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Researchers wanted for a project on children's living conditions
The Institute for Futures Studies (IF), Stockholm, is appointing one or two researchers (sociologist/social scientist) to the projects: YOUNG: Children’s living conditions in a changing society: SocioeYOUNGWORK: Early labour market outcomes of young adults
Leading Swedish researchers appeal to research councils: Withdraw support for Plan S
A large number of Swedish researchers are asking the Swedish research councils in coAlition S to withdraw their support from Plan S. Plan S is an initiative to promote the immediate and open access of
Researchers at the Institute for Futures Studies have considerable international impact
Statistics from Web of Scienceshow that researchers at the Institute for Futures Studies have considerable international impact. During 2010, 6250 articles were published in sociology journals worldwid
Three tips for researchers who want to provide advice in a crisis
Anders Tegnell at Folkhälsomyndigheten became one of the most well-known experts during the covid 19-pandemic in Sweden. Photo: Frankie Fouganthin/Wikimedia. In crises, politicians often turn to expert
Social capital and self-efficacy in the process of youth entry into the labour market: Evidence from a longitudinal study in Sweden
Research in Social Stratification and Mobility, Volume 71 AbstractSocial networks play an important role in the employer–worker match, and the social capital perspective has been used to understand how
The Future of Privacy with Bruce Schneier
Welcome to a seminar on personal integrity in the era of digitalisation, and Bruce Schneier's book Data and Goliath. The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World. Main speaker:Bruce Sc
Existential risk to humanity
Existential risks are those risks that threaten the entire future of humanity - not just the present generation, but all future generations. Despite their importance, issues surrounding human extincti
The Role of Academic Achievement in the Relationship between School Ethos and Adolescent Distress and Aggression: A Study of Ninth Grade Students in the Segregated School Landscape of Stockholm
in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence AbstractEquitable access to high-quality schools is important for student achievement. However, the increasing attention placed on adolescent mental health promotio
The role of psychosocial school conditions in adolescent prosocial behaviour
School Psychology International, vol. 36, no. 3, pp. 283-300. Abstract This study examined how psychosocial conditions at school are associated with prosocial behaviour, a key indicator of positive me
