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Item Restricted Graphic Medicine : Using Comics to Improve the Mental Health of People Living With Lupus (sle)(2023) Fie Bystrup; Hinze, Martin; Rieß, Henrik; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: Chronic illnesses like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often subject individuals to stigmas and alienation, exacerbated by the invisible nature of their symptoms. This thesis explores the potential of graphic medicine-a growing interdisciplinary field-as a medium for both self-expression and community building among lupus patients. By investigating the ways comics can be used to tell stories of health and illness, the research aims to uncover how creating and reading comics may serve as a method for coping with the emotional and psychological toll of lupus. The study further examines the existing literature on graphic medicine, which has largely focused on educating healthcare professionals, and argues for its broader transformative power for patients themselves. Keywords: Chronic Illness, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Graphic Medicine, Stigma, Mental Health, Trauma, Self-expression, Community Building, Healthcare Education, Coping StrategiesItem Restricted How Do Employees Cope? an Examination of the Behavioural Outcomes of Work-related Stress(2023) Begüm Yaldiz; Glarou, Despoina; Hynes, Jennifer; Faculty of Business Administration; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: This bachelor thesis aimed to explore the coping strategies used by employees to control work-related stress and examine the behavioural results related to these strategies. The study used a qualitative research approach with an open-ended survey questionnaire to collect clear data from a varied group of employees. The survey questionnaire included six open-ended questions to understand participants' feelings about work-related stress, their coping behaviours, their reflections on these behaviours, and their ideas about better managing work stress. For data analyses, thematic analyses were conducted to identify themes and patterns within the data (Braun and Clarke, 2006). The survey analysis resulted in both adaptive (positive) and maladaptive (negative) coping behaviours employed by employees and suggestions for productive coping. Various coping mechanisms were identified by employees in the qualitative survey findings. The discussion centered around two themes: adaptive (positive) and maladaptive (negative) behaviours. Using adaptive coping mechanisms like engaging in physical exercise, seeking social support or practicing relaxation techniques have been shown to promote wellbeing while enhancing productivity. On the other hand, it was observed that maladaptive coping strategies such as social isolation, alcohol use, smoking and aggression led to several negative consequences. Keywords: work-related stress, coping strategies, behavioural outcomes, qualitative research, thematic analysis, adaptive coping, maladaptive coping, employee wellbeing, productivity, stress managementItem Restricted How Do People Process Conflict in Large V.s Small Organizations Based in Berlin? the Emotional, Cognitive and Behavioral Outcomes(2023) Mihaela Skvorikova; Glarou, Despoina; Hynes, Jennifer; Faculty of Business Administration; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: This thesis looks at how individuals process conflict in large versus small organizations based in Berlin, focusing on the emotional, cognitive and behavioral outcomes. The data was collected through a qualitative survey, using open ended questions to gain insights on how working individuals react to conflicts. The findings gathered through the use of thematic analysis, revealed distinct patterns in how conflicts are processed in large and small organizations. In small organizations, conflict processes lead to resolution done through open communication and interpersonal approaches. Employees actively engage in reflecting on conflicts to seek ways to mitigate them in the future. On the other hand, in large organizations employees keep a more professional look and move forward in order to complete their tasks. Understanding these conflict processes can be beneficial for the organizations since this will help in retaining employees and maybe a more effective and efficient workforce. As well mitigating the negative outcomes seen in this thesis might help the employees in having better strategies to cope with conflict. Keywords: conflict processing, organizational size, emotional outcomes, cognitive outcomes, behavioral outcomes, qualitative survey, thematic analysis, conflict resolution, employee retention, coping strategies