Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen"
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12-year trends in active school transport across four european countries—findings from the health behaviour in school-aged children (Hbsc) study
Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Bucksch, Jens; Brindley, Catherina; Pavelka, Jan; Hamrik, Zdenek; Inchley, Joanna; Roberts, Chris J.; Mathisen, Frida Kathrine Sofie; Sigmundova, Dagmar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Active school transport (AST) is a source of daily physical activity uptake. However, AST seems to have decreased worldwide over recent decades. We aimed to examine recent trends in AST and associations with gender, age, ... -
The association between psychological distress and alcohol consumption and physical activity: a population-based cohort study
Alpers, Silvia Eiken; Pallesen, Ståle; Vold, Jørn Henrik; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Lunde, Linn Heidi; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Mamen, Asgeir; Mæland, Silje; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic and infection control measures caused changes to daily life for most people. Heavy alcohol consumption and physical inactivity are two important behavioral risk factors for noncommunicable ... -
The association between sharing something difficult on social media and mental well-being among adolescents. Results from the “LifeOnSoMe”-study
Kysnes, Bjarte Birkeland; Hjetland, Gunnhild Johnsen; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Holsen, Ingrid; Skogen, Jens Christoffer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Introduction: Social media use is part of everyday life for adolescents. Over the last decade, concerns about the potential negative effects of social media use on mental health and well-being has been raised. Possible ... -
Body-related concerns and participation in physical education among adolescent students: the mediating role of motivation
Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Castillo, Isabel; Samdal, Oddrun; Smith, Otto Robert Frans (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: There is a need to understand better factors influencing participation in physical education (PE) and the mechanisms involved. The adolescent years are characterised by increasing levels of body-related concerns. ... -
Cross-national variation in the association between family structure and overweight and obesity: Findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged children (HBSC) study
Fismen, Anne-Siri; Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Helleve, Arnfinn; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Chatelan, Angeline; Kelly, Colette; Dzielska, Anna; Nardone, Paola; Melkumova, Marina; Ercan, Oya; Kopcakova, Jaroslava; Lazzeri, Giacomo; Klepp, Knut Inge; Samdal, Oddrun (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Trends of increased complexity in family structure have developed alongside increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity. This study examines cross-national variations in the likelihood of living with ... -
Emerging mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic among presumably resilient youth -a 9-month follow-up
Lehmann, Stine; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Bjørknes, Ragnhild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background The COVID-19 pandemic may have multifarious adverse effects on the mental health of some youth. To our knowledge, no study has followed young people beyond the first 6 months of the pandemic outbreak. The aim ... -
Encouraging greater empowerment for adolescents in consent procedures in social science research and policy projects
Samdal, Oddrun; Ljøsne, Isabelle Sylvie Budin; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Helland, Trond; Kjostarova-Unkovska, Lina; Bouillon, Claire; Bröer, Christian; Corell, Maria; Cosma, Alina; Currie, Dorothy; Eriksson, Charli; Felder-Puig, Rosemarie; Gaspar, Tania; Hagquist, Curt; Harbron, Janetta; Jåstad, Atle; Kelly, Colette; Knai, Cecile; Kleszczewska, Dorota; Kysnes, Bjarte Birkeland; Lien, Nanna; Luszczynska, Aleksandra; Moerman, Gerben; Moreno-Maldonado, Concepcion; NicGabhainn, Saoirse; Pudule, Iveta; Rakic, Jelena Gudelj; Rito, Ana; Rønnestad, Alfred Mestad; Ulstein, Madeleine; Rutter, Harry; Klepp, Knut Inge (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasizes the importance of allowing children and adolescents to influence decisions that are important to them following their age and maturity. This paper explores ... -
Gaming Behaviors and the Association with Sleep Duration, Social Jetlag, and Difficulties Falling Asleep among Norwegian Adolescents
Hamre, Regina; Smith, Robert; Samdal, Oddrun; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)The relationship between gaming and sleep is mostly informed by studies of addictive gaming behavior, thus limiting our understanding of sleep in the context of nonproblematic engaged gaming. The present study investigated ... -
Gender-specific social and environmental correlates of active travel to school in four European countries: the HBSC Study
Brindley, Catherina; Hamrik, Zdenek; Kleszczewska, Dorota; Dzielska, Anna; Mazur, Joanna; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Kopcakova, Jaroslava; Marques, Adilson; Altenburg, Teatske; Demetriou, Yolanda; Bucksch, Jens (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: Despite the health benefits, a large proportion of girls and boys in Europe do not travel to school actively. A better understanding of the correlates associated with this behavior could guide interventions. ... -
Increased gaming during COVID-19 predicts physical inactivity among youth in Norway a two-wave longitudinal cohort study
Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Mæland, Silje; Lehmann, Stine; Bjørknes, Ragnhild; Fadnes, Lars T.; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Skogen, Jens Christoffer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: A concern for the COVID-19 measures and the potential long-term consequences the measures may have on physical inactivity and gaming among youth. Objectives: Examine the stability and change in internet and ... -
An investigation of the implementation of obligatory physical activity classes for 5th-7th grade in Norway
Algrøy, Erling Andre; Samdal, Oddrun; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)In 2009, all Norwegian 5th–7th graders were allocated 76 h of obligatory physical activity (PA) classes in addition to physical education (PE). The study explores how schools implemented these classes and the relationship ... -
Lessons Learned from an Intersectoral Collaboration between the Public Sector, NGOs, and Sports Clubs to Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Youths
Tell, Disa; Oldeide, Olin Blaalid; Larsen, Torill Marie Bogsnes; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)The Norwegian Government emphasizes intersectoral collaboration to achieve health goals such as reducing social health differences. However, research shows that achieving fruitful collaboration between different organizations ... -
Long-term outcomes at 24- and 36-month follow-up in the intervention arm of the randomized controlled trial of Prompt Mental Health Care
Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Sæther, Solbjørg Makalani Myrtveit; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Knapstad, Marit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-09)Background: Whether long-term symptom improvement is maintained after treatment in services such as the Norwegian Prompt Mental Health Care (PMHC) and the English Improving Access to Psychological Therapies is not yet ... -
Parental stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: A one-year follow-up
Bjørknes, Ragnhild; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Nærde, Ane; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Mæland, Silje; Fadnes, Lars Thore; Lehmann, Stine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-06)Objective: This two-wave longitudinal study aimed at increasing knowledge about levels of parental stressors and rewards among mothers and fathers of children aged 1–18 during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in ... -
Quality of life among young people in Norway during the COVID‑19 pandemic. A longitudinal study
Lehmann, Stine; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Bjørknes, Ragnhild; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Fadnes, Lars Thore; Skogen, Jens Christoffer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)In this study, we aimed to examine health-related quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic among a general sample of young people in Norway aged 11–19 years. More specifically, we examine: (1) Change over 2 time-points ... -
Satisfaction With Life, Mental Health Problems and Potential Alcohol-Related Problems Among Norwegian University Students
Jensen, Pia; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Sivertsen, Børge; Skogen, Jens Christoffer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective: Recent studies have shown that today's college students more than ever are struggling with mental health and alcohol problems. While poor satisfaction with life and mental health problems have been linked to ... -
Tracking of depressed mood from adolescence into adulthood and the role of peer and parental support: A partial test of the Adolescent Pathway Model
Jørgensen, Magnus; Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Wold, Bente; Bøe, Tormod; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023) -
‘We are unlikely to return to the same world, and I do not want it to destroy my future.’ Young people's worries through the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic
Bjørknes, Ragnhild; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Mæland, Silje; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Lehmann, Stine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)This study aims to explore what worries youth were having during the seventh to ninth week of the COVID-19 lockdown. Our findings build on the responses to an open-ended survey question from 1314 youths. The worries covered ...