Department of Psychosocial Science
Recent Submissions
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Crisis leadership in COVID-19: A qualitative study of Norwegian business leaders
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. The crisis that follows presented significant adverse challenges for organizations and business leaders ... -
Implicit and explicit learning of socio-emotional information in a dynamic interaction with a virtual avatar
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Implicit learning (IL) deals with the non-conscious acquisition of structural regularities from the environment. IL is often deemed essential for acquiring regularities followed by social stimuli (e.g., other persons’ ... -
Digital transformation of healthcare sector. What is impeding adoption and continued usage of technology-driven innovations by end-users?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)The digital transformation of businesses is no longer debatable, and the effects are visible in all sectors. What is arguable, however, is why the transformation has not been seamless—particularly given the multiple benefits ... -
Effectiveness of the International Child Development Programme: Results from a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the International Child Development Programme (ICDP), a group-based parenting programme used internationally and implemented nationally in Norway. We used a cluster randomized ... -
Perceived ability to defend oneself against negative treatment at work: Gender differences and different types of bullying behaviours
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)A lack of ability to defend oneself against bullyingbehaviour is considered a defining aspect of workplacebullying. The aim of the present study was to investi-gate the effects perceived ability to defend has on expo-sure ... -
Gamblers' use of measures to prevent gambling problems and reduce harm
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-27)In this study, the use of measures to control gambling were investigated. Data from gamblers (N = 5,878) participating in a cross-sectional survey in 2019 based on random sampling from the Norwegian Population Registry, ... -
The privacy and control paradoxes in the context of smartphone apps
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-09)This research examines how various factors, such as the degree of e-privacy concerns and control over data access permissions, can influence a user's intention to install a smartphone app. We conducted two survey-based ... -
Lower Subjective Socioeconomic Status Is Associated With Increased Risk of Reporting Negative Experiences on Social Media. Findings From the “LifeOnSoMe”-Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives: To investigate the association between subjective socioeconomic status (SES) and a) frequency and daily duration of social media use, and b) self-reported negative experiences on social media platforms. Methods: ... -
Mental health among unaccompanied refugee minors after settling in Norway: A matched cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Aims: To describe the mental health of unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs) settled in Norway and compare their responses to an age- and sex-matched sample of Norwegian young people. Methods: The data were from the ... -
Mapping of pituitary stress-induced gene regulation connects Nrcam to negative emotions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Environmental stressors such as repeated social defeat may initiate powerful activation of subconscious parts of the brain. Here, we examine the consequences of such stress (induced by resident-intruder paradigm) on the ... -
Daily work pressure and task performance: The moderating role of recovery and sleep
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-28)Whereas previous research has focused on the link between (mental and physical) workload and task performance, less is known about the intervening mechanisms influencing this relationship. In the present study, we test the ... -
Sleep and work functioning in nurses undertaking inpatient shifts in a blue-depleted light environment
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-18)Background: Blue-depleted light environments (BDLEs) may result in beneficial health outcomes for hospital inpatients in some cases. However, less is known about the effects on hospital staff working shifts. This study ... -
Changes in the Work Schedule of Nurses Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Relationship with Sleep and Turnover Intention
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-17)Background: This study aimed to investigate whether different types of changes in the work schedule of nurses working rotating shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with sleep duration, sleep quality, and ... -
Exposure and reactions to workplace bullying: The role of prior victimization from bullying
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-10-14)Mobbing på arbeidsplassen har en rekke negative konsekvenser for den som blir utsatt for det. Det er derfor viktig å identifisere risikofaktorer for eksponering, så vel som sårbarhetsfaktorer som kan gjøre den negative ... -
Performance in youth track and field is associated with birth quartile. A register-based study among athletes in Norway from 10 years to senior level
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Introduction Earlier studies have demonstrated that the oldest in a competition class are more likely to succeed than the youngest, a phenomenon called relative age effect (RAE). Track and field give us an opportunity to ... -
Stereotypes of Women and Men Across Gender Subgroups
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)In this paper, we argue for the value of studying gender stereotypes at the subgroup level, combining insights from the stereotype content model, social role theory, and intersectional perspectives. Empirically, we investigate ... -
Daily interpersonal conflicts and daily exposure to bullying behaviors at work: The moderating roles of trait anger and trait anxiety
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Building on the three-way model of workplace bullying and its underlying theories, this study investigates the role of trait anger and trait anxiety in the link between daily interpersonal conflicts and daily exposure to ... -
Climate change perceptions across Europe : From climate change beliefs to climate change mitigation behaviors
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-09-23)Det overordnede målet med dette prosjektet var å få en bedre forståelse av faktorer som påvirker klimarelatert risikooppfatning i Europa. Prosjektet fokuserte på forholdet mellom oppfatninger av klimaendringenes årsaker ... -
What does the public think about microplastics? Insights from an empirical analysis of mental models elicited through free associations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Microplastics are an issue of rising concern, in terms of their possible implications for both the environment and human health. A survey was distributed among a representative sample of the adult Norwegian population (N ... -
Light exposure and stress in pregnancy: Effects of blue-blocking glasses on sleep, mood and melatonin
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-08-26)Background and Objective: Sleep disturbances are common during pregnancy, with an increasing prevalence in the third trimester. Insomnia is the most frequent sleep disorder reported by 62% of pregnant women. Poor sleep ...
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