Global social development, mental health, and human rights
Short description
An interdisciplinary research group with focus on issues on the Sustainable Development Goals(SDG), mental health and social justice in Sweden and the Global South. The research concerns living conditions at individual, community and societal level. Some areas in focus are poverty, food, socioeconomic conditions, childhood, relationships, gender equality, social networks/capital, marginalization, violence and the role of institutions and health systems. The research group is collaborating with research networks nationally and internationally.
Current research
The research group on Global social development, mental health, and human rights has several ongoing research projects led by active researchers and doctoral students. For more information about the research, please contact the members or coordinator.
Members and their research:
Lena Andersson
Lena is the coordinator of the research group. She is holding a PhD in Social Medicine, master’s in social work, associate professor in social work. Her research concerns mental health, global health, migration, health promotion, help-seeking behaviors, social development, and human rights.
Alexandre Hakizamungu
Doctoral student Alexandre explores food insecurity among smallholder farmers in the Rutsiro District in Rwanda and interventions and strategies on community and household level to prevent this.
- Thesis: Exploring food security for smallholder farmers in Rutsiro district of Rwanda
Consolée Uwihangana
Doctoral student Consolée investigates whether social change can occur without disruptions by learning from indigenous family practices in Rwanda and contemporary gender equality agendas.
- Thesis: Social change without disruption? Learning from indigenous practices of Rwandan family life and contemporary gender equality agenda
Marie Claire Uwamahoro
Doctoral student Marie Claire explores how social work and peace building mechanisms can reduce urban conflicts in Rwanda.
- Thesis: Developmental Social Work and Peace Building mechanisms to curb urban conflicts. A Case study of Kigali City, Rwanda
Elisabeth Punzi
Elisabeth is clinical psychologist, specialized in clinical psychology, specialized in neuropsychology, PhD in psychology and Associate Professor. Her research interests lie in client experiences and practice, with a focus on how professionals can focus on the individual client rather than diagnoses or structured interventions. She is also interested in psychiatric cultural heritage.
