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- Andersson, Elin Sofia, et al.
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Navigating cultural transitions during resettlement : the case of unaccompanied refugee minors
- 2023
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Ingår i: Frontiers in Psychology. - 1664-1078. ; 14
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Introduction: Refugees face the process of cross-cultural transitions upon arrival in their host country. This process is commonly referred to as acculturation and can be particularly challenging for asylum-seeking children and adolescent unaccompanied by a caregiver. To more effectively facilitate unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs) resettlement, this study sought to obtain an enhanced understanding of the acculturation processes of these youth’.Methods: Thus, interviews with 48 URMs, all of whom arrived before the age of 16 years, were analyzed in two steps. First, how the youth described their host country’s society and culture, followed by how they navigated within this societal and cultural landscape during resettlement.Results: The youth described how they navigated the Norwegian cultural and societal landscape by gaining cultural competence, adapting and finding ways to contribute, which made it easier for the youth to gain access to the society, to succeed as well as enhance their sense of agency. However, the youths also reported having to navigate between the expectations of their original and host country cultures, struggling with finding a balance between the two cultures.Discussion: The youth’ acculturation processes seemed to be the result of both their own needs, wishes and behavior as well as specific features in their host country culture, which supports the notion that acculturation processes to some degree are context- and culture-dependent. Knowledge regarding the cultural and societal framework that these youth face and how they navigate within it during resettlement is critical for identifying possible cross-cultural challenges and promoting positive developmental tracks. To understand more about acculturation and integration processes, future research should include specific cultural and societal features as well as immigrants’ own perspectives and experiences during resettlement.
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- Andersson, Peter, 1980-, et al.
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‘If you take it personally you break’ : Neglected voices on violence in secure units for adolescents
- 2018
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Ingår i: Social Work & Social Sciences Review. - : Whiting & Birch, Ltd.. - 0953-5225 .- 1746-6105. ; 19:3, s. 61-80
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- To a large degree, the voices of staff running daily operations in secure units for adolescents, particularly on sensitive issues such as violence and abuse, have been missing. The aim of the present paper is to make these voices heard by investigating what forms of violence staff in secure units encounter in their day-to-day work and to deepen our understanding of how they handle it. The study uses two theoretical starting points. First, the secure unit is understood in terms of Berger and Luckmann’s concept of institutionalisation, emphasising how behaviour and practices develop through well-defined roles. Secondly, inspiration is drawn from Goffman’s notion of frontstage and backstage, highlighting how staff within an institution (i.e. secure unit) enter into different roles. Fifty-three semi-structured interviews were conducted with staff at three different secure units for adolescents in Sweden. The material was organised through a thematic analysis, yielding six themes placed under two headings; ‘A violent scene? A matter of definition’ and ‘Handling violence: strategies employed’. The results show how staff describe youth as the violent party and how they suppress their own emotions. Additionally, staff articulated their own use of violence toward youth and their emotional stance, describing an interpersonal shield that protected them from violence. The results underline the importance of raising questions about the nature of violence in secure units for adolescents and how staff handle such violence in their everyday work.
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- Andersson, Peter, 1980-, et al.
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Violence, role reversals, and turning points : work identity at stake at a therapeutic residential institution for adolescents
- 2021
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Ingår i: Journal of Social Work Practice. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0265-0533 .- 1465-3885. ; 35:4, s. 353-366
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article focuses on how one staff member at a therapeutic residential institution negotiates his work identity, exploring how he narrates a violent incident, the formation of work identity, and how the adolescent figures within these processes. Mishler argues that when speaking, we perform identity. As social actors, we select and organize language, telling stories that fit the audience, our intentions, and the occasion. The article is framed both theoretically and methodologically through the assumption that narrative is a fundamental human way of giving meaning to our experiences. Identities are understood as being produced and performed within personal narratives. Thus, in an interview situation, narratives provide an interactive space for personal subjectivities to be expressed and enacted. Drawing on Mishler, we find three essential "turning points" that shape Alex’s work identity: (1) the violent incident, (2) the adolescent’s return to the ward, and (3) Alex’s subsequent change of wards. We interpret Alex’s narrative as a "narrative of resistance" that may have practical day-to-day implications for the field of institutional care and help expand the staff’s clinical toolbox. Further, Alex’s narrative is a vital example of stories of violence, which can be incorporated into policy documents on violence management.
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Barn, vold og traumer : Møter med unge i utsatte livssituasjoner
- 2016
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Samlingsverk (redaktörskap) (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Denne boken handler om barn og ungdom som har ulike erfaringer med vold og traumer, og hvordan de blir møtt av profesjonelle hjelpere.Gjennom fagtekster fra 18 forskere ved Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter om vold og traumatisk stress (NKVTS) kommer leseren tett på barn og unge som har det vanskelig, enten fordi de har opplevd en dramatisk hendelse, eller fordi de blir utsatt for vold i oppveksten. Tekstene gir forslag til hvordan det kan legges til rette for disse barna når vi møter dem på arenaer som skolen, sykehus, rettsapparat, krisesenter, barnevern eller i flyktningmottak. Dette er nødvendig kunnskap for å forstå, og dermed kunne iverksette, målrettede forebyggende og behandlende tiltak på flere arenaer. Med denne boken ønsker forfatterne å bidra med forskningsbasert flerfaglig kunnskap som gjør at barn og unge som er utsatt for vold og overgrep, eller som har opplevd skremmende, livstruende hendelser får best mulig hjelp og blir tatt best mulig vare på.
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- Hellevik, Per, et al.
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Teenage intimate partner violence : Factors associated with victimization among Norwegian youths
- 2016
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. - : SAGE Publications. - 1403-4948 .- 1651-1905. ; :44, s. 702-708
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: The aim of the present study was threefold: (1) learn more about factors associated with teenage intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization; (2) explore aspects of digital media use in connection with teenage IPV; (3) and compare the impact IPV victimization has on boys and girls. Method: Survey data from 549 Norwegian students, mean age 15.2 years, who had experience(s) with being in intimate relationship(s), were examined. Experiences with psychological, physical, digital, and sexual violence were analyzed. Results: In total, 42.9% of the participants had experienced some form of IPV: 29.1% had experienced digital violence; 25.9% had experienced psychological violence; 18.8% had experienced sexual violence; and 12.8% had experienced physical violence. Factors significantly associated with teenage IPV victimization were female gender, older partners, domestic violence, bullying victimization, low academic achievements, and sending sexual messages via digital media. Girls reported to be significantly more negatively impacted by the victimization than boys. Conclusions: Some teenagers experience victimization in their intimate relationships, and for many digital media seems to play a central role in this violence. Teenagers who experience victimization outside their relationships or have risky lifestyles have a higher risk of experiencing IPV victimization. A focus on teenage IPV, and especially digital media’s role in this violence, is needed if this public health issue is to be combated.
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- Millar, Annemarie, et al.
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Police Officers Do Not Need More Training; But Different Training. Policing Domestic Violence and Abuse Involving Children : A Rapid Review
- 2022
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Ingår i: Journal of family Violence. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0885-7482 .- 1573-2851. ; 37:7, s. 1071-1088
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Although the police have been identified as a key service provider when responding to domestic violence and abuse (DVA), very few studies have investigated their response in relation to children. This review aims to examine children’s experiences of police response in the context of DVA and to explore how the police understand and respond to children living with DVA. A rapid review of the empirical literature on the police response to DVA involving children was undertaken. PsycINFO, Web of Science and ProQuest were searched. Studies with a qualitative element, concerning children under 18 with experience of police involvement, or police experiences of children, in the context of DVA were included. The final sample comprised of six studies. Using reflexive thematic analysis, four key themes emerged in relation to children: children’s experiences of DVA; fear, uncertainty, and mistrust of police; confronting “childism”: a matter of children’s rights; and going beyond empathy: equality and justice. Regarding the police, three key themes emerged: variability in police response; limited view of police role; lack of professional competence. The findings underscore the need for awareness raising and an urgent review of the training officers receive regarding the impact of DVA on children. They also highlight the pivotal role of police when responding to DVA where children are present, as well as to advance the frontiers of research by including not only adults and professionals but also the most vulnerable DVA victim: the child.
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- Selvik, Sabreen, et al.
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Children with multiple stays at Nordic refuges for abused women : conclusions, challenges, and causes for concern
- 2015
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Ingår i: Nordic Social Work Research. - 2156-857X .- 2156-8588. ; 5:2, s. 98-112
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article sheds light on the situation of children in refuges for abused women in the Nordic countries, with a special focus on children with multiple stays. Almost as many children as women live in refuges, but research on this marginalised group of children is scarce. This article overviews and summarises existing quantitative and qualitative data to examine what we know about children in refuges in a Nordic context (Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden). The literature shows that focus on children at the refuges is gradually increasing. However, major discrepancies among the Nordic countries exist in terms of which data are collected (if any), how it is presented, and what services and help are provided to children. The article also identifies and discusses some of the challenges faced by children with multiple stays at refuges: their prolonged exposure to domestic violence, disruptions in close relationships and repeated disruptions in preschool and school attendance. The available literature suggests reason for concern in regard to the risks of developing social and psychological difficulties, limited access to resources that can help develop resilience to violence, and school failure and drop-out. The article calls for further research on this particularly vulnerable group of children.
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