In this study we examined the relation between a new measurement tool of psychopathy (CAPP) and negative affectivity (anxiety and depression, measured by HADS). There was no relation between the total scores of both tests, ...

This paper attempts to depict how psychologically oriented discourse can be considered constitutive of certain forms of social reality and ways of being human. Presenting relevant theory from a critical social constructionist ...

This paper explores how the salutogenic theory can enable us to re-envision health promotion work with marginalized communities, towards an approach that acknowledges and honours their resilience. We use the three core ...

This thesis focuses on refugees and mental health interventions. A literature review and 24 months of participant observation among Tamil refugee parents in Norway form the basis of the findings presented here. The first ...

Problems with self-regulation is often the core symptom of many mental disorders. It is therefore important to have more knowledge about the factors that have influence on the early development of self-regulation. The ...

This paper presents an overview of literature regarding What Works" in criminal offender rehabilitation, with an emphasis on female offenders. Women in prison generally have another background and other criminogenic risk ...

The aim of this study is to increase the understanding of social network support after traumatic deaths and, by demonstrating the complexities of such encounters, to highlight whether such support may be totally beneficial. ...

Religion is an important factor in many peoples lives and can have an influence on mental health. This paper has examined whether involvement in religious activity, prayer and religious beliefs can have positive effects ...

Det er siden 1990-tallet lansert begreper som vikarierende traumatisering, sekundærtraumatisering og omsorgstretthet for å beskrive belastninger personer i hjelpeyrker kan oppleve som følge av sitt yrke. For å undersøke ...