Research
My research focuses on intimacy and close relationships, with particular attention to singlehood among Swedes and people with migrant backgrounds, as well as themes of brotherhood, dance, and loneliness. While my primary approach is qualitative, I also have experience with quantitative analysis. Conceptually, my work engages with the sociology of emotions, interactionism, the practice perspective, hermeneutics, and deconstruction.
Teaching
Over the years, I have taught a wide range of courses in sociology, social psychology, social analysis, behavioral science, and urban and regional planning.
I have supervised doctoral students across several fields, often with a particular focus on qualitative methods and the study of emotions.
Collaboration
Together with Anna Pechurina, I co-lead REVA, the research group on Relationships and Everyday Interaction. For many years, I have co-organized a workshop on sociological social psychology in collaboration with the University of Skövde. I also serve on the Research Council for Welfare Research in Värmland (FoU Välfärd Värmland).
Bio
My academic training was carried out at Uppsala University, Université de Montréal, and the University of Gothenburg. I completed my doctoral project in sociology at Karlstad University between 2008 and 2014, followed by a postdoctoral project in 2017–2018.
In 2016, I participated in the research project Dance Late in Life, funded by RJ, and from 2018 to 2023 I was part of the project Transnational Bachelors, funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR). I have also worked in regionally funded projects such as Men and Suicide in Värmland and Healthcare for Transgender People in Värmland.