Fields of study
Academic disciplines
Comparative politics Sociology
Subject areas
Welfare state Social inequalities Trust Discrimination - labour market Poverty
Research groups
Research projects
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Consequences of the Pandemic for Living Conditions and Equality
In this project we will investigate the consequences of the pandemic for living conditions for children and young people, equality in families and for individuals, including children and adults with disabilities.
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Do you want to participate in an interview about how it is to receive social assistance?
We are looking for participants to a study about how it is to receive social assistance. Your contribution is important for us to understand how it is to live on social assistance.
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European Labour Market Under Pressure – New Knowledge on Pathways to Include Persons in Vulnerable Situations (Paths2Include)
PATHS2INCLUDE will expand our understanding of the multidimensional aspects of labour market discrimination, the impact of different policy frameworks, and the gaps and possible need for change on various levels in order to detect mechanisms and processes that shape barriers or facilitate inclusive labour markets in Europe.
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Regulated Occupations: Mobility, Qualification and Labour Market Outcomes (RECONNECT)
RECONNECT provides new knowledge on the consequences of occupational regulation for labor mobility and immigrants’ opportunity to integrate with their occupation of training.
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Trust in Professionals: Social Structure and Institutional Characteristics
Studies of interactions between professionals and clients have shown that trust is a crucial factor. A vast literature has shown that confidence in output side institutions is essential for maintaining a high degree of social trust.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Fekjær, Silje; Alecu, Andreea Ioana
(2023).
In the Forefront of Female Policing? Women in the Scandinavian Police Forces.
Prenzler, Tim (Ed.).
Gender Inclusive Policing: Challenges and Achievements. p. 1-11.
Routledge.
https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003283263-1
Ballo, Jannike Gottschalk; Alecu, Andreea Ioana
(2023).
Predicting stable employment trajectories among young people with disabilities.
Journal of Education and Work.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13639080.2023.2254271
Brekke, Idunn; Alecu, Andreea Ioana; Ugreninov, Elisabeth; Suren, Pål; Evensen, Miriam
(2023).
Educational achievement among children with a disability: do parental resources compensate for disadvantage?.
SSM - Population Health.
Vol. 23.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101465
Alecu, Andreea Ioana; Helland, Håvard; Hjellbrekke, Johannes; Jarness, Vegard
(2022).
Who you know: The classed structure of social capital.
30 p.
British Journal of Sociology.
Vol. 73.
https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-4446.12945
Alecu, Andreea Ioana
(2021).
Exploring the role of network diversity and resources in relationship to generalized trust in Norway.
Social Networks.
Vol. 66.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socnet.2021.02.002
Fekjær, Silje Bringsrud; Alecu, Andreea Ioana
(2021).
Attrition of Police Officers With Immigrant Background.
Police Quarterly (PQ).
https://doi.org/10.1177/10986111211053844
Alecu, Andreea Ioana; Fekjær, Silje Bringsrud
(2020).
Female attrition from the police profession.
14 p.
Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management.
Vol. 43.
https://doi.org/10.1108/pijpsm-09-2019-0147
Alecu, Andreea Ioana
(2019).
Which doctors do we trust? A vignette experiment of how gender and ethnicity influence trust.
Ethnicities.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1468796819877737
Alecu, Andreea Ioana
(2019).
Putting a Face to Institutions: Professionals and Generalized Trust.
Professions and Professionalism.
Vol. 9.
https://doi.org/10.7577/pp.3100
Sadeghi, Talieh; Alecu, Andreea Ioana; Fekjær, Silje Bringsrud; Meldalen, Sindre Granly; Thørrisen, Mikkel Magnus (2019). Ruskjøring: Straffes menn og kvinner ulikt?. Retfærd. Nordisk Juridisk Tidsskrift.