Ane Ugland Albæk

Førsteamanuensis Institutt for psykososial helse

E-post: ane.ugland.albaek@uia.no
Telefon: +47 37 23 30 46
Mobiltelefon: +47 90 51 98 41
Kontor: C5032 (Jon Lilletuns vei 9, 4879 Grimstad, Norway)

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Bakgrunn og erfaring

Ane Ugland Albæk er førsteamanuensis ved institutt for psykososial helse ved Universitetet i Agder. Hun er utdannet organisasjonspsykolog og har en doktorgrad i klinisk psykologi fra Universitetet i Bergen. Tittel på avhandlingen var "Walking children through a minefield. Qualitative studies of professionals’ experiences addressing abuse in child interviews".

Ane har lang erfaring med undervisning, opplæring og veiledning av profesjonsutøvere og ledere som arbeider med mennesker. Og hun har arbeidserfaring fra spesialisthelsetjenesten, kommunale tjenester og kompetansesentre, med fokus på å dyktiggjøre hjelpere i å ivareta mennesker med ulike behov. I tillegg har hun ofte undervisning for profesjonsutøvere i ulike sektorer inkludert skole, barnehage, helse, Nav, barnevern, habilitering, og frivillige organisasjoner.

Forskningen hennes er rettet mot profesjonsutøvere og hjelpearbeid med fokus på relasjonskompetanse og kvalitet i hjelpetjenester. Dette inkluderer avdekking og håndtering av vold og overgrep, samt arbeidsrelatert emosjonell belastning.

Albæk er leder for forskningsgruppen FORMA - forskning på miljøterapeutisk arbeid ved institutt for psykososial helse.

Undervisning

Ane underviser i generell psykologi, kommunikasjon og relasjonsbygging, empatiorientert miljøterapeutisk arbeid, vold og overgrep mot barn og psykisk (u)helse.

Forskning

Forskningsinteresser:

Avdekking og håndering av vold og overgrep mot barn
Arbeidsrelatert emosjonell belastning
Relasjonskompetanse som personlige ferdigheter
Livsmestring og psykisk helse i skolen
Miljøterapetisk arbeid (praksis, kompetanse og holdninger)
Tjenester til mennesker med komplekse utfordringer (samhandling)
Faglige interesser: psykisk helse, konsekvenser av barndomsbelastninger, barn og unges oppvekstvilkår, kompleksitet, eksistensiell helse, utvikling av personlige ferdigheter, kommunikasjon og relasjonskompetanse, organisasjonspsykologi og ledelse.

Forskningsgrupper

Vollmer-Sandholm, Mary Jo; Myhre, Arne Kristian; Myhre, Mia Cathrine; Albæk, Ane Ugland & Stray-Pedersen, Arne (2026). Characteristics of Pediatric Cases Presenting for Concerns of Abusive Head Trauma in Norway. Child Protection and Practice. 9. doi: 10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100296. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Background Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a frequent cause of severe and fatal head injury in young children. There are few published studies on AHT from Scandinavia. Objective To describe the characteristics of AHT in Norway and examine whether documented prior concerns could have enabled earlier identification and prevention. Participants and Setting Retrospective study of children aged <4 years admitted with head injury and reported to the police for suspected AHT between 2003–2019. Based on medicolegal investigation, cases were classified as deemed inflicted or indeterminate. Methods Mixed-methods retrospective chart review of medicolegal case files, including medical records and police investigation reports, focusing on demographics, medical and social history, and circumstances around the time of presentation to care. Findings Of 77 children (median age 4 months; 64% male), 55 were deemed inflicted and 22 indeterminate. Inflicted cases had typically more severe injuries and poorer outcomes, with low GCS on admission and 15% mortality. In 78% of all cases no history of trauma was initially offered and in 65% there was delay before seeking care. At least one prior concern related to illness, injuries or parental coping was documented before the head injury in 55% of cases, more often in inflicted (62%) than indeterminate AHT (36%; P = 0.04). In 32% of cases there appeared to have been opportunities to intervene prior to the injury. Conclusion Most AHT cases present without a reported trauma history and with delay in seeking care. Prior concerns about the child's well-being are common, indicating potential for prevention.
Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Stige, Signe Hjelen; Halvorsen, Jorunn; Binder, Per-Einar; Måkestad, Elida & Albæk, Ane Ugland [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2024). Detecting child sexual abuse in child and adolescent psychiatry: a survey study of healthcare professionals’ assessment practice. International Journal of Mental Health Systems. 18, s. 1–12. doi: 10.1186/s13033-024-00632-y. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Background: Research shows that only around half of all survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) disclose the abuse during childhood and adolescence. This is worrying, as CSA is related to substantial suffering later in life. The proportion of children and adolescents who have been exposed to CSA is significantly higher in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) than in the general population. Healthcare professionals report that uncovering CSA is a complex and challenging task. However, we know little about how they proceed when uncovering CSA. More knowledge of healthcare personnel’s experience is therefore necessary to facilitate and increase CSA disclosure. The study aims to explore how CAP healthcare professionals in Norway proceed when assessing and detecting CSA, how they experience this work, and what hinders or facilitates their efforts. Methods: The study employed a mixed method approach. Data was collected through an anonymous online survey, generating both quantitative and qualitative data. The sample consisted of 111 healthcare professionals in CAP, of whom 84% were women, with a mean age of 40.7 years (range 24–72; sd = 10.8). Mean years of CAP clinical experience were 8.3 years (range 0–41; sd = 7.5). The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics, correlations, and independent sample t-tests, while the qualitative data was analysed using a team-based qualitative content analysis. Results: The results showed that detection of CSA was viewed as an important, but complex task in CAP, and the existing procedures were deemed to be insufficient. The therapists mostly felt confident about how to proceed when they suspected or detected CSA, yet they seldom detected CSA. In their initial assessment they applied standardised procedures, but if their suspicion of possible CSA persisted, they seemed to rely more on clinical judgement. Specific challenges and facilitators for CSA detection were identified, both in the individual and in the organisation. Conclusions: The study highlights the challenges and complexities healthcare professionals and the CAP system face when assessing CSA, which may account for the low detection rate. The results show that healthcare professionals believe room for clinical autonomy and targeted competence development may improve CSA detection. Additionally, the findings suggest a need for CAP to define roles and responsibilities within and between agencies.
Vollmer-Sandholm, Mary Jo; Myhre, Arne Kristian; Albæk, Ane Ugland & Stray-Pedersen, Arne (2024). Child Maltreatment: To Report or Not to Report? It’s More Complex than That. International Journal on Child Maltreatment: Research, Policy and Practice. ISSN 2524-5236. 7, s. 529–551. doi: 10.1007/s42448-024-00212-0. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Child maltreatment (CM) is a widespread problem, contributing to health and societal difficulties often throughout the lifespan. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) who see potential warning signs for CM are responsible for protecting the child from future harm, which may involve alerting the authorities. The decision-making is challenging as unwarranted reporting may lead to mistrust and not benefit the child. We sought to explore what factors might influence HCPs’ decisions to report suspected CM in a Norwegian sample. Using a cross-sectional survey among HCPs in Norwegian hospitals with pediatric wards, we presented five case vignettes describing different probabilities of CM and variables assessing experience, knowledge, and confidence. A total of 382 HCPs completed the survey. Despite recognizing warning signs for CM in the case vignettes, a large proportion were reluctant to report to authorities. Recognition of CM and expressed willingness to report four or all five of the case vignettes (high reporters) was associated with the profession, knowledge, experience, and confidence in handling CM cases. Expressed confidence in performing physical examinations for physical or sexual abuse and talking with parents about abuse was significantly associated with high reporting (OR 2.3 to 17.8). Qualitative data further supported the role of self-efficacy. In summary, reporting to the authorities is an important but complex aspect in cases of suspected CM, but many HCPs relate that they fail to do so. This study indicates reporting suspicion of CM is correlated with self-efficacy and knowledge among HCPs, which should inform educational, social, and policy decisions.
Stige, Signe Hjelen; Andersen, Ann Christin; Halvorsen, Jorunn; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Binder, Per-Einar & Måkestad, Elida [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2022). Possible paths to increase detection of child sexual abuse in child and adolescent psychiatry: a meta-synthesis of survivors’ and health professionals’ experiences of addressing child sexual abuse. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. ISSN 1748-2623. 17(1), s. 1–27. doi: 10.1080/17482631.2022.2103934. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Background: Efforts are directed both towards prevention and early detection of Child sexual abuse (CSA). Yet, only about 50% of CSA survivors disclose before adulthood, and health professionals rarely are the first disclosure recipients. Increasing the detection rate of CSA within the context of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) therefore represents a significant secondary prevention strategy. However, facilitating CSA disclosure when the survivor is reluctant to tell is a highly complex and emotionally demanding clinical task. We therefore argue that efforts to increase detection rates of CSA within CAP need to rest on knowledge of how both survivors and health professionals experience addressing CSA. Method: Using meta-ethnography as method, we present separate sub-syntheses as well an overarching joint synthesis of how survivors and health professionals experience addressing CSA. Results: Results show how both survivors and health professionals facing CSA disclosure feel deeply isolated, they experience the consequences of addressing CSA as highly unpredictable, and they need support from others to counteract the negative impact of CSA. Conclusion: The results indicate that adapting the organization of CAP to knowledge of how the survivors and health professionals experience addressing CSA is critical to facilitate earlier disclosure of CSA within CAP.
Haugland, Siri H.; Dovran, Anders; Albæk, Ane Ugland & Sivertsen, Børge (2021). Adverse Childhood Experiences Among 28,047 Norwegian Adults From a General Population. Frontiers in Public Health. 9. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.711344. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Aim: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among Norwegian adults from a general population and to identify potential associations with demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Methods: A randomly drawn sample (N = 61,611) from the public registry of inhabitants was invited to participate in the Norwegian Counties Public Health Survey. The present study was based on online responses from 28,047 adults ≥18 years (mean age: 46.9 years, SD = 16.03). Log-link binomial regression analyses were performed to examine associations between four measures of ACEs (family conflict, lack of adult support, bad memories, and difficult childhood) and demographic (age, gender, civil status, parental divorce) and socioeconomic characteristics (education level, perceived financial situation, and welfare benefits). Results: Single individuals and those with parents that divorced during childhood were at elevated risk of all four ACEs. The risk varied to some degree between the sexes. The prevalence of ACEs declined with increasing age. We found a consistent social gradient that corresponded to the frequency of ACEs for all three socioeconomic characteristics investigated. The risks were highest for those in the lowest socioeconomic levels (RR: 1.53, 95% CI: 1.32–1.78 to RR: 4.95, CI: 4.27–5.74). Conclusions: Public health strategies should direct more attention to the interplay between ACEs and socioeconomic factors. Welfare services should be sensitive to ACEs among their service recipients.
Albæk, Ane Ugland; Binder, Per-Einar & Milde, Anne Marita (2019). Plunging into a dark sea of emotions: Professionals’ emotional experiences addressing child abuse in interviews with children. Qualitative Health Research. ISSN 1049-7323. s. 1–13. doi: 10.1177/1049732318825145. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland; Binder, Per-Einar & Milde, Anne Marita (2019). Entering an emotional minefield: professionals’ experiences with facilitators to address abuse in child interviews. BMC Health Services Research. 19(302). doi: 10.1186/s12913-019-4128-8. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Background: Extensive research documents that child abuse is widespread and that it has detrimental effects on victims’ physical, psychological and social well-being. Efforts to help abused children by removing stressors and administering restorative care can reverse these negative effects, but the evidence suggests that professionals often fail to expose child abuse. This study aims to generate insight into professionals’ experiences with facilitators in handling the challenges of addressing abuse in child interviews. We expect that this knowledge can improve interventions that qualify professionals in the identification, protection and care of abused children. Methods: Within the qualitative approach and an Interpretive Description framework, we performed in-depth interviews with nineteen participants from southern Norway, specifically ten social workers from child protective services and nine psychologists from child mental health services. Then, Interpretive Description analysis was performed by using constant comparison, reflexive and critical examinations, and contextualized theoretical interpretations. Results: The participants’ accounts revealed that various facilitators relative to the stages of the skill development and intrinsic motivation of the practitioner enhance the explorative work of the professional. We identified the following five main themes: (a) alleviating personal choice; (b) collective accountability; (c) sharing vulnerability; (d) finding your own way; and (e) doing it for the right reasons. Conclusions: To facilitate explorative work, our findings suggest that competence development should apply goal-directed reflective practice combined with positive feedback on performance. Furthermore, our results indicate that developing personal competence is contingent on supporting individual choice and volition while decreasing demands towards following rules and guidelines. To promote the relatedness and the emotion regulation of professionals, we suggest endorsing shared vulnerability with colleagues and promoting an organizational culture that supports openness and allows professionals to discuss their emotions when addressing difficult and complex issues. It is also advisable to promote autonomy by helping professionals to find meaning in their work that is compatible with their personal values.
Albæk, Ane Ugland; Kinn, Liv Grethe & Milde, Anne Marita (2018). Walking children through a minefield: how professionals experience exploring adverse childhood experiences. Qualitative Health Research. ISSN 1049-7323. 28(2), s. 231–244. doi: 10.1177/1049732317734828. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Understanding the challenges of professionals in addressing child adversity is key to improving the detection, protection, and care of exposed children. We aimed to synthesize findings from qualitative studies of professionals’ lived experience of addressing child adversity. Through a systematic search, we identified eight qualitative studies and synthesized them using metaethnography. We generated three themes, “feeling inadequate,” “fear of making it worse,” and “facing evil,” and one overarching metaphor, “walking children through a minefield.” The professionals felt that they lacked the means necessary to explore child adversity, that they were apprehensive of worsening the child’s situation, and that their work with child adversity induced emotional discomfort. This metasynthesis indicated that the professionals’ efficiency in exploring abuse relied upon their ability to manage emotional and moral distress and complexity. To support children at risk, we propose developing professionals’ ability to build relationships, skills in emotion regulation, and proficiency in reflective practice.
Albæk, Ane Ugland & Milde, Anne Marita (2017). Nevrobiologisk forståelse av traumeminner. Tidsskrift for Norsk psykologforening (Psykologtidsskriftet). ISSN 0332-6470. 54(10), s. 951–957. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Slotten, Helge & Albæk, Ane Ugland (2014). How may adverse experiences of the refugee mother affect the unborn child? I Guribye, Eugene; Lie, Birgit & Øverland, Gwynyth (Red.), Nordic work with traumatised refugees: Do we really care. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISSN 9781443861366. s. 212–220. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland; Albæk, Mogens & Slotten, Helge (2014). Core principles of trauma informed care. I Guribye, Eugene; Lie, Birgit & Øverland, Gwynyth (Red.), Nordic work with traumatised refugees: Do we really care. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISSN 9781443861366. s. 132–143. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv

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Albæk, Ane Ugland (2026). Mestringstro i praksis – vårt faglige ståsted. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Hvordan kan vi som ansatte bidra til å styrke mestringstro hos barn og familier – og samtidig ta vare på vår egen? Sesjonen inviterer til refleksjon rundt arbeid med mestringstro individuelt og i grupper, hvordan vi kan gjenkjenne fremgang i komplekse situasjoner, og hvordan vi kan stå i emosjonelt krevende arbeid med faglig trygghet og felles språk.
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2026). Fagdag for ansatte i barnehager om emosjonell belastning. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2026). Fagdag for foreldre, når livet er vanskelig. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2026). Fagdag for foreldre. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2026). Fagdag "Å være foreldre når livet er vanskelig". Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2025). Fagdag "Å være foreldre". Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2025). Mestringskurs for voksne med Autismespekterforstyrrelse. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Sletten, Nina Lindland; Albæk, Mogens & Albæk, Ane Ugland (2025). Barn som krenker, er ikke monstre - fvn.no. doi: https:/www.fvn.no/mening/kronikk/i/rP06jA/barn-som-krenker-er-ikke-monstre. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Å møte et barn som har krenket andre, utfordrer oss. Men hvordan tar vi vare på alle barn, både den krenkede og den som krenker?
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2025). Hvordan påvirker vår egen oppvekst oss som foreldre? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2025). Migrasjonstraumer og hvordan hjelpe? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2025). “Emosjonelt belastende arbeid. Hva er emosjonell belastning, hvordan (og hvorfor) oppstår det? Og hva kan vi gjøre for å tåle emosjonelle belastninger på jobb?”. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2025). Emosjonelt arbeid og utfordrende prioriteringer. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2025). Å forstå og leve med personer med ASD. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2025). Å være foreldre. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2025). Emosjonell belastning i frivillig arbeid. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2025). Å ivareta barn i foreldres konflikter og bekymringer. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2024). Å bygge relasjoner med ASD. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2024). Å snakke om vold og overgrep. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2024). Å navigere i et emosjonelt minefelt; hva trenger ansatte for å jobbe med vold og overgrepssaker? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2024). Emosjonelt belastende arbeid - lær deg verktøy for å kunne stå i belastende arbeidssituasjoner over tid, og veilede og støtte kollegaene dine i forhold til dette. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland & Albæk, Mogens (2024). Kristiansand kan lykkes med nullvisjonen mot vold og overgrep. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2024). Klarer ikke hjelpe alle: – Ingen tvil om at noe må gjøres. [Journal]. Fvn. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2024). Personlighetsforstyrrelser. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2024). Emosjonelt belastende arbeid. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2024). Flere opplever uønsket vennesex: – Kan være flaut å si nei. [Internet]. NRK. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Milde, Anne Marita; Ulvolden, Anne Marie & Albæk, Ane Ugland (2024). Når ungdom må navigere i gråsonen mellom samtykke og seksuelle overgrep. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2024). Traumer og stress, og hvordan hjelpe? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2023). Emosjonell belastning og ulikhet i reaksjoner. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2023). Kulturbygging som forebyggende for sykefravær, emosjonell belastning i jobben. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2023). Lederrollen og hvordan blir gode ledere bedre? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2023). Å bygge og å opprettholde relasjoner med ASD. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2023). Emosjonelt arbeid – slik unngår du sykefravær. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2023). Hvorfor finner vi bare et mindretall av barna som blir utsatt for vold og overgrep? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2023). Emosjonell belastning på jobb - lite kjent årsak til sykefravær? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2023). Emosjonell belastning og belastningslidelser. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2023). Emosjonell belastning - hvilke konsekvenser kan det ha for dine ansatte? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2023). Emosjonell belastning i jobben; hva er det, hvilke helseplager kan det medføre og hvordan forebygge? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2023). Emosjonelle belastninger for ansatte i barnehager. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2022). Omsorg og støtte til mennesker i vanskelige livssituasjoner. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2022). Emosjonelt belastende arbeid. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland & Albæk, Mogens (2022). Hvorfor er det så vanskelig å avdekke vold og overgrep mot barn? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2022). Over halvparten av barna som opplever overgrep, forteller det ikke til noen. [Journal]. Fvn. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2022). Kurs i støtte og omsorg til mennesker i krise. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2022). Emosjonelt belastende arbeid. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2022). Fra kunnskap til praksis. Å lære å manøvrere i et emosjonelt minefelt. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2022). Hvorfor finner vi bare et mindretall av barna som blir utsatt for vold og overgrep? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2021). Hva hindrer fagfolk i å avdekke vold og overgrep mot barn? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2021). Trygghet og kommunikasjon i organisasjonen. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2021). Tilknytning. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2021). Endringsarbeid. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland; Bugge, Renate & Albæk, Mogens (2020). Sammen for forebygging av selvmord; digital markering av verdensdagen for selvmordsforebygging. [Internet]. UiA. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2020). Hvorfor er overgrep så vanskelig å avdekke? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2020). Hun vil gjøre det lettere for fagfolk å avdekke overgrep mot barn. [Internet]. Psykologisk.no. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2020). Vis at du bryr deg. Verdensdagen for selvmordsforebygging. [Internet]. UiA. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2020). Hvordan fremme inklusjon? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2020). Barnepsykologi. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Haugland, Siri Håvås; Dovran, Anders; Schønning, Viktor; Sivertsen, Børge; Albæk, Ane Ugland & Tobiassen, Stian (2020). Vi vet for lite om barna som rammes av omsorgssvikt. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2019). Tør vi tenkje tanken at nokon barn heller vil døy? [Internet]. Utdanningsforskning.no, UiA.no. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2019). Hva hindrer fagfolk i å avdekke vold og overgrep? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2019). Hvordan kan vi ledere gjøre det lettere å spørre om vold og overgrep? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2019). Hvorfor er det vanskelig å avdekke og snakke med brukere om overgrep? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2019). Inklusjonens nevrobiologi. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2019). Å spille hverandre gode. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2019). Hva hjelper oss til å tåle emosjonelt krevende arbeid? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2019). Avdekking av vold og overgrep: som å lose barn gjennom et minefelt. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland; Ekeland, Tor Johan; Sanner, Marit & Grabovac, Glorija (2019). Er vi på ville veier i våre tjenester til barn som sliter? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2019). Å møte barn med selvmordstanker: Hvorfor er det så vanskelig for oss voksne å spørre? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland; Sanner, Marit & Kurshed, Anika (2019). Storsatsing på barnevernet dømt til å mislykkes. s. 28–29. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland; Binder, Per-Einar & Milde, Anne Marita (2019). Hva hindrer fagfolk i å avdekke vold og overgrep blant barn? Psykologisk.no – Scandinavian Psychologist. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2019). Er vi på ville veier i våre tjenester til barn som sliter? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2019). Å arbeide i et emosjonelt minefelt. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2018). Avdekking av vold og overgrep mot barn. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2018). Walking children through a minefield. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2018). Walking children through a minefield. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2018). Som å lose et barn gjennom et minefelt. Avisintervju. [Journal]. Oslo. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2018). Vold og overgrep – vår tids største folkehelseutfordring? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2018). Lederutvikling. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2018). Utforsking av vold og overgrep mot barn. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2018). Når usynlige sår blir for tunge å bære. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2017). Hvilke personlige ferdigheter har en god leder og hvordan blir gode ledere bedre? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2017). Avdekking av vold og overgrep - som å lose barn gjennom et minefelt. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland & Milde, Anne Marita (2017). Avdekking av vold og overgrep - som å lose barn gjennom et minefelt. Psykologisk.no – Scandinavian Psychologist. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2017). Hvordan blir gode hjelpere bedre? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland (2017). Lederteamutvikling. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland & Albæk, Mogens (2017). Den skjulte epidemien. Tidsskrift for Norsk psykologforening (Psykologtidsskriftet). ISSN 0332-6470. 54(10), s. 1010–1014. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Slotten, Helge; Albæk, Ane Ugland & Albæk, Mogens (2016). Transgenerasjonell transmisjon: Når foreldres stressbelastning overføres til barna. Hva vet vi og hvordan kan vi bruke kunnskapen til å gjøre en forskjell? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland; Slotten, Helge & Albæk, Mogens (2016). Kan kompleksitetsteori revolusjonere vår forståelse for og behandling av utsatte barn? Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland; Slotten, Helge & Albæk, Mogens (2013). ”It’s not fair”. An investigation into how inexpedient psychosocial care for unaccompanied refugee children is developed and sustained in public care institutions. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Albæk, Ane Ugland; Milde, Anne Marita & Binder, Per-Einar (2020). Walking children through a minefield. : Qualitative studies of professionals’ experiences addressing abuse in child interviews. Universitetet i Bergen. ISSN 9788230840061. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Background: Ample research document that child abuse is widespread and that it is harmful to victims’ physical, psychological and social well-being. Protecting the victims from further abuse and offering them restorative care can reverse these negative effects, but evidence suggests that numerous children exposed to child abuse remain undetected, even if they have been in contact with health or social services. Further, research on explaining why professionals fail to reveal child abuse seem scarce. The aim of this thesis is to explore aspects important to better understand professionals’ lived experiences of addressing abuse in child interviews. Methods: We conducted two qualitative studies to realize this aim. The first study was a metasynthesis of international empirical, qualitative research on professionals’ experiences addressing child adversity, where our systematic literature search yielded eight eligible studies (paper I). We utilized meta-ethnographic comparative method and performed reciprocal translations by principles of thematic analysis and interpretative translation, as well as a line-of-argument synthesis. In the second study, we performed in-depth interviews With ten social workers in child protective services (CPS) and nine psychologists in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMS) (papers II and III). We approached the Research interviews within a hermeneutic phenomenological epistemology and used interpretive description to examine the data. Results: To convey the participants’ struggles exploring child abuse, we developed the metaphor “walking children through a minefield” in paper I. Three overarching themes supported the metaphor: (a) feeling inadequate, (b) fear of making it worse, and (c) facing evil. Metaphorically, the participants felt exploring child abuse resembled maneuvering through an unknown minefield without knowledge or training in how to avoid or to defuse mines. They felt lacking in competence, organizational support and/or recourses. Addressing abuse, the participants risked hurting both themselves and the child because they lacked control over outcomes. Moreover, they reported strong negative emotions exploring abuse and subsequent avoidance patterns. Because a dominant feature in our interview data was the participants’ negative reactions to explorative work, we explored their emotional experiences addressing child abuse in paper II. We captured the participants’ experiences in five themes: (a) facing children’s suffering caused by adults, (b) feeling mean, (c) doubting one’s ability and skills, (d) feeling one is betraying children, and (e) being obstructed by heavy workload and dysfunctional structure. Findings in paper II is illustrated with the image that addressing child abuse felt like plunging into a dark sea of emotions. Encountering emotion-provoking challenges both within themselves and from their environment made the participants feel guilty for not providing children the standards of care and support they believed the children needed and deserved. In paper III, we explored the participants’ experiences with facilitators to address abuse in child interviews. Based on the participants’ accounts we revealed that various facilitators relative to the stage of the skill development and intrinsic motivation of the professional ease explorative work. We developed five themes to convey these facilitators: (a) alleviating personal choice, (b) collective accountability, (c) sharing vulnerability, (d) finding your own way, and (e) doing it for the right reasons. The findings suggest that professionals’ facilitators for addressing abuse are two-dimensional; some facilitators alleviate their emotional strain and doubt, while other facilitators promote their job satisfaction. Conclusion: Overall, our findings show that addressing child abuse is challenging work due to its inherent complexity, unpredictability, and lack of control, and because it involves children’s suffering. These challenges inflict professionals with doubt, guilt, and frustration. To support professionals and reduce their challenges, it is important to offer help that can alleviate their emotional strain and promote their job satisfaction. Firstly, to remedy the situation organizations should be adapted to meet children’s needs, offer a supportive culture with shared vulnerability, and develop a culture and an organizational structure that promotes professionals’ autonomy. Secondly, services should implement goal-directed reflective practice with feedback on performance, as well as train professionals in adaptive emotion regulation strategies and relationship-building skills.

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