Ingrid Holsen
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View article: Exploring experiences and challenges in implementing youth participatory action research in Norwegian lower secondary schools
Exploring experiences and challenges in implementing youth participatory action research in Norwegian lower secondary schools Open
Most empirical knowledge on the processes and challenges of conducting youth participatory action research (YPAR) in the school setting stems from research in the US; only a few studies exist among European youth. In addition, what youth p…
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: Positive Youth Development and Mental Well-Being in Late Adolescence: The Role of Body Appreciation. Findings From a Prospective Study in Norway
Positive Youth Development and Mental Well-Being in Late Adolescence: The Role of Body Appreciation. Findings From a Prospective Study in Norway Open
Although a vulnerable period, adolescence is a time of great potential for healthy development. Understanding factors that contribute to mental well-being in this period is of great importance to facilitate for healthy development. During …
View article: Youth perspective on outreach service: A safety net for at-risk youth in a municipality
Youth perspective on outreach service: A safety net for at-risk youth in a municipality Open
At-risk youth often rely on different municipal services, such as child welfare services, social services and medical services. All of these services play an important role in preventing drug use and promoting well-being, following the hea…
View article: Local drug prevention strategies through the eyes of policy makers and outreach social workers in Norway
Local drug prevention strategies through the eyes of policy makers and outreach social workers in Norway Open
More than half of the municipalities in Norway report drug misuse as the most important public health challenge. Following a whole-of-government tradition, the ambition is to achieve horizontal and vertical coordination between different p…
View article: Collaboration for drug prevention: Is it possible in a “siloed” governmental structure?
Collaboration for drug prevention: Is it possible in a “siloed” governmental structure? Open
Summary Purpose Norwegian municipalities report that drug misuse is the most important public health challenge. The municipalities play a unique role in drug prevention aimed at youth, since young people rely on several services in their d…