Scientific Publications in Psychososial Health
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Et alternativ til diagnoser for psykiske lidelser: Makt–trussel–mening-rammeverket
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)The article presents the Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF), which was developed by a working group under the British Psychological Association in 2018 as an alternative to traditional diagnostic systems such as DSM and ... -
Validation of an ultra-short global quality of life scale in a large population-based health survey
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Introduction: Quality of life (QoL) assessment is essential in health-related research and clinical settings, offering insights into individuals’ well-being and functioning. This study validated the Essential QoL-3 (EQoL-3), ... -
Trajectories of severe eating disorders through pregnancy and early motherhood
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: During pregnancy and early motherhood, risks of relapse and worsening are high for women with a history of eating disorders (EDs), as are adverse sequelae for their babies. However, systematic descriptions of ... -
Unique associations between strategies of coping with COVID-19-related stress and internalizing symptoms in a clinical sample of adolescents
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Youth internalizing symptoms increased significantly during COVID-19, suggesting a need for more knowledge on how to prevent youth mental health problems during future widespread societal health crises. This cross-sectional ... -
Return to reality: What does the world ask of us?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)This article introduces the project Return to Reality: What Does the World Ask of Us? This project evolved from a concern that frameworks in mental health operate with knowledge as their primary mode in such a way that ... -
Detecting child sexual abuse in child and adolescent psychiatry: a survey study of healthcare professionals’ assessment practice
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Research shows that only around half of all survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) disclose the abuse during childhood and adolescence. This is worrying, as CSA is related to substantial suffering later in life. ... -
What it really means to Belong. Mapping the emotional landscape between the psychological significance of the Need to Belong and a Sense-of-Belongingness
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 524, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Denne avhandlingen undersøker hvordan de universelle NTB-ene som rammer inn den menneskelige organismen, kan skilles empirisk og teoretisk i forhold til de komplekse indikatorene på individers emosjonelle vurderinger og ... -
Utforskning av mentorordningen ved et kommunalt, langtids rehabiliteringstilbud for mennesker med rusmiddelavhengighet – en kvalitativ studie
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)I denne studien undersøkte vi erfaringer med en mentorordning blant beboere i rehabilitering for rusmiddelavhengighet i en kommunal kontekst, med et spesielt fokus på betydningen av det å være mentor for egen bedringsprosess. ... -
Continuous quasi-attractors dissolve with too much–or too little–variability
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Recent research involving bats flying in long tunnels has confirmed that hippocampal place cells can be active at multiple locations, with considerable variability in place field size and peak rate. With self-organizing ... -
Gradual improvement in functioning and mental distress during long-term outpatient SUD treatment – A prospective pre-post study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Globally, outpatient programs for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment have gained prominence. To assess the broader clinical implications of this trend we investigated shifts in functioning experienced by ... -
Et kritisk blikk på tekster om boliger for personer med psykisk helse- og/eller rusproblematikk: Ideen om den best egnete boligen
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Siden begynnelsen av 2000-tallet har ulike boligløsninger for personer med psykisk helse- og/eller rusproblematikk blitt etablert i norske kommuner. I denne studien har vi brukt en diskursiv tilnærming og analysert tekster ... -
Organisational Conditions for Boundary Spanning in Public Health
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)In this study, we examine how organisational conditions impact boundary spanning in public health to handle complex tasks. This policy field is characterised by extensive pressure for collaborative governance and ... -
Child Maltreatment: To Report or Not to Report? It’s More Complex than That
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Child maltreatment (CM) is a widespread problem, contributing to health and societal difficulties often throughout the lifespan. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) who see potential warning signs for CM are responsible for ... -
It Isn't the Child Wearing Us Out, It's the System': Navigating Support Systems When Struggling as Foster Parents in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Foster parents encounter significant and diverse obstacles in receiving support when caring for children affected by relational trauma and mental illness. These issues extend to their interactions with welfare systems, ... -
One Size Does Not Fit All—Facilitating Participation of People with Intellectual Disability in Design of Digital Technology
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)While marginalized groups are increasingly involved in design processes, established methods and techniques require several cognitive and sensory abilities that may not fit when designing with people with intellectual ... -
Friluftsliv og psykisk helsearbeid: Hvordan sosialt friluftsliv, bevegelsesglede og naturnærvær kan bidra til livsmestring
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Hensikten med denne studien er å utforske hvordan utøvelse av friluftsliv kan bidra til opplevelse av livsmestring. Designet er kvalitativt, og datainnsamlingen ble gjort i form av gående semistrukturerte samtaler med åtte ... -
Stimulus Control in Applied Work with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder from the Signalling and the Strengthening Perspective
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Experimentally and theoretically oriented behaviour analysts have predominantly debated the usefulness of the ‘response strength’ concept. We analysed applied studies to open the discussion on the usefulness of ‘response ... -
Muligheter og utfordringer ved fjernarbeid og hybride arbeidsordninger post‑pandemi
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Med oppblomstringen av fjernarbeid og hybride arbeidsordninger for store deler av den norske arbeidsstyrken er det viktig med kunnskap om hvordan dette nye arbeidslivet ser ut og oppleves. Basert på et landsrepresentativt ... -
Changes in dietary habits and BMI z-score after a 6-month non-randomized cluster-controlled trial among 6–12 years old overweight and obese Norwegian children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Effective prevention programs to address the high prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity and the concomitant health consequences have been warranted. Objective: To improve dietary habits and weight ... -
Intellectual Disability, Digital Technologies, And Independent Transportation – A Scoping Review
(Chapter, 2023)Transportation is an essential aspect of everyday life. For people with intellectual disabilities transportation is one the largest barriers to community participation and a cause of inequality. However, digital technologies ...
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