Esther Eradajaye

Esther Eradajaye is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of South-Eastern Norway, Faculty of Social Sciences. She is actively engaged in research on mental health, substance use, and social inclusion, with a strong focus on recovery-oriented practices and community integration for individuals with dual diagnoses. Her institutional affiliation includes a dedicated office (KA A-206) and professional contact information.

Her research interests center on social inclusion, psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery from mental health and substance use disorders, peer support, housing-first models, and harm reduction. She employs qualitative methodologies such as thematic analysis and meta-synthesis to explore lived experiences and service delivery challenges. Her work emphasizes user perspectives, staff experiences, and systemic barriers to inclusion.

The trends in her recent publications (2017–2025) reflect a consistent focus on qualitative inquiry into recovery processes, social belonging, and community participation. Her work spans disciplines including social work, public health, gerontology, and mental health policy. She frequently investigates how physical activity, peer relationships, and supportive housing contribute to recovery. Emerging themes include discrimination in academia and ethical considerations in dementia care.

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Esther Eradajaye has been involved in supervising and mentoring junior researchers, including co-authoring works with Mallika Aryal and Therese Austrheim Johnson. While formal grant information is not specified, her consistent publication output and collaborative projects suggest active grant-funded research, particularly in areas of mental health policy, recovery models, and social inclusion. She contributes to both academic and public discourse through outlets like Forskning.no, indicating engagement beyond traditional academia.

She is part of a research network involving scholars such as Knut Tore Sælør, Marit Borg, and Stian Biong, focusing on recovery dynamics, supported housing, and peer support systems. Though no formal lab is mentioned, she participates in collaborative research teams centered on psychosocial rehabilitation and dual diagnosis services, often contributing to national and international conferences.