Area: Mind
BBSS Graduate Student
A 20th-century study shows that among 699 eminent figures, over half had lost a parent by the age of 25 (Eisenstadt, J. M., 1978). This is about 8 times higher than the estimated average. Today, an important fraction of successful entrepreneurs – responsible for founding companies like Apple, Ford, Amazon, Mercedes-Benz, Alibaba, LinkedIn, HP, eBay, Walt Disney, and Rolex – have all faced the loss of a parent at a young age. Given this correlation, have adults who lost a parent early in life developed traits that contribute to entrepreneurial success?
Anna's Comment about the project
This thesis set out to explore a profound question: How do early life adversities, such as the loss of a parent, shape a person’s trajectory, and what does that mean for how we understand resilience and success? Through an in-depth qualitative exploration of six entrepreneurs’ lives, we found an answer.
Area: Mind
BBABDA Graduate Student
Generation Z's entry into Spain's workforce highlights the importance of well-being initiatives in career decisions. These programs, supporting mental and physical health, flexibility, and growth, boost job satisfaction and loyalty.
Monica's Comment about the project
This study is dedicated to all Generation Z employees not only in Spain but in the entire world. Those facing hurdles in securing employment and connecting with organisations. It is a call to action for companies to recognize and harness the potential within young individuals, emphasising the important role of wellbeing in each second of our lives. Through this work, I aspire to highlight the significance of wellbeing, organisational support in fostering the most wellbeing atmosphere where every employee feels valued and connected.
Dedication
As reflecting on the journey of completing this study I want to express my most sincere gratitude to all the persons that have supported me in this process. I am thankful to IE University and my professor Eduardo Pedreño for making me grow and giving me the chance to research about an incredible field that has always resonated with me. Of course to my family and friends, especially Jon and Marta whose assistance has been the strength of my problems and have helped me with their insights and expertise. - Monica
Area: Mind
BBSS Graduate Student
In this Capstone project, I wrote about the relationship between Depression and Empathy. In the project, I cover the current literature around the topic, and then using the results of my own qualitative interviews, I conduct the drawing of a conclusion based on both.
Constantin's Comment about the project
My hope for this project is that it will help people to get a better understanding of one aspect of mental health, which was a big part of my own Mental Health journey.
Dedication
I would like to thank my advisor, Professor Ramon Mendez Rodriguez, for his continuous support throughout my thesis process. A big thank you to my friends and family for their unwavering support and motivation during my academic journey. Finally, I am grateful to my fellow students in the Bachelor of Behavior and Social Science program for an enriching four years of ideas and discussions.
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