Department of Health Promotion and Development
Department of Health Promotion and Development was established 01.05.2010. Formerly The Research Center for Health Promotion was part of the Department of Education and Health Promotion. Homepage
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Gaming Behaviors and the Association with Sleep Duration, Social Jetlag, and Difficulties Falling Asleep among Norwegian Adolescents
(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 ... -
Beyond the glass ceiling: an exploration of the experiences of female corporate organizational leaders in Ghana
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Although an increase in the inclusion of women in the global labor market has been reported in recent times, existing literature show that women are still heavily underrepresented in organizational leadership positions. ... -
Oral Hygiene Practice among 18-year-old Norwegian Adolescents Using Health Belief Model: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives The aim was to compare oral hygiene practice (brushing/flossing) among 18 years old from two regions, Hordaland County, Norway, and possible perceptional correlates using the Health Belief Model. Materials ... -
Are the voices of parents heard? A scoping review of satisfaction in parenting programs
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Parenting programs are an effective approach to promote positive parenting. In evidence-based practice, client’s values and preferences contribute to promoting quality, and are a crucial component of service evaluation. ... -
“The troublesome other and I”: Parallel stories of separated parents in prolonged conflicts
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)This qualitative study aims to explore how noncohabiting parenting couples in prolonged conflict construct the other parent and themselves. Ten parents from five parent couples were interviewed. A dyadic analytical design ... -
12-year trends in active school transport across four european countries—findings from the health behaviour in school-aged children (Hbsc) study
(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, ... -
Service support and quality of life for youth in foster care
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-05-06)Studies have consistently shown that children and youth in out-of-home care have substantially more health problems and greater health care needs than children and youth in general populations. Therefore, researchers and ... -
Development and evaluation of Be smokeFREE. A school-based smoking prevention program
(Doctoral thesis, 2012-10-03)In 1988, approximately 7500 persons in Norway died from smoking-related diseases like heart failure and cancer (Engeland, 1997). Evidence from epidemiology strongly indicates that smoking is the main cause of a number of ... -
Gode psykososiale læringsmiljø bedrer gjennomføring i videregående skole : andre delrapport fra COMPLETE-prosjektet - kortversjon
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Kan systematisk arbeid med det psykososiale miljøet bidra til bedre gjennomføring i videregående opplæring? : sluttrapport fra COMPLETE-prosjektet
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Gode psykososiale læringsmiljø bedrer gjennomføring i videregående skole : andre delrapport fra COMPLETE-prosjektet - hovedrapport
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Aaron Antonovsky’s Development of Salutogenesis, 1979–1994
(Chapter, 2022)In this chapter, the authors present a summary of Aaron Antonovsky’s development of the salutogenic model of health (SMH), along with life events of Antonovsky until his untimely death in 1994. The chapter is based on the ... -
Silences and Secrets of Family, Community and State
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)In this article, we suggest that silence is often more about remembering than forgetting. We consider ways in which silences can occupy and dominate state discourse, community knowledge, family stories and individual ... -
Youth Participation in the Dream School Program in Norway: An Application of a Logic Model of the Six Cs of Positive Youth Development
(Book, 2021)School is a crucial setting for stimulating Positive Youth Development (PYD). The Dream School program in Norwegian upper secondary schools aims to improve the psychosocial learning environment and promote mental health ... -
The Potential of Anti‑Bullying Efforts to Prevent Academic Failure and Youth Crime. A Case Using the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The effectiveness of bullying prevention programs has led to expectations that these programs could have effects beyond their primary goals. By reducing the number of victims and perpetrators and the harm experienced by ... -
Clubhouse Members’ Experiences of Being in Recovery in Light of Salutogenesis
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-02-25)Background: Mental illness is the leading cause of years lived with disability and a wide range of socioeconomic problems globally and in Norway. Addressing the challenges caused by mental illness, the Clubhouse programme ... -
Lessons Learned from an Intersectoral Collaboration between the Public Sector, NGOs, and Sports Clubs to Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Youths
(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 ... -
“I came to escort someone”: Men’s experiences of antenatal care services in urban Ghana—a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Male involvement in maternal healthcare has been widely recognized as essential for positive health outcomes for expectant mothers and their unborn babies. However, few studies have explored men’s experiences ... -
Positive Youth Development and Mental Well-Being in Late Adolescence: The Role of Body Appreciation. Findings From a Prospective Study in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Although a vulnerable period, adolescence is a time of great potential for healthy development. Understanding factors that contribute to mental well-being in this period is of great importance to facilitate for healthy ... -
The Within-Person Effect of Psychological Distress on Social Self-Efficacy: A Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Model
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)This study investigated the temporal relationship between social self-efficacy and psychological distress during 3 years in middle to late adolescence. The sample comprised 1508 participants (60.7% female; baseline mean ...