Blar i Brage NIH på forfatter "Ommundsen, Yngvar"
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Psychometric evaluation of the Norwegian versions of the modified Group Environment Questionnaire and the Youth Sport Environment Questionnaire
Haugen, Tommy; Peters, Derek Melville; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Martin, Luc J.; Stenling, Andreas; Høigaard, Rune (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This study aimed to translate the modified Group Environment Questionnaire (GEQ) and the Youth Sport Environment Questionnaire (YSEQ) into Norwegian, examine the factor structure and reliability of the scales through ... -
Referee efficacy in the context of Norwegian soccer referees – A meaningful construct?
Johansen, Bjørn Tore; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Haugen, Tommy (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objectives: The purpose of this study was two-fold. Firstly, to examine the measurement/factorial validity and invariance of the Referee Self-Efficacy Scale (REFS) among Norwegian soccer referees. Secondly, extending scale ... -
Relationships between physical activity level and psychosocial and socioeconomic factors and issues in children and adolescents with asthma: a scoping review
Westergren, Thomas; Berntsen, Sveinung; Ludvigsen, Mette Spliid; Aagaard, Hanne; Hall, Elisabeth O.C.; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Uhrenfeldt, Lisbeth; Fegran, Liv (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Background: Asthma is a heterogeneous chronic airway disease which may reduce capability for physical activity. In healthy peers, physical activity is influenced by psychosocial and socioeconomic factors. Knowledge about ... -
The "Romsas in Motion" Community Intervention: mediating effects of psychosocial factors on forward transition in the stages of change in physical activity
Lorentzen, Catherine Anne Nicole; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Jenum, Anne Karen; Holme, Ingar Morten K. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-04-01)This study examines whether a community-based physical activity intervention influenced movement in stages of change in physical activity in an adult population, whether any such effect was mediated by psychosocial influences, ... -
Sport participation and loneliness in adolescents: the mediating role of perceived social competence
Haugen, Tommy; Säfvenbom, Reidar; Ommundsen, Yngvar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-05-04)Young people perceive loneliness as a distressing emotional experience associated with sadness and boredom. Also, feelings of loneliness may be associated with psychosocial and emotional problems during adolescence. The ... -
Stability and change in potential correlates of physical activity and association with pubertal status among Norwegian children in the transition between childhood and adolescence.
Gebremariam, Mekdes K.; Bergh, Ingunn Holden; Andersen, Lene F.; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Bjelland, Mona; Lien, Nanna (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-05-11)Background Whereas tracking and change in physical activity (PA) in children and adolescents have been well documented, studies investigating these patterns in its correlates are lacking. The present study aims to address ... -
Stability and change in screen-based sedentary behaviours and associated factors among Norwegian children in the transition between childhood and adolescence
Gebremariam, Mekdes K.; Totland, Torunn Holm; Andersen, Lene F.; Bergh, Ingunn Holden; Bjelland, Mona; Grydeland, May; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Lien, Nanna (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-02-06)Background: In order to inform interventions to prevent sedentariness, more longitudinal studies are needed focusing on stability and change over time in multiple sedentary behaviours. This paper investigates patterns ... -
Structural validity of the Norwegian version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in children aged 3–6 years
Aadland, Katrine Nyvoll; Lervåg, Arne; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Aadland, Eivind (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction: This study examined the structural validity of the teacher-report Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in Norwegian preschoolers aged 3–6 years. We tested the original five-factor structure, the ... -
Targeting and tailoring an intervention for adolescents with overweight: some ethical concerns
Riiser, Kirsti; Løndal, Knut; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Misvær, Nina; Helseth, Sølvi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-04-08)There are important ethical issues to be examined before launching any public health intervention, particularly when targeting vulnerable groups. The aim of this article is to identify and discuss ethical concerns that may ... -
Targeting physical activity in a low socioeconomic status population: observations from the Norwegian "Romsas in Motion" study
Jenum, Anne Karen; Lorentzen, Catherine Anne Nicole; Ommundsen, Yngvar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-10-16)Objective: To summarise the main results of a community-based study on physical activity promotion — "Romsås in Motion". Methods: The study assessed changes in physical activity, body mass and psychosocial mediators ... -
The relationship between fitness and health-related quality of life and the mediating role of self-determined motivation in overweight adolescents
Riiser, Kirsti; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Småstuen, Milada C.; Løndal, Knut; Misvær, Nina; Helseth, Sølvi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-09-30)Aim: To examine the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among overweight adolescents and to test whether this relationship is mediated by body image (BI) and ... -
The role of motivational climate for sense of vitality in organized youth grassroots football players: Do harmonious and obsessive types of passion play a mediating role?
Ommundsen, Yngvar; Lemyre, Nicolas; Abrahamsen, Frank Eirik; Roberts, Glyn C. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The mediating role of types of passion in the relationships between motivational climates and subjective vitality was examined among 283 experienced young Norwegian grassroots football players (aged 12-16 years). A Structural ... -
Youth Sport Coaches’ Well-Being Across the Season: The Psychological Costs and Benefits of Giving Empowering and Disempowering Sports Coaching to Athletes
Solstad, Bård Erlend; Ivarsson, Andreas; Haug, Ellen; Ommundsen, Yngvar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between giving empowering and disempowering sports coaching to young athletes and coaches’ well-being across the season. The sample comprised 169 Norwegian youth ...