Blar i Faculty of Psychology på forfatter "Bjorvatn, Bjørn"
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Polysomnographic comparison of sleep in children with obesity and normal weight without suspected sleep-related breathing disorder
Danielsen, Yngvild Sørebø; Skjåkødegård, Hanna Flækøy; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Juliusson, Pétur Benedikt; Pallesen, Ståle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Short sleep and obstructive apneas/hypopneas have been shown to be associated with childhood obesity. Still, few studies have compared sleep in children with obesity, without suspected sleep disordered breathing and normal ... -
Predictors and correlates of lifetime and persistent non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts among adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Steine, Iris Mulders; Nielsen, Brittany; Porter, Patricia A.; Krystal, John H.; Winje, Dagfinn; Grønli, Janne; Milde, Anne Marita; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Nordhus, Inger Hilde; Pallesen, Ståle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a well-established risk factor for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicide attempts (SA); still few studies have examined predictors of individual differences in NSSI/SA ... -
Prevalence of shift work disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Pallesen, Ståle; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Waage, Siri; Harris, Anette Kristoffersen; Sagoe, Dominic (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives: No systematic review or meta-analysis concerning the prevalence of shift work disorder (SWD) has been conducted so far. The aim was thus to review prevalence studies of SWD, to calculate an overall prevalence ... -
Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis on the associations between shift work and sickness absence
Sunde, Erlend; Harris, Anette Kristoffersen; Nielsen, Morten Birkeland; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Lie, Stein Atle; Holmelid, Øystein; Vedaa, Øystein; Waage, Siri; Pallesen, Ståle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Shift work, i.e., non-standard work hours, has been associated with both short- and long-term sickness absence. However, findings are inconsistent and inconclusive. Thus far, no comprehensive meta-analytic ... -
Shift Work Disorder in Nurses – Assessment, Prevalence and Related Health Problems
Flo, Elisabeth; Pallesen, Ståle; Magerøy, Nils; Moen, Bente E.; Grønli, Janne; Nordhus, Inger Hilde; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-04-02)Background: This study investigates the prevalence of symptoms of shift work disorder in a sample of nurses, and its association to individual, health and work variables. Methodology/Principal Findings: We investigated ... -
Short rest between shifts (quick returns) and night work is associated with work-related accidents
Vedaa, Øystein; Harris, Anette; Erevik, Eilin K.; Waage, Siri; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Sivertsen, Børge; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine whether less than 11 h between shifts (i.e., quick returns, QRs) and night shifts is associated with self-reported work-related accidents, near accidents or dozing off at work ... -
Sleep during COVID-19-related school lockdown, a longitudinal study among high school students
Saxvig, Ingvild West; Pallesen, Ståle; Sivertsen, Børge; Hysing, Mari; Evanger, Linn Nyjordet; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)There has been great concern about the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related school lockdown on adolescent health. The aim of the present study was to compare sleep patterns before and during COVID-19-related ... -
Stability and Change of the Personality Traits Languidity and Flexibility in a Sample of Nurses: A 7–8 Years Follow-Up Study
Pallesen, Ståle; Thun, Eirunn; Waage, Siri; Vedaa, Øystein; Harris, Anette Kristoffersen; Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Kaur, Puneet; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The traits languidity (tendency to become tired/sleepy upon losing sleep) and flexibility (ability to sleep and work at odd times) have been implicated in shift work tolerance. However, there is a dearth of knowledge about ... -
Working conditions and individual differences are weakly associated with workaholism: A 2-3-year prospective study of shift-working nurses
Andreassen, Cecilie Schou; Bakker, Arnold B.; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Magerøy, Nils; Shimazu, Akihito; Hetland, Jørn; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-11-21)This study focuses on individual differences and the demand-support-control model in relation to workaholism. We hypothesized that unfavorable working conditions (high job demands, low job control/decision latitude, and ... -
Working hour characteristics and schedules among nurses in three Nordic countries – a comparative study using payroll data
Garde, Anne Helene; Harris, Anette; Vedaa, Øystein; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Hansen, Johnni; Hansen, Åse Marie; Kolstad, Henrik A.; Koskinen, Aki; Pallesen, Ståle; Ropponen, Annina; Härmä, Mikko (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-03-28)Background: Organisation of working hour schedules in the Northern European countries are rather similar. EU countries are obliged to adopt national legislation regarding duration of weekly working hours and rest periods. ...