About
Idunn Brekke has a master in Sociology (2001) and a PhD in Sociology from Department of Sociology and Human Geography (UIO). Her main research interests are sickness absence, social inequality in health, labour market, disability, minorities, youth and education. She teach in quantitative methods.
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.
Completed research projects
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Direct and Indirect Costs of Disabilities in Children (BUDGET)
The research project addresses the costs aspects of caring for a child with a disability.
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HIRE? A Mixed-method Examination of Disability and Employers Inclusive Working Life Practices
Employers' understandings of disability as well as their broader knowledge and skills are likely to influence their risk assessments and hiring practices. HIRE? aims to fill this knowledge gap.
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Social and Digital Participation: School and the Internet as an Integration Arena for Children and Young People with Physical Disabilities
The aim of the project is to map the degree of social participation and the scope of social networks among children and young people with physical disabilities.
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Socio-spatial Inequality among Families with Children with Disabilities who are Entitled to Cash Benefits and Welfare Services (UPTAKE)
The research project will provide insight into the uptake and delivery of benefits and services among parents of children with disabilities.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
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
Wondemu, Michael Yisfashewa
;
Hermansen, Åsmund
;
Joranger, Pål
;
Brekke, Idunn
(2024).
Sickness absence among mothers caring for a child with disability: Examining the impact of mechanical and psychosocial occupational exposures.
9 p.
SSM - Population Health.
Vol. 25.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2024.101610
Grøtvedt, Halldis Niesser;
Varvin, Sverre
; Vladisavljević, Ivana; Trivuncic, Bojana;
Brekke, Idunn
(2024).
A cross- sectional study of refugees in Norway and Serbia: Levels of mental distress and social-demographic risk factors.
9 p.
Journal of Migration and Health.
Vol. 10.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100238
Skjønsberg, Eia Elena ; Brekke, Idunn ; Christie, Helen Johnsen; Johnsen, Astri; Skar, Ane-Marthe Solheim (2024). International Child Development Programme (ICDP). Kvello, Øyvind; Lorås, Lennart (Ed.). Håndbok i foreldreveiledning. Fagbokforlaget.
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
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
Rasalingam, Anurajee
;
Brekke, Idunn
; Stenberg, Una;
Haaland-Øverby, Mette
;
Helseth, Sølvi
(2023).
‘Struggling to participate in everyday life’: emerging adults’ experiences of living with long-term health challenges.
BMC Public Health.
Vol. 23.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16291-6
Wondemu, Michael Yisfashewa
;
Joranger, Pål
;
Hermansen, Åsmund
;
Brekke, Idunn
(2022).
Impact of child disability on parental employment and labour income: a quasi-experimental study of parents of children with disabilities in Norway.
11 p.
BMC Public Health.
Vol. 22.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14195-5
Brekke, Idunn
; Smith, Otto Robert Frans;
Skjønsberg, Eia Elena
; Holt, Tonje; Helland, Maren Sand; Aarø, Leif Edvard; Røysamb, Espen; Røsand, Gun-Mette Brandsnes; Torgersen, Leila; Skar, Ane-Marthe Solheim; Aase, Heidi
(2022).
Effectiveness of the International Child Development Programme: Results from a randomized controlled trial.
Child & Family Social Work.
https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12973
