Attractive and Healthy Municipal Workplaces
The main purpose of this project is to study how social, organizational, psychological, and physical factors affect employees and management in the public sector.
Health Science
Ongoing research project
Co-working Environments for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Rural Settings
In the context of sparsely populated mountainous regions, the aim is to address the question: How should a Co-Working Space (CWS) be designed physically, socially, and technologically to support...
Perspectives on work and mental health among young adults
Mental illness is increasing among young adults. In order to strengthen the conditions for young adults with experience of mental illness to feel good in relation to work, more knowledge is needed...
The right thing for the individual in its context at all hours of the day
Through innovation, economic calculations and service design, the project aims to investigate, describe and follow further development of the team’s working methods at nursing homes for elderly...
WAYA – A randomized controlled study assessing the safety and effectiveness of a wilderness program on the mental and physical health of young cancer survivors
A project with focus on supporting, and promoting rest, recreation, and spending time in nature as support for health and wellbeing among young cancer survivors.
Completed research projects
A Sustainable Work Life for Young Adults
To contribute to a sustainable work life for young adults entering their careers in the retail sector, the project focuses on experiences of establishing themselves in the workforce in relation to...
Engagement for individuals with intellectual disabilities
To contribute to strengthened collaboration concerning the living conditions of citizens with intellectual disabilities, Östersund Municipality, Mid Sweden University, and additional stakeholders i...
The everyday life of healthcare personnel during the coronavirus pandemic
The aim of the project was to analyze the working conditions of healthcare personnel during a pandemic. Such knowledge can be useful for better preparedness, and provide valuable insights into the...