Blar i Department of Social Studies (SV-IS) på emneord "familier"
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A study on the perceptions of child welfare workers on the use of corporal punishment among immigrant and Norwegian families
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IS/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06)The purpose of the study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of child welfare workers in regard to immigrant and non-immigrant families by using the concept of corporal punishment as a point of departure. There ... -
Adoption Policies in Canada and Norway: A comparative study of the Adoption Act in British Columbia, Canada and the Adoption Act in Norway
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IS/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-05)In my research, I studied social work policies on adoption in British Columbia, Canada and in Norway. I focused on British Columbia (BC) because Canada has provincial as opposed to federal legislation on adoption. It is ... -
Being an immigrant mother in Norway "A study of immigrant mothers' experiences of their life-worlds and perceptions of Child Welfare Services"
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IS/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-01)The aim of the research was to explore the meanings that Romanian immigrant mothers in Norway give to their life-worlds. It sought to understand the experiences that frame the mothers’ opinions of welfare institutions, in ... -
Imperfections of a Perfect State: A social policy analysis of the provisions of maternal health services for migrant women in Norway - A case study on Stavanger
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HF-IS/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)Background: The increasing ethno-cultural diversity in European societies has posed new challenges for their health and welfare systems. As of January 2017, migrants constitute 16.8% of Norway’s total population (SSB, ... -
Ivaretakelse av barns rettigheter i sosialt arbeid med familier
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)FNs barnekonvensjon og norsk lovgivning skal sikre barn rett til beskyttelse, informasjon og medvirkning. Til tross for økt forskning på implementering av barns rettigheter, er det lite forskning på hvordan barns rettigheter ... -
Men’s perceptions of the impact of coping strategies activated or taught during workshops on their psychological well-being
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IS/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06)This study aimed at investigating men’s perceptions of the impact of coping strategies activated or taught during the workshops on their psychological well-being. This project took into account workshops for divorcees and ... -
Social workers understanding of extended family's position in child welfare in Lithuania, Chile and Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-09)Child welfare services around the world deal with families and family complexities. The study from Chile, Lithuania and Norway explores how social workers define family and more specific the position of extended families ...