The group offers interdisciplinary expertise from sociology, philosophy, political science, social work, health sociology, multiculturalism and qualitative/quantitative methods.
Man has always been driven by a longing to understand the contemporary world and his/ her role in it. Research offers a variety of theories to explain human relationships, identity, culture and how we create meaning in a changing world.
A sociological study of the significance of identity and ageing in a North Sami community 2023, International Journal of Circumpolar Health: Volum 82;Gjernes, Trude Karine Olaug; Anderssen, Jorid Sigrun
Immigrant women's experiences with Norwegian maternal health services: implications for policy and practice 2022, International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being: Volum 17;Mehrara, Lydia; Gjernes, Trude Karine Olaug; Young, Susan
Shaping transnational learning positions and understanding social work in context–students’ experiences of a short-term exchange program 2022, Social Work Education:;Zhao, Yan; Moen, Hilde Berit
The art of not-knowing: Valuing diversity and intercultural competences in international social work education 2021, International Social Work: Volum 66 s. 991-1004;Anish, K. R.; Borrmann, Stefan; Nguyen-Meyer, Ngan; Zhao, Yan; Moen, Hilde Berit; Liu, Weihua
Exploring participation and interaction in a bottom-up health promotion program for migrant women in Norway 2020, Qualitative Health Research: s. 1-12;Zhao, Yan; Gjernes, Trude Karine Olaug; Hedlund, Marianne