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Journal Article | Apr 2026

Stressors in Political Office: How Stress from Parenthood and Harassment Affect Politicians’ Motivations

Ragnhild Muriaas, Mads Thau, Vibeke Wang and Marte Winsvold (2026)
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https://doi.org/10.1080/00344893.2026.2652939
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https://doi.org/10.1080/00344893.2026.2652939

Vibeke Wang

Research Director/Research Professor
  • vibeke.wang@cmi.no
  • +47 90569190

Ragnhild Muriaas

Professor
Department of Government, University of Bergen

Mads Thau

Senior Research Fellow
Institute for Social Research

Marte Winsvold

Research Professor
Institute for Social Research

The Cost of Doing Politics: Gender Aspects of Political Violence

Nov 2020 - Nov 2025

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