Marlene Folkestad Persson

Marlene Folkestad Persson is a Senior Researcher affiliated with the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research (NOVA) at Oslo Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on gendered exclusion processes in youth contexts, particularly in sports and leisure activities.

Her academic background includes a MA in sociology from the University of Oslo (completed) and a PhD in Social Sciences from Oslo Metropolitan University (2022). She specializes in qualitative methodologies, emphasizing interviews and field studies.

• Ongoing Projects:
  • LIFECHANCES: Analyzing life chance differentiation in youth through qualitative longitudinal research
  • Climate Crisis Engagement: Studying homogeneous youth approaches to climate challenges
  • Coronavirus Pandemic Impact: Investigating long-term educational consequences for secondary school students
• Completed Projects:
  • Gender Equality in Youth Leisure Activities
  • Participation in Norwegian Youth Sports
  • Sports Research at the Ungdata Centre

Her publications in journals like Journal of Youth Studies and Sport, Education and Society explore intersections between social inclusion, gender dynamics, and educational outcomes. She also contributes to public discourse through media appearances and policy-oriented dissemination.