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The importance of developmental assets to mental health in Norwegian youth
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)In the present study, we examined the importance of developmental assets to prolonged sadness (i.e., being sad most of the time or all the time for no reason in the last month) and suicide attempt. Cross–sectional data on ... -
The Importance of Intra-Organizational Networking for Younger Versus Older Workers: Examining a Multi-Group Mediation Model of Individual Task Performance Enhancement
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of intra-organizational networking on individual task performance, via employability. Moreover, this study also examines whether this relationship differs for younger ... -
The Importance of Perceived Discrimination and Pre-Adoption Risk for Mental Health Problems among Young Adult Internationally Adopted Students in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)The research on mental health problems in adult international adoptees is limited, and while perceived discrimination has been related to increased psychological distress, less is known about its influence on more severe ... -
The Importance of Positive Psychological Strengths in Well-Being and Adjustment of Romanian Emerging Adults: A Pattern and Variable-Oriented Approach
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-07-21)Transition to adulthood in countries that have seen recent historical structural changes in society as well as changes in what it means to be an adult represents important contexts for investigations of ways in which ... -
The Importance of the 5Cs of Positive Youth Development to Depressive Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study with University Students from Peru and Spain
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Prior research has documented the protective role of the 5Cs of Positive Youth Development (PYD) on adjustment problems, such as depressive symptoms. Nonetheless, more research is needed, especially in non-US ... -
Improving social network support for partners facing spousal cancer while caring for minors. A randomized controlled trial
(Doctoral thesis, 2017-05-31)This is a study of the impact of a psycho-educational social support intervention on partners’ social support and well-being in the face of spousal cancer. The study is part of the larger Cancer-PEPSONE study conducted at ... -
In search of lower risk gambling levels using behavioral data from a gambling monopolist
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background and aims Lower-risk recommendations for avoiding gambling harm have been developed as a primary prevention measure, using self-reported prevalence survey data. The aim of this study was to conduct similar ... -
In the green? Perceptions of hydrogen production methods among the Norwegian public
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)This article presents findings from a representative survey, fielded through the Norwegian Citizen Panel, examining public perceptions of hydrogen fuel and its different production methods. Although several countries, ... -
Income and gambling disorder: A longitudinal matched case-control study with registry data from Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Untangling the association between gambling disorder (GD) and income is complex. Financial strain is often a consequence of GD. At the same time GD is more prevalent in the context of poverty, suggesting income ... -
Individual and local flooding experiences are differentially associated with subjective attribution and climate change concern
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-16)While several studies show an association between flooding experience and climate change engagement, a few show no evidence of such a link. Here, we explore the potential that this inconsistency relates to the measurement ... -
The influence of online professional social media in human resource management: A systematic literature review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-11)Professional social media platforms (PSMs), including LinkedIn, have created better opportunities for students and employees to advance their career aspirations. Though PSMs seem to be an effective human resource management ... -
Injustice perceptions, workplace bullying and intention to leave
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Purpose Intention to leave as an outcome of exposure to workplace bullying is well documented in previous studies, yet, research on explanatory conditions for such an association is lacking. Design/methodology/approach The ... -
Innenfor eller utenfor? En studie av varslingens ettervirkninger blant personer med varslererfaring i og utenfor arbeidslivet
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Varsling er når en ansatt sier ifra om kritikkverdige handlinger på arbeidsplassen til noen som er i stand til å gjøre noe med det. Studier gjennomført i rene varslerutvalg finner at andelen av ansatte som opplever negative ... -
Innovasjonsaldersgrense – finnes den? En studie om faktorer som har sammenheng med innovasjon i arbeidslivet
(Master thesis, 2022-03-30)Hensikten med denne studien var å undersøke sammenhengen mellom innovasjonsprosessen og alder. I tillegg til dette hadde studien også som formål å undersøke hvilke andre faktorer som har betydning for innovasjonsprosessen. ... -
Innsatte i Bergen fengsel: Delrapport 2: Lesevaner, leseerfaringer og leseferdigheter
(Innsatte i Bergen fengsel: 2, Research report, 2007)Denne rapporten presenterer resultater fra undersøkelsen ”Lesevaner og leseferdigheter blant innsatte”, som ble gjennomført i Bergen fengsel høsten 2006. Resultatene som legges fram er hentet fra den delen av spørreskjem ... -
Innsatte i Bergen fengsel: Delrapport 3: Leseferdigheter og grunnleggende kognitive ferdigheter
(Innsatte i Bergen fengsle: 3, Research report, 2008)Retten til opplæring er fastslått i Opplæringslova, og tidligere undersøkelser har vist at en betydelig del av de innsatte i Norge ikke har fått nyttet denne retten, med resultat at utdanningsnivået er klart lavere blant ... -
Innsatte i Bergen fengsel: Leseferdigheter og lesevansker
(Innsatte i bergen fengsel: 1, Research report, 2007)Denne rapporten presenterer noen delresultater fra en pilotstudie om innsattes vaner og ferdigheter i lesing, skriving og matematikk. Nittifire innsatte i Bergen fengsel deltok i en spørreskjemaundersøkelse med fokus på ... -
Innsatte i nordiske fengsler: Utdanning, utdanningsønske og -motivasjon
(TemaNord: 592, Research report, 2008)Undersøkelsene Innsatte i fengsel har rett til utdanning og opplæring. Rettighetene er regulerte av internasjonale konvensjoner og anbefalinger. Medlemsstatene i FN og Europarådet har forpliktet seg til å følge opp de ... -
Innsatte i norske fengsel: Utdanningskvalitet, læringsstrategier og motivasjon
(Research report, 2006)Denne rapporten bygger på en undersøkelse blant alle innsatte over 18 år i norske fengsel. Hvordan opplever innsatte som tar utdanning i fengsel ulike sider ved utdanningen, undervisningen og egen læring? Undersøkelsen tar ... -
Innsette i norske fengsel: Kompetanse gjennom utdanning og arbeid
(Opplæring innanforkriminalomsorga, Rapport 1/10, Research report, 2010)The right of education during incarceration is regulated by international conventions and recommendations. Membership nations of the UN and the Council of Europe are committed to implement the agreements and recommendations ...