Frøydis Enstad

Frøydis Enstad is a Researcher at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research (Norwegian Social Research) and the Section for Youth Research. She serves as research project manager for Ungdata junior and Ungdata pluss, longitudinal studies examining adolescent health, leisure activities, and social inequality.

• PhD in Psychology (2020), University of Oslo
• Master's in Sociology (2007), University of Oslo

Her research focuses on adolescent substance use, mental/physical health, and the impact of social, familial, and cultural factors on youth development. She specializes in quantitative methods and longitudinal data analysis, particularly in projects like:

• Pain, Youth and Over-the-Counter Analgesics
• Changing Drug Use and Drug Policy

Enstad's recent publications analyze trends in adolescent OTC medication use, cocaine consumption, and declining school wellbeing metrics. She also contributes to dissemination through media collaborations and public health initiatives.