Now showing items 178-197 of 274

    • Native American social work – Including family and community 

      Swanson, Shanley; Nygård, Reidunn Håøy; Saus, Merete (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-07-05)
      <i>Summary</i> - This study investigates family involvement and culturally informed social work in Native American communities. The study was conducted in Native American communities in Montana, USA. Twenty-three Native American social work professionals participated in qualitative interviews. Analyses draw on theory of historical trauma and family involvement in indigenous social. Throughout the ...
    • NAVs brukermøter med flyktninger og unge voksne 

      Douglas, Marcela; Kane, Aina Aune (Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2021)
      Flyktninger og unge voksne er to ulike og sammensatte grupper, som til tross for ulikheter innad og på tvers har fellestrekk i sin livssituasjon. Et hovedfunn i dette arbeidet er at flyktninger og unge voksne til tross for ulikheter har noen av de samme utfordringene knyttet til utenforskap som gir ekstra utfordringer i møte med arbeidslivet. I dette kapitlet tar vi utgangspunkt i at det å være i ...
    • Neurodevelopmental correlates of behavioural and emotional problems in a neuropaediatric sample 

      Halvorsen, Marianne; Mathiassen, Børge; Myrbakk, Even; Brøndbo, Per Håkan; Sætrum, Ane; Steinsvik, Oddmar; Martinussen, Monica (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-20)
      Most research does not address the overlap between neurodevelopmental disorders when investigating concomitant mental health problems. The purpose of the present study was to examine the association of intellectual disability (ID), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with the presence of behavioural and emotional problems after controlling for other ...
    • Neuroticism as an antecedent of abusive supervision and laissez-faire leadership in emergent leaders: The role of facets and agreeableness as a moderator 

      Fosse, Thomas Hol; Martinussen, Monica; Sørlie, Henrik; Skogstad, Anders; Martinsen, Øyvind L.; Einarsen, Ståle Valvatne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-08-17)
      Academic interest in the relationship between leaders' personality and subordinates’ perception of destructive leadership behavior is increasing. However, results so far have been weak, contradictory, and inconsistent to theory. Here, we examine if using facets of neuroticism, rather than the broader trait, can be more informative and increases the predictive power. Next, we explore the interplay ...
    • Non-suicidal self-injury among incarcerated adolescents: prevalence, personality, and psychiatric comorbidity. 

      Koposov, Roman A; Stickley, Andrew; Ruchkin, Vladislav (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-05-19)
      Introduction: Incarcerated adolescents represent a risk group for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), but research on this population has been limited and no studies have been conducted in Russia. To address this deficit, this study examined NSSI and the factors associated with it among youth in a juvenile correctional facility in Russia.<p> <p>Methods: NSSI and psychopathology were assessed using ...
    • Norwegian School Children’s Perceptions of the Child Protection Services 

      Vis, Svein Arild; Berger, Tonje; Lauritzen, Camilla (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-03-03)
      Purpose Schools can be an arena for age appropriate and objective information about the support families can get from the child protection services (CPS). There is reason to believe that many children have misconceptions about the CPS and are afraid to talk to the social workers who investigates if there is reason to be concerned about a child’s well-being. The aim of the study was to investigate ...
    • An observational study of sleep characteristics in elite endurance athletes during an altitude training camp at 1800 m 

      Hrozanova, Maria; Kjøsen Talsnes, Rune; Karlsson, Øyvind; McGawley, Kerry; Moen, Frode (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-09)
      Objectives - To observe changes in sleep from baseline and during an altitude training camp in elite endurance athletes.<p> <p>Design - Prospective, observational.<p> <p>Setting - Baseline monitoring at <500 m for 2 weeks and altitude monitoring at 1800 m for 17-22 days.<p> <p>Participants - Thirty-three senior national-team endurance athletes (mean age 25.8 ± S.D. 2.8 years, 16 ...
    • Obstacles for child participation in care and protection cases : why Norwegian social workers find it difficult 

      Vis, Svein Arild; Holtan, Amy; Nigel, Thomas (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      Although some attempts are being made to increase children's participation in Norwegian child protection cases, much needs to be done in order to comply with the participation principle in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This paper reports on a study of factors that are likely to predict if social workers will attempt to give children an effective voice in decision making ...
    • “Oh oobe doo, I wanna be like you” associations between physical activity of preschool staff and preschool children 

      Fossdal, Tom Stian; Kippe, Karin Oddbjørg; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Lagestad, Pål Arild (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-29)
      <i>Objective</i>: Physical activity contributes to prevent serious diseases and ailments, and previous research indicates that lifestyle habits are likely to track from early childhood to adulthood. 90% of Norwegian children aged 1–5 are enrolled in preschools, and preschool staff can play an important role in children’s activity levels. This study’s aim was to identify whether any associations ...
    • Organizational factors and child participation in decision-making: differences between two child welfare organizations 

      Vis, Svein Arild; Fossum, Sturla (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015)
    • Overgrepsutsattes erfaringer med spesialiserte lavterskeltilbud Symbolsk anerkjennelse, solidariske fellesskap 

      Østby, Lene; Stefansen, Kari; Smette, Ingrid (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-02)
      Et godt utbygd hjelpetilbud til overgrepsutsatte regnes i dag som et åpenbart samfunnsansvar. De ulike tiltakene som finnes, utgjør til sammen et komplekst tjenestelandskap. Denne artikkelen handler om spesialiserte lavterskeltilbud i frivillig sektor, sentre mot incest og seksuelle overgrep. I artikkelen undersøker vi hva overgrepsutsatte selv framhever som viktig og positivt ved sentrene med tanke ...
    • Pain Processing in Elite and High-Level Athletes Compared to Non-athletes 

      Pettersen, Susann Dahl; Aslaksen, Per M.; Pettersen, Svein Arne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-28)
      <i>Background</i>: Previous studies shows that elite and high-level athletes possess consistently higher pain tolerance to ischemic and cold pain stimulation compared to recreationally active. However, the data previously obtained within this field is sparse and with low consistency.<p><p> <i>Purpose</i>: The aim of the present study was to examine the difference in pain perception between elite ...
    • Parent participation in alcohol prevention: Evaluation of an alcohol prevention programme 

      Adolfsen, Frode; Strøm, Henriette Kyrrestad; Martinussen, Monica; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Natvig, Henrik; Eisemann, Martin; Koposov, Roman A (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-25)
      Aim: <br>The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the parental part of the Norwegian Unge & Rus (Youth and Alcohol) programme. The intervention was aimed at changing parents’ rules and attitudes towards adolescent alcohol use, and their ability to talk with their adolescents about alcohol, as well as improving parents’ relationships with and knowledge about their ...
    • Parent satisfaction with child health centres for children 0–5 years old in Norway: A cross-sectional study 

      Kaiser, Sabine; Lillevik, Christine Charlotte; Jakobsen, Karine; Hansen, Mariann Bellika; Martinussen, Monica (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-10)
      In Norway, all children are entitled to receive regular health checks. Child health centres for children 0–5 years old (CHC) provide these check-ups and are one of many health services that Norwegian municipalities have to offer. The aim of this study was to examine parents’ satisfaction with CHCs, and to identify predictors for the overall evaluation of the service. The sample comprised 1654 parents ...
    • Parent Satisfaction with the Open kindergarten in Norway 

      Kaiser, Sabine; Bulling, Ingunn Skjesol; Sætrum, Ane; Adolfsen, Frode (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-17)
      Open kindergartens are a low-threshold pedagogical service that preschool-aged children, accompanied by an adult caregiver, can attend without appointment or registration. The aims of this study were to examine users’ experiences with the open kindergarten in Norway and to identify predictors for the overall satisfaction with the service. User satisfaction surveys were conducted over a 6-8-week ...
    • Parenting interventions for families with refugee backgrounds: a randomized factorial, mixed-methods design study protocol 

      Patras, Joshua; Saus, Merete; Douglas, Marcela; Bjørknes, Ragnhild; Gammelsæther, Siri; Rasmussen, Lene-Mari Potulski; Halvorsen, Therese; Haug, Ida Mari; Risholm, Ragnhild; Øktedalen, Tuva; Jakobsen, Reidar; Neumer, Simon-Peter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-11)
      Background: Raising children in new social and cultural contexts can be challenging for parents. In order to help parents address these challenges, the Norwegian government has instituted a policy of mandatory parent training for families who settle in Norway as refugees. The Incredible Years (IY) and The International Child Development Programme (ICDP) have been widely adopted throughout Norway. ...
    • Parenting stress among Norwegian kinship and non-kinship foster parents 

      Vis, Svein Arild; Lauritzen, Camilla; Fossum, Sturla; Holtan, Amy (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-05-14)
      There are several studies conducted on parenting stress, and the conclusion in the parenting stress research literature is generally that parenting stress decreases the quality of the parent-child relationship. There are however few studies on parenting stress comparing kinship homes to ordinary types of foster homes. The aims of this study were to measure parenting stress in kinship and non-kinship ...
    • Parents with a mental illness and their sense of parenting competence 

      Kristensen, Kjersti Bergum; Lauritzen, Camilla; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Reedtz, Charlotte (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-06-14)
      Objective - Research provides evidence that parental mental illness affects child development through parenting behaviour. This study investigates how parents with a mental illness report on their parenting sense of competence.<p> <p>Method - A sample of 141 parents receiving treatment at a clinic for mental health and substance use disorders participated. The Parenting Sense of Competence scale ...
    • Peer victimisation and its association with psychological and somatic health problems among adolescents in northern Russia. 

      Stickley, Andrew; Koyanagi, Ai; Koposov, Roman A; McKee, Martin; Roberts, Bayard; Ruchkin, Vladislav (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      Background: A growing body of evidence from countries around the world suggests that school-based peer victimisation is associated with worse health outcomes among adolescents. So far, however, there has been little systematic research on this phenomenon in the countries of the former Soviet Union. The aim of this study was to examine the relation between peer victimisation at school and a range ...
    • Perspective: Dimensions of Environment and Health in Arctic Communities 

      Lohmann, Rainer; Beatty, Bonita; Graybill, Jessica; Grigorieva, Elena; Hansen, Ketil Lenert; Soikkeli, Anu (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-12-12)
      In the Arctic, environment and health are linked in myriad ways. A key emphasis has been on numerous long-lived contaminants in traditional foods, particularly marine mammals, and their well-documented impacts on human, animal and environmental health (“One health approach”). More recent concerns for Indigenous communities focus on the (side) effects of the switch to a modern, processed diet, which ...