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The Experience of Social Strain
(HEMIL-report; 6-2001, Research report, 2001)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore in-depth the experience of social strain, within the context of an epidemiological study in which a brief self measure of social strain was used. Thirteen individuals who ... -
Experience with suspecting child maltreatment in the Norwegian public dental health services, a national survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Objective: Detecting and responding to child-maltreatment is a serious challenge and public health concern. In Norway, public dental health personnel (PDHP) have a mandatory obligation to report to child welfare services ... -
Experiences and constructions of womanhood and motherhood among Spanish Roma women
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Roma women face multiple inequalities at the intersections of ethnicity, gender, and class. Framed by Romani feminism, studies have explored Roma women’s own perspectives and experiences, drawing attention to the diversity ... -
Experiences and coping mechanisms of adolescent mothers and intervention programmes to reduce adolescent pregnancy in Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, Ghana.
(Master thesis, 2020-06-23)Background Adolescent pregnancy is a global health and social challenge and is most prevalent in low- and middle-income countries. The high prevalence of adolescent pregnancy in these countries is strongly associated with ... -
Experiences and Perspectives of Immigrant Mothers in Norway
(Master thesis, 2018-06-22)In just one generation, Norway has witnessed a five-fold increase in its immigrant population. Along with the increase in the immigrant population, the number of immigrant children who receive child welfare measures has ... -
Experiences matter: Positive emotions facilitate intrinsic motivation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-06-19)This paper has two major aims. First, to investigate how positive emotions and intrinsic motivation affect each other over time. Second, to test the effect of positive emotions and intrinsic motivation on subsequent ... -
Experiences of care in the context of payment for performance (P4P) in Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-10-16)Background Tanzania is one of many low income countries committed to universal health coverage and Sustainable Development Goals. Despite these bold goals, there is growing concern that the country could be off-track in ... -
Experiences of Fathers in Norway Attending an Online Course on Therapeutic Writing After the Death of a Child
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)After the unexpected death of a child, bereaved parents require prompt access to helpful support systems. Online therapeutic writing courses can make such support accessible. Because few studies have included bereaved ... -
Experiences of Members of a Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team: Personal history, professional role and emotional support in a CRHT team
(Doctoral thesis, 2014-12-03)The main aim of this thesis was to explore the characteristics of the work done in a CRHT team, from the point of view of staff members. After an initial literature review, we conducted interviews and participant observation ... -
The Experiences of Muslim Child Beggars in Dagbon of Northern Ghana: an Exploratory Study from the perspective of Salutogenesis
(Master thesis, 2016-05-20)Begging is a phenomenon that is prevalent in different parts of the world. The involvement of children in begging is a worrying factor to organizations, agencies and governments at national and international levels because ... -
Experiences of Norwegian Mothers Attending an Online Course of Therapeutic Writing Following the Unexpected Death of a Child
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-27)The unexpected death of a child is one of the most challenging losses as it fractures survivors’ sense of parenthood and other layers of identity. Given that not all the bereaved parents who have need for support respond ... -
Experiences of patients with pelvic radiation injuries after cancer treatment undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A phenomenological-hermeneutical study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Radiotherapy of pelvic cancers may cause severe tissue injuries, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is one of few treatment alternatives. As part of a longitudinal, mixed-methods study, this study’s aim was to explore ... -
Experiences of WNGER II Ph.D.Fellows During the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Case Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Since January 2020 there have been over 97 million reported cases and 2 million deaths worldwide from COVID-19 and it is not over yet. In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic is a slow-motion disaster and an ‘external intervention’ ... -
An experimental study on the attribution of personality traits to bullies and targets in a workplace setting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-06-22)Previous studies on the personality of bullies and targets have exclusively been based on self-report. Against this backdrop we conducted a between group experimental vignette study with three conditions, describing a ... -
Explaining sustainable consumption. Findings from cross-sectional and intervention approaches
(Doctoral thesis, 2012-12-11)Consumers can contribute to sustainable development if they choose environmentally friendly and fair trade products (i.e., sustainable products) in their everyday grocery shopping. On the downside, the purchasing of ... -
Explaining the intention of dental health personnel to report suspected child maltreatment using a reasoned action approach
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-22)Background: This study provides an empirical test of the reasoned action approach (RAA) socio-cognitive theory with the aim of 1) predicting the intention of public dental health personnel (PDHP) to report suspected ... -
Explanatory models and help-seeking for symptoms of PTSD and depression among Syrian refugees
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective This study investigates how Syrian refugees explain and prefer to seek help for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Methods We conducted five semi-structured focus group interviews ... -
Explanatory models of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among Afghan refugees in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-04)Background: The current situation in Afghanistan makes it likely that we are facing a new wave of Afghan refugees, warranting more knowledge about how to deal with mental health problems among them. This study aims to gain ... -
An Explorative study on a modified version of the dissociative experiences scale II in a sample of substance abusers.
(Master thesis, 2017-06-13)Background. The Dissociative Experiences Scale II (DES-II) is the most widely used and studied measure on dissociative symptoms. Several authors have argued for some necessary improvements of the scale. Accordingly, a ... -
An Exploratory Investigation of Goal Management Training in Adults With ADHD: Improvements in Inhibition and Everyday Functioning
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are predominantly treated with medication. However, there is also a need for effective, psychologically based interventions. As ADHD is strongly ...