EDUCATION, WORK, AND WELFARE

We study the critical life transitions experienced by young adults, such as completing education, entering the workforce, and navigating welfare systems. This programme recognises the potential vulnerability of certain individuals who may face marginalisation during these transitions, leading to long-term health and social consequences.

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The programme is funded by TrygFonden and ROCKWOOL Fonden. ​

Key publications:

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• Bennetsen SK, Kreshpaj B, Andersen SH, de Vries TR, Thielen K, Lange T, Rod NH, Elsenburg LK (2025). "Childhood adversity, early school leaving and long-term social benefit use: A longitudinal mediation analysis of a population-wide study". Social Science & Medicine 370: 117770. Link
   

• Elsenburg LK, Kreshpaj B, Andersen SH, de Vries TR, Thielen K, Rod NH (2025). "Childhood adversity trajectories and not being in education, employment, or training during early adulthood: The Danish life course cohort (DANLIFE)". Social Science & Medicine 371: 117841. Link
   

• Kreshpaj B, Elsenburg LK, Andersen SH, de Vries TR, Thielen K, Rod NH (2025). "Association between childhood adversity and use of the health, social, and justice systems in Denmark (DANLIFE): a nationwide cohort study". The Lancet Public Health 10(1): e29–e35. Link
   

• Rod NH, Kreshpaj B, Stronks K (2024). "A complex-systems lens can help us understand drivers of emerging challenges in work and health". Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health 50(6): 389–393. Link