Fields of study
Academic disciplines
Political science and organisational theory Social sciences
Subject areas
Welfare state Poverty Social inequalities Trust Discrimination - labour market
Research projects
Ongoing 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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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.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Alecu, Andreea Ioana
(2024).
Exploring the Individual-Level Factors Influencing Trust in Consumer Rights Protection: A Cross-National Study in Europe.
Jacobsen, Eivind; Strandbakken, Pål; Dulsrud, Arne; Skuland, Silje Elisabeth (Ed.).
Consumers and consumption in comparison. p. 67-91.
Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
https://doi.org/10.1108/S0195-631020240000037004
Alecu, Andreea Ioana
;
Sadeghi, Talieh
;
Terum, Lars Inge
(2024).
Street-level bureaucrats’ attitudes towards clients in discretionary decision-making: Evidence from the Norwegian labour and welfare administration.
Public Policy and Administration.
https://doi.org/10.1177/09520767241299078
Alecu, Andreea Ioana
;
Brekke, Idunn
; Holmstrøm, Henrik;
Syse, Astri
(2024).
Uptake of cash benefits among children with a disability in Norway: The role of parental socioeconomic characteristics and immigrant background.
12 p.
International Journal of Social Welfare.
Vol. 34.
https://doi.org/10.1111/ijsw.12705
Brekke, Idunn
;
Alecu, Andreea I.
; Ohrazda, Celestia; Lee, Jiwon
(2024).
Implications of Childhood Autism Spectrum Disorder for Maternal Employment: United States vs. Norway.
Maternal and Child Health Journal.
Vol. 28.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-024-03961-z
Brekke, Idunn
;
Alecu, Andreea Ioana
(2023).
The health of mothers caring for a child with a disability: a longitudinal study.
9 p.
BMC Women's Health.
Vol. 23.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02798-y
Ballo, Jannike Gottschalk;
Alecu, Andreea Ioana
(2023).
Predicting stable employment trajectories among young people with disabilities.
Journal of Education and Work.
Vol. 36.
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?.
9 p.
SSM - Population Health.
Vol. 23.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101465
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
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
Fekjær, Silje Bringsrud
;
Alecu, Andreea Ioana
(2021).
Attrition of Police Officers With Immigrant Background.
Police Quarterly (PQ).
https://doi.org/10.1177/10986111211053844
