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Åsmund Hermansen

Åsmund Hermansen

Job title
  • Professor
Visiting address
  • Stensberggata 26, 0170 Oslo
  • Office number: X655
Phone
  • Office: +47 672 38 035
E-mail
  • asmund.hermansen@oslomet.no
Affiliation

About

Åsmund Hermansen holds a degree in political science from the University of Oslo (2009) and a PhD in social work and social policy from Oslo and Akershus University College (2016). Hermansen became full professor in 2023.

Hermansen teaches statistical analysis in the master's programs in social sciences and supervises several PhD candidates within his research areas. In 2018, he received the «Lecture of the Year» award from the Student Parliament, following nominations from students. In 2023, Hermansen was granted the status of «lecturer of merit», becoming the first to receive this recognition at the Faculty of Social Sciences. The committee wrote in its evaluation: «Hermansen's development is characterized by thorough and critical reading of academic literature, where the focus is not necessarily on trends but on fostering quality learning. He has grown as a lecturer in large auditoriums, particularly moving toward more studen-active learning methods—without glorifying one approach or problematizing the other. His didactic choices are knowledge-based. Hermansen has a keen eye for the development of teaching and educational quality, and he articulates quality work well. He both initiates and actively participates in collegial networks for the development and sharing of effective teaching experiences. In this regard, Hermansen stands out as a pioneer, creating collaborative opportunities both within and across disciplines.»

Hermansen leads and is involved in numerous research projects involving the analysis of registry data, with particular expertise in register-based analyses. In recent years, he has published extensively, both nationally and internationally, in research areas such as inclusive working life, social safety net programs within the welfare state, social inequalities in health, workplace exposures, and health literacy. He also has several publications on topics related to municipal care services, retirement, and Active Ageing.

ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0826-0689

Field of study

Social Politics   Retirement   Inclusion in the Labour Market   The care sector   Active ageing   Interaction reform   Eldre arbeidstakere   Life Cycle Analyzes   Work environment and health   Welfare policy   Psychosocial work environment

Research groups

Research projects

Ongoing research projects

Completed research projects

Publications and research

Scientific publications

Hermansen, Åsmund ; Le, Giang Huong (2026). An Occupational Job Strain Index based on five Norwegian nationwide surveys of living conditions on work environment. BMC Research Notes.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-026-07754-1

Ulstein, Julie; Lyngroth, Cedric Andersen ; Hermansen, Åsmund (2026). Job exposures, employer characteristics, and risk of reduced work capacity: a 10-year cohort study of Norwegian workers. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health. Vol. 99.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-025-02195-y

Hiilamo, Aapo; Hermansen, Åsmund (2025). Financial strain in Norway: The lifetime risk of and expected time spent in payment problems. International Journal of Social Welfare. Vol. 35.
https://doi.org/10.1111/ijsw.70053

Gorosito, Martin; Berg, Bjørnar; Yazidi, Anis ; Hermansen, Åsmund ; Øiestad, Britt Elin ; Grotle, Margreth ; Richardsen, Kåre Rønn ; Haugerud, Hårek (2025). Disability pension during emerging adulthood: Insights from the young-HUNT study on psychological distress, chronic pain, and policy reform. International Journal of Medical Informatics. Vol. 207.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2025.106216

Olsbø, Signe; Larsen, Marie Hamilton; Kiserud, Sara Georg; Hagen, Sæther Trine; Hermansen, Åsmund ; Bjørnland, Kristin (2025). Parental health literacy in anorectal malformation: needs and challenges. Pediatric Surgery International. Vol. 41.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-025-06096-6

Stavdal, Malene Nerbøvik; Hermansen, Åsmund ; Sjetne, Ingeborg Strømseng; Larsen, Marie Hamilton; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Kohnen, Dorothea; Gay, Caryl; Lerdal, Anners; Borge, Christine Råheim (2025). Associations Between Work-Related Factors, Mental Well-Being, and Health Literacy Sensitivity: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Healthcare Personnel. Journal of Healthcare Leadership. Vol. 17.
https://doi.org/10.2147/JHL.S533694

Vidnes, Tone Karine; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Larsen, Marie Hamilton; Meyer, Klaus; Hermansen, Åsmund ; Andersen, Marit Helen (2025). Two-Year Follow-Up of a Communication Intervention on Medication Adherence and Health Literacy in Kidney Transplanted Recipients—A Randomised Controlled Study. Journal of Renal Care. Vol. 51.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jorc.70010

Hughes, Carla Louise; Hermansen, Åsmund (2025). Payment problems and suicide: life under financial strain. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health.
https://doi.org/10.1177/14034948241312375

Dahl, Espen ; Wel, Kjetil A. van der ; Hermansen, Åsmund ; Bråthen, Magne (2025). Work Hazards and Social Class among ‘successful’ ALMP-Participants in Norway. Journal of Comparative Social Work. Vol. 19.
https://doi.org/10.31265/jcsw.v19i2.664

Hermansen, Åsmund (2024). An Occupational Mechanical Job Exposure Index based on five Norwegian nationwide Surveys of Living Conditions on work environment. BMC Research Notes. Vol. 17.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-024-06747-2



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Research reports

Hermansen, Åsmund ; Lyngroth, Cedrik Andersen ; Saltkjel, Therese (2025). Kvinners arbeidsmiljø og arbeidshelse –analyser av registerdata. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3200732

Løyland, Borghild ; Dahl, Espen ; Wahl, Astrid Klopstad; Lødemel, Ivar ; Wel, Kjetil A. van der ; Hermansen, Åsmund ; Bråthen, Magne ; Heggebø, Kristian (2020). Sluttrapport Prosjekt 12/2243 - Arbeidsinkludering, Utdanning eller velferdsytelser. Hvordan har det gått med personer som var langtidsmottakere av sosialhjelp i 2005?. 32 p. Prosjektgruppa i samarbeid med Kunnskapsavdelingen i Arbeids og Velferdsdirektoratet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4134137

Neumann, Cecilie Elisabeth Basberg ; Hermansen, Åsmund (2018). Sluttrapport. Følgeforskning av Utprøving av Modell for Veiledning i Bufetat. 120 p. Oslo Metropolitan University.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3227752

Midtsundstad, Tove Irene; Nielsen, Roy A.; Hermansen, Åsmund (2017). Seniorer og seniorpolitikk i statlige virksomheter. ISBN: 9788232403783. 96 p. Fafo.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4344829

Hermansen, Åsmund (2016). Retaining Older Workers. ISBN: 9788283640328. OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.
https://hdl.handle.net/10642/5908

Midtsundstad, Tove Irene; Bogen, Hanne Elisabeth; Hermansen, Åsmund (2016). Jobb i barnehage - passer det for seniorer?. ISBN: 9788232403387. 59 p. Fafo.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4404985

Brevik, Ivar; Djuve, Anne Britt ; Hagen, Inger Marie ; Hermansen, Åsmund ; Lien, Lise; Moland, Leif Erling (2016). Hjemme, borte eller uavgjort? Kvalitet og effektivitet i pleie og omsorgstjenestene. ISBN: 9788232402786. 298 p. Fafo.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2722164

Fløtten, Tone; Hermansen, Åsmund ; Strand, Anne Hege Henden; Tronstad, Kristian Rose (2013). Befolkningsendringer og de nordiske velferdsstatene. ISBN: 9788274229945. 78 p. Fafo.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5132675

Midtsundstad, Tove Irene; Nielsen, Roy A.; Hermansen, Åsmund (2013). Virksomhetenes seniortiltak. Har de effekt på seniorenes sykefravær og tidligpensjonering?. 26 p. Forskningsstiftelsen Fafo.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3510898

Veland, Geir; Hermansen, Åsmund (2012). Pensjonsordninger for yrkesgrupper i Europa – en kartlegging. 38 p. Fafo.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4377942



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Dissemination

Isaksen, Elisabeth; Røed, Knut; Hermansen, Åsmund (2026). Søkelys på omstillinger i arbeidslivet. Søkelys på arbeidslivet. Vol. 43.
https://doi.org/10.18261/spa.43.1.5

Hermansen, Åsmund ; Lyngroth, Cedrik Andersen (2025). Størst belastning og lavest lønn – kvinners dominans i de aller tyngste yrkene - NSF Akershus. Tillitsvalgtsamling NSF Akershus. Norsk Sykepleierforbund Akershus.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5271202

Hermansen, Åsmund (2025). Sekvensanalyser – muligheter og begrensinger. Metodeklubben ved NOVA. NOVA.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5271209

Hermansen, Åsmund (2025). Arbeidsmiljø i registerbaserte analyser – jobbeksponeringsmatriser basert på Levekårsundersøkelsene om arbeidsmiljø. Faglunsj - Kunnskapsavdelingen hos NAV.. Arbeid- og velferdsdirektoratet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3922159

Hermansen, Åsmund (2025). Størst belastning og lavest lønn – kvinners dominans i de aller tyngste yrkene - NSF Oslo. Tillitsvalgtsamling for Norsk Sykepleierforbund - Oslo . NSF Oslo.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4868725

Hughes, Carla Louise; Hermansen, Åsmund ; Belanger, Sissel Marguerite; Stene-Larsen, Kim; Haraldsen, Stian; Rønhovde, Henning Hope (2025). Ny selvmordsforskning: – Kvinner som ender i en slik situasjon, er veldig sårbare.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4592747

Hughes, Carla Louise; Hermansen, Åsmund ; Kvalnes, Pål Arne (2025). Selvmord i Norge: Kvinner mest utsatt om de får betalingsproblemer.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3275819

Hughes, Carla Louise; Kvalnes, Pål Arne ; Hermansen, Åsmund (2025). Overraskende funn om kvinner og selvmord.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4613263

Hermansen, Åsmund (2025). Unio Podkast: Kvinner har de tyngste yrkene.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3846729

Hermansen, Åsmund ; Kvalnes, Pål Arne (2025). Kvinner har mest belastning i jobben.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4796814



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