Samita Wilson
Biographic Data
| ID | 6026268 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Samita Wilson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Samita |
| FAMILY NAME | Wilson |
| SIGNATURE | WILSON S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Stavanger |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2269-6817 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Rethinking participation
This conceptual article rethinks children’s participation in Child Protection Services (CPS) by foregrounding the relational, sociocultural, and emotional dimensions that shape how children participate in CPS processes. It critiques prevailing normative participation models, which are often grounded in Western, individualistic notions of autonomy and voice, for tending to prioritize verbal expression and formal decision-making while overlooking c…
Pakistani children's lived experiences of relationships in the context of child protection services in Norway
This paper examines how children from immigrant background experience and negotiate power relations with family and social workers in the context of child protection services (CPS) in Norway. Using the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) methodology, 11 children from Pakistani background were interviewed about their lived experiences with CPS. Analysis of the data highlights that children have to negotiate and navigate generational and…
The meaningful participation of children in matters that affect them
The war within
This article demonstrates how children’s emotional experiences in the context of child protection services (CPS) impact their choices in everyday lives. It draws on a qualitative study examining the lived experiences of children from Pakistani backgrounds with Norwegian CPS. The data analysis shows that children’s emotions are social and relational, interacting with their broader politico-cultural environment, as they are both shaped and being sh…
Maybe I can go back to school in a few weeks
This study explores everyday life from the perspective of children during school lockdown in Norway. The outbreak of Covid-19 greatly impacts societies on all levels. Studies have revealed a drastic change in children’s routines through home-schooling and reduced access to physical activities, as well as increase in contact with parents with subsequent potential friction or positive interactions. Children’s own perspective of their experiences du…
Children’s experiences with Child Protection Services
Research shows that young adults, previously in contact with Child Protection Services (CPS) often have lower overall wellbeing when compared to their peers in the general population. To redress this balance and fulfil children’s right to receive good quality and child-centred services, the child’s lived experience of the CPS processes and interventions must be better understood. There is research with children about specific aspects of CPS, such…
Children’s experiences with Child Protection Services
Research shows that young adults, previously in contact with Child Protection Services (CPS) often have lower overall wellbeing when compared to their peers in the general population. To redress this balance and fulfil children’s right to receive good quality and child-centred services, the child’s lived experience of the CPS processes and interventions must be better understood. There is research with children about specific aspects of CPS, such…
The meaningful participation of children in matters that affect them
Rethinking participation
This conceptual article rethinks children’s participation in Child Protection Services (CPS) by foregrounding the relational, sociocultural, and emotional dimensions that shape how children participate in CPS processes. It critiques prevailing normative participation models, which are often grounded in Western, individualistic notions of autonomy and voice, for tending to prioritize verbal expression and formal decision-making while overlooking c…
The war within
This article demonstrates how children’s emotional experiences in the context of child protection services (CPS) impact their choices in everyday lives. It draws on a qualitative study examining the lived experiences of children from Pakistani backgrounds with Norwegian CPS. The data analysis shows that children’s emotions are social and relational, interacting with their broader politico-cultural environment, as they are both shaped and being sh…
Children’s experiences with Child Protection Services
Research shows that young adults, previously in contact with Child Protection Services (CPS) often have lower overall wellbeing when compared to their peers in the general population. To redress this balance and fulfil children’s right to receive good quality and child-centred services, the child’s lived experience of the CPS processes and interventions must be better understood. There is research with children about specific aspects of CPS, such…
Maybe I can go back to school in a few weeks
This study explores everyday life from the perspective of children during school lockdown in Norway. The outbreak of Covid-19 greatly impacts societies on all levels. Studies have revealed a drastic change in children’s routines through home-schooling and reduced access to physical activities, as well as increase in contact with parents with subsequent potential friction or positive interactions. Children’s own perspective of their experiences du…
The war within
This article demonstrates how children’s emotional experiences in the context of child protection services (CPS) impact their choices in everyday lives. It draws on a qualitative study examining the lived experiences of children from Pakistani backgrounds with Norwegian CPS. The data analysis shows that children’s emotions are social and relational, interacting with their broader politico-cultural environment, as they are both shaped and being sh…
Pakistani children's lived experiences of relationships in the context of child protection services in Norway
This paper examines how children from immigrant background experience and negotiate power relations with family and social workers in the context of child protection services (CPS) in Norway. Using the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) methodology, 11 children from Pakistani background were interviewed about their lived experiences with CPS. Analysis of the data highlights that children have to negotiate and navigate generational and…
The meaningful participation of children in matters that affect them
Rethinking participation
This conceptual article rethinks children’s participation in Child Protection Services (CPS) by foregrounding the relational, sociocultural, and emotional dimensions that shape how children participate in CPS processes. It critiques prevailing normative participation models, which are often grounded in Western, individualistic notions of autonomy and voice, for tending to prioritize verbal expression and formal decision-making while overlooking c…
Child Abuse and Trauma (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Child protection (4 works) · Children's Rights and Participation (3 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works)