Samita Wilson

Samita Wilson is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), within the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. Her work focuses on Child Protection Services, Children's Participation, and the rights of marginalized and minority children. She has conducted extensive research on minority children's experiences within Norwegian child welfare systems, with a particular emphasis on emotional well-being, cultural adaptation, and policy implementation. Key contributions include studies analyzing child participation across European countries, pandemic impacts on children's daily lives, and qualitative syntheses of service experiences.

Her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining qualitative methods like interpretative phenomenological analysis with policy evaluation. Wilson has presented findings at international conferences such as the 40th Anniversary conference of the Nordic journal BARN (2023) and has engaged in guest lectures on Human Rights & Social Work. She contributes to academic dissemination through courses like BBV2008 (Professional Practice in Local and Global Contexts) and BBV1003 (Child Welfare Pedagogy and Social Responsibility).

Key themes in her recent publications include the emotional and relational dimensions of child protection, cross-cultural service provision, and systemic barriers faced by minority groups. Her work advocates for child-centered policies that prioritize vulnerable populations' voices and experiences.