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Attitudes toward prostitution in Norway, Spain, and Germany: Association with the legal context and susceptibility to persuasion
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-11-11)The social and legal treatment of prostitution varies between countries. We examined attitudes toward prostitution (ATP) and their susceptibility to persuasion in three countries: Norway, where prostitution is illegal; Spain, where prostitution is not explicitly regulated in the law; and Germany, where prostitution is legal. Participants (total N = 579) read arguments in favor of either legalization ... -
The cerebral and cognitive changes after intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) treatment for depression: study protocol for a randomized double-blind sham-controlled trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-11-11)Background The therapeutic use of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) delivered to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (LDLPFC) is a relatively new but promising treatment option for depression. There is a need for more knowledge on the mechanisms involved in its antidepressant effects.<p> <p>Methods This is a single-centre, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled ... -
Virtually isolated: social identity threat predicts social approach motivation via sense of belonging in computer-supported collaborative learning
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-09-13)Collaboration improves multiple academic and social outcomes. Accordingly, computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) can be beneficial in distance education contexts to overcome the issues specific to online learning (e.g., underperformance, low identification with university). Distance universities often attract a substantial number of non-traditional students (e.g., students with disability, ... -
Early Intervention after Rape to prevent post-traumatic stress symptoms (the EIR-study): an internal pilot study of a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-09-02)Background Rape is one of the trauma incidents with the highest risk of subsequent post-traumatic stress disorder. Early interventions, such as prolonged exposure therapy (PE), have shown promise in preventing PTSD following a sexual assault. The primary objective of this internal pilot trial was to examine the feasibility of the EIR study protocol, which used modified prolonged exposure therapy ... -
Policy as normative influence? On the relationship between parental leave policy and social norms in gender division of childcare across 48 countries
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-10-23)In the present work, we addressed the relationship between parental leave policies and social norms. Using a pre-registered, cross-national approach, we examined the relationship between parental leave policies and the perception of social norms for the gender division of childcare. In this study, 19,259 students (11,924 women) from 48 countries indicated the degree to which they believe childcare ... -
Increasing mind wandering with accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-10-03)Mind wandering (MW) is the intentional or unintentional experience of attending to internal task-unrelated thoughts while being occupied with an external task. Even though maintaining task focus is assumed to require executive functions (EF), it is not clear how and to what extent MW and EF interact. Research has found that activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is associated with ... -
Childhood trauma types in relation to antipsychotic effectiveness in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: A prospective, pragmatic, randomized controlled study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-08-31)Treatment with antipsychotics (APs) for schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) is generally effective, however, a significant proportion does not respond favorably. Childhood trauma (CT) subtypes (physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, physical and emotional neglect) could influence treatment effectiveness; however, research is scarce. Heterogeneity in AP response could be explained by differentiating ... -
Intermittent protein restriction elevates food intake and plasma ghrelin in male mice
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-09-10)Low-protein diets affect body weight, body composition, food intake, and food preferences in mice. Furthermore, single periods of protein restriction can have lasting effects on these parameters. We sought to examine the effect of multiple, short, bouts of protein restriction, relative to long-term maintenance on either a control (NR) or protein-restricted (PR) diet. We found that male mice experiencing ... -
Factors differentiating risk of sexual abuse victimization by adults and peers among adolescents
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-01)Background - Research suggests that around half of all cases of sexual abuse among children and adolescents are perpetrated by peers. Yet, there is limited understanding of the distinct risk factors associated with adult versus peer offenders.<p> <p>Objective - To identify factors that increase the risk of sexual abuse victimization and explores variations in these factors depending on whether ... -
Longitudinal associations between preschool children’s theory of mind, emotion understanding, and positive peer relationships
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-16)The positive links between children’s theory of mind (ToM), emotion understanding, and positive peer relationships are well established. However, the existing literature lacks comprehensive studies investigating the longitudinal interplay between these components in preschool-aged children. This study aimed to fill this gap by examining the concurrent and longitudinal associations between young ... -
Sexual Incentive Motivation and Sexual Behavior: The Role of Consent
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-09-22)The generalized social concern with sexual harassment and nonconsensual sex makes it imperative to incorporate notions of consent in any analysis of human sexual interactions. Such interactions follow an ordered sequence of events, starting with the perception of a sexual incentive, followed by an approach to it, genital interaction, and eventually orgasm. Consent from the partner is needed at ... -
There and back again: The roles of morning- and evening commute recovery experiences for daily resources across the commute-, work-, and home domain
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-02)Commuting is a global phenomenon that has primarily been studied in terms of its costs. However, anecdotes and recent theorizing suggest that some employees enjoy their commutes. Is it, thus, possible that commuting can also be beneficial for employees? We integrate the Work–Home Resources model with the Conservation of Resources theory to conceptualize commuting as a source of recovery that ... -
Motor dominance and movement-outcome congruency influence the electrophysiological correlates of sensory attenuation for self-induced visual stimuli
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-16)This study explores the impact of movement-outcome congruency and motor dominance on the action-associated modulations of early visual event-related potentials (ERPs). Employing the contingent paradigm, participants with varying degrees of motor dominance were exposed to stimuli depicting left or right human hands in the corresponding visual hemifields. Stimuli were either passively observed or ... -
Parents’ Views on Mobile Phone Use: A Qualitative Interview Study on Parents with Children from 0-5 Years of Age in Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2024-04-22)Mobile phones have become almost ubiquitous, including the lives of parents of young children. This paper examined the question of how parents with young children living in Norway perceive their phone usage. Twelve parents were interviewed individually about situations and for what purposes they used their phones, whether they had discussed mobile media with others and how they felt about it. ... -
Androgen receptors and sociosexual behaviors in mammals: The limits of generalization
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-01-03)Circulating testosterone is easily aromatized to estradiol and reduced to dihydrotestosterone in target tissues and elsewhere in the body. Thus, the actions of testosterone can be mediated either by the estrogen receptors, the androgen receptor or by simultaneous action at both receptors. To determine the role of androgens acting at the androgen receptor, we need to eliminate actions at the ... -
Socioeconomic status and self-regard income predicts self-respect over time
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-14)Past research has shown that the socioeconomic status (e.g., income or education) is associated with people’s self-evaluation, such as global self-esteem. In the present research, we argue that socioeconomic status also affects people’s belief of possessing the same rights as others (i.e., self-respect). In a cross-sectional study (N = 298) and a longitudinal study (N = 379), we investigated the ... -
Reliability and validity of the Personality Disorder Severity ICD-11 (PDS-ICD-11) scale and the Revised Personality Assessment Questionnaire for ICD-11 (PAQ-11R) in a Norwegian community sample
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-07-25)In the ICD-11, a new model for the diagnosis of personality disorders is included, consisting of an assessment of the severity of personality impairment as well as an optional evaluation of pathological personality traits. This study aimed to examine the reliability, structural validity, and convergent and discriminant validity of the Norwegian versions of the Personality Disorder Severity ICD-11 ... -
Sex Differences in Sexual Motivation in Humans and Other Mammals: The Role of Conscious and Unconscious Processes
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-27)In self-report questionnaires, men report higher scores than women on variables such as desire for sex, frequency of sexual thoughts, number of sex partners, etc. Based on this, men are considered to have a higher level of sexual motivation than women. However, retrospective selfreports may be unsuitable for estimations of the inherent level of sexual motivation. We review data on automatic ... -
Depressive Symptoms Are Not Associated with Predementia Cerebrospinal Fluid Amyloid Pathology
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-10)Introduction: Depressive symptoms are associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but their neurobiological and neuropsychological correlates remain poorly understood. We investigate if depressive symptoms are associated with amyloid (Aβ) pathology and cognition in predementia AD.<p><p> Methods: We included subjective cognitive decline (SCD, n = 160) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI, n = 192) from ... -
Breaking down barriers to mental healthcare access in prison: a qualitative interview study with incarcerated males in Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-17)Background Mental health problems are highly prevalent in prison populations. Incarcerated persons generally come from disadvantaged backgrounds and are living under extraordinary conditions while in prison. Their healthcare needs are complex compared to the general population. Studies have found that incarcerated individuals are reluctant to seek help and that they experience challenges in ...
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