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View article: Secular trends in body weight perception among Norwegian adolescents: a 28-year cross-sectional analysis (1994–2022)
Secular trends in body weight perception among Norwegian adolescents: a 28-year cross-sectional analysis (1994–2022) Open
Increased exposure to social media and societal pressures to conform to idealized body standards may have amplified feelings of inadequacy among youth, notably in body weight perception. This study describes secular trends in body weight p…
View article: Online Personas: Associations Between Focus on Self-Presentation and Social Comparison on Social Media and Mental Well-Being in Early Adolescence
Online Personas: Associations Between Focus on Self-Presentation and Social Comparison on Social Media and Mental Well-Being in Early Adolescence Open
Background The development of identity and social interactions during adolescence is increasingly intertwined with social media use. This study examines the relationship between focus on self-presentation on social media and wellbeing amon…
View article: Socioeconomic differences in adolescent health behaviors and their effect on inequalities in adult depressed mood: findings from a 27-year longitudinal study
Socioeconomic differences in adolescent health behaviors and their effect on inequalities in adult depressed mood: findings from a 27-year longitudinal study Open
Background Health behaviors have been posited to partly explain the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and health (i.e., the behavioral explanation of health inequalities), yet few studies have examined whether health behaviors…
View article: Adolescents’ screen-based media use and the relationship with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, sports club participation and active commuting
Adolescents’ screen-based media use and the relationship with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, sports club participation and active commuting Open
Aim: A worry regarding young people’s physical activity engagement relates to a potentially competing development: the role of screen-based media (SBM) in their everyday lives. The present study aimed to assess time spent on different type…
View article: Autonomy support, basic needs satisfaction, and involvement in physical education among Norwegian secondary school students
Autonomy support, basic needs satisfaction, and involvement in physical education among Norwegian secondary school students Open
Purpose This study investigated the relationship between teacher autonomy support, students’ basic psychological needs satisfaction, and involvement in physical education (PE) with gender specific analyses. Additionally, the study examined…
View article: Physical activity, problematic gaming behavior, and quality of life prior and during the first 9 months of the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic: Findings from a longitudinal study among university students
Physical activity, problematic gaming behavior, and quality of life prior and during the first 9 months of the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic: Findings from a longitudinal study among university students Open
Background Generally, there is limited information on longitudinal trends and the interrelations between physical activity (PA), problematic gaming behavior (PGB), described as a dysfunctional pattern of videogame activities, and quality o…
View article: Family structure and the association with physical activity—Findings from 40 countries participating in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study
Family structure and the association with physical activity—Findings from 40 countries participating in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study Open
Background The family has been acknowledged as central to developing physical activity (PA) beliefs and behaviours. However, increased diversity in family structures has developed over the last decades. This study examines the association …
View article: I want to play a game: Examining sex differences in the effects of pathological gaming, academic self-efficacy, and academic initiative on academic performance in adolescence
I want to play a game: Examining sex differences in the effects of pathological gaming, academic self-efficacy, and academic initiative on academic performance in adolescence Open
Although research has investigated the association between pathological gaming and academic performance in adolescence, the complexity of the relationship has not been thoroughly examined. This short longitudinal study aimed to investigate…
View article: Stress and coping strategies among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based cohort study
Stress and coping strategies among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based cohort study Open
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a worldwide health- and societal crisis. Youth were exposed to enduring stressors. We examined types and load of stressors faced by youth, and their use of coping strategies. A population-based sample within Be…
View article: Social inequality in the association between life transitions into adulthood and depressed mood: a 27-year longitudinal study
Social inequality in the association between life transitions into adulthood and depressed mood: a 27-year longitudinal study Open
Background Few studies have considered the life-course development of depressive symptoms in relation to life transitions in early-adulthood and whether these might affect depressive trajectories differently depending on specific indicator…
View article: Body-related concerns and participation in physical education among adolescent students: the mediating role of motivation
Body-related concerns and participation in physical education among adolescent students: the mediating role of motivation Open
Background There is a need to understand better factors influencing participation in physical education (PE) and the mechanisms involved. The adolescent years are characterised by increasing levels of body-related concerns. In PE, the body…
View article: Encouraging greater empowerment for adolescents in consent procedures in social science research and policy projects
Encouraging greater empowerment for adolescents in consent procedures in social science research and policy projects Open
Summary The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasizes the importance of allowing children and adolescents to influence decisions that are important to them following their age and maturity. This paper explores the pri…
View article: Gender-specific social and environmental correlates of active travel to school in four European countries: the HBSC Study
Gender-specific social and environmental correlates of active travel to school in four European countries: the HBSC Study Open
Introduction Despite the health benefits, a large proportion of girls and boys in Europe do not travel to school actively. A better understanding of the correlates associated with this behavior could guide interventions. This study examine…
View article: The association between psychological distress and alcohol consumption and physical activity: a population-based cohort study
The association between psychological distress and alcohol consumption and physical activity: a population-based cohort study Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic and infection control measures caused changes to daily life for most people. Heavy alcohol consumption and physical inactivity are two important behavioral risk factors for noncommunicable diseases worldw…
View article: Tracking of depressed mood from adolescence into adulthood and the role of peer and parental support: A partial test of the Adolescent Pathway Model
Tracking of depressed mood from adolescence into adulthood and the role of peer and parental support: A partial test of the Adolescent Pathway Model Open
•Adolescent depressed mood predicts adult depressed mood.•Peer acceptance during adolescence is not associated with adult depressed mood.•Household income moderates the effect of parental closeness on adult depressed mood.
View article: Parental stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: A one-year follow-up
Parental stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: A one-year follow-up Open
Objective This two-wave longitudinal study aimed at increasing knowledge about levels of parental stressors and rewards among mothers and fathers of children aged 1–18 during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Norway. Background Th…
View article: The association between sharing something difficult on social media and mental well-being among adolescents. Results from the “LifeOnSoMe”-study
The association between sharing something difficult on social media and mental well-being among adolescents. Results from the “LifeOnSoMe”-study Open
Introduction Social media use is part of everyday life for adolescents. Over the last decade, concerns about the potential negative effects of social media use on mental health and well-being has been raised. Possible positive effects of s…
View article: An Investigation of the Implementation of Obligatory Physical Activity Classes for 5th–7th Grade in Norway
An Investigation of the Implementation of Obligatory Physical Activity Classes for 5th–7th Grade in Norway Open
In 2009, all Norwegian 5th–7th graders were allocated 76 h of obligatory physical activity (PA) classes in addition to physical education (PE). The study explores how schools implemented these classes and the relationship with school physi…
View article: Long-term outcomes at 24- and 36-month follow-up in the intervention arm of the randomized controlled trial of Prompt Mental Health Care
Long-term outcomes at 24- and 36-month follow-up in the intervention arm of the randomized controlled trial of Prompt Mental Health Care Open
Background Whether long-term symptom improvement is maintained after treatment in services such as the Norwegian Prompt Mental Health Care (PMHC) and the English Improving Access to Psychological Therapies is not yet known. In this prospec…
View article: Quality of life among young people in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic. A longitudinal study
Quality of life among young people in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic. A longitudinal study Open
In this study, we aimed to examine health-related quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic among a general sample of young people in Norway aged 11–19 years. More specifically, we examine: (1) Change over 2 time-points in five health-r…
View article: Cross-national variation in the association between family structure and overweight and obesity: Findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged children (HBSC) study
Cross-national variation in the association between family structure and overweight and obesity: Findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged children (HBSC) study Open
The study indicates that living in a one-parent family, as well as living together with grandparents, are associated with overweight and obesity among adolescents, particularly in the Nordic European region. Existing welfare policies may b…
View article: Increased Gaming During COVID-19 Predicts Physical Inactivity Among Youth in Norway—A Two-Wave Longitudinal Cohort Study
Increased Gaming During COVID-19 Predicts Physical Inactivity Among Youth in Norway—A Two-Wave Longitudinal Cohort Study Open
Background A concern for the COVID-19 measures and the potential long-term consequences the measures may have on physical inactivity and gaming among youth. Objectives Examine the stability and change in internet and offline gaming and the…
View article: Gaming Behaviors and the Association with Sleep Duration, Social Jetlag, and Difficulties Falling Asleep among Norwegian Adolescents
Gaming Behaviors and the Association with Sleep Duration, Social Jetlag, and Difficulties Falling Asleep among Norwegian Adolescents Open
The relationship between gaming and sleep is mostly informed by studies of addictive gaming behavior, thus limiting our understanding of sleep in the context of nonproblematic engaged gaming. The present study investigated whether addicted…
View article: Lessons Learned from an Intersectoral Collaboration between the Public Sector, NGOs, and Sports Clubs to Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Youths
Lessons Learned from an Intersectoral Collaboration between the Public Sector, NGOs, and Sports Clubs to Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Youths Open
The Norwegian Government emphasizes intersectoral collaboration to achieve health goals such as reducing social health differences. However, research shows that achieving fruitful collaboration between different organizations and the publi…
View article: PARENTAL STRESS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A ONE-YEAR FOLLOW-UP
PARENTAL STRESS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A ONE-YEAR FOLLOW-UP Open
Objective: The aim of this two wave longitudinal study was to increase the knowledge on levels of parental stress and rewards among mothers and fathers of children aged 1-18 years, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Background…
View article: ‘We are unlikely to return to the same world, and I do not want it to destroy my future.’ Young people's worries through the outbreak of the COVID‐19 pandemic
‘We are unlikely to return to the same world, and I do not want it to destroy my future.’ Young people's worries through the outbreak of the COVID‐19 pandemic Open
This study aims to explore what worries youth were having during the seventh to ninth week of the COVID‐19 lockdown. Our findings build on the responses to an open‐ended survey question from 1314 youths. The worries covered three main them…
View article: Emerging Mental Health Problems During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Presumably Resilient Youth? -a 9-month Follow-up
Emerging Mental Health Problems During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Presumably Resilient Youth? -a 9-month Follow-up Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic may have multifarious adverse effects on the mental health for some youth. To our knowledge, no study has followed young people beyond the first six months of the pandemic outbreak. The aim of this study w…
View article: Perceived consequences and worries among youth in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown
Perceived consequences and worries among youth in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown Open
Aims: To examine perceived consequences for everyday life, learning outcomes, family relations, sleep problems and worries for infection, for friends and their future, among youth aged 12–19 years during weeks 7 to 9 of the COVID-19 lockdo…
View article: 12-Year Trends in Active School Transport across Four European Countries—Findings from the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) Study
12-Year Trends in Active School Transport across Four European Countries—Findings from the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) Study Open
Active school transport (AST) is a source of daily physical activity uptake. However, AST seems to have decreased worldwide over recent decades. We aimed to examine recent trends in AST and associations with gender, age, family affluence, …