A5050904628- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Education, Healthcare and Sociology Research
- Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- European Socioeconomic and Political Studies
- Hungarian Social, Economic and Educational Studies
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Public Policy and Administration Research
- European Union Policy and Governance
- Social Sciences and Governance
- Social and Educational Sciences
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Community Development and Social Impact
- Social Capital and Networks
- Cooperative Studies and Economics
- Children's Rights and Participation
- Regional Development and Policy
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
University of Iceland
2016-2023
VID Specialized University
2013
Until about 25 years ago, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland and Finland used a bureaucratic-professional governance model to reach common welfare goals in ECEC, something that arguably constituted Nordic dimension. Since then, the countries have introduced post-bureaucratic models such as evaluation quasi-markets varying degrees. Differences timing of policy changes saturation demand resulted variations use quasi-market instruments divergence composition public, for-profit non-profit...
Aims: This research was designed to explore the extent which use of alcohol or drugs by one member a family affects psychosocial state other members. The study asks whether members substance abusers are more likely report increased depression, anxiety and stress then general population in Iceland? Are there significant differences between members; e.g., spouses, parents, adult children siblings gender, age, education income? Data methods: instrument used for this purpose is Depression...
This study explores how a family member with substance use disorder (SUD) affects the psychosocial, behavioral, and physical states of other members. Sixteen in-depth interviews relatives Icelandic individuals afflicted SUD were performed. The interviewees selected from pool families whose members included one or more chronic users. They represented different relations to user (spouses, parents, children, siblings) both genders. All participants except for siblings expressed that had...
We examine the implementation of Icelandic government's policy on formal care older adults in Iceland. The as expressed legislation and other documents is to ensure access appropriate level health social services. How does actual compare with objectives? Does there exist an deficit, if so, why? address question by analyzing international statistical databases. findings reveal a gap between aims current its delivery. As elsewhere Nordic region, allows for emphasis be home-care services which...
In the article role of non-profit organisations in development and provision welfare services Iceland is discussed. As has adopted so-called Nordic model or social democratic regime, country should – according to Lester M. Salomon Helmut K. Anheier’s origin theory have a limited service provision. Instead it primarily supplementary role, advocating citizens’ rights responding unmet public needs. Based on analysis historical data official statistics, our findings for only partly support...
Background: This research explores the extent to which use of alcohol or drugs by one member a family affects mental health and psychosocial state other members. Are Icelander members substance abusers more likely report increased depression, anxiety, stress compared general population? there significant differences between members, such as spouses, parents, adult children, siblings? And do express their feelings experience in similar way?Methods: To answer questions, Depression Anxiety...
Í greininni er fjallað um þátttöku Íslendinga í sjálfboðastarfi. Rannsóknin sem byggir á gagnasafni Evrópsku lífsgildakönnunarinnar (EVS) frá 1990-2010 sett samhengi við alþjóðlega fræðilega umræðu sjálfboðaliða og sjálfboðastörfum. Um þriðjungur 18 ára eldri tók þátt sjálfboðastörfum 2009-2010, örlítið færri en 1990, 75% voru félögum það svipað hlutfall 1990. Flestir vinna fyrir íþrótta- tómstundafélög félagsaðild þeim einnig mest. Því næst koma velferðarfélög hlutfallslega mest hefur...
Abstract This practice paper articulates the key learnings for philanthropic organizations based on their experiences of COVID‐19 pandemic. Which actions can take to best support community needs during times crisis? To answer this question, we synthesize information about how responded early crisis (spring―fall 2020) across 11 countries: Australia, Austria, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Norway, Sweden, Republic Korea, Russian Federation, and United States America. Results indicate four...
Lýst er niðurstöðum rannsóknar á mikilvægi sjálfboðaliða sem auðlindar fyrir félagasamtök í velferðarþjónustu Íslandi. Viðfangsefnið snýr að alþjóðlegri fræðilegri umræðu um hlutverk innan félagasamtaka. Sú umræða hefur fram þessu beinst meira framboði sjálfboðastarfs fremur en eftirspurn félagasamtaka eftir slíku framlagi. Rannsókninni ætlað bæta úr þörf greina hvernig nýta sér sjálfboðaliða. Notast við tvö gagnasöfn höfunda, spurningakönnun gerð var meðal þorra starfandi félaga 2011...
Félagasamtök og sjálfseignarstofnanir, sem eru hluti af hinum svokallaða þriðja geira, hafa um langa hríð gegnt mikilvægu hlutverki í íslenska velferðarkerfinu. Þrátt fyrir þetta skortir upplýsingar viðfangsefni, starf þeirra umfang. Í greininni koma fram niðurstöður frumgreiningar á þessum viðfangsefnum. Notast er við greiningalíkön fræðimanna alþjóðleg flokkunarkerfi til að skilgreina mismunandi hlutverk þeirra, greina fjölda rekstrarumfang tengsl hið opinbera. Byggt gagnasafni höfunda...
This study shares the experiences of 16 family members who have lived with a close relative substance use disorder (SUD). Primarily, asks, what are living an individual SUD? In particular, their affection and emotional bonds? Moreover, it each member regarding cohesion communication? Qualitative methods were used, semi-structured interviews conducted. The participants organized into groups four: four parents, spouses, adult children siblings individuals affected by SUD. Each group comprised...
Background.The aim of this research was to examine family cohesion and communication in families where one member has Substance Use Disorder (SUD).Do Icelandic members SUD report low their families?Are there significant differences between members, such as spouses, parents, adult children, siblings?And do express feelings experiences a similar way?Methods.In study, both quantitative qualitative methods were used.The primary approach the study utilized SUD.Two ten-item scales used; Family...