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Everyone seems to be talking about the rise in youth violence, but what do the police statistics actually tell us?
Obedience to God, the church, and parents is put above everything else in Christian communities defined as Bible-literalist with sectarian traits. Childhood in such contexts can be characterised as segregated, involving fear of damnation, and harmful psychological control.
A survey of 463 daycare centres in Oslo reveals wide differences in how much space children have for outdoor play. While some centres have only 3 square metres per child, others have over 200.
When sociologists researched young people’s participation in cross-country skiing, they saw no one waxing their own skis.
For many adolescents, having “had sex” equals having had penetrative intercourse. Several say they had sex the first time mainly to avoid being the one who “hasn’t done it” — not because it felt right in the moment.
New research shows that Norwegian middle- and upper-class parents give their children fundamentally different attitudes toward money. This may reinforce social inequality in Norway.
How can we make teaching about climate change more engaging? Deniz Atal Demirbacak is researching how virtual reality (VR) can be used to engage lower secondary pupils.
Pupils can become aware of their own civic identity when we discuss issues they are concerned about in the classroom, according to a researcher.
During the brutal war in Gaza, young Palestinians risk their lives to go online and pursue an education. For many, war itself is a source of motivation.
We often discuss how assessment should take place. But do we consider the purpose of assessment? asks an OsloMet researcher.
A new study from OsloMet shows that only around half of children with ADHD thrive at school. Well-being is lowest among those who are taught outside of class for large parts of the day.
Violence in close relationships does not stop at national borders. Perpetrators may exploit the family’s ties to another country to threaten and pressure family members.
