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Diving into the uncertainties of open innovation: A systematic review of risks to uncover pertinent typologies and unexplored horizons
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The open innovation paradigm has created substantial new opportunities for firms in various sectors. However, scholars have long expressed concern that open innovation also entails a dark side, which can result in value ... -
The Effects of Pharmacological Treatment of Nightmares: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trials
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Nightmares are highly prevalent and distressing for the sufferer, which underlines the need for well-documented treatments. A comprehensive literature review and meta-analysis of the effects of different pharmacological ... -
Age and gender differences in gambling intensity in a Norwegian population of electronic gaming machine players
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Participation in various types of gambling is associated with age and gender. Younger men tend to be drawn toward online gambling whereas women and older individuals tend to engage more in land-based gambling such as ... -
“Of course, you get depression in this situation”: Explanatory Models (EMs) among Afghan refugees in camps in Northern Greece.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Afghan refugees and asylum seekers constitute one of the largest groups that live in camp settings in Greece. While they experience psychological distress, they are facing significant barriers in accessing ... -
Self-reported reasons for (not) being worried about climate change
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)A national sample from Norway (N = 2001) was asked to report how much they worry about climate change (closed-ended question), and then to write down their reasons for (not) being worried (open-ended question). Answers to ... -
The role of leadership practices in the relationship between role stressors and exposure to bullying behaviours – a longitudinal moderated mediation design
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Role conflicts and role ambiguity have been identified as important risk factors for exposure to workplace bullying, particularly when combined with inadequate leadership practices. Even though role ambiguity theoretically ... -
Emotional reactions to climate change: A comparison across France, Germany, Norway, and the United Kingdom
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)We present a study of emotional reactions to climate change utilizing representative samples from France, Germany, Norway, and the United Kingdom (UK). Drawing on appraisal theories of emotion, we examine relations between ... -
Developing local crisis leadership – A research and training agenda
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The crisis triggered by Covid-19 has exposed the interdependencies of modern society and sparked interest in local response to protracted and complex crisis situations. There has been a growing awareness and interest in ... -
The contribution of office design to the appraisal of job control: A longitudinal study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The appraisal of control over work intensity and decisions at the workplace is a well-established determinant of health and well-being among employees. Building on job design theories, the overarching aim of this study was ... -
A systematic literature review on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and hotels: past achievements and future promises in the hospitality sector
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The study offers a comprehensive and critical systematic literature review (SLR) alongside an analysis of recent literature regarding the significance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) within the hotel industry.The ... -
E-privacy concerns: A facet theoretical approach
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Although the ubiquitous use of smartphones and social media poses serious risks to the privacy of users, research is sparse regarding how users perceive these risks. We present a study investigating the perception of ... -
Effects of information exposure on risk perception and worry about ocean acidification: Evidence from Norway and the UK
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)This paper reports on an investigation in which risk perception and worry were assessed before and after information about possible consequences of ocean acidification was presented in the form of short-written messages. ... -
Psychological distress among Afghan refugees in Norway as a function of their integration
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Often, refugees are susceptible to mental health problems due to adversities experienced before, during, and after the flight. Through a cross-sectional study, the present study examines the relationship between ... -
Using Norwegian National Patient Registry data to understand associations between potentially traumatic life experiences and mental health care use in adolescence
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Exposure to potentially traumatic experiences (PTEs) is common among children and adolescents and associated with an increased risk of psychiatric diagnoses. This study aimed to ascertain how the number of PTEs differed ... -
Nothing Is Certain Except Taxes and the Other Thing: Searching for Death Anxiety in a Large Online Sample
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Philosophical and psychological literature has suggested that death anxiety has a profound impact on people’s lives and is a fundamental aspect of what it means to be human. Such claims motivated us to examine how people ... -
Validation of the 7-Item Domain-General Gambling Harm Scale (DGHS-7)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction Gambling can cause negative consequences affecting finances, work/study, physical and mental health, relationships, law abidingness, and the community. Although existing measures enable investigations of ... -
Teaching sustainability at the high sea: the “One Ocean Expedition”
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)This case study explores educational practices and processes in an interdisciplinary summer course addressing SDG14 (Life below water), SDG13 (Climate action), SDG4 (Education), SDG3 (Good health and wellbeing), and SDG17 ... -
Smartphone Addiction and Subjective Withdrawal Effects: A Three-Day Experimental Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Smartphones have arguably become a common necessity in modern society. While they can be used for many practical purposes, their many features increase the risk of overuse, a key element in behavioral addiction. The present ... -
Exploring Why Police and Military Commanders Do What They Do: An Empirical Analysis of Decision-Making in Hybrid Warfare
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)In this study, a total of 102 high-ranking commanders from a military and police background were included in a simulation involving hybrid attacks on Norway. The aim was to explore the commanders’ decision-making in the ... -
Commonly reported negative experiences on social media are associated with poor mental health and well-being among adolescents: results from the “LifeOnSoMe”-study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: Cyberbullying has been extensively studied and is associated with adverse mental health outcomes in adolescents. However, adolescents may also experience a range of other negative experiences, such as ...