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Intervention to reduce procrastination in first-year students: Preliminary results from a Norwegian study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-06-25)
This paper reports preliminary results from a brief intervention designed to reduce academic procrastination. Students enrolled in an introductory psychology course received lectures and seminar sessions about procrastination and its causes and consequences. Students who were enrolled in an introductory psychology course received lectures and seminar sessions about procrastination and its causes and ...
Body composition and physical fitness in women with bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder.
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-02-23)
<p><i>Objective</i>: Knowledge about physical fitness in women with bulimia nervosa (BN) or binge‐eating disorder (BED) is sparse. Previous studies have measured physical activity largely through self‐report, and physical fitness variables are mainly restricted to body mass index (BMI) and bone mineral density. We expanded the current knowledge in these groups by including a wider range of physical ...
Predictors of respiratory protective equipment use in the Norwegian smelter industry: The role of the Theory of Planned Behavior, safety climate and work experience in understanding protective behavior
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-08)
Previous research has revealed a higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms in
Norwegian smelter workers compared to average population controls. Nevertheless,
respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is not always used, even in situations with
high exposure risk. A questionnaire was distributed to workers in the Norwegian
smelting industry to investigate the relationship between psychological ...
Oversettelse og kulturell tilpasning av Attentional Function Index (AFI)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-12-22)
Bakgrunn:<br>Antall krefttilfeller blant eldre øker sterkt, og i forbindelse med behandlingen kan kreftpasienter være utsatt for kognitive endringer. Mange av dem som overlever kreft, får nedsatt oppmerksomhet og konsentrasjon samt dårligere hukommelse. Attentional Function Index (AFI) er et instrument for å kartlegge kognitive prosesser, og det er utviklet i USA.<br>Hensikt:<br>Å redegjøre for ...
Vocational identity development among unaccompanied refugee minors
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-09)
This study examined educational aspirations and vocational identity formation among unaccompanied refugees in Norway. In Phase 1 we employed questionnaire data from 918 unaccompanied refugees to investigate the effects of demographic information, pre-migration trauma, mental health and acculturation-related factors on their educational aspirations. In Phase 2, data from Identity Status Interviews ...
On the behavioral side of procrastination: Exploring behavioral delay in real-life settings
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-16)
This paper examines how procrastinators behave differently from non-procrastinators in implementing intended behavior. By focusing on time-related attributes of behavior, we demonstrate in five studies (aggregated N = 965) that onset delay seems to be a preferred option for procrastinators in common daily situations. Thus, when an action possibility is available for intended behavior, procrastinators ...
Exploring Personality and Readiness to Change in Patients With Substance Use Disorders With and Without ADHD
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016)
<p><i>Objective</i>: To explore personality and readiness to change among substance use disorders (SUD) patients with and without ADHD.</p>
<p><i>Method</i>: SUD + ADHD versus SUD − ADHD patients consecutively entering treatment between 2010 and 2012 were compared concerning personality (Temperament and Character Inventory) and readiness to change (Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness ...
Preferred harvest principles and - regulations amongst willow ptarmigan hunters in Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014-06-25)
Hunters ’ preferences for diff erent harvest principles and harvest regulations such as season length and harvest quotas provide important knowledge for wildlife management. We report results from a survey of 2788 willow ptarmigan hunters regarding commonly used harvest-principles and -regulations. A harvest quota strategy was the most preferred principle. Hunters were in general more positive ...
Patients’ Experiences of Helpfulness in Guided Internet-Based Treatment for Depression: Qualitative Study of Integrated Therapeutic Dimensions
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
Background: Quantitative research on Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) has collected substantial evidence for the effectiveness of this treatment approach on health outcomes. Less is known about how patients find ICBT to be generally meaningful and helpful for treating depression.
Objective: To explore patients’ experiences of being in ICBT treatment with a focus on the treatment ...
Effectiveness of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dysfunctional Eating among Patients Admitted for Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014)