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A new study shows how children in Oslo explore social norms and community through their wardrobes and why being like everyone else is more important than standing out.

Women, the elderly and people with lower levels of education are among the groups who are most sceptical about electric cars, according to a new study.

The Nordic countries stand out with a low prevalence of loneliness. The welfare state, health and culture explain a lot. This is revealed in a new book about loneliness in Europe.

Norway is pushing to shift the responsibility for elderly care away from the state and onto family and communities. This may relieve straining municipal budgets, but will people step up?

Are young adults entitled individuals who won’t contribute to society? Not quite. According to new research, Generation Z are happy to pay their taxes.

Contrary to worries, Norway’s supportive sick leave policy keeps people healthy and financially secure while supporting a robust workforce.

Trust in Ukrainian authorities weighs heavily when refugees consider returning. A new report shows how both politics and personal circumstances shape the decision to stay or go back.

A new OsloMet report shows that Ukrainian refugees who stayed with private hosts integrated faster, allowing municipalities to support more people.

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.

What teenagers value in working life can strongly influence how their adult lives turn out – from education and income to family and housing.

AI could make assisted reproductive technology significantly more effective, but professionals are often sceptical. There is a need to build greater trust among them, says researcher.

However, increased use of workplace mentors is showing promising results. Øystein Spjelkavik’s research has led to changes in NAV’s practices.

New technology makes it possible to participate in many activities from home, even when you're sick. But because the opportunity is there, you might feel pressured to contribute, says researcher Cathrine Egeland.

Previously, it was difficult for nurses from countries outside the EU to find relevant work in Norway. New programs make it much easier, but not all problems are solved.

What fosters social inclusion? Researchers involved youth across Europe in the research itself.

Record-high numbers of refugees create an urgent need for updated, accurate, and comprehensive statistics. – Absolutely crucial for making good policy.

“Our findings suggest that sport does not automatically foster social inclusion among children and young people. Those who participate are typically the ones who already feel secure and are part of a social community,” says Marlene Persson.

Many people with amputated arms and legs struggle with phantom pain. At OsloMet, a new treatment is being studied, in which Pål Røhnebæk and other patients practice moving their amputated legs.

Norway’s social housing system is too small and complicated to care for the country’s most vulnerable.

“We know that it is beneficial to build physical spare capacity whilst young, but it needs to be maintained throughout life. Otherwise, the account balance will quickly dwindle,” researcher says.

Is it possible to make positive use of narcissism in the workplace and could it have any real benefits? Researchers have examined this in a new study.

The probability of young people ending up with debt problems is linked to their parents’ socioeconomic background.

Attitudes alone do not determine who will provide help when the need arises.

The gaming culture is highly gendered. Even though girls spend money to acquire the right gamer identity, they are not always accepted.