Institutt for psykologi
Recent Submissions
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An empirical investigation of the associations between metacognition, mindfulness experiential avoidance, depression, and anxiety
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background The aims of this study were to explore the possible relation between metacognition, mindfulness, and experiential avoidance, as well as their association with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Methods ... -
Defining bounderies: Exploring Norwegians´perception of sexual consent and attitudes towards a proposed consent law
(Master thesis, 2023)Én av fem norske kvinner blir voldtatt, ifølge nylige tall. De andre skandinaviske landene har fått samtykkelover, og nå anbefaler Justis- og beredskapsdepartementet en endring i den norske straffeloven når det gjelder ... -
Defining Boundaries: Exploring Norwegians' Perception of Sexual Consent and Attitudes Towards a Proposed Consent Law
(Master thesis, 2023)Én av fem norske kvinner blir voldtatt, ifølge nylige tall. De andre skandinaviske landene har fått samtykkelover, og nå anbefaler Justis- og beredskapsdepartementet en endring i den norske straffeloven når det gjelder ... -
Promoting mental health and wellbeing in schools: the impact of yoga on young people's relaxation and stress levels
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)This study aimed to examine students' experiences with yoga interventions in school. The findings revealed that practicing yoga made young people more aware of their need to relax and positively impacted their mental health ... -
The Bergen 4-day treatment for panic disorder: implementation in a rural clinical setting
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction The Bergen 4-Day Treatment (B4DT) is a concentrated treatment with individually tailored exposure exercises. The format has shown promising results in the treatment of panic disorder. Aim The aim of the ... -
Music in an Emergent History of Psychology
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)From a historical perspective, ‘psychology’ can be studied from an abundance of angels. Thus, a selected perspective requires some historiographical reflections, but also a conscious awareness of the actual chosen terms ... -
Antibiotics Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours among the Population Living in Cyprus
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards antibiotics among the general public living in the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) by using an online ... -
Factors associated with blue-collar workers' participation in Worksite Health Promotion Programs: A scoping literature review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)A growing number of employers implement worksite health promotion programs (WHPPs). In particular, blue-collar workers may benefit from these WHPPs. However, they are less likely than other workers to participate and little ... -
Is environmental behavior related to economic risk preferences? An exploratory case by case analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Do risk preferences play a role when deciding whether to act pro-environmentally? Looking at 28 different behaviors case by case – including recycling, waste reduction, energy and water conservation, consumer behavior, and ... -
Dimensions of Identity Development Scale: Confirmatory factor analysis, gender invariance, and external validity of the Persian version
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The present study was conducted to examine the psychometric properties and gender invariance of the Iranian version of the Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS). A total of 1453 adolescents (50.8% female; 14–18 years ... -
Who Returns to work? Exploring the Role of Interpersonal Problems in Occupational Rehabilitation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose: Current interventions designed to facilitate return to work (RTW) after long-term sick leave show weak effects, indicating the need for new approaches to the RTW process. The importance of social relationships in ... -
Estimating financial compensation and minimum guaranteed charge for vehicle-to-grid technology
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Electric vehicles (EVs) can play an ancillary role in energy and electricity system management. Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology allows EV batteries to be discharged back into the grid. This technology enables charging ... -
The Development of Emotion Understanding in Children: The Importance of Parents, Teachers, and Peers
(Journal article, 2023)Emotion understanding (EU) develops through emotion socialization provided by children’s social environments, but the relative importance of various socializing agents has not been determined. In this prospective study, ... -
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Fear of Needles: A Pilot Feasibility Study with Non-Clinical Participants
(Master thesis, 2023)Sammendrag Bakgrunn: Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) blir stadig mer anerkjent som en effektiv behandlingsmetode for spesifikke fobier. Få studier har derimot undersøkt effekten av VRET for sprøyteskrekk. Denne ... -
Effectiveness of 'motivational interviewing' on sick leave: a randomized controlled trial in a social insurance setting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI) – a counselling approach offered by caseworkers at the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration (NAV) – on return to work (RTW) ... -
The effectiveness of mobile-based ecological momentary motivational enhancement therapy in reducing craving and severity of cannabis use disorder: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Ecological Momentary Motivational Enhancement Therapy (EM-MET) in reducing craving and severity of Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) among young adults. Methods This ... -
The Relationships Between Instagram Use, Emotional and Behavioural Responses, Self-Esteem, Emotional Investment, and Social Comparison
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This study investigates the behavioral and emotional responses to Instagram use and the role of individual difference factors in those responses. Data (n = 315) was collected via an online questionnaire in Norway. The mean ... -
Antibiotics Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours among the Population Living in Greece and Turkey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Antimicrobial resistance is one of the largest threats to public health worldwide. As the inappropriate use of antibiotics is one of the leading causes of antibiotic resistance, it is important to have an understanding of ... -
Validation of the Short Version (TLS-15) of the Triangular Love Scale (TLS-45) across 37 Languages
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Love is a phenomenon that occurs across the world and affects many aspects of human life, including the choice of, and process of bonding with, a romantic partner. Thus, developing a reliable and valid measure of love ... -
Sociodemographic factors and use of pain medication are associated with health-related quality of life: results from an adult community mental health service in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important aspect of mental health outcomes. There are few studies on HRQoL in heterogeneous patient populations seeking help at community mental health services. The ...