Norwegian Social Research (NOVA)

According to a study from OsloMet, having children does not increase quality of life, even in old age.

How did a desire to preserve oil and gas for future generations and protect the environment turn into the largest oil fund in the world and the foundation of the Norwegian welfare state?

A new study provides insight into the different ways that sexual assault can occur among teenagers and young adults.

Researchers from Norwegian Social Research (NOVA) at OsloMet have been following the same people for more than 28 years. They now seek to investigate why some people have experienced marginalisation as adults.

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in both a global health crisis and a financial crisis on a scale never before seen in modern times. The labour market that emerges in the wake of the crisis may impact younger workers harder than others.

Using a variety of methods, OsloMet researchers are gaining new insights into young people's opinions, struggles and aspirations.

Less severe violence against children and young people is declining, whereas severe forms of violence remain stable. According to OsloMet researchers, there are five measures that can reduce severe violence.

Are older people more likely to feel loneliness? Will having children make you happier when you get old? And are old men really as irritable as we think?