Omid V. Ebrahimi
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View article: Development of symptoms of emotional problems from childhood to adolescence: a longitudinal network analysis
Development of symptoms of emotional problems from childhood to adolescence: a longitudinal network analysis Open
Background: Epidemiological studies document increasing incident rates of mental disorders across childhood and adolescence, with mood and anxiety disorders particularly increasing among adolescent females. Research also indicates that the…
View article: Using Network Analysis to Identify Processes of Change in Low-Intensity CBT Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Using Network Analysis to Identify Processes of Change in Low-Intensity CBT Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders Open
This study explores processes of change for individuals who responded to low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), or panic disorder. Routinely collected data from NHS Talking The…
View article: Long-term psychological effects of COVID-19-related quarantine: an observational study of three cohorts in Norway and Iceland
Long-term psychological effects of COVID-19-related quarantine: an observational study of three cohorts in Norway and Iceland Open
Background Longitudinal assessments of psychological effects related to length and recency of quarantine experience in general populations are of importance. We aim to investigate if recency and duration of quarantine exposures during the …
View article: A robust framework for harmonising health measures across international cohorts: Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic
A robust framework for harmonising health measures across international cohorts: Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Cross-national research on health trajectories requires harmonised measures that are valid and comparable. However, measurement scales often differ between cohorts in item content and cultural context. We present a structured framework to …
View article: Unravelling symptom-specific polygenic effects on maternal mental health during the perinatal period and postpartum
Unravelling symptom-specific polygenic effects on maternal mental health during the perinatal period and postpartum Open
Our findings highlight symptom-level associations between PGSs and maternal mental health, which may be obscured when global measures of mental health (e.g., overall scores) are used. Identifying symptom-specific PGS associations could adv…
View article: Unravelling attachment – A network analysis of the cognitive pathways linking attachment and prolonged grief
Unravelling attachment – A network analysis of the cognitive pathways linking attachment and prolonged grief Open
BackgroundAttachment style is widely recognised as influential in shaping responses to bereavement and prolonged grief disorder (PGD). Although theorised extensively, empirical clarity regarding how attachment styles specifically impact PG…
View article: Daily dynamics of parental mental health: Investigating depressive symptoms and negative parental experiences
Daily dynamics of parental mental health: Investigating depressive symptoms and negative parental experiences Open
Investigating psychopathological processes and symptomatology is essential for understanding how psychological states emerge and are maintained over time. This preregistered intensive longitudinal study investigates within-person associati…
View article: Financial factors and depression and anxiety: A symptom-specific approach in the general population
Financial factors and depression and anxiety: A symptom-specific approach in the general population Open
View article: The dynamics of change underlying the resolution of social anxiety in individuals receiving CBT treatment.
The dynamics of change underlying the resolution of social anxiety in individuals receiving CBT treatment. Open
Cognitive models of social anxiety disorder (SAD) provide theoretical frameworks explaining maintaining factors and guide treatment protocols. While cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is efficacious for SAD, mechanisms of change remain unde…
View article: Accuracy and Consistency of Visual Analog Scales in Ecological Momentary Assessment and Digital Studies
Accuracy and Consistency of Visual Analog Scales in Ecological Momentary Assessment and Digital Studies Open
The ubiquity of digital technologies has increased the assessment of individuals' thoughts, behaviors, and experiences via electronic devices. Surveys on smartphones or laptops often implement Visual Analogue Scales (VAS), recording respon…
View article: Accuracy and Consistency of Visual Analog Scales in Ecological Momentary Assessment and Digital Studies
Accuracy and Consistency of Visual Analog Scales in Ecological Momentary Assessment and Digital Studies Open
The ubiquity of digital technologies has increased the assessment of individuals' thoughts, behaviors, and experiences via electronic devices. Surveys on smartphones or laptops often implement Visual Analogue Scales (VAS), recording respon…
View article: Urban-rural differences in anxiety and depression in the UK, New Zealand, and Norway
Urban-rural differences in anxiety and depression in the UK, New Zealand, and Norway Open
As the global urban population surpasses 50 %, understanding the impact of urban environments on mental health is crucial. This study examines the relationship between urbanicity and the prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders in th…
View article: A Critical Period for Pandemic Adaptation: The Evolution of Depressive Symptomatology in a Representative Sample of Adults Across a 17-Month Period During COVID-19
A Critical Period for Pandemic Adaptation: The Evolution of Depressive Symptomatology in a Representative Sample of Adults Across a 17-Month Period During COVID-19 Open
This 17-month longitudinal study on a representative sample of 4,361 Norwegian adults employs an observational ABAB design across 6 repeated assessments and 3 pandemic waves to systematically investigate the evolution of depressive symptom…
View article: Anxiety in the adult population from the onset to termination of social distancing protocols during the COVID-19: a 20-month longitudinal study
Anxiety in the adult population from the onset to termination of social distancing protocols during the COVID-19: a 20-month longitudinal study Open
View article: Differential associations of anticipatory and consummatory anhedonia with depression and social anxiety symptoms: a network analysis of university students
Differential associations of anticipatory and consummatory anhedonia with depression and social anxiety symptoms: a network analysis of university students Open
Background: Depression and social anxiety are frequently co-occurring conditions that significantly impact young people. Anhedonia is a promising early intervention target for these conditions, but the roles of specific dimensions of anhed…
View article: Differential associations of anticipatory and consummatory anhedonia with depression and social anxiety symptoms: a network analysis of university students
Differential associations of anticipatory and consummatory anhedonia with depression and social anxiety symptoms: a network analysis of university students Open
Background: Depression and social anxiety are frequently co-occurring conditions that significantly impact young people. Anhedonia is a promising early intervention target for these conditions, but the roles of specific dimensions of anhed…
View article: New Perspective on Digital Well-Being by Distinguishing Digital Competency From Dependency: Network Approach
New Perspective on Digital Well-Being by Distinguishing Digital Competency From Dependency: Network Approach Open
Background In the digital age, there is an emerging area of research focusing on digital well-being (DWB), yet conceptual frameworks of this novel construct are lacking. The current conceptualization either approaches the concept as the ab…
View article: Elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety among family members and friends of critically ill COVID-19 patients – an observational study of five cohorts across four countries
Elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety among family members and friends of critically ill COVID-19 patients – an observational study of five cohorts across four countries Open
View article: COVID-19 illness severity and 2-year prevalence of physical symptoms: an observational study in Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark
COVID-19 illness severity and 2-year prevalence of physical symptoms: an observational study in Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark Open
View article: Modifiable risk factors of vaccine hesitancy: insights from a mixed methods multiple population study combining machine learning and thematic analysis during the COVID-19 pandemic
Modifiable risk factors of vaccine hesitancy: insights from a mixed methods multiple population study combining machine learning and thematic analysis during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background Vaccine hesitancy, the delay in acceptance or reluctance to vaccinate, ranks among the top threats to global health. Identifying modifiable factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy is crucial for developing targeted interventio…
View article: Moving from exploratory to confirmatory network analysis: An evaluation of SEM fit indices and cutoff values in network psychometrics
Moving from exploratory to confirmatory network analysis: An evaluation of SEM fit indices and cutoff values in network psychometrics Open
Network models are well-suited for phenomena detection, and most empirical network studies have been exploratory so far. Yet, due to the close connections between (Gaussian) networks and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), confirmatory tes…
View article: Symptom-Specific Links between Internalizing Problems and Functional Connectivity in Adolescents: A Network Analysis
Symptom-Specific Links between Internalizing Problems and Functional Connectivity in Adolescents: A Network Analysis Open
Previous fMRI studies have documented links between internalizing problems in youth and brain functional connectivity of the default (DN), frontoparietal (FP), and salience (SA) networks. Characterized by a large symptom heterogeneity and …
View article: Accuracy and Consistency of Visual Analog Scales in Ecological Momentary Assessment and Digital Studies
Accuracy and Consistency of Visual Analog Scales in Ecological Momentary Assessment and Digital Studies Open
The ubiquity of digital technologies has increased the assessment of individuals' thoughts, behaviors, and experiences via electronic devices. Surveys on smartphones or laptops often implement Visual Analogue Scales (VAS), recording respon…
View article: Feeling detached: The central role of detachment in a network study of posttraumatic stress symptoms in Public Safety Personnel
Feeling detached: The central role of detachment in a network study of posttraumatic stress symptoms in Public Safety Personnel Open
Background: Due to the nature of their work, Public Safety Personnel (PSP; e.g., firefighters, paramedics, police officers) are frequently exposed to potentially psychological traumatic events (PPTE) and are at increased risk of developing…
View article: Unraveling attachment – A network analysis of the cognitive pathways linking attachment and prolonged grief
Unraveling attachment – A network analysis of the cognitive pathways linking attachment and prolonged grief Open
Background Attachment style is widely recognized as influential in shaping responses to bereavement and prolonged grief disorder (PGD). Although theorized extensively, empirical clarity regarding how attachment styles specifically impact P…
View article: Mapping the Dynamics of Generalized Anxiety Symptoms and Actionable Transdiagnostic Mechanisms: A Panel Study
Mapping the Dynamics of Generalized Anxiety Symptoms and Actionable Transdiagnostic Mechanisms: A Panel Study Open
Background: The long‐term dynamic interaction between symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and their theorized mechanistic processes derived from three treatment models of GAD—the emotion dysregulation model, the model underlying…
View article: Accuracy and Consistency of Visual Analog Scales in Ecological Momentary Assessment and Digital Studies
Accuracy and Consistency of Visual Analog Scales in Ecological Momentary Assessment and Digital Studies Open
The ubiquity of digital technologies has increased assessments of thoughts, behaviors, and experiences via electronic devices. Surveys on smartphones or laptops often implement Visual Analogue Scales (VAS), recording responses on a continu…
View article: Differential Associations of Anticipatory and Consummatory Anhedonia With Depression and Social Anxiety Symptoms: A Network Analysis of University Students
Differential Associations of Anticipatory and Consummatory Anhedonia With Depression and Social Anxiety Symptoms: A Network Analysis of University Students Open
Background Depression and social anxiety are frequently co‐occurring conditions that significantly impact young people. Anhedonia may be important to consider in early interventions for these conditions, but the roles of specific dimension…
View article: The Dialectical Relationship Between Burnout and Work Engagement: A Network Approach
The Dialectical Relationship Between Burnout and Work Engagement: A Network Approach Open
Based on previous empirical evidence, scholars have argued for a dialectical relationship between burnout and work engagement. However, these conclusions largely rely on latent variable models, which have inherent limitations due to strong…
View article: The dynamic interplay between mental health difficulties and the family environment in early adolescence
The dynamic interplay between mental health difficulties and the family environment in early adolescence Open
Background: Adolescents experiencing mental health problems have an elevated risk of persisting difficulties as they transition into adulthood, stressing the importance of identifying modifiable factors impacting mental health during adole…