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Inequality may lead to violence and extremism
Differences between rich and poor have never been higher across OECD-countries. New research suggests increased inequality can lead to higher risk of violence, racism, and extremism.
Lack of follow-up in children of drug addicts
The health authorities in Norway have not yet established a clinical follow-up program for children born to drug-addicted mothers. New research emphasizes that these children have a real need for it.
We do not like the thought of eating animals
We like eating meat more than the thought of eating animals. Scientists conclude that we choose not to really think about what we eat, because if we do we lose the appetite.
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On the Relation Between Social Dominance Orientation and Environmentalism: A 25-Nation Study
Sep. 11, 2017
Approval of hierarchy and inequality in society indexed by social dominance orientation (SDO) extends to support for human dominance over the natural world.
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Negotiating developmental projects: Unaccompanied Afghan refugee boys in Norway
Aug. 21, 2017
Unaccompanied refugee minors are, like other youngsters, making their moves towards adulthood, but under most challenging conditions.
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Responsibility for Psychological Sense of Community and Well-Being in Old Age: A Qualitative Study of Urban Older Adults in Norway
Aug. 21, 2017
The purpose of the present study is to explore older adults’ understanding and conceptualizations of the concept “psychological sense of community” (PSOC) as experiences of belonging and being part of seem to be important in old age.
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Coming to terms: Client subjective experience of ending psychotherapy
June 26, 2017
How do clients consider their own contribution and that of their therapist in the last phase of therapy when they are moving toward the end?