2025-02-13

Department of Sociology

Overqualification affects life outcomes for Swedish-born children of immigrants

Swedish-born individuals with immigration background face a greater risk than the majority population of working at jobs for which they are overqualified, according to a new doctoral thesis in sociological demography. This qualification mismatch can lead to detrimental career and health outcomes for this group, says Wooseong Kim, the researcher behind the study.

Health and Living Conditions - Theme page Economy and Society - Theme page Organization and Working Life - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page

2025-02-11

Swedish Institute for Social Research

Susan Niknami appointed Associate Professor

SOFI researcher focusing on crime, inequality, immigration, and integration has been appointed as Associate Professor.

2025-02-10

Department of Sociology

Young immigrants adapt to Swedish childbearing norms

A new study finds that immigrants are more likely to adapt to Swedish childbearing norms if they move to Sweden at a young age. This seems to be the case regardless of their gender or country of birth.

Psychology and Human Behaviour - Theme page International Relations and Migration - Theme page