Maria Skaalum Petersen
Biographic Data
| ID | 4593632 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria Skaalum Petersen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria Skaalum |
| FAMILY NAME | Petersen |
| SIGNATURE | PETERSEN M S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Faroe Islands |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9404-8440 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
I can still drive a car.’ Self-presentation in later life and the symbolic value of driving
This qualitative study draws attention to the symbolic value of driving or having a valid driver’s licence among older adults as part of their impression management. While several studies have focused on driving behaviour, safety, risk factors and not least the consequences of driving cessation, the present study from the Faroe Islands contributes to the body of knowledge concerning older adults and driving by bringing an impression management le…
Year Cognitive Change in the Faroese Septuagenarian Cohort and Impact of Sociodemographic, Lifestyle, and Health Factors
ObjectivesTo investigate cognitive change in multiple cognitive domains in a population-based cohort of 713 Faroese older adults.MethodsParticipants were cognitively tested at baseline (70-74 years) and re-evaluated after 10 years. Changes in cognitive performance and the impact of sociodemographic factors, lifestyle, and health conditions were analysed using mixed-effect models. Participants free from dementia were studied in separate analyses.R…
The Impact of Covid-19 Restrictions on Mental Well-Being and Working Life among Faroese Employees
The societal changes caused by COVID-19 have been far-reaching, causing challenges for employees around the world. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the COVID-19 restrictions on mental well-being, working life, family life and social life among Faroese employees within a broad range of professions. A total of 1328 Faroese employees answered an anonymous self-report survey from 13 April to 4 May 2020. Employee mental well-being was…
Managing a positive impression
I can still drive a car.’ Self-presentation in later life and the symbolic value of driving
This qualitative study draws attention to the symbolic value of driving or having a valid driver’s licence among older adults as part of their impression management. While several studies have focused on driving behaviour, safety, risk factors and not least the consequences of driving cessation, the present study from the Faroe Islands contributes to the body of knowledge concerning older adults and driving by bringing an impression management le…
The Impact of Covid-19 Restrictions on Mental Well-Being and Working Life among Faroese Employees
The societal changes caused by COVID-19 have been far-reaching, causing challenges for employees around the world. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the COVID-19 restrictions on mental well-being, working life, family life and social life among Faroese employees within a broad range of professions. A total of 1328 Faroese employees answered an anonymous self-report survey from 13 April to 4 May 2020. Employee mental well-being was…
Managing a positive impression
Year Cognitive Change in the Faroese Septuagenarian Cohort and Impact of Sociodemographic, Lifestyle, and Health Factors
ObjectivesTo investigate cognitive change in multiple cognitive domains in a population-based cohort of 713 Faroese older adults.MethodsParticipants were cognitively tested at baseline (70-74 years) and re-evaluated after 10 years. Changes in cognitive performance and the impact of sociodemographic factors, lifestyle, and health conditions were analysed using mixed-effect models. Participants free from dementia were studied in separate analyses.R…
I can still drive a car.’ Self-presentation in later life and the symbolic value of driving
This qualitative study draws attention to the symbolic value of driving or having a valid driver’s licence among older adults as part of their impression management. While several studies have focused on driving behaviour, safety, risk factors and not least the consequences of driving cessation, the present study from the Faroe Islands contributes to the body of knowledge concerning older adults and driving by bringing an impression management le…
Psychology (4 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Health, psychology, and well-being (2 works) · Impression management (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works)