekommissionen), of the Equality Commission (Ligestillingskommissionen) and of the Central Education Council (Det Centrale Uddannelsesråd); smoking habits; the 'smokeless day'; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1978: April (DDA-0984): #For or against Danish membership of the EC at a hypothetical referendum today; forms of address (the deferential 'De' versus the familiar 'du'); political information on Radio Denmark; personal well-being (e.g. rested, stressed); alcohol consumption; the quality of beef and pork and the consumption of pork as compared with last year; growing of vegetables and fruit; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1978: May (DDA-0985): #Summer holidays; acts of violence, if any, against the respondent or the respondent's family and acquaintances; the Government's proposed measures to combat unemployment; whether the respondent is unemployed or is afraid of becoming unemployed; for or against nuclear power stations in Denmark at a hypothetical referendum today; for or against a lowering of the electoral age to 18 at a hypothetical referendum today; assessment of the members of the Government; the size of the police force; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1978: June (DDA-0986): #Assessment of the Government's performance; assessment of the performance of the opposition; personal pressure; football World Cup on TV; the negotiations between the Social Democratic Party and the non-Socialist parties concerning the formation of a majority government; the issuing of writs for a general election; the work of master artisans; evening meals (refreshments) and weekend guests; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1978: August (DDA-0987): #A bridge over the Great Belt; a government coalition of the Social Democratic Party and the Liberal Party; for or against a lowering of the electoral age to 18 at the referendum on 19 September, 1978; alcohol consumption; purchase of tax-free alcohol and wine; shopping in discount shops; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1978: September (DDA-0988): #For or against a lowering of the electoral age to 18 at a hypothetical referendum today; the government coalition of the Social Democratic Party and the Liberal Party; the Act on an increase of VAT and the Act on price and profits freeze; the impact of the economic situation on employment; the strikes in connection with the formation of the new Government; the disagreement between Anker Jørgensen and Thomas Nielsen (chairman of LO - the Danish Trades Union Congress); for or against nuclear power stations in Denmark at a hypothetical referendum today; a bridge over the Great Belt; spare time activities; Radio News; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1978: October (DDA-0989): #For or against Danish membership of the EC at a hypothetical referendum today; the proposal of the Social Democratic Party and LO (the Danish Trades Union Congress) concerning economic industrial democracy, profit sharing and a central fund; a permanent peace in the Middle East after the Camp David peace talks; an extension of the EC (attitude to Portugal, Spain and Greece becoming members of the EC); Danish development aid; marital status; the general claims for the coming collective bargaining; the distribution of housework between husband and wife; employment status; assessment of President Carter; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1978: November (DDA-0990): #Assessment of the Act on voluntary early retirement pay, the impact of this Act on employment and the possibility of the respondent's retiring on voluntary early retirement pay; the release by the municipalities of personal code numbers of social clients and other citizens to Danmarks Statistik; professional football; the purchase of coal from South Africa; winter holidays; book reading habits; the 'm/k' (male/female) designation; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1978: December (DDA-0991): #Assessment of Anker Jørgensen as prime minister; Danish and arithmetic instruction in primary school; the optional state-controlled leaving examination in primary school; the abolition of marks and examinations in primary school; the abolition of the examination in Latin; Christmas Eve; children in household; pocket money for children (amount and method); Christmas present expenditure; expectations of 1979 (personal financial situation, the country's economic situation, the world situation); and magazines and weeklies Observas opinionsundersøgelser: ------------------------------- Observa har fra 1967 gennemført undersøgelser af holdninger og livsvaner, dels gennem såkaldte prøvevalg (postale valgpanelsundersøgelser) dels gennem mere omfattende interviewbaserede indstillingsundersøgelser. Prøvevalgsundersøgelserne er foretaget jævnligt i hele perioden (ca. 10 gange hvert år), medens indstillingsundersøgelserne kun blev foretaget kvartalsvist i årene 1969 til 1972. Det lange tidsrum med jævnligt indsamlede, ensartede datamaterialer giver muligheder for forskellige tidsserieanalyser, især hvad angår partipræferencer. Andre emner er sædvanligvis mere flygtigt behandlede pga. de vilkår, hvorunder undersøgelserne er foretaget (de er tilrettelagt med offentliggørelse i dagspressen for øje, det dagsaktuelle har været betonet, og emnerne er begrænset til problemkredse, der lader sig beskrive med et mindre antal spørgsmål). Prøvevalgene gennemførtes indtil udgangen af 1971 for dagbladet Aktuelt og fra 1972 for Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten. Indstillingsundersøgelserne blev udelukkende gennemført for Jyllands-Posten. Observa Prøvevalg 1978: ---------------------- I 1978 gennemførte Observa i alt 10 prøvevalg. Enslydende spørgsmål, omhandlende demografiske forhold samt partipræference, er i DDA samlet i undersøgelsen DDA-0981 Observa Prøvevalg 1978, mens de enkelte, fuldstændige prøvevalg, der indeholder forskellige aktuelle spørgsmål, findes som DDA-0982 til DDA-0991. De enkelte prøvevalg omhandler flg. aktuelle emner: DDA-0982 Observa Prøvevalg 1978, februar-undersøgelsen: Partipræference i dag; deltagelse i og stemmeafgivelse ved kommunalvalget og amtsrådsvalget den 7. marts; udskydelsen af rømningen af Christiania; prioritering af de store investeringsplaner: Storebæltsbroen, indførelse af naturgas, indførelse af atomkraft, udbygning af motorvejsnettet, el-drift for DSB; abonnement på Falck i husstanden; overgang af De Danske Redningskorps til det offentlige; indtægtsbestemmelse af folkepensionen; morgenbøn og morgensang i folkeskolen; skolesøgende børn i husstanden; samt læsning af ugeblade. DDA-0983 Observa Prøvevalg 1978, marts-undersøgelsen: Partipræference i dag; om retssagen mod Mogens Glistrup er politisk forfølgelse, byrettens dom; hvem skal afgøre, om et folketingsmedlem er værdigt til at sidde i Folketinget; vurdering af regeringens medlemmer; vurdering af forslag fra Børnekommissionen, Ligestillingskommissionen og det centrale uddannelsesråd; rygevaner; røgfri dag; samt læsning af ugeblade. DDA-0984 Observa Prøvevalg 1978, april-undersøgelsen: Partipræference i dag; for eller imod Danmarks medlemskab af Fællesmarkedet ved en folkeafstemning i dag; tiltaleformerne du og De; Danmarks Radio''s politiske orientering; personligt velbefindende (fx udhvilet, stresset); nydelse af spiritus; kvaliteten af oksekød og svinekød; forbrug af svinekød nu i forhold til tidligere; samt dyrkning af grøntsager og frugt. DDA-0985 Observa Prøvevalg 1978, maj-undersøgelsen: Partipræfernce i dag; tilbringelse af sommerferie; eventuelle voldshandlinger mod respondenten eller dennes familie eller bekendte; regeringens forslag til nedbringelse af arbejdsløsheden; personlig arbejdsløshed; ja eller nej til atomkraftværker ved en folkeafstemning i dag; ja eller nej til 18 års valgret ved en folkeafstemning i dag; vurdering af regeringens medlemmer; politistyrkens størrelse; samt graden af tillid til politiet. DDA-0986 Observa Prøvevalg 1978, juni-undersøgelsen: Partipræference i dag; vurdering af regeringens virke; vurdering af oppositionens virke; personlig travlhed; VM-fodbold i TV; forhandlinger mellem Socialdemokratiet og de borgerlige partier om dannelse af en flertalsregering; udskrivning af folketingsvalg; håndværkeres arbejde og pålidelighed; aftensmåltider, forfriskninger og gæster i weekenden; samt læsning af ugeblade. DDA-0987 Observa Prøvevalg 1978, august-undersøgelsen: Partipræference i dag; Storebæltsbroen; regeringssamarbejde mellem Socialdemokratiet og Venstre; ja eller nej til 18 års valgret ved folkeafstemningen den 19. september; nydelse af spiritus; beholdning af spiritus; indkøb af afgiftsfri spiritus/vin; indkøb i lavprisvarehuse/billibutikker; samt læsning af ugeblade. DDA-0988 Observa Prøvevalg 1978, september-undersøgelsen: Partipræference i dag; ja eller nej til 18 års valgret ved en folkeafstemning i dag; regeringssamarbejdet mellem Socialdemokratiet og Venstre; lov om forhøjelse af momsen og lov om pris- og avancestop, virkning på den økonomiske situation og på beskæftigelsen; arbejdsnedlæggelserne i forbindelse med dannelsen af den nye regering; kløften mellem statsminister Anker Jørgensen og LOs formand Thomas Nielsen; ja eller nej til atomkraftværker ved en folkeafstemning i dag; Storebæltsbroen; deltagelse i fritidsaktiviteter; radioaviserne; samt læsning af ugeblade. DDA-0989 Observa Prøvevalg 1978, oktober-undersøgelsen: Partipræference i dag; for eller imod Danmarks medlemskab af Fællesmarkedet ved en folkeafstemning i dag; Socialdemokratiets og LOs forslag om økonomisk demokrati, overskudsdeling, en central fond; varig fred i Mellemøsten efter Camp David aftalerne; udvidelse af Fællesmarkedet med Portugal, Spanien og Grækenland; dansk u-landsbistand; civilstand; overenskomstforhandlingerne; fordeling af udførelsen af huslige gøremål mellem mand og kone; erhvervsmæssig beskæftigelse; vurdering af præsident Carter; samt læsning og køb af ugeblade. DDA-0990 Observa Prøvevalg 1978, november-undersøgelsen: Partipræference i dag; vurdering af loven om efterløn, dens virkning på arbejdsløsheden og muligheden for selv at gå på efterløn; udlevering af CPR-numre til Danmarks Statistik på sociale klienter (og andre borgere) fra kommunerne; professionel fodbold; el-værkernes køb af kul i Sydafrika; tilbringelse af vinterferie; læsning af bøger; m/k betegnelsen; samt læsning af ugeblade. DDA-0991 Observa Prøvevalg 1978, december-undersøgelsen: Partipræference i dag; vurdering af Anker Jørgensen som statsminister; folkeskolens undervisning i dansk og regning; valgfri statskontrolleret prøve ved afgang fra folkeskolen; afskaffelse af prøver og karakterer i folkeskolen; afskaffelse af den lille latinprøve; tilbringelse af juleaften; børn i husstanden; lommepenge til børn (beløb og metode); julegavebeløb; udsigterne for 1979 (mht. egen økonomi, landets økonomi, verdenssituationen); læsning af ugeblade; samt kontaktvillighed ved eventuel ekstraordinær undersøgelse. I prøvevalgene indgår et fast sæt af baggrundsvariable (stamoplysninger), som i denne undersøgelse er medtaget for hvert af prøvevalgene. Desuden har DDA samlet hver af disse baggrundsvariable for alle panelets medlemmer for hele året. De gennemgående baggrundsvariable omhandler:Respondentens køn, fødselsår, civilstand og stilling i familien. Bopælens geografiske placering (urbaniseringsgrad) samt boligens art og antal værelser i boligen. Respondentens uddannelse, beskæftigelsesmæssige status, stillingsbetegnelse og medlemskab af faglig organisation. Endelig hvilket politisk parti respondenten stemte på ved det sidste folketingsvalg (1977) eller årsager til, at respondenten ikke stemte See abstract Se abstract

DataForAssessingSeasonalEffectsOnElectricityAndWaterForRepositoryThis Excel file contains data used to conduct a seasonal analysis to assess whether seasonal patterns exist in electricity use in dorms and whether these patterns differ by latitude. The first worksheet contains metadata.Fall 2010 Campus Conservation Nationals surveyThis online survey was administered to students attending colleges who participated in the Fall 2010 Campus Conservation Nationals competition. Not all schools who participated in the competition administered the survey.CCN_F10_survey.pdfSpring 2012 Campus Conservation Nationals surveyThis online survey was administered to students attending colleges who participated in the Spring 2012 Campus Conservation Nationals competition. Not all schools who participated in the competition administered the survey.CCN_Spring12_survey.pdfFall 10 Campus Conservation Nationals electricity, water, webhit, and commitment dataThis data file contains data at the dorm level collected by Lucid before, during, and after the Fall 2010 CCN competition. The first sheet contains metadata defining all variable names.Fall10_CCN_elec_water_webhits_commitments.xlsxSpring 2012 Campus Conservation Nationals electricity, water, and commitment dataThis data file contains data at the dorm level collected by Lucid before, during, and after the Spring 2012 CCN competition. The first sheet contains metadata defining all variable names.Spring12_CCN_elec_water_commitments_no.xlsxFall 10 CCN data aggregated at dorm level with psychological variablesThis data file contains data at the dorm level collected from our online survey and merged with the resource use data. The first sheet contains metadata defining all variable names.Fall10_CCN_dormagg_with_psych_variables.xlsxSpring 2012 CCN data with psychological variablesThis data file contains data at the dorm level collected from our online survey and merged with the resource use data. The first sheet contains metadata defining all variable names.Spring12__CCN_dormagg_with_psych_variables.xlsx “Campus Conservation Nationals” (CCN) is a recurring, nation-wide electricity and water-use reduction competition among dormitories on college campuses. We conducted a two year empirical study of the competition’s effects on resource consumption and the relationship between conservation, use of web technology and various psychological measures. Significant reductions in electricity and water use occurred during the two CCN competitions examined (n = 105,000 and 197,000 participating dorm residents respectively). In 2010, overall reductions during the competition were 4% for electricity and 6% for water. The top 10% of dorms achieved 28% and 36% reductions in electricity and water respectively. Participation was larger in 2012 and reductions were slightly smaller (i.e. 3% electricity). The fact that no seasonal pattern in electricity use was evident during non-competition periods suggests that results are attributable to the competition. Post competition resource use data collected in 2012 indicates that conservation behavior was sustained beyond the competition. Surveys were used to assess psychological and behavioral responses (n = 2,900 and 2,600 in 2010 and 2012 respectively). Electricity reductions were significantly correlated with: web visitation, specific conservation behaviors, awareness of the competition, motivation and sense of empowerment. However, participants were significantly more motivated than empowered. Perceived benefits of conservation were skewed towards global and future concerns while perceived barriers tended to be local. Results also suggest that competitions may be useful for “preaching beyond the choir” – engaging those who might lack prior intrinsic or political motivation. Although college life is distinct, certain conclusions related to competitions, self-efficacy, and motivation and social norms likely extend to other residential settings.

Abstract: Life cycle assessment is a technique used by the industry, which aims to minimize possible environmental impacts resulting from its production. However, in chemistry education, this environmental information has applicability in teacher training. Thus, the purpose in this research is to present the concept of life-cycle assessment as a socio-scientific issue, and to investigate its implications for teacher development, according to Henry Giroux's theory. The research was carried out with 10 Chemistry undergraduate students, and the analysis has a qualitative character, substantiated by reports on academic internship experiences as a tool for data collection. These were analyzed by Laurence Bardin's precepts. As a result, the undergraduate students reframed their experience of chemistry undergraduate studies, towards global, inseparable, interdisciplinary and essential content for critical citizenship education.

#Observa opinion polls: #---------------------- # #From 1967 and onwards Observa has carried out a number of opinion polls, i.e. surveys of attitudes and habits of life, partly through so-called political index polls (postal panel surveys) and partly through more extensive attitudinal surveys based on interviews. The political index polls have been carried out regularly in the period (approx. 10 times a year), whereas the attitudinal surveys have been carried out quarterly in the period 1969 to 1972. The current data collection of similar data material over a long period of time makes it possible to carry out various kinds of time series analyses, especially as regards party preference. #Other subjects are usually treated more superficially owing to the conditions under which the surveys are carried out (they are designed for publication in daily papers so the main emphasis has been put on topical issues, and only subjects which may be dealt with by means of a limited number of questions are included). #Until 1971 the political index polls were carried out for the daily paper Aktuelt; from 1972 for the daily paper Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten. The attitudinal surveys have been carried out exclusively for Jyllands-Posten. # #Observa Political Index Polls, 1981: #------------------------------------ #In 1981 Observa carried out 11 political index polls. All the questions from these surveys, together with a fixed set of recurring background variables, are found in DDA-1016: Observa Political Index Polls, 1981. In addition, the individual political index polls, which contain various questions on topical issues, are found in DDA-1017 to DDA-1027. # #The individual political index polls deal with the following topical issues: # #Observa Political Index Polls 1981: February (DDA-1017): #Dwelling (type of, age, plans for insulation); the proposal of LO (the Danish Trades Union Congress) concerning profit sharing, for or against this proposal; personal confidence in various individuals (e.g. the members of the Government, public servants, one's nearest superiors); for or against a limitation of the monopoly of Dansk Undergrunds Consortium - D.U.C. (Danish Underground Consortium) at a hypothetical referendum today; attachment to a certain local region (part of the country where the respondent was born, emotional attachment to a certain part of the country); and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1981: March (DDA-1018): #For or against nuclear power stations in Denmark at a hypothetical referendum today and the nuclear waste disposal problems; smoking habits; transportation to place of work; the payment of taxes; membership of organizations, associations and clubs (e.g. scouts associations, charitable organizations, consumer organizations, constituency organizations); party co-operation on coming settlements; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1981: April (DDA-1019): #Assessment of the heads of state of the USA, the USSR, West Germany, France and Great Britain; children in primary school, in private schools and in the 'gymnasium'; assessment of primary school; sports/spare time activities at sea; and assessment of the following TV serials and TV series: 'Nu til noget helt andet' (Now For Something Else), 'Melodi Grand Prix' (Eurovision Song Contest), 'Berlin Alexanderplatz', 'Vikingernes Verden' (The World of the Vikings), 'Dallas', 'Så er der tegnefilm' (Cartoon Time), 'Næste uges TV' (Next Week's TV Programmes), 'Skum' (Soap), 'Familien på Flambards' (The Flambards) and 'Charlotte L”vensk”ld og Anna Swärd'. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1981: May (DDA-1020): #The proposal concerning a ban on closed shop agreements; assessment of the members of the Government; and summer holidays. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1981: June (DDA-1021): #Newspaper reading during the newspaper conflict; assessment of the Government's performance; assessment of the performance of the opposition; forms of address (the deferential 'De' versus the familiar 'du'); the influence of various factors on the development in Denmark (e.g. the counties, DA (the Danish Employers' Association), the Progress Party); for or against Danish membership of the EC at a hypothetical referendum today; the ideal size of a family; book reading habits; and transportation to place of work. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1981: August (DDA-1022): #The local election in 1981, participation in the nomination of candidates; the proposal of the Social Democratic Party and LO (the Danish Trades Union Congress) concerning economic industrial democracy and a central fund; service level in various public service institutions (e.g. banks/savings banks, hospitals, SAS); the contribution of the USA, the USSR and China to world peace; home brewing; spare time activities in the winter; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1981: September (DDA-1023): #The introduction of the 'Dankort' (an electronic payment card); assessment of tax-free incomes; for or against nuclear power stations in Denmark at a hypothetical referendum today and the nuclear waste disposal problems; sources of income; alcohol advertisements; alcohol consumption; private hospitals; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1981: October (DDA-1024): #Additional party preference; prime minister preference; type of gainful employment (e.g. mainly sedentary work, heavy and physically demanding work, outdoor work, a feeling of stress); voting intention at the local election on 17 November, 1981; and the issuing of writs for a general election. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1981: November A (DDA-1025): #Reduction of working hours and the influence of this on employment; choice of education and occupation if the respondent was young today; haircuts, in the home or at a hairdresser's; cinema visits; video tape recorder in household; and magazines and weeklies. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1981: November B (DDA-1026): #Vote at the local election on 17 November, 1981; and voting intention at the general election on 8 December, 1981. # #Observa Political Index Polls 1981: November C (DDA-1027): #No special questions Observas opinionsundersøgelser: ------------------------------- Observa har fra 1967 gennemført undersøgelser af holdninger og livsvaner, dels gennem såkaldte prøvevalg (postale valgpanelsundersøgelser) dels gennem mere omfattende interviewbaserede indstillingsundersøgelser. Prøvevalgsundersøgelserne er foretaget jævnligt i hele perioden (ca. 10 gange hvert år), medens indstillingsundersøgelserne kun blev foretaget kvartalsvist i årene 1969 til 1972. Det lange tidsrum med jævnligt indsamlede, ensartede datamaterialer giver muligheder for forskellige tidsserieanalyser, især hvad angår partipræferencer. Andre emner er sædvanligvis mere flygtigt behandlede pga. de vilkår, hvorunder undersøgelserne er foretaget (de er tilrettelagt med offentliggørelse i dagspressen for øje, det dagsaktuelle har været betonet, og emnerne er begrænset til problemkredse, der lader sig beskrive med et mindre antal spørgsmål). Prøvevalgene gennemførtes indtil udgangen af 1971 for dagbladet Aktuelt og fra 1972 for Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten. Indstillingsundersøgelserne blev udelukkende gennemført for Jyllands-Posten. Observa Prøvevalg 1981: ---------------------- I 1981 gennemførte Observa i alt 11 prøvevalg. Enslydende spørgsmål, omhandlende demografiske forhold samt partipræference, er i DDA samlet i undersøgelsen DDA-1016: Observa Prøvevalg 1981, mens de enkelte, fuldstændige prøvevalg, der indeholder forskellige aktuelle spørgsmål, findes som DDA-1017 til DDA-1027. De enkelte prøvevalg omhandler følgende aktuelle emner: DDA-1017 Observa Prøvevalg 1981, februar-undersøgelsen: Boligtype, boligens alder, ejendomsforhold til boligen, isoleringsplaner; LOs blad vedr. forslaget om overskudsdeling, for eller imod LOs forslag om overskudsdeling; personlig tillid til forskellige personer (fx regeringens medlemmer, embedsmænd, nærmeste foresatte) samt i hvilken grad respondenten mener, at disse personer føler ansvar overfor konsekvenserne af de beslutninger, de tager i kraft af deres stilling; for eller imod en indskrænkning af Dansk Undergrunds Consortiums (D.U.C.) eneret til den danske undergrund (ved en folkeafstemning); lokaltilknytning (fødeegn, følelsesmæssig tilknytning til en bestemt egn); læsning af ugeblade; samt modtagelse af spørgeskema. DDA-1018 Observa Prøvevalg 1981, marts-undersøgelsen: Ja eller nej til oprettelse af atomkraftværker i Danmark ved en folkeafstemning i dag, affaldsproblemer; rygevaner; transport til arbejde; faktisk skat for skatteåret 1980; medlemskab af foreninger, der udfører frivilligt, ulønnet arbejde (fx spejderkorps, velgørenhedsforeninger, forbrugergrupper, vælgerforeninger); partisamarbejde om kommende forlig; læsning af ugeblade; samt modtagelse af spørgeskema. DDA-1019 Observa Prøvevalg 1981, april-undersøgelsen: Vurdering af USAs, Sovjetunionens, Vesttysklands, Frankrigs og Englands statsledere; børn i folkeskolen, privatskole eller gymnasium; vurdering af folkeskolen; deltagelse i sport/fritidsaktiviteter til søs samt planer om anskaffelse af en båd; vurdering af forskellige TV-serier; samt modtagelse af spørgeskema. DDA-1020 Observa Prøvevalg 1981, maj-undersøgelsen: Forslaget om forbud mod eksklusivaftaler; vurdering af regeringens medlemmer; tilbringelse af sommerferie; samt modtagelse af spørgeskema. DDA-1021 Observa Prøvevalg 1981, juni-undersøgelsen: Avislæsning under konflikten; modtagelse af spørgeskema; vurdering af regeringens virke; vurdering af oppositionens virke; tiltaleformerne du og De; vurdering af forskellige samfundsfaktorers indflydelse på udviklingen i Danmark (fx amterne, arbejdsgiverforeningen, Fremskridtspartiet); for eller imod Danmarks medlemskab af Fællesmarkedet ved en folkeafstemning i dag; den ideelle familiestørrelse; læsning af bøger; samt transport til arbejde. DDA-1022 Observa Prøvevalg 1981, august-undersøgelsen: Deltagelse i opstilling af kandidatliste til amts- og kommunalvalget 1981; Socialdemokratiets og LOs forslag om indførelse af økonomisk demokrati (ØD) og en central fond; serviceniveauet i forskellige servicevirksomheder (fx banker/sparekasser, sygehuse, SAS); stormagternes (USAs, Sovjetunionens og Kinas) bidrag til bevarelse af verdensfreden; hjemmebrygning af øl og vin; fritidsaktiviteter i vinterhalvåret; læsning af ugeblade; samt modtagelse af spørgeskema. DDA-1023 Observa Prøvevalg 1981, september-undersøgelsen: Indførelse af Dankort samt indførelse af et gebyr for udstedelse af checks; vurdering af skattefri indtægter; ja eller nej til oprettelse af atomkraftværker i Danmark ved en folkeafstemning i dag, affaldsproblemer; husstandens indkomstforhold; holdning til lovforslaget om en indskrænkning af retten til at reklamere for øl, vin, spiritus og tobak; alkoholforbrug; oprettelse af private hospitaler i Danmark; læsning af ugeblade; samt modtagelse af spørgeskema. DDA-1024 Observa Prøvevalg 1981, oktober-undersøgelsen: Supplerende partivalg (ved mulighed for afgivelse af to partistemmer); statsministerpræference; erhvervsarbejdets karakter (fx typisk stillesiddende, tungt og fysisk krævende arbejde, hovedsageligt udendørs, stressende); deltagelse i kommunal- og amtsrådsvalget den 17. novemver 1981; holdning til om Anker Jørgensen i den øjeblikkelige politiske situation burde udskrive folketingsvalg; samt modtagelse af spørgeskema. DDA-1025 Observa Prøvevalg 1981, første november-undersøgelse: Modtagelse af spørgeskema; nedsættelse af arbejdstiden og beskæftigelseseffekten af dette; erhvervs- og uddannelsesvalg - hvis respondenten var et ungt menneske nu; hårklipning: hjemmeklipning eller hos frisør; biografbesøg; videobåndoptager i husstanden; indførelse af en statsafgift på videobånd; samt læsning af ugeblade. DDA-1026 Observa Prøvevalg 1981, anden november-undersøgelse: Stemmeafgivelse ved kommunalvalget den 17. november 1981; forventet stemmeafgivelse ved folketingsvalget den 8. december 1981; samt modtagelse af spørgeskema. DDA-1027 Observa Prøvevalg 1981, tredje november-undersøgelse: Ingen specielle spørgsmål See abstract Se abstract

OBJECTIVE: First-time-in-college (FTIC) students, or college freshmen, are at a heightened risk of experiencing alcohol-related consequences, as these individuals are relatively inexperienced with alcohol and have tremendous pressure to assimilate to new norms. The current study investigates the use of a Deviance Regulation Theory (DRT) intervention, presented in a web-based format, to increase the use of Protective Behavioral Strategies (PBS) among FTIC students. METHOD: FTIC students (n = 157) completed weekly surveys for six weeks, which examined alcohol use and consequences, PBS use, and perceived PBS norms. Participants were randomly assigned one of three conditions: 1) a positive-framed message about individuals who do use PBS, 2) a negative-framed message about individuals who do not use PBS, or 3) a control group that received no messaging. RESULTS: Results suggest the negative-framed message increases PBS use across time for individuals high PBS norms, consistent with DRT. The positive-frame message did not change PBS use across time. However, the positive message was associated with more PBS use at the weekly-level when an individual had low PBS norms, consistent with DRT. Results also suggest PBS norms grew across time. CONCLUSIONS: These results provide initial support for the use of a DRT prevention program for FTIC students.

Virtual reality systems have been developed primarily for the entertainment sector. However, they are being increasingly considered as high potential tools for use in industry and education. In this context, schools are now facing a challenge to introduce virtual-reality-supported teaching into their processes. With this in mind, the authors, in their paper, focus on the possibility for using virtual excursions as part of vocational education and training. For this purpose, they analyze the suitability and usability of selected virtual reality systems, as well as relevant camera systems, for the creation of virtual reality software products designed for industrial practice in upper secondary vocational schools’ apprenticeships (vocational education and training). The main results of their analyses are summarized in the form of tabularized SWOT parameters.

Higher education is incorporating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at a fast rate for different purposes. Scientific papers include within the concept of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) the myriad applications of information and communication technology, e-resources, and pedagogical approaches to the development of education. TEL’s specific application to higher education is especially relevant for countries under rapid development for providing quick and sustainable access to quality education (UN sustainable development goal 4). This paper presents the research results of an online pedagogical experience in collaborative academic research for analyzing good practice in TEL-supported higher education development. The results are obtained through a pilot implementation providing curated data on TEL competency’s development of faculty skills and analysis of developing sustainable higher education degrees through TEL cooperation, for capacity building. Given the increased volume and complexity of the knowledge to be delivered, and the exponential growth of the need for skilled workers in emerging economies, online training is the most effective way of delivering a sustainable higher education. The results of the PETRA Erasmus+ capacity-building project provides evidence of a successful implementation of a TEL-supported methodology for collaborative faculty development focused on future online degrees built collaboratively and applied locally.