Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Sivertsen, Børge"
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Effects of digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia on insomnia severity: a large-scale randomised controlled trial
Vedaa, Øystein; Kallestad, Håvard; Scott, Janine Linda; Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Pallesen, Ståle; Morken, Gunnar; Langsrud, Knut; Gehrman, Philip; Thorndike, Frances P.; Ritterband, Lee M.; Harvey, Allison G.; Stiles, Tore C; Sivertsen, Børge (Journal article, 2020)Background Although several large-scale randomised controlled trials have shown the efficacy of digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (dCBT-I), there is a need to validate widespread dissemination of dCBT-I ... -
Energy drink consumption and sleep parameters in college and university students: a national cross-sectional study
Kaldenbach, Siri; Hysing, Mari; Strand, Tor A.; Sivertsen, Børge (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objectives: To investigate the frequency of energy drink (ED) consumption, and the association between ED consumption and selected sleep characteristics and parameters in Norwegian college and university students. We also ... -
The Epidemiology of Insomnia and Sleep Duration Across Mental and Physical Health: The SHoT Study
Sivertsen, Børge; Hysing, Mari; Harvey, Allison G.; Petrie, Keith J. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective: Numerous epidemiological studies have been conducted to examine the prevalence and comorbidities of insomnia and document sleep duration, but a common limitation in many studies is the lack of use of agreed-upon ... -
Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Resilience Scale for Adolescents (READ)
Askeland, Kristin Gärtner; Hysing, Mari; Sivertsen, Børge; Breivik, Kyrre (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Psychometric evaluations of the Resilience Scale for Adolescents (READ) have yielded inconsistent support for the original five-factor solution, with different modifications being proposed. The aim of the present article ... -
Financial Difficulties and Student Health: Results from a National Cross-Sectional Survey of Norwegian College and University students
Bøe, Tormod; Hysing, Mari; Lønning, Kari Jussie; Sivertsen, Børge (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)To examine financial circumstances among Norwegian higher education students and investigate associations between financial difficulties and health, academic outcomes and self-destructive behaviours, we used data from a ... -
The five-factor model's personality traits and social and emotional loneliness: Two large-scale studies among Norwegian students
Erevik, Eilin K.; Vedaa, Øystein; Pallesen, Ståle; Hysing, Mari; Sivertsen, Børge (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The current study aimed to investigate the associations between the Five-Factor Model (FFM)`s traits and loneliness among Norwegian university/college students. Sample 1 consisted of students who participated in a national, ... -
The Importance of Perceived Discrimination and Pre-Adoption Risk for Mental Health Problems among Young Adult Internationally Adopted Students in Norway
Askeland, Kristin Gärtner; Hysing, Mari; Sivertsen, Børge (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)The research on mental health problems in adult international adoptees is limited, and while perceived discrimination has been related to increased psychological distress, less is known about its influence on more severe ... -
Insomnia in older adults Consequences, assessment and treatment
Sivertsen, Børge (Doctoral thesis, 2006-11-23)Objective: Insomnia is one of the most common conditions in older adults, affecting almost one third of adults aged 55 years or older. Insomnia has been linked to a number of individual adverse medical and psychological ... -
Insomnia, sleep duration and academic performance: A national survey of Norwegian college and university students
Vedaa, Øystein; Erevik, Eilin K.; Hysing, Mari; Hayley, Amie C.; Sivertsen, Børge (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-12)Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the associations between insomnia, sleep duration and self-reported academic performance/failure in a large sample of Norwegian college and university students. Methods: ... -
Internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia and comorbid symptoms
Hagatun, Susanne; Vedaa, Øystein; Harvey, Allison G.; Nordgreen, Tine; Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Pallesen, Ståle; Havik, Odd E.; Thorndike, Frances P.; Ritterband, Lee M.; Sivertsen, Børge (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-06)Background: Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) is considered the standard treatment. The internet has proven to be a useful and successful tool of providing CBTi. However, few studies have ... -
Interplay of subjective and objective economic well-being on the mental health of Norwegian adolescents
Bøe, Tormod; Petrie, Keith James; Sivertsen, Børge; Hysing, Mari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objective and subjective socioeconomic status (SES) are important determinants of adolescent mental health problems, but we know less about how they interact. Research has demonstrated independent associations of both ... -
Kognitive mekanismer og fotballprestasjoner
Sivertsen, Børge; Nordby, Helge; Johnsen, Vilde; Rydland, Ingunn; Odden, Espen; Håland, Espen; Eriksen, Hege Randi (Journal article, 2003)Cognitive mechanisms and football performance Previous research has proven the Defence Mechanism Test (DMT) to be valid for selection of personnel for dangerous tasks. The aim of the present study was to investigate the ... -
Life events and adolescent depressive symptoms: Protective factors associated with resilience
Askeland, Kristin Gärtner; Bøe, Tormod; Breivik, Kyrre; La Greca, Annette M.; Sivertsen, Børge; Hysing, Mari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Depression is a public health concern among youth, and it is pertinent to identify factors that can help prevent development of depressive symptoms in adolescence. This study aimed to investigate the association between ... -
Life satisfaction and mental health among transgender students in Norway
Anderssen, Norman; Sivertsen, Børge; Lønning, Kari Jussi; Malterud, Kirsti (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-01)Background Social attitudes to transgender persons and other gender minorities vary around the world, and in many cultures, prejudices and social stigma are common. Consequently, transgender persons face challenges related ... -
Loneliness Across the COVID-19 Pandemic: Risk Factors in Norwegian Young People
Hysing, Mari; Petrie, Keith J.; Harvey, Allison G.; Lønning, Kari Jussi; Sivertsen, Børge (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: There is evidence of increasing levels of loneliness in Norwegian young people before the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not clear how the COVID-19 pandemic, and the associated necessary restrictions, impacted on ... -
Long working hours are inversely related to sick leave in the following 3 months: a 4-year registry study
Vedaa, Øystein; Pallesen, Ståle; Erevik, Eilin K.; Svensen, Erling; Waage, Siri; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Sivertsen, Børge; Harris, Anette (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-05)Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of long working hours (≥ 12 h shifts) on sick leave using objective records of shift work exposure and of sick leave. Methods: A total of 1538 ... -
Long-term effect of cognitive–behavioural therapy in patients with Hypochondriacal Disorder
Veddegjærde, Kari-Elise Frøystad; Sivertsen, Børge; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Wilhelmsen, Ingvard (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for Hypochondriacal Disorder, but the long-term effect has not been examined extensively. Aims To investigate the long-term effect of CBT on ... -
Long-Term Effects of an Unguided Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Insomnia
Vedaa, Øystein; Hagatun, Susanne; Kallestad, Håvard; Pallesen, Ståle; Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Thorndike, Frances P; Ritterband, Lee M.; Sivertsen, Børge (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)STUDY OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of fully automated Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) 18 months after the intervention period on sleep, daytime functioning, ... -
Lower Subjective Socioeconomic Status Is Associated With Increased Risk of Reporting Negative Experiences on Social Media. Findings From the “LifeOnSoMe”-Study
Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Bøe, Tormod; Finserås, Turi Reiten; Sivertsen, Børge; Hella, Randi Træland; Hjetland, Gunnhild Johnsen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives: To investigate the association between subjective socioeconomic status (SES) and a) frequency and daily duration of social media use, and b) self-reported negative experiences on social media platforms. Methods: ... -
Marital status and gambling disorder: a longitudinal study based on national registry data
Syvertsen, Andre; Leino, Tony Mathias; Pallesen, Ståle; Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Sivertsen, Børge; Griffiths, Mark D.; Mentzoni, Rune Aune (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Marital status is a robust correlate of disordered gambling, but few studies have examined the direction of this association. Methods The present study used a case–control design by including all adults ...