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A qualitative study of the psychological effects of quarantine as an infection control measure in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)This study explores the psychological reactions to being placed in quarantine during the early stage (March and April 2020) of the COVID-19 lockdown in Norway. We interviewed a sample of nineteen Norwegian citizens aged ... -
A qualitative study on Norwegian esports students' sleep, nutritional and physical activity habits and the link to health and performance
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Aim: This study explored Norwegian esports students’ lifestyle perspectives and habits concerning health and esports performance. Methods and results: Twenty participants between 17 and 21 years of age studying esports ... -
Quality of life in anxious adolescents
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-07-20)Purpose: To examine associations between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and anxiety symptoms across anxiety domains (obsessions/compulsions, social anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, separation anxiety, physical ... -
A randomized controlled trial on the effect of blue-blocking glasses compared to partial blue-blockers on melatonin profile among nulliparous women in third trimester of the pregnancy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective In pregnancy melatonin regulates circadian rhythms, induce sleep, and has a neuroprotective positive effect on fetal development. Artificial blue light in the evening delays and suppresses melatonin production. ... -
A randomized controlled trial on the effects of blue-blocking glasses compared to partial blue-blockers on sleep outcomes in the third trimester of pregnancy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective Sleep disturbances are common in pregnancy. Blocking blue light has been shown to improve sleep and may be a suitable intervention for sleep problems during pregnancy. The present study investigated the effects ... -
Real teams and their effect on the quality of care in nursing homes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-12-01)Background: Use of teams has shown to be an important factor for organizational performance. However, research has shown that a team has to meet certain criteria and operate in a certain way to realize the potential benefits ... -
Realistic Expectations and Prosocial Behavioural Intentions to the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Norwegian Population
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The coronavirus pandemic represents a serious challenge for modern societies. Individuals’ perception of risk influences their choice of action, and their collective actions determine the societal impact of the pandemic. ... -
Reciprocal associations between sleep, mental strain and training load in junior endurance athletes, and the role of poor subjective sleep quality
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The importance of adequate sleep for athletic functioning is well established. Still, the literature shows that many athletes report sleep of suboptimal quality or quantity. To date, no research has investigated how ... -
Recurrent cannabis use among Norwegian students: Prevalence, characteristics, and polysubstance use
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Background: Research on cannabis has focused on lifetime use or regular/heavy use (i.e., daily or almost daily). Regular, albeit not necessarily daily, cannabis use has received less scientific attention. Objectives: This ... -
Reduced anxiety in forensic inpatients after a long-term intervention with Atlantic salmon
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-11-26)The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of Atlantic salmon consumption on underlying biological mechanisms associated with anxiety such as heart rate variability (HRV) and heart rate (HR) as well as a ... -
Regulatory Measures' Effect on Gambling Participation: Experiences From Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The purpose of gambling regulation can be to ensure revenue for the public, to prevent crime and gambling problems. One regulatory measure involves restriction of what games can be offered in a market. In this study, the ... -
The relational context of mental health for carers: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-11-29)The aim of this study was to explore how carers view and describe positive mental health. We interviewed 11 persons with lived experiences of caring for a close relative with a severe mental illness. A thematic analysis ... -
The relationship between feelings-of-knowing and partial knowledge for general knowledge questions
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06-29)Feelings of knowing (FoK) are introspective self-report ratings of the felt likelihood that one will be able to recognize a currently unrecallable memory target. Previous studies have shown that FoKs are influenced by ... -
The Relationship Between Gambling Problems and the Five-Factor Model of Personality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives: The aim of the present meta-analysis was to synthesize results from the association between problem gambling (PG) and dimensions of the five factor model of personality and to identify potential moderators ... -
The relationship between metacognitive experiences and learning: Is there a difference between digital and non-digital study media?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-01)Technological development has influenced the ways in which learning and reading takes place, and a variety of technological tools now supplement and partly replace paper books. Previous studies have suggested that digital ... -
Relationship between Neuroticism, Threat of shock and Heart Rate Variability Reactivity
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between Neuroticism, non-executive functioningand heart rate variability (HRV) in both threat and non-threat situations. Sixty-five male sailors fromthe Royal ... -
The relationship between online communication and adolescents’ mental health: Long-term evaluation between genders
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Aims: In a relatively short time, online communication has become an important part of adolescents’ lives, and concerns have been raised about its potential effects on mental health. The first aim was to compare mental ... -
The relationship between psychological capital, job satisfaction, and safety perceptions in the maritime industry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-04)In two studies we examine whether Psychological Capital (PsyCap) is related to perceptions of safety climate and job satisfaction among maritime workers from three Norwegian shipping companies. Results from Study 1 (N = ... -
The Relationship Between Self-Reported Childhood Maltreatment and Mental Health in Substance Use Disorders: A 6-Year Retrospective Analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective This longitudinal cohort study aims to investigate the relationship between self-reported childhood maltreatment (CM) and the retrospective trajectory of substance use, mental health, and satisfaction with ... -
The relationship between strategic control and conscious structural knowledge in artificial grammar learning
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-05)We address Jacoby’s (1991) proposal that strategic control over knowledge requires conscious awareness of that knowledge. In a two-grammar artificial grammar learning experiment all participants were trained on two grammars, ...