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Tillit og forbrukerforhold i EU28 og Norge – Resultater fra EU-kommisjonenes Consumer Conditions Scoreboard.
(SIFO Rapport;2020:04, Research report, 2020-04-06)I EU-kommisjonens siste måling av forbrukerforholdene i tretti europeiske land rangeres forbrukerforholdene i Norge som nr.2. Norske forbrukere har høyere tillit til forbrukermyndighetene enn til tilbyderne i markedet, ... -
Time-temperature profiles and Listeria monocytogenes presence in refrigerators from households with vulnerable consumers
(Food Control;Volume 111, 107078, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-12-23)A transdisciplinary observational study, coupled with a web-based survey, was conducted to investigate refrigerated storage of food, in five European countries. The investigated consumer groups in this study were: young ... -
Too Cute for Words: Cuteness Evokes the Heartwarming Emotion of Kama Muta
(Frontiers in Psychology;March 2019 | Volume 10 | Article 387, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-03-01)A configuration of infantile attributes including a large head, large eyes, with a small nose and mouth low on the head comprise the visual baby schema or Kindchenschema that English speakers call “cute.” In contrast to the ... -
Towards a low CO2 emission building material employing bacterial metabolism (1/2): The bacterial system and prototype production
(PLoS ONE;14 (4): e0212990, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-16)The production of concrete for construction purposes is a major source of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. One promising avenue towards a more sustainable construction industry is to make use of naturally occurring mineral-microbe ... -
Towards a low CO2 emission building material employing bacterial metabolism (2/2): Prospects for global warming potential reduction in the concrete industry
(PLoS ONE;14 (4): e0208643, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-16)The production of concrete is one of the most significant contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions. This work focuses on bio-cementation-based products and their potential to reduce global warming potential (GWP). ... -
Towards realizing the sustainability potential within digital food provisioning platforms: The case of meal box schemes and online grocery shopping in Norway
(Sustainable Production and Consumption;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07-04)Digital technologies for food provisioning are often proposed as solutions to developing a more sustainable food system. Consumers can now use their mobile phones and computers to buy food online from websites, apps, and ... -
Towards the integration and development of a cross-European research network and infrastructure: the DEterminants of DIet and Physical ACtivity (DEDIPAC) Knowledge Hub
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)To address major societal challenges and enhance cooperation in research across Europe, the European Commission has initiated and facilitated `joint programming’. Joint programming is a process by which Member States engage ... -
Trust and the don't-want-to-complain bias in peer-to-peer platform markets
(International Journal of Consumer Studies;Volume 44, Issue 3, May 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-04)This paper addresses peer‐to‐peer (P2P) digital platform markets, often associated with the “sharing economy” or the “collaborative economy”. Such digital platforms, facilitating new purchasing channels for consumers by ... -
Trust in the institution and privacy management of Internet of Things devices. A comparative case study of Dutch and Norwegian households
(Technology in society;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)In a society that is everyday more digitized, the legislation is slowly catching up with the latest frontiers of privacy related vulnerabilities, especially when it comes to the Internet of Things. However, studies have ... -
Understanding consumer e-waste recycling behavior: Introducing a new economic incentive to increase the collection rates
(Sustainability; Volume 11 / Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Consumer electronics are made of a wide range of materials, including precious metals and critical minerals with limited global reserves. Ensuring the recycling of these materials is essential for future use, especially ... -
Understanding National Preferences in EU Consumer Policy: A Regime Approach
(Journal of Consumer Policy;Volume 43, issue 4, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-22)EU consumer policy is a policy area that is receiving increased attention and is considered important for the proper functioning of the internal market. Yet, as with many other supranational policy areas, conflicting ... -
Use phase of wool apparel: a literature review for improving LCA
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)This paper presents results from a literature review on use phase of clothing with focus on wool. The aim of the review is to study if there is empirical grounding for assuming that the use phase is different for clothes ... -
User Involvement of People with Mild Disabilities in Technology Innovations: Does It Make a Difference?
(Social Inclusion;Vol 7, No 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-09-04)In this study, we explored the role of people with mild forms of visual, hearing, physical, and cognitive impairments in innovation processes. Our research questions are: do the product evaluations by people with mild ... -
The utility of social practice theory in risk research
(Journal of Risk Research;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-29)Social science risk studies often begin with one of two starting points: a particular risk, such as that of natural or technical disasters, or, alternately, with the individual experiencing risk. But risk may not be the ... -
Utnyttes digitale spor til personlig prising av varer og tjenester?
(SIFO Rapport;2019:07, Research report, 2019-09-27)Vi fant ingen eksempler på personlig prising i vårt mystery-shopping-eksperiment, men alle deltakerne trodde de hadde vært utsatt for personlig prising påvirket av deres tidligere søker-klikk og forbrukshistorikk. I den ... -
Views of policy makers and Health promotion professionals on factors facilitating implementation and maintenance of interventions and policies promoting physical activity and healthy eating: results of the DEDIPAC project
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: The uptake, implementation, and maintenance of effective interventions promoting physical activity (PA) and a healthy diet and the implementation of policies targeting these behaviors are processes not ... -
Washing hands and risk of cross-contamination during chicken preparation among domestic practitioners in five European countries
(Food Control;Volume 127, September 2021, 108062, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-07)Nearly 40% foodborne outbreaks in the European Union are attributable to food practices in domestic homes that include handling and preparation of raw chicken. Hand washing is an important way to prevent cross-contamination ... -
Wean off green: On the (in)effectiveness of biospheric appeals for consumption curtailment
(Journal of Environmental Psychology;Volume 69, 101415, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-11)Ecologically-friendly lifestyles such as Minimalism—living with less—are gaining attention in popular media outlets. However, it is unclear whether ecological concern is driving the popularity of these lifestyles, and how ... -
What Affects Garment Lifespans? International Clothing Practices Based on a Wardrobe Survey in China, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the USA
(Sustainability;Volume 12, Issue 21, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-03)Increasing the length of clothing lifespans is crucial for reducing the total environmental impacts. This article discusses which factors contribute to the length of garment lifespans by studying how long garments are used, ... -
Why are alternative diets such as "low carb high fat" and "Super healthy Family" so appealing to Norwegian Food consumer
(Journal article, 2015)Aspiring for health and fitness has become increasingly important for Norwegians. This is expressed in many ways. For instance there has been a significant increase in the proportion who states ...