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
Recent Submissions
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Menarche and reproductive health in Spanish Roma women from a reproductive justice perspective: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objectives This study aimed to explore the perceptions of Roma women about their experience of menarche and reproductive health considering the principles of reproductive justice. Design Qualitative study based on ... -
Social inequality in the association between life transitions into adulthood and depressed mood: a 27-year longitudinal study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Few studies have considered the life-course development of depressive symptoms in relation to life transitions in early-adulthood and whether these might affect depressive trajectories differently depending on ... -
“I think queer people are being brought to Norway and forgotten”. A Narrative Intersectional Exploration of Queer Migration Journeys.
(Master thesis, 2024-11-20)Background. Queer refugees are a vulnerable group due to criminalisation and condemnation of diverse expressions of gender and sexuality in countries across the world. International systems of migration protect the right ... -
How cultural difference shapes the understanding and experience of motherhood for immigrant mothers in Norway.
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How Do Highly Educated Men with a Refugee Background Experience Integration in light of the Norwegian Introductory Program
(Master thesis, 2024-11-20)As forced displacement is on the rise globally, the integration of people of refugee backgrounds becomes increasingly important. This study examines the integration experiences of highly educated men with refugee backgrounds ... -
Physical activity, problematic gaming behavior, and quality of life prior and during the first 9 months of the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a longitudinal study among university students
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Generally, there is limited information on longitudinal trends and the interrelations between physical activity (PA), problematic gaming behavior (PGB), described as a dysfunctional pattern of videogame activities, ... -
I want to play a game: Examining sex differences in the effects of pathological gaming, academic self-efficacy, and academic initiative on academic performance in adolescence
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Although research has investigated the association between pathological gaming and academic performance in adolescence, the complexity of the relationship has not been thoroughly examined. This short longitudinal study ... -
Associations between eating habits and mental health among adolescents in five nordic countries: a cross-sectional survey
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background The role of eating habits in adolescent mental health has become a growing area of interest for researchers and health professionals. Recent studies suggest that healthy eating habits may play a role in the ... -
Pathways to Coping in the Context of Intergenerational Trauma among the Second Generation of Vietnamese Boat Refugees in Norway
(Master thesis, 2024-05-15)The current refugee crisis creates integration challenges for both refugees and host societies. The refugees experience severe trauma before, during, and after their forced displacement from their homeland to their destination ... -
Secular trends in mental health problems among young people in Norway: a review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)There is a growing concern that the mental health of recent generations of youth is deteriorating, yet the etiology of these secular changes is not fully understood. We aimed to review the evidence on trends in mental ... -
Allocating municipal services to individuals with complex rehabilitation needs – a discourse analysis of individual administrative decision letters
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Rehabilitation is considered paramount for enhancing quality of life and reducing healthcare costs. As a result of healthcare reforms, Norwegian municipalities have been given greater responsibility for allocating ... -
Exploring experiences and challenges in implementing youth participatory action research in Norwegian lower secondary schools
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Most empirical knowledge on the processes and challenges of conducting youth participatory action research (YPAR) in the school setting stems from research in the US; only a few studies exist among European youth. In ... -
Criticism and Response : Exploring the Development of Children’s Human Rights in Case Law from the European Court of Human Rights and the Norwegian Supreme Court
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-08-23)Background and aim: Worldwide protests against the Norwegian Child Protection Service (CPS) have contributed to placing children’s human rights in the international spotlight. The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ... -
Erfaringsblikk på belastninger av å arbeide i barneverntjenesten
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Life as an ex-mine worker: exploring the coping and wellbeing of the 2014 retrenched mine workers in Obuasi municipality, Ghana
(Master thesis, 2024-05-31)Background: The year 2014 saw a roll-out of a retrenchment policy in Anglo-gold Ashanti, Obuasi, leading to a massive lay-off of about 3,500 mine workers of the company. For the retrenched workers, the job-loss meant a ... -
Exploring the religious and sociocultural challenges to condom use in the prevention of HIV and unintended pregnancies among married and cohabitating couples in rural Ghana
(Master thesis, 2024-05-31)Background: Condom use continues to be the most important strategy for effectively preventing the spread of HIV and STDs. In sub-Saharan African nations with high rates of HIV infection, Condom advocacy initiatives mainly ... -
Exploring the Connection Between Resilience in Children and their Study of Norwegian Folk Music
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Selvivaretakelse blant miljøterapeuter i barnevernsinstitusjon
(Master thesis, 2024-05-15)Målet med denne masteroppgaven er å undersøke selvivaretakelse blant ansatte som jobber tettest på ungdommene i barnevernsinstitusjon – miljøterapeuter. Miljøterapeutene har en viktig og utfordrende jobb. De skal hjelpe ... -
The sense of coherence among Ukrainian refugees, and their experiences of social support and language learning in Norway
(Master thesis, 2024-05-29)In March 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prompting a mass influx of refugees across Europe, with many seeking refuge in Norway under collective temporary protection. This study uses the theoretical ... -
Together Yet Apart: Exploring strategies employed by West African Immigrants to stay socially connected during COVID-19 in Bergen, Norway.
(Master thesis, 2024-06-03)This study explores the coping strategies employed by West African immigrants to remain socially active when the government adopted the Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) in Bergen, Norway, during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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