Patrick Talatas

Patrick Talatas is a Researcher at the Center for Research on Discretion and Paternalism and the Department of Government, University of Bergen. He holds three Bachelor’s degrees: Library and Information Science (Oslo Metropolitan University), History (University of Bergen), and Cross-cultural and Regional Studies (University of Copenhagen). His current research focuses on population studies analyzing paternalistic attitudes toward children and youth within child protection systems. Talatas emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending historical, cross-cultural, and policy perspectives.

Education:

• Bachelor of Library and Information Science, Oslo Metropolitan University
• Bachelor of History, University of Bergen
• Bachelor of Cross-cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen

Research Interests: Child rights, legitimacy of child protection decisions, and the intersection of cultural contexts with social policies. He explores how paternalistic attitudes influence legal and administrative frameworks governing child welfare.

Work Environment: Prefers dynamic settings like cafés or libraries with background noise. Maintains a vibrant workspace cluttered with Post-it notes. Enjoys reading diverse genres and binge-watches political dramas like The West Wing and Borgen. Avid traveler with a desire to revisit Laos for its culture and landscapes.