Anne Ingeborg Apeland Swallow

Anne Ingeborg Apeland Swallow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Stavanger, under the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work is deeply rooted in child welfare, with a specialized focus on kinship foster care and family dynamics within the child protection system.

Research Interests: Her research explores the complex relationships between children, families, and child welfare services, particularly in kinship foster care settings. She investigates lived experiences of adolescents, foster parents, and biological families, emphasizing emotional ambivalence, identity, and institutional follow-up practices. Her work bridges academic inquiry with practical implications for social work and policy reform.

Publication Trends: Over the past few years, her publications have consistently centered on kinship foster care in Norway, analyzing perspectives from multiple stakeholders. The body of work shows a strong qualitative and phenomenological approach, often highlighting voices from service users and caregivers, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of family-based care systems.

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