Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet (AFI)
Recent Submissions
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Street-level bureaucrats’ attitudes towards clients in discretionary decision-making: Evidence from the Norwegian labour and welfare administration
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)It is commonly assumed that the attitudes of street level bureaucrats (SLBs) towards bene t recipients in uence the discretionary decisions they make. Although discretion in the policy process has been a contentious issue, ... -
Arbeidsinkludering fra et arbeidsgiverperspektiv – en kvalitativ studie av samarbeidsrelasjoner mellom støtteapparat og arbeidsgivere
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)I denne artikkelen undersøker vi arbeidsgiveres opplevelse av samarbeid med arbeids- og velferdstjenestene når de ansetter personer med nedsatt arbeidsevne. Studien er basert på kvalitative intervjuer i 21 virksomheter som ... -
The significance of culture for social sustainability – a discussion of cultural security and insecurity in neighbourhoods
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Creating a socially sustainable city will often encompass strategies to ensure that the different communities are “cohesive” and that the many neighbourhoods are diverse to prevent residential segregation. However, the ... -
Care and choice architecture: Relatives’ support for adults with intellectual disabilities in supported decision-making processes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) describes supported decision making as a fundamental human right. This study explores relatives’ experiences, dilemmas, as well as key factors in supported ... -
Medbestemmelsesbarometeret 2024: Ledelse, demokrati og jobbtilfredshet
(AFI-rapport;2024:14, Report, 2024-11-18)Ledelse, demokrati og jobbtilfredshet er tema for Medbestemmelsesbarometeret 2024. Hvor fornøyde er norske arbeidstakere med ledelse, arbeidsmiljø og en rekke andre forhold knyttet til arbeidet? Hvilke endringer har ... -
Turnusordninger i kommunenes helse- og omsorgstjenester – kraftig vekst i omfang av langvakter, årsturnus og fleksibel turnus
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Et økende antall eldre med behov for tjenester vil sette et stadig større press på effektiv utnyttelse av ressurser i helse- og omsorgssektoren. Nye måter å organisere turnus på har blitt løftet frem som et tiltak som kan ... -
Fra lov til praksis: Erfaringsnotat om ungdomsmedvirkning
(AFI-notat;2024:01, Report, 2024-10-08)Notatet oppsummerer funn og erfaringer fra Arbeidsforskningsinstituttets (AFI) tidligere forsknings- og innovasjonsprosjekter innen ungdomsmedvirkning. Notatet tar for seg noen av de teoretiske utviklingene innen ... -
Boundary-crossing ICT use – A scoping review of the current literature and a road map for future research
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Research on the use of digital devices to conduct tasks across work and non-work domains (i.e., boundary-crossing ICT use) grows rapidly. To gain an overview of this expanding field, we conducted a systematic search in 14 ... -
Implementing the Place-Train Approach in Train-Place Services: Organizational Culture and Supported Employment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Supported employment (SE) is increasingly implemented in employment services worldwide. The disruptive character of SE, involving a shift from ‘train-place’ to ‘place-train’ models of vocational rehabilitation, has led to ... -
Reducing sickness absence: a work environment intervention in Norwegian hospitals
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background High rates of sickness absence is a challenge within the healthcare sector, highlighting the need for effective interventions. Despite this, limited research has been conducted on the impact of such interventions ... -
Work inclusion of marginalised groups in a troubled city district – How can active labour market policies improve?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Active labour market policies (ALMP) have faced challenges in integrating marginalised groups into the workforce. This study explores perceptions among managers and frontline workers on enhancing work inclusion for ... -
Seniorer i en ung bransje: En intervjustudie av ledere om ulike erfaringer med seniorer i hotell- og restaurantdelen av NHO Reiseliv
(AFI-rapport;2024:12, Report, 2024-06)På oppdrag fra Senter for seniorpolitikk (SSP) har Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet ved OsloMet – storbyuniversitetet gjennomført studien. Formålet har vært å utvide kunnskapsgrunnlaget om seniorer i i hotell- og restaurantdelen ... -
Personer med nedsatt arbeidsevne uten AAP, uføretrygd eller lønn
(AFI-rapport;2024:13, Report, 2024-08-12)Formålet med studien har vært å undersøke en spesifikk gruppe av NAVs brukere; personer registrert med nedsatt arbeidsevne som verken mottar arbeidsavklaringspenger (AAP), uføretrygd eller lønn. Dette er personer som har ... -
Changing Intention to Participate in Adult Education and Training in Norway: Compositional and Motivational Factors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Western governments propose adult education and training (AET) as a prerequisite for all employees to solve current challenges related to globalization, climate change, automation and the ageing workforce. This study ... -
Women's health at work: a qualitative study on women's health issues in relation to work participation. Experiences and perspectives from female teachers and managers in Norwegian high schools
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Public health and working life are closely related. Even though Norway is one of the world’s most equality-oriented countries, working life is still divided by gender. Women have a lower rate of participation ... -
How does women's health matter? A qualitative study on women's health issues in relation to work participation. Experiences and perspectives from nurses and managers in a Norwegian hospital
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)In this article, we explore associations between women’s health and participation in working life, work ability and sickness absence. Through interviews with nurses and hospital manag- ers, we identified three main ... -
A scoping review of school leadership practices in Lesson Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)There is growing interest in the value of teacher–learning communities for practice improvement. Lesson Study is an approach to build capacity, strengthen professional communities among teachers, and improve teaching. ... -
The framing of educational digitalization: A scoping review of empirical studies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)The aim of this scoping review is to systematically inves- tigate the framing of European empirical research on digi- talization for teaching and learning in the classroom within primary and secondary school (K-12/K-13). ... -
Aldersmangfold som ressurs? Kompetanseutvikling blant seniorer i kunnskaps- og teknologibransjen
(AFI-rapport;2024:05, Report, 2024-06-04)På oppdrag for Senter for Seniorpolitikk, arbeidsgiverorganisasjonen Abelia og arbeidstakerorganisasjonen Tekna har Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet ved OsloMet undersøkt hvordan virksomheter innenfor kunnskaps- og teknologibransjen ... -
They must live somewhere! The geographical dimension of residualized social rented housing in urban Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)The residualization of public rented housing is a prevalent phenomenon throughout Eu- rope, and strongly present in the small and strongly means-tested social housing sector in Norway. In this article, we discuss the ...