Browsing Faculty of Psychology by Subject "Qualitative research"
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The aetiology and trajectory of anabolic-androgenic steroid use initiation: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-07-02)Background: To our knowledge, there has never been a systematic review and synthesis of the qualitative literature on the trajectory and aetiology of nonmedical anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use. Methods: We systematically ... -
Experience of Outcome: A Qualitative Study of Patients' Experience of Participating in a Mindfulness-based Coping Program
(Master thesis, 2010-04-15)The aim of this study is to get a better understanding of the patients' experience of outcome from participating in a mindfulness-based coping" (MBC) program. MBC is a voluntary six months group treatment program as part ... -
'If there's no stability around them': Experienced therapists' view on the role of patients' social world in recovery in bipolar disorder
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-09-20)Background: Recovery in severe mental illness has traditionally been described as a deeply personal process. At the same time, researchers are increasingly attending to the social nature of such processes. In this article, ... -
“It’s not a life of war and conflict”: experienced therapists’ views on negotiating a therapeutic alliance in involuntary treatment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-06-21)Background Working alliances are considered to be essential to treatment, and they represent a robust predictor of positive treatment outcomes. In a working alliance, a patient and therapist agree upon treatment decisions, ... -
Making optimal use of the Focus Group method in Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-04)This article examines some methodological issues that arise when conducting focus group discussions in the majority world (developing countries), and describes one way of addressing them. While the method is widely used ... -
Reason for concern? Reflections on how kindergarten staff report on child concern
(Master thesis, 2011-04-12)This study is an attempt at better understanding kindergarten staff's thoughts and feelings about reporting borderline cases to the child welfare authorities (Barnevernet, hereafter called CWA). It also covers staff's ... -
Use of tablets in primary and secondary school – a case study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Norwegian schools are increasingly implementing tablets in school and there seems to be a need for more research within this area to examine how this implementation affects pupils’ learning processes. This article focuses ...