Institutet för social forskning (SOFI) & Enheten för arbetsmarknadskunskap (AKPA)

Congratulations to SOFI-researcher Per Engzell for being awarded the 2024 Hans L. Zetterberg Prize for his groundbreaking research on social stratification! Engzell has made significant contributions to both academia and society, with his most cited work addressing the learning loss among young people following school closures during the pandemic. The award committee highlights: "Per Engzell’s research not only meets the highest standards of scientific quality, but is also designed to ensure that the results are relevant to society at large." Great work, Per! 👏 #sociology #socialstratification #research #award #academicexcellence #openaccess Stockholms universitet

Sweden's "daddy months" have reshaped cultural expectations of fatherhood, as more fathers take paternity leave. SOFI’s researcher Ylva Moberg shares her insights in this The New York Times-article on global fertility challenges. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHfdM32r #GenderEquality #Fertility #SocialSciences #Research

Arbetsmarknadskunskap med management I är en av våra mest populära kurser och ges varje termin. Kursen går på heltid, dagtid. Du kan välja mellan campus eller distans. Sista anmälningsdag till vårterminen är 15 oktober! #JoinIn #PluggaVidare #Arbetsmarknadskunskap #SOFI #AKPA Stockholms universitet

What can Sweden learn from the US about family policy? This Friday, don't miss SOFI researcher Cassandra Engeman's seminar about the U.S. election and family policy hosted by Arena Idé. We asked her two questions on the subject: What is the biggest challenge or opportunity for the election winner regarding U.S. family policy? – Several aspects of existing leave provisions in the United States are well-designed. Family leave, rather than parenting leave, is the main type of leave, and it allows workers to take job-protected time off from work to care for a newborn but also for a parent, spouse, or adopted or foster child. The leave is non-gendered and given to the individual worker. A challenge is removing the eligibility requirements that effectively exclude around 40% of the workforce from the federal provisions, and offering pay while on leave. States have been making these changes, opening access to leave and offering wage replacement. – The November election results will determine whether expanding leave rights and provisions will continue to be a project for the states or whether we can expect much-needed changes at the federal level. It's also important to remember that Americans will be electing more than just the President next month, and which party has the majority of seats in Congress and state legislatures will also determine what is possible for family policy reforms. Are there any lessons from the U.S. debate that Sweden could consider in its own family policy discussions – Family leave in the United States is comparatively broad in terms of who is considered "family" in need of care. In some states, workers get access to paid family leave – often six weeks in duration for a given year – which allows them to take time off from work to care for a sibling, grandparent, or grandchild, and even, in some states, a "reciprocal beneficiary" or someone a person considers family. – In Sweden and many European countries, policymakers have narrowly focused on supporting parents' responsibilities for their children, especially newborns, but this is changing.

En ny studie visar att trots att många arbetskraftsinvandrare har högre inkomster än genomsnittet, står var femte utan någon inkomst alls. Studien, utförd av Erik Sjödin (SOFI/Stockholms universitet) och Mattias Engdahl (Institutet för arbetsmarknads- och utbildningspolitisk utvärdering), belyser både framgångar och utmaningar kopplade till 2008 års reform av arbetskraftsinvandringen. Läs mer om resultaten här: https://lnkd.in/gsveYnRQ Läs hela studien på Delegationen för migrationsstudiers sajt: https://lnkd.in/dj3tXZrJ

Today Science Magazine showcases SOFI's Peter Fallesen and team's research: Concussions in childhood don’t lead to crime – social conditions do. There has been a long-held belief that children who experience concussions are more likely to engage in criminal behavior later in life. But new research is changing that narrative. A collaborative study by Stockholms universitet , Rockwool Fonden, University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet), and University of Wisconsin-Madison has examined over 13,000 children who suffered concussions before the age of 10, comparing them to more than 300,000 children without concussions. The results? It’s not the concussion itself that increases the risk of crime. Instead, the findings point to socioeconomic factors as the main driver. Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are more prone to accidents (like concussions) and face a higher risk of future involvement in criminal activities. However, when comparing siblings and twins, the link between concussions and crime largely disappeared. It’s not the injury, but the environment. Social conditions and upbringing are key factors that influence a child’s future interactions with the justice system. #ChildhoodInjuries #SocialImpact #Research #Inclusion #Health #Equality #ConcussionResearch #SocioeconomicFactors #Education #LinkedInResearch

Utmärkt att Erik Lindqvists mycket relevanta rapport lyfts igen. #HVB #HVBhem #SOFI

Ansökan till våra kurser i 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐩 𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 vårterminen 2025 är öppen till och med 15 oktober. Distans och på plats! → Sök nu: https://lnkd.in/dG_hRHCv #karriär #vidareutbildning #stockholm #distansutbildning

Forbes picked up a very interesting study from SOFI's Anna Sandberg et al. PhD students are at a significantly higher risk of mental health issues compared to their peers with master's degrees. Using Swedish health data, researchers found a sharp increase in psychiatric medication usage after students start their PhD. Over 5 years, PhD students experience a 40% rise in psychiatric medication use, with medication rates approaching those of the general population by the program’s end. Interestingly, the study shows a sharp decrease in medication use after the 5th year, suggesting that completion—or nearing completion—relieves significant stress. While PhD studies negatively impact mental health across the board, the increase in psychiatric medication is most pronounced among older students, women, and those with prior mental health care history. “Our results highlight the need to form comprehensive and efficient policies to promote mental health and improve the current work environment for early career researchers,” writes the authors who include Sanna Bergvall (Göteborgs universitet), Clara Fernström (Stockholm Business School, Stockholm University) and Eva Ranehill (Lunds universitet) https://lnkd.in/d4KAWHz6 #MentalHealth #HigherEducation Stockholms universitet #PhDStudents

Trevligt att forskning.se lyfter studien om lokalpolitkers bygglov från Johanna Rickne, Linna Martén med flera. https://lnkd.in/dnh7Rzc6 #forskning #politik #SOFI