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Research profile
My research focuses on social work with children and families across different contexts, e.g., in statutory social work, social work in the home, in children and families' environments, and in cross-sectoral and -professional contexts where practitioners try to understand and change human and social vulnerabilities and inequalities. The purpose of my research is to contribute to basic research on social work and social problems as well as research for social work practice, children and families, which can contribute to positive change. This also implies a strong interest in policies and conditions for welfare and well-being. Characteristic of research in social work, my research is often interdisciplinary – theoretically, methodologically and empirically – and is developed in continuous dialogue and partnerships with decision-makers, practitioners and the people in vulnerable positions.
Keywords
- Sociology and Social Conditions
- Social problems
- Social work
- Sociology
- Knowledge in Social Work
- Social Work with Children and Families
- Family Social Work
- Child Welfare and Well-being
- Child Protection
- Vulnerable Children and Youth
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ACT: Creating a new language for advancing capacity to act on children’s well-being (ACT)
Nissen, M. A. (PI), Clement, S. L. (CoI), Hansen, P. R. (CoI), Kjelmann, K. G. (CoI), Appel, M. K. (CoI), Korsgaard, S. (Project Manager), Thastum, R. (Project Participant) & Larsen, A. M. B. (Project Participant)
Center for Sundt Liv og Trivsel
01/06/2026 → 30/11/2027
Project: Research
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Pilotprojekt: Hverdagsdemokrati i skolen
Hansen, P. R. (PI), Nissen, M. A. (Supervisor) & Borre Hartmann, R. (CoI)
01/11/2025 → 31/12/2026
Project: Research
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MISSION: Every voice matters - children’s democratic rights in school
Hansen, P. R. (PI), Borre Hartmann, R. (CoI) & Nissen, M. A. (Supervisor)
01/09/2025 → …
Project: Research
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SOUL: SUPERVISED CONTACT: Support and sustainable development in vulnerable childrens everyday life (SOUL)
Nissen, M. A. (PI) & Ravn, M. (Project Participant)
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2026
Project: Research
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ROSA: Robotter i Socialt Arbejde (ROSA)
Jørgensen, A. M. (PI) & Nissen, M. A. (PI)
01/06/2019 → …
Project: Research
Research output
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Systems theory in Family Social Work
Nissen, M. A. & Villumsen, A. M., 2027, (Accepted/In press) Handbook on Social Work with Families . Edward Elgar PublishingResearch output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Creating a space for everyday democracy in schools
Rose, P. & Nissen, M. A., 2026, (In preparation) In: Social Work & Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Mattering in Danish out-of-home care
Barckmann, C. B., Szulevicz, T., Ness, O., Nissen, M. A. & Prilleltensky, I., 2026, In: International Journal of Adolescence and Youth . 31, 1, 2660779.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Therapeutic heterotopias in social work: Discipline and deliverance of mothers in the context of child protection
Jørgensen, A. M., Engen, M. & Nissen, M. A., 2026, In: Social Work & Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Building Bottom-Up Mission Portfolios: Introducing the BUMP framework
Brix, J., Nissen, M. A., Stoustrup, J. & Lukassen, N. B., Apr 2025. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to conference without publisher/journal › Paper without publisher/journal › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile146 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Oslo Metropolitan University (External organisation)
Nissen, M. A. (Member)
30 Apr 2026 → …Activity: Memberships › Membership of review committee
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Børn og Unges Trivsel
Nissen, M. A. (Lecturer) & Larsen, M. C. (Lecturer)
29 Apr 2026Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Oslo Metropolitan University (External organisation)
Nissen, M. A. (Member)
1 Apr 2026 → 31 May 2026Activity: Memberships › Membership of review committee
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University College Copenhagen (External organisation)
Nissen, M. A. (Member)
2026Activity: Memberships › Membership of review committee
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Department of Society and Politics (Organisational unit)
Nissen, M. A. (Member)
2026 → 2028Activity: Memberships › Membership of committees, commissions, boards, councils, associations, organisations, or similar
Press/Media
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Ny metode styrker samvær mellem anbragte børn og forældre
23/09/2025
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Forsker peger på behov for ny tilgang: Samvær mellem anbragte børn og forældre må ikke reduceres til timer i kalenderen
11/09/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Ny metode skal løfte samværet mellem anbragte børn og deres biologiske forældre
31/01/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Aalborg Kommune indgår partnerskab for at forbedre unges trivsel og mentale sundhed
Nissen, M. A. & Vardinghus-Nielsen, H.
25/11/2024 → 28/11/2024
16 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media