Table 1.
Research participants, region of origin, age, number of years in Norway, education and work, number of children, and use of interpreter.
| Research participant number | Region of origin | Age | Years in Norway | Number of children | Education and work | Interpreter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South America | 35 | 8 | 2 | Higher education, permanent job | |
| 2 | Europe | 26 | 3 | 1 | Student, higher education | |
| 3 | Europe | 32 | 6 | 1 | Professional education, permanent job | |
| 4 | Middle East | 24 | 4 | 2 | Secondary school | |
| 5 | Europe | 33 | 26 | 2 | High school, permanent job | |
| 6 | Africa | 27 | 1 | 1 | “Some years” of primary school | Yes |
| 7 | Europe | 32 | 4 | 1 | Higher education, permanent job | |
| 8 | Africa | 38 | 5 | 8 | Five years of primary school | Yes |
| 9 | Europe | 37 | 18 | 4 | High school, permanent job | |
| 10 | Africa | 32 | 2.5 | 5 | Two years of primary school | Yes |
| 11 | Africa | 7 | 3 | Six years of primary school | ||
| 12 | Africa | 37 | 8 | 2 | Four years of primary school | Yes |
| 13 | Europe | 28 | 20 | 1 | Higher education, permanent job | |
| 14 | Asia | 36 | 3 | 1 | Higher education | |
| 15 | Africa | 21 | 1.5 | 1 | A “few years” of primary school | |
| 16 | The Middle East | 20 | 3 | 1 | Primary school | |
| 17 | The Middle East | 25 | 1.5 | 1 | No formal education | Yes |