Maria Appel Nissen

Research output

Research output per year 2001 2007 2008 2015 2017 2018 2023 2024 2025

• 49 Book chapter
• 37 Journal article
• 6 Conference abstract for conference
• 6 Paper without publisher/journal
• 34 More
  • 5 Anthology
  • 5 Preface/Introduction/postscript
  • 5 Editorial
  • 4 Report
  • 4 Literature review
  • 2 Book
  • 2 Article in proceeding
  • 2 Comment/debate
  • 2 Letter
  • 1 Sound/Visual production (digital)
  • 1 PhD thesis
  • 1 Working paper

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2025

  Niklas Luhmann

  Nissen, M. A., Vardinghus-Nielsen, H. & Ørsted, A. S., 2025, (Submitted) Sociologiske Perspektiver på Socialt Arbejde. Hans Reitzels Forlag

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2024

  Et socialfagligt sprog for omsorg i socialt arbejde

  Engen, M., Jørgensen, A. M. & Nissen, M. A., 4 Apr 2024, Plads til omsorg i socialt arbejde med børn og familier. Engen, M., Møller Jørgensen, A. & Appel Nissen, M. (eds.). 1 ed. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 77-89 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Følelsesmæssig omsorgskultur

  Nissen, M. A., 4 Apr 2024, Plads til omsorg i socialt arbejde med børn og familier. Engen, M., Jørgensen, A. M. & Nissen, M. A. (eds.). 1 ed. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 37-46 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Omsorgens politik

  Nissen, M. A., 4 Apr 2024, Plads til omsorg i socialt arbejde med børn og familier. Engen, M., Jørgensen, A. M. & Nissen, M. A. (eds.). 1 ed. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 67-76 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2023

  A framework for exploring and developing the power of care in social work

  Engen, M., Jørgensen, A. M. & Nissen, M. A., 21 Apr 2023, Care in Social Work with Children and Families: Theory, Everyday Practices and Possibilities for Social Change. Nissen, M. A., Engen, M. & Møller Jørgensen, A. (eds.). Routledge, p. 101-116 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  • Conceptual Framework 100%
  • Visualized Model 50%

• A theory of care for social work with families

  Engen, M., Nissen, M. A. & Jørgensen, A. M., 21 Apr 2023, Care in Social Work with Children and Families: Theory, Everyday Practices and Possibilities for Social Change. Appel Nissen, M., Engen, M. & Møller Jørgensen, A. (eds.). 1 ed. New York: Routledge, p. 17-33 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  • Attention 100%
  • Ruling Relations 25%
  • Potential for Conflict 25%

• Care in social work with families in advanced capitalist welfare states

  Nissen, M. A., Engen, M. & Jørgensen, A. M., 21 Apr 2023, Care in Social Work with Children and Families: Theory, Everyday Practices and Possibilities for Social Change. Nissen, M. A., Engen, M. & Møller Jørgensen, A. (eds.). Routledge, 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  • Social Policy 100%
  • Welfare State 100%
  • Social Exclusion 25%
  • Social Workers 25%
  • Self-Sufficiency 25%

• Emotional practices and the economy of care and sympathy

  Nissen, M. A., Apr 2023, Care in Social Work with Children and Families: Theory, Everyday Practices and Possibilities for Social Change. Nissen, M. A., Engen, M. & Møller Jørgensen, A. (eds.). Routledge, 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  • Welfare 100%
  • Emotional Investment 100%
  • Consciousness 100%
  • Care Economy 100%
  • Theoretical Perspective 50%

• Relationel magt – om forholdet mellem professionel og borger

  Fallov, M. A. & Nissen, M. A., 2023, Professionelle i velfærdsstaten. Hansen, S. J. (ed.). 4. ed. København: Hans Reitzels Forlag, p. 136-187

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Transformative Disruption? Reflections on Care in Social Work under a COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown

  Jørgensen, A. M., Engen, M. & Nissen, M. A., 2023, Social Work During COVID-19: Glocal Perspectives and Implications for the Future of Social Work. Harrikari, T., Mooney, J., Adusumalli, M., McFadden, P. & Leppiaho, T. (eds.). 1. ed. Routledge, 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  • COVID 19 Epidemic 100%
  • Lockdown 100%
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown 100%
  • Social Workers 40%
  • Danish 20%
• 2022

  The sociology of knowledge: Ideology, critical reflection and the consequences of capitalism to social work

  Nissen, M. A., 9 Dec 2022, Revitalising Critical Reflection in Contemporary Social Work Research, Practice and Education. Svensson, C. F. & Ringø, P. (eds.). 1 ed. Routledge, p. 10-23 14 p. ( Routledge Advances in Social Work).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  • Ideologies 100%
  • Sociology of Knowledge 100%
  • Work Research 75%
  • Denmark 25%
  • Everyday Experience 25%
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2021

  Eksistentiel fænomenologi: den sansede verden

  Feilberg, C. & Nissen, M. A., 2021, Videnskabsteori og socialt arbejde: en grundbog. Christensen, M., Jørgensen, R. E., Lysen, N. H. & Rosenberg, C. (eds.). 1 ed. Frederiksberg C: Samfundslitteratur, p. 95-114 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2020

  Psykologiske og sociologiske forståelser af udvikling, trivsel og sundhed i børne- og ungdomslivet

  Bjerre, L. S. & Nissen, M. A., May 2020, Sundhed, menneske og samfund - i socialt og pædagogisk arbejde. Niklasson, G. (ed.). 2 ed. Samfundslitteratur, p. 265-283 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2019

  We need to focus on the resources: Struggling with neoliberal economic rationales in social work with children and families

  Nissen, M. A., 2019, Social Welfare Responses in a Neoliberal Era: Policies, Practices, and Social Problems. Brill Academic Publishers, p. 119-136 18 p. (Studies in Critical Social Sciences, Vol. 132).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2018

  Helhedsorienteret arbejde med udsatte familier: - hvor kom det fra og hvorfor er det stadig vigtigt?

  Nissen, M. A. & Harder, M., 2018, Helhedsorienteret socialt arbejde med udsatte familier. Villumsen, A. M. A. (ed.). Akademisk Forlag, p. 21-40

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Hvordan sociale forhold kan gøre mennesker syge

  Vardinghus-Nielsen, H. & Nissen, M. A., 2018, Sociologi for sundhedsprofessionelle. Dalsgaard, A. & Meldgaard, L. (eds.). Gads Forlag, p. 177-200

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Ideen om det produktive menneske: historiske kampe om menneskesyn

  Ringø, P. & Nissen, M. A., 16 Aug 2018, Menneskesyn i socialt arbejde: Om udviklingen af det produktive menneske.. Nissen, M. A., Fallov, M. A. & Ringø, P. (eds.). 1 ed. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 29-52 23 p. (Professions|serien).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Indledning: At udforske menneskesyn

  Fallov, M. A., Nissen, M. A. & Ringø, P., 2018, Menneskesyn i socialt arbejde: Om udviklingen af det produktive menneske. Nissen, M. A., Fallov, M. A. & Ringø, P. (eds.). København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 11-26 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Kampe om menneskesyn: hvem er Homo Faber?

  Nissen, M. A., 16 Aug 2018, Menneskesyn i socialt arbejde: Om udviklingen af det produktive menneske. Nissen, M. A., Fallov, M. A. & Ringø, P. (eds.). 1 ed. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 53-74 21 p. (Professions|serien).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Kampe om menneskesyn og perspektiver på udviklingen af socialt arbejde

  Nissen, M. A., Ringø, P. & Fallov, M. A., Jul 2018, Menneskesyn i socialt arbejde: Om udviklingen af det produktive menneske. Nissen, M. A., Fallov, M. A. & Ringø, P. (eds.). København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 203-222 19 p. (Professions|serien).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Kompleksitet, tid og fleksibilitet

  Nissen, M. A., 16 Aug 2018, Menneskesyn i socialt arbejde: Om udviklingen af det produktive menneske. Nissen, M. A., Fallov, M. A. & Ringø, P. (eds.). 1 ed. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 141-160 19 p. (Professions|serien).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Social work education and a changing welfare state in Denmark

  Ringø, P., Nissen, M. A. & Nielsen, V. B., 1 Apr 2018, Neoliberalism, Nordic Welfare States and Social Work: Current and Future Challenges. Kamali , M. & Jönsson, J. H. (eds.). 1 ed. Routledge, p. 161-170 10 p. ( Routledge Advances in Social Work).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Social work in and around the home: using home as a site to promote inclusion

  Fallov, M. A. & Nissen, M. A., 2018, Social Welfare Responses in a Neoliberal Era : Policies, Practices and Social Problems. Fallov, M. A. & Blad, C. (eds.). Brill Academic Publishers, p. 160-181 23 p. (Studies in Critical Social Sciences; No. 08, Vol. 132).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• We need to focus on resources: Struggling with Neoliberal Economic Rationales in Social Work with Children and Families

  Nissen, M. A., 2018, Social Welfare responses in a Neoliberal Era. : Policies, Practices and Social Problems. Arp Fallov, M. & Blad, C. (eds.). 1 ed. Leiden: Brill Academic Publishers, p. 119-136 (Studies in Critical Social Sciences, Vol. 132/08).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2017

  On the Unnoticed Aspects of Professional Practice

  Antoft, R., Høgsbro, K., Nissen, M. A. & Olesen, S. P., Feb 2017, Social and Caring Professions in European Welfare States: Policies, services and professional practice. Blom, B., Evertsson, L. & Perlinski, M. (eds.). 1 ed. Bristol: Policy Press, p. 193-207 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Proactive, ambivalent and defensive relations between social work and social policy: The shaping of productivity

  Fallov, M. A., Nissen, M. A., Kjaerulff, J., Ringø, P. & Birk, R., 2017, Social Work and Research in Advanced Welfare States. Shaw, I. & Høgsbro, K. (eds.). 1 ed. Routledge, p. 159-174

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• The Construction of Professional Identity in Social Work: Experience, Analytical Reflection and Time

  Bell, L., Nissen, M. A. & Windegg, J., Feb 2017, Social and Caring Professions in European Welfare States: Policies, services and professional practices. Blom, B., Evertsson, L. & Perlinski, M. (eds.). 1 ed. Bristol: Policy Press, p. 37-52 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  2 Citations (Scopus)

• The impact of Neoliberalism through ideas of productivity - The Case of Child Welfare in Denmark

  Nissen, M. A., 2017, Social Work and Research in Advanced Welfare States. Shaw, I. & Høgsbro, K. (eds.). 1 ed. Routledge

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  • Liberalism 100%
  • Child Welfare 100%
  • Denmark 100%
  • Neoliberalism 100%
  • Social Policy 75%

• The impact of neo-liberalism through ideas of productivity – the case of child welfare in Denmark

  Nissen, M. A., 1 Jan 2017, Social Work and Research in Advanced Welfare States. CRC Press, p. 61-74 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
  8 Citations (Scopus)
• 2015

  Det sociale arbejde i samfundet. Indledning til DEL II.

  Nissen, M. A., 2015, Socialt arbejde i en foranderlig verden. Harder, M. & Appel Nissen, M. (eds.). København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 137-143 7 p. (Professionsserien).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  Open Access

• Epilog: Tendenser i socialt arbejde

  Nissen, M. A. & Harder, M., 2015, Socialt arbejde i en foranderlig verden. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 329-334 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  Open Access

• Helhedssyn

  Nissen, M. A. & Harder, M., 2015, Socialt arbejde i en foranderlig verden. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 57-72 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  Open Access

• Synet på sociale problemer. Indledning til DEL III.

  Nissen, M. A., 2015, Socialt arbejde i en foranderlig verden. Harder, M. & Appel Nissen, M. (eds.). København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 231-240 10 p. (Professionsserien).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  Open Access

• Udsatte familier, børn og unge

  Harder, M. & Nissen, M. A., 2015, Socialt arbejde i en foranderlig verden. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 241-257 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  Open Access

• Viden om viden og kvalitet

  Nissen, M. A., 31 Jan 2015, Socialt arbejde i en foranderlig verden. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 119-134 16 p. (Professionsserien).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2014

  At analysere refleksionsteorier: Specificering og anvendelse af den funktionelle metode

  Nissen, M. A., 2014, Systemteoretiske analyser: At anvende Luhmann. Harste, G. & Knudsen, M. (eds.). 1. ed. Nyt fra Samfundsvidenskaberne, p. 183-208 26 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2013

  Lederen som udforsker af socialfagligt myndighedsarbejde - vidensformer og kompetencer

  Nissen, M. A., 29 Oct 2013, Socialfaglig ledelse: Børne- og ungeområdet. Kildedal, K., Laursen, E. & Michelsen, R. R. (eds.). 1 ed. Samfundslitteratur, p. 161-177 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Niklas Luhmann - en kompleks teori om et komplekst samfund

  Nissen, M. A. & Magnussen, J., 28 Jun 2013, Sociologi i socialrådgivning og socialt arbejde. Hansen, S. J. (ed.). 1 ed. København: Hans Reitzels Forlag, p. 113-137 25 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Teorier om Sociale Problemer - at udforske den praktiske viden om sociale problemer

  Nissen, M. A., 28 Jun 2013, Sociologi i socialrådgivning og socialt arbejde. Hansen, S. J. (ed.). 1 ed. København: Hans Reitzels Forlag, p. 254-271 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2012

  Velfærdsviden: Om globale og lokale konstruktioner af viden, risiko og moral

  Nissen, M. A., 2012, Metermålssamfundet. Wadskjær, H. (ed.). 1 ed. Aalborg: Aalborg Universitetsforlag, p. 89-108 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2011

  Efterord: En model for helhedssynet – og for praksis?

  Nissen, M. A. & Harder, M., Jun 2011, Helhedssyn i Socialt Arbejde. 1 ed. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 265-278 (Professionsserien).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Socialiseringsforventninger i arbejdet med familier: rolle, institution og samfund

  Nissen, M. A., 28 Jun 2011, Helhedssyn i Socialt Arbejde. Harder, M. & Nissen, M. A. (eds.). 1 ed. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 151-172 (Professionsserien).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2010

  Relationel magt: om forholdet mellem professionel og borger

  Arp Fallov, M. & Nissen, M. A., 25 Aug 2010, Professionelle i velfærdsstaten. Hansen, S. J. (ed.). København: Hans Reitzels Forlag, p. 138-176 39 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2008

  Hvordan bliver det praktisk med en teori? - et sociologisk grundlag for refleksion i praksis

  Nissen, M. A., 2008, At forstå det sociale: sociologi og socialt arbejde. Jacobsen, M. H. & Pringle, K. (eds.). Akademisk Forlag

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2007

  Bogens perspektiv

  Uggerhøj, L., Nissen, M. A. & Pringle, K., 2007, Magt og forandring i socialt arbejde. Appel Nissen, M., Pringle, K. & Uggerhøj, L. (eds.). København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 7-17 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Diskurs eller ekskurs? diskursanalysens sociologiske muligheder og begrænsninger

  Nissen, M. A. & Vardinghus-Nielsen, H., 2007, Håndværk og horisonter: tradition og nytænkning i kvalitativ metode. Odense: Syddansk Universitetsforlag, p. 161-188 28 p. (Studies in History and Social Sciences; No. 336).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Introduktion: Bogens perspektiv

  Nissen, M. A., 2007, Magt og forandring i socialt arbejde. Nissen, M. A., Pringle, K. & Uggerhøj, L. (eds.). København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 7-17 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

• Magt og magtesløshed i socialt arbejde: refleksiv inklusion som mulighed?

  Nissen, M. A., 2007, Magt og forandring i socialt arbejde. Nissen, M. A., Pringle, K. & Uggerhøj, L. (eds.). København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 60-76 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
• 2002

  Hvad skabes der i skolebestyrelser? en analysemodel til iagttagelse af sociale systemers meningsdannelse

  Nissen, M. A. & Vardinghus-Nielsen, H., 2002, Luhman anvendt. Rasmussen, Jens (red.) (ed.). København: Unge Pædagoger, (Unge Pædagogers serie).

  Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review