Joshua Patras

Biographic Data

ID212939
NAMEJoshua Patras
GIVEN NAMESJoshua
FAMILY NAMEPatras
SIGNATUREPATRAS J
AFFILIATIONSUiT The Arctic University of Norway
ORCID0000-0001-5233-6188
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS10
TOTAL CITATIONS2
WORKS AS AUTHOR10
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2016
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX1

  • Parent training programs for immigrant families in Europe

    Open AccessRagnhild Bjørknes, Merete Saus et al.ARTICLEEvaluation and Program Planning2025

  • Exploring the Resettling Experiences of Refugee Families in Norway Through the Lens of Children and Their Parents

    Open AccessTherese Bjørndal Halvorsen, Merete Saus et al.ARTICLEChild & Family Social Work2025References: 5

    This article presents the findings of a study examining the resettlement experiences of displaced families in Norway, focusing on children's development opportunities and well‐being. Through qualitative interviews presented as four ideal‐typical families—Abdel, Elombe, Isaac and Amira—and guided by Bronfenbrenner's ecological system theory and Morgan's concept of ‘doing family’, the research explores how various ecological systems influence famil…

  • The voices of refugee children in Norway

    Open AccessTherese Bjørndal Halvorsen, Merete Saus et al.ARTICLEChildhood2025Cited by: 1References: 38

    This qualitative study explored the challenges faced by refugee children in Norway and analyzed how they coped with them. We conducted interviews with 23 children between the ages of 7 and 13. The findings showed that these children struggle with language barriers, outsiderness, bullying, and longing. They utilized both personal and interpersonal resources through active and passive methods to cope. The findings indicated that the experiences of …

  • Effects of a Teacher Classroom Management program on preschool teachers’ practices and psychological factors

    Maria Filomena Gaspar, Joshua Patras et al.ARTICLEEarly Education and Development2023

    Research Findings: The Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management (IY-TCM) program has shown efficacy in reducing behavioral problems and improving social skills among children experiencing poverty. However, quantitative studies that concentrate on its efficacy in relation to “proximal classroom outcomes” (e.g., classroom emotional and managerial interactions between teachers and children) and teacher psychological factors (e.g., self-efficacy…

  • Study protocol of a factorial trial Echo

    Open AccessSimon‐peter Neumer, Joshua Patras et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2021

    This study is a collaboration between three regional centers for child and adolescent mental health in Norway. It will provide knowledge about: (1) the effect of school-based preventive interventions on anxiety and depression in children; (2) the effect of feedback informed health systems, (3) the effect and cost of digital health interventions for children, and (4) the effect of parental involvement

  • Psychometric properties of the Brief Problem Monitor (BPM) in children with internalizing symptoms

    Open AccessMarit Løtveit Pedersen, Thomas Jozefiak et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2021

    Internal consistency was good, and the original three-factor solution of the BPM-P and BPM-T was confirmed based on our sample of school children at-risk for emotional problems. These promising results indicate that the BPM may be a valid short assessment tool for measuring attentional, behavioral, and internalizing problems in children. Trial registration in Clinical Trials: NCT02340637; June 12, 2014

  • Change in quality of life and self-esteem in a randomized controlled CBT study for anxious and sad children

    Open AccessK Martinsen, Lene‐mari Potulski Rasmussen et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2021

    Participating in an intervention targeting emotional symptoms may have a positive effect on quality of life and self-esteem in addition to reducing anxious and depressive symptoms. Improved quality of life may increase the child's satisfaction and subjective perception of wellbeing. As low self-esteem may lead to anxious and depressive symptoms, improving this functional domain in children may make them more robust dealing with future emotional c…

  • Using the Job Demands-Resources Model to Evaluate Work-Related Outcomes Among Norwegian Health Care Workers

    Open AccessSusan Kaiser, Joshua Patras et al.ARTICLESAGE Open2020Cited by: 1References: 52

    The job demands-resources (JD-R) model was used to evaluate work-related outcomes among 489 health care professionals working in public health services for children and their families in Norway. In accordance with the JD-R model, the relationship of job demands and job resources with different outcomes (turnover intention, job satisfaction, and service quality) should be mediated through burnout and engagement. The results of the multilevel struc…

  • Emotion regulation and its relation to symptoms of anxiety and depression in children aged 8–12 years

    Open AccessM E S Loevaas, Anne Mari Sund et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2018

    The regional ethics committee (REC) of Norway approved the study. Registration number: 2013/1909; Project title: Coping Kids: a randomized controlled study of a new indicated preventive intervention for children with symptoms of anxiety and depression. ClinicalTrials.gov; Protocol ID 228846/H10

  • Study protocol of an RCT of Emotion

    Open AccessJoshua Patras, K Martinsen et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2016

    Clinical Trials NCT02340637 , Registered on June 12, 2014, last updated on January 15, 2015. Retrospectively registered