Browsing SVA - Norwegian Social Research (NOVA) by Subject "Life satisfaction"

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    • The age and well-being “paradox”: a longitudinal and multidimensional reconsideration 

      Hansen, Thomas; Blekesaune, Morten (European Journal of Ageing;19, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-05-23)
      This paper explores qualifcations to the much-discussed paradox that although aging is associated with multiple physical and social losses, subjective well-being (SWB) is stable or increasing in later life. We explore ...

    • Childlessness and Psychological Well-Being in Midlife and Old Age 

      Hansen, Thomas (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-22)
      This entry reviews the literature on the relationship between parental status and psychological well-being in middle and old age. Psychological well-being is defined broadly, in order to capture the complexity of the costs ...

    • Dynamics of volunteering and life satisfaction in midlife and old age: Findings from 12 European countries 

      Hansen, Thomas; Slagsvold, Britt; Aartsen, Marja; Deindl, Christian (Social Sciences;Volume 7, Issue 5, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-04)
      A growing literature shows that doing voluntary work not only helps the wider community but can also improve one’s own well-being. To date, however, few studies have examined the relationship between volunteering and ...

    • Human values and retirement experiences: A longitudinal analysis of Norwegian data. 

      Blekesaune, Morten; Hansen, Thomas (Social Indicators Research;157 (2021), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-22)
      Motivational factors, such as one’s value system, may affect how people cope with the opportunities and challenges of retirement. This article explores the moderating roles of Schwartz’s four basic values (self-enhancement, ...

    • Life satisfaction among adolescents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic 

      Von Soest, Tilmann; Bakken, Anders; Pedersen, Willy; Sletten, Mira Aaboen (Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-29)
      Background: The COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 involved closure of schools and strict limitations on social contact. The study examines whether this had an effect on the life satisfaction and subjective well-being ...

    • Livstilfredshet blant ungdom før og under covid-19-pandemien 

      Von Soest, Tilmann; Bakken, Anders; Pedersen, Willy; Sletten, Mira Aaboen (Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening;Utgave 10, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-16)
      Background: The COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 involved closure of schools and strict limitations on social contact. The study examines whether this had an effect on the life satisfaction and subjective well-being ...