Department of Psychosocial Science: Recent submissions
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The five-factor model's personality traits and social and emotional loneliness: Two large-scale studies among Norwegian students
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The current study aimed to investigate the associations between the Five-Factor Model (FFM)`s traits and loneliness among Norwegian university/college students. Sample 1 consisted of students who participated in a national, ... -
A systematic literature review on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and hotels: past achievements and future promises in the hospitality sector
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The study offers a comprehensive and critical systematic literature review (SLR) alongside an analysis of recent literature regarding the significance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) within the hotel industry.The ... -
Adaptation and social interaction among Africans in Hong Kong: The role of assimilation and integration
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Promoting cross-cultural adaptation and social interactions among diverse cultural groups in multicultural societies has long been a focus of social and cross-cultural psychologists. However, such research is scant in an ... -
Digital cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia in individuals with self-reported insomnia and chronic fatigue: A secondary analysis of a large scale randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Insomnia is associated with fatigue, but it is unclear whether response to cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia is altered in individuals with co-occurring symptoms of insomnia and chronic fatigue. This is a secondary ... -
Emotional researchers or emotional audiences? The effect of emotions in climate change communication
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)How should researchers communicate about (politicized) risks, such as climate change? Some argue that researchers should express more emotions to emphasize the seriousness of the climate issue and persuade the public to ... -
The prevalence of orthorexia in exercising populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Aim Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) describes a pathological obsession with proper and high-quality nutrition that is necessary to research further in order to elucidate its prevalence and correlates which may bear implications ... -
Development and validation of the AI attitude scale (AIAS-4): a brief measure of general attitude toward artificial intelligence
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has generated an increasing demand for tools that can assess public attitudes toward AI. This study proposes the development and the validation of the AI Attitude Scale ... -
Best humans still outperform artificial intelligence in a creative divergent thinking task
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Creativity has traditionally been considered an ability exclusive to human beings. However, the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has resulted in generative AI chatbots that can produce high-quality artworks, ... -
Can vitamin D status influence the effect of stress on planning and problem-solving? A randomized control trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Nutritional interventions may serve as a stress resilience strategy with important implications for human health. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin D supplementation ... -
Profiles of resilient psychosocial function during three isolated ski expeditions in the High Arctic
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)To successfully complete a Polar expedition individuals and teams must respond resiliently to the environmental, psychological, and social demands they face. In this study we examined profiles of resilient function in seven ... -
Economic composition and income volatility of Norwegian low-income families – a mixed method study of its implications
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: There is a growing amount of research literature documenting increasing social inequality and an increase in the number of children growing up in families with persistently low income in all Scandinavian ... -
Resistance of multiple stakeholders to e-health innovations: Integration of fundamental insights and guiding research paths
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Consumer/user resistance is considered a key factor responsible for the failure of digital innovations. Yet, existing scholarship has not given it due attention while examining user responses to e-health innovations. The ... -
Sociodemographic Risk Factors for Risky and Disordered Gambling – Investigations through Registry Data
(Doctoral thesis, 2023-12-11)Alder, kjønn, og sivilstatus er robuste prediktorer for problematisk pengespilling. Menn og yngre rapporterer generelt mer problematisk pengespilling, mens kvinner virker å utvikle problematisk pengespilling raskere (såkalt ... -
Harm reducing and preventative regulation : Implemented by authorities or gamblers
(Doctoral thesis, 2023-11-30)Majoriteten av vaksne i Norge deltek i pengespel. Nokon kjem til å vinne, men fleire vil tape. Nokon kan vere i risiko eller allereie er blitt problemspelarar. Risiko og problemspelarar opplever på ulikt vis alvorleg skade ... -
Coping strategies of mental health problems among refugee groups in Norway
(Doctoral thesis, 2023-11-17)Bakgrunn: Migrasjon er en stressende prosess som kan påvirke helsen til enkeltpersoner, spesielt når den involverer flukt fra krig, konflikt eller forfølgelse. Posttraumatisk stresslidelse og depresjon er psykiske problemer ... -
Mission command: A self-determination theory perspective
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)It is well documented that leadership behavior influences employees’ motivation. In particular are autonomy-supportive leadership styles associated with desirable outcomes through basic psychological needs satisfaction and ... -
Prospective associations between adolescent risky substance use and school dropout and the role of externalising and internalising problems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: The aim of the present study was to assess to what extent risky substance use (RSU) acts as an important risk factor for school dropout from upper secondary school in a prospective study of Norwegian adolescents, ... -
Dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep (DBAS) mediate outcomes in dCBT-I on psychological distress, fatigue, and insomnia severity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objective/background Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (dCBT-I) improves several sleep and health outcomes in individuals with insomnia. This study investigates whether changes in Dysfunctional Beliefs and ... -
Parental separation and school dropout in adolescence
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Aims: To document the association between parental separation and school dropout in adolescence and to examine the factors that may potentially account for this association. Methods: Data stem from the large youth@hordaland ... -
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 ...