Merete Saus
Biographic Data
| ID | 669549 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Merete Saus |
| GIVEN NAMES | Merete |
| FAMILY NAME | Saus |
| SIGNATURE | SAUS M |
| AFFILIATIONS | UiT The Arctic University of Norway |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5636-045X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The power of stories: An analysis of newspaper articles about the awareness and handling of child sexual abuse of Sámi people in a small community in Norway
This article explores how newspaper articles reflect the local authority’s awareness and handling of child sexual abuse challenges for Sámi people in a small community in Norway, as well as the implications of these reflections. We have analysed 58 newspaper articles using document and reflexive thematic analysis. We employ Foucault’s framework and Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) to explore power and stories. The findings address the loca…
Parent training programs for immigrant families in Europe: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Exploring the Resettling Experiences of Refugee Families in Norway Through the Lens of Children and Their Parents
This article presents the findings of a study examining the resettlement experiences of displaced families in Norway, focusing on children's development opportunities and well‐being. Through qualitative interviews presented as four ideal‐typical families—Abdel, Elombe, Isaac and Amira—and guided by Bronfenbrenner's ecological system theory and Morgan's concept of ‘doing family’, the research explores how various ecological systems influence famil…
The voices of refugee children in Norway: Coping with language barriers, outsiderness, bullying and longing
This qualitative study explored the challenges faced by refugee children in Norway and analyzed how they coped with them. We conducted interviews with 23 children between the ages of 7 and 13. The findings showed that these children struggle with language barriers, outsiderness, bullying, and longing. They utilized both personal and interpersonal resources through active and passive methods to cope. The findings indicated that the experiences of …
Native American social work – Including family and community
This study investigates family involvement and culturally informed social work in Native American communities. The study was conducted in Native American communities in Montana, USA. Twenty-three Native American social work professionals participated in qualitative interviews. Analyses draw on theory of historical trauma and family involvement in indigenous social. Throughout the study, indigenous methodology has been a central principle. Finding…
Young Sámi men on the move: Actors, activities, and aims for the future
In this study, we have been interviewing eight young Sámi men about experience with rural-urban and majority-minority transition. The analyses revealed that the transition affected three dimensions in their life: actors, activities, and aims for the futures. The important actors transformed from relatives to friends. Desirable duties transformed to leisure and sports activities. The transformation of aims for the future was guided by birget (to m…
Conceptualization of Culture and Ethnicity within Social Work in Two Indigenous Communities: Implications for Culturally Adequate Social Work
This qualitative study compares social work in Sami communities within Norway and Native American communities in Montana in the US. A total of 39 social workers were interviewed. We investigated the conceptualization of culture and ethnicity, as well as the implications of these constructions for a culturally adequate social work practice. We find that social workers in Sápmi conceptualize culture and ethnicity as hybrid and fluid, while the soci…
Emphasizing indigenous communities in social work research ethics
This article questions whether the development of Sámi social work could benefit from a greater emphasis on communities in research ethics. Using experience from a comparative research project carried out in indigenous communities in Norway and the United States, we discuss (1) the advantages and challenges associated with the institutionalization of research ethics and (2) the consequences for our research design resulting from dialogue with the…
Emphasizing indigenous communities in social work research ethics
This article questions whether the development of Sámi social work could benefit from a greater emphasis on communities in research ethics. Using experience from a comparative research project carried out in indigenous communities in Norway and the United States, we discuss (1) the advantages and challenges associated with the institutionalization of research ethics and (2) the consequences for our research design resulting from dialogue with the…
The voices of refugee children in Norway: Coping with language barriers, outsiderness, bullying and longing
This qualitative study explored the challenges faced by refugee children in Norway and analyzed how they coped with them. We conducted interviews with 23 children between the ages of 7 and 13. The findings showed that these children struggle with language barriers, outsiderness, bullying, and longing. They utilized both personal and interpersonal resources through active and passive methods to cope. The findings indicated that the experiences of …
Emphasizing indigenous communities in social work research ethics
This article questions whether the development of Sámi social work could benefit from a greater emphasis on communities in research ethics. Using experience from a comparative research project carried out in indigenous communities in Norway and the United States, we discuss (1) the advantages and challenges associated with the institutionalization of research ethics and (2) the consequences for our research design resulting from dialogue with the…
Conceptualization of Culture and Ethnicity within Social Work in Two Indigenous Communities: Implications for Culturally Adequate Social Work
This qualitative study compares social work in Sami communities within Norway and Native American communities in Montana in the US. A total of 39 social workers were interviewed. We investigated the conceptualization of culture and ethnicity, as well as the implications of these constructions for a culturally adequate social work practice. We find that social workers in Sápmi conceptualize culture and ethnicity as hybrid and fluid, while the soci…
Young Sámi men on the move: Actors, activities, and aims for the future
In this study, we have been interviewing eight young Sámi men about experience with rural-urban and majority-minority transition. The analyses revealed that the transition affected three dimensions in their life: actors, activities, and aims for the futures. The important actors transformed from relatives to friends. Desirable duties transformed to leisure and sports activities. The transformation of aims for the future was guided by birget (to m…
Native American social work – Including family and community
This study investigates family involvement and culturally informed social work in Native American communities. The study was conducted in Native American communities in Montana, USA. Twenty-three Native American social work professionals participated in qualitative interviews. Analyses draw on theory of historical trauma and family involvement in indigenous social. Throughout the study, indigenous methodology has been a central principle. Finding…
Parent training programs for immigrant families in Europe: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Exploring the Resettling Experiences of Refugee Families in Norway Through the Lens of Children and Their Parents
This article presents the findings of a study examining the resettlement experiences of displaced families in Norway, focusing on children's development opportunities and well‐being. Through qualitative interviews presented as four ideal‐typical families—Abdel, Elombe, Isaac and Amira—and guided by Bronfenbrenner's ecological system theory and Morgan's concept of ‘doing family’, the research explores how various ecological systems influence famil…
The voices of refugee children in Norway: Coping with language barriers, outsiderness, bullying and longing
This qualitative study explored the challenges faced by refugee children in Norway and analyzed how they coped with them. We conducted interviews with 23 children between the ages of 7 and 13. The findings showed that these children struggle with language barriers, outsiderness, bullying, and longing. They utilized both personal and interpersonal resources through active and passive methods to cope. The findings indicated that the experiences of …
The power of stories: An analysis of newspaper articles about the awareness and handling of child sexual abuse of Sámi people in a small community in Norway
This article explores how newspaper articles reflect the local authority’s awareness and handling of child sexual abuse challenges for Sámi people in a small community in Norway, as well as the implications of these reflections. We have analysed 58 newspaper articles using document and reflexive thematic analysis. We employ Foucault’s framework and Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) to explore power and stories. The findings address the loca…
Sociology (6 works) · Gender Studies (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Indigenous (4 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works)