Browsing Høgskulen på Vestlandet by Journals "International Journal of Circumpolar Health"
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Age-inclusive Arctic outdoor spaces: a policy review in four Nordic countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)In the last decade, policy strategies were adopted in response to population ageing in the Nordic countries. Governmental actions have to be evaluated in terms of their efficacy. The objective of this article is to identify ... -
"All I expect is that they accept that I am a Sami" an analysis of experiences of healthcare encounters and expectations for future care services among older South Sami in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The aim of this study first aims to forward our empirical knowledge of how older Sami experience healthcare encounters in Norway and what they expect in terms of future care services, and second, to forward our understanding ... -
Being connected to nature, reindeer, and family: findings from a photovoice study on well-being among older South Sámi people
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)In this paper, we examine the perceptions of well-being among older South Sámi people with various experiences from reindeer herding by use of a method called photovoice. Eleven participants, including six men and five ... -
Professional strategies in upper secondary school dropout management among youth in the Sami areas of Norway: a focus group study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The upper secondary school dropout rate is a challenge in many western countries, and measures have been taken to prevent dropout. The dropout rate in Norway is stable but is the highest in the northernmost counties. The ...