Possible explanations for the upward trend in mental distress among adolescents in Norway from 2011 to 2024
The rising trend in adolescent mental distress in Norway appears most plausibly linked to growing school dissatisfaction, with a possible contributory role of social media use. These findings underscore the need for further research into school-related factors and adolescent digital experiences, as well as preventive measures.
Authors
- Sondre Aasen Nilsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3179-1277)
- Geir Scott Brunborg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1382-2922)
- Lasse Bang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3548-5234)
- Jens Christoffer Skogen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0722-5440)
Institutions
- Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NO)
- NORCE Research AS (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Social Science & Medicine
- Published
- 2025-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118528
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.92