Blar i UiS Brage på forfatter "Sivertsen, Børge"
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Associations between symptoms of eating disturbance and frequency of physical activity in a non-clinical, population-based sample of adolescents
Heradstveit, Ove; Holmelid, Eva; Klundby, Helene; Søreide, Birgitte; Sivertsen, Børge; Sand, Liv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-04)Background Physical activity is an important factor related to eating disorders, but the relationship between symptoms of eating disorders and physical activity is multifaceted. The aims of this study were to investigate ... -
Cannabis use among Norwegian university students: Gender differences, legalization support and use intentions, risk perceptions, and use disorder
Andreas, Jasmina Burdzovic; Sivertsen, Børge; Lønning, Kari Jussie; Skogen, Jens Christoffer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Aims We explored past-year cannabis use and associated characteristics, focusing on legalization attitudes, use intentions, risk perceptions, and possible dependence among Norwegian university/college students. Methods We ... -
Different Typologies of Gamers Are Associated with Mental Health: Are Students DOOMed?
Finserås, Turi Reiten; Sivertsen, Børge; Pallesen, Ståle; Leino, Tony Mathias; Mentzoni, Rune Aune; Skogen, Jens Christoffer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)(1) Background: The inclusion of Internet Gaming Disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5) led to a rapid development of assessment instruments based on the suggested diagnosis. However, ... -
Differential associations between types of social media use and university students' non-suicidal self-injury and suicidal behavior
Kingsbury, Mila; Reme, Bjørn-Atle; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Sivertsen, Børge; Øverland, Simon Nygaard; Cantor, Nathan; Hysing, Mari; Petrie, Keith; Colman, Ian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective To examine differential associations between types of social media use and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal behaviors. Methods Participants were N = 40,065 Norwegian college and university students, ... -
Effort-Reward Imbalance Is Associated With Alcohol-Related Problems. WIRUS-Screening Study
Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Thørrisen, Mikkel Magnus; Bonsaksen, Tore; Vahtera, Jussi; Sivertsen, Børge; Aas, Randi Wågø (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-09)There is ample evidence of associations between a perceived stressful working environment and several health-related outcomes. To better understand potential mechanisms behind these observations some studies have focused ... -
Establishing the Association Between Snus Use and Mental Health Problems: A Study of Norwegian College and University Students
Tjora, Tore; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Sivertsen, Børge (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Smoking and mental health problems are public health concerns worldwide. Studies on smoke-free tobacco products, especially snus are scarce. Snus is considered less harmful than smoking and in the United ... -
Increasing similarities between young adults' smoking and snus use in Norway: a study of the trends and stages of smoking and snus epidemic from 2010 to 2018
Tjora, Tore; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Sivertsen, Børge (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-10)Background The prevalence of smoking has been decreasing in Norway for decades. In contrast, the prevalence of snus use has recently increased substantially, especially among females. While there is a clear social gradient ... -
Satisfaction With Life, Mental Health Problems and Potential Alcohol-Related Problems Among Norwegian University Students
Jensen, Pia; Haug, Ellen Merethe Melingen; Sivertsen, Børge; Skogen, Jens Christoffer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objective: Recent studies have shown that today's college students more than ever are struggling with mental health and alcohol problems. While poor satisfaction with life and mental health problems have been linked to ... -
Self-Reported Illicit Drug Use Among Norwegian University and College Students. Associations With Age, Gender, and Geography
Heradstveit, Ove; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Edland-Gryt, Marit; Hesse, Morten; Vallentin-Holbech, Lotte; Lønning, Kari Jussi; Sivertsen, Børge (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-12)Background and Aims: Several studies have pointed to relatively high levels of illicit drug use among students in higher education compared to the general population. The aim of the present study was to provide an updated ... -
Trends in self-reported psychological distress among college and university students from 2010 to 2018
Knapstad, Marit; Sivertsen, Børge; Knudsen, Ann Kristin; Smith, Otto Robert Frans; Aarø, Leif Edvard; Lønning, Kari Jussi; Skogen, Jens Christoffer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-11)Background An increase in reported psychological distress, particularly among adolescent girls, is observed across a range of countries. Whether a similar trend exists among students in higher education remains unknown. ...