Department of Psychosocial Science
Recent Submissions
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Internet-based treatment of gambling problems: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background and aims The effect of internet-based psychological treatment for gambling problems has not been previously investigated by meta-analysis. The present study is therefore a quantitative synthesis of studies on ... -
The Peacock Fallacy: Art as a Veblenian Signal
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The fact that world-over people seem inexplicably motivated to allocate time and effort to apparently useless cultural practices, like the arts, has led several evolutionary scholars to suggest that these might be costly ... -
The Association Between Self-Reported Screen Time, Social Media Addiction, and Sleep Among Norwegian University Students
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between daily screen time and sleep, evening screen time and sleep, and between social media addiction and sleep in a student population. This cross-sectional study is ... -
Trends in Disability-Free Life Expectancy (DFLE) from 1995 to 2017 in the older Norwegian population by sex and education: The HUNT Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aim: Understanding whether increasing Life Expectancy (LE) translates to improved health and function among older adults is essential, but results are inconclusive. We aimed to estimate trends in Disability-Free Life ... -
Problematic Gaming and Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Problematic gaming has been linked to poor sleep outcomes; however, these associations have not yet been synthesized quantitatively. This review employed a meta-analysis to investigate the relationship between problematic ... -
Negative emotions about climate change are related to insomnia symptoms and mental health: Cross-sectional evidence from 25 countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Climate change threatens mental health via increasing exposure to the social and economic disruptions created by extreme weather and large-scale climatic events, as well as through the anxiety associated with recognising ... -
Changes Over Time and Predictors of Online Gambling in Three Norwegian Population Studies 2013–2019
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives: To investigate changes over time and identify predictors of online gambling among gamblers by using three Norwegian representative samples covering a 6-year (2013–2019) period. We also aimed to identify different ... -
Persistent Short Sleep from Childhood to Adolescence: Child, Parent and Peer Predictors
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Purpose: Many children have periods when they sleep too little, with widely recognized detrimental effects. Less is known about persistent short sleep during childhood. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the ... -
Workplace bullying increases the risk of anxiety through a stress‑induced β2‑adrenergic receptor mechanism: a multisource study employing an animal model, cell culture experiments and human data
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives Several studies show that severe social stressors, e.g., in the form of exposure to workplace bullying in humans, is associated with negative mental health effects such as depression and anxiety among those ... -
Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in Norwegian 10-14-year-olds: Results from a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Youth mental health problems is the leading cause of disability worldwide and a major public health concern. Prevalence rates are needed for planning preventive interventions and health care services. We here report Norwegian ... -
The illusion of absence: how a common feature of magic shows can explain a class of road accidents
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The purpose of the present note is to draw attention to the potential role of a recently discovered visual illusion in creating traffic accidents. The illusion consists in a compelling and immediate experience that the ... -
The Association Between the 5Cs and Anxiety—Insights From Three Countries: Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Several of the most frequent psychological difficulties in childhood and adolescence are related to anxiety and lead to numerous short- and long-term negative outcomes in emotional, social, and academic domains. Empirical ... -
Mental health, adverse life events and health service use among Norwegian youth in the child welfare system: Results from a population-based study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Youth within the child welfare system (CWS) have often experienced adverse life events, and many need support from health services. This study aimed to compare mental health problems and health service use among adolescents ... -
The effects of responsible gambling pop-up messages on gambling behaviors and cognitions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-25)Pop-up messages utilized by gambling operators are normally presented to gamblers during gambling sessions in order to prevent excessive gambling and/or to help in the appraisal of maladaptive gambling cognitions. However, ... -
A Cross-Sectional Study of Educational Aspects and Self-Reported Learning Difficulties among Female Prisoners in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyse the educational background, educational desires and participation in education among three samples of female prisoners with Norwegian citizenship in Norwegian prisons ... -
What determines a positive attitude towards natural food products? An expectancy theory approach
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Natural food products are becoming increasingly popular worldwide due to their health and environmental benefits. However, these products' increasing anecdotal popularity has not translated into their widespread adoption; ... -
A Review of the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Online Prosocial Behavior Among Adolescents
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-09-28)Social media (SoMe) activity constitutes a large part of the lives of adolescents. Even though the behavior on SoMe is complex, the research on SoMe has mostly focused on negative effects, bad content, and online antisocial ... -
Various close relationships for lesbian women in 1986 and 2005
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2008)This work explored various close relationships (romantic relationships and motherhood) as this relates to historical time period. Two national samples of self-identified lesbian women aged 20 to 49 years in Norway were ... -
Smoking and snus use among Norwegian students: Demographic, personality and substance use characteristics
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background and aim: Smoking rates are decreasing in Norway while the use of snus has increased. We aimed to investigate the co-occurrence of, and the socio-demographics, personality and substance use characteristics ...
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