Dr. Anneli Matsson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anneli Matsson is an organizational sociologist who obtained her PhD in 2022 at the University of Gothenburg. Her dissertation, titled 'Handshake: Organizing Silence – Case Study of Pragmatic Differential Treatment Working Life,' investigates the interactions of ostracism and organizational politics within the work environment. The research emphasizes a gender perspective, highlighting how differential treatment can lead to social exclusion and mental health issues, including an increased risk of suicide. As a senior lecturer, she is involved in multiple research projects, including a FORTE project examining silence strategies for female managers in social services, which runs from 2025 to 2027. Matsson's research interests focus on the dynamics of social policy in the labor market, including exclusion and inequality, and the impact of workplace harassment. With a strong background in occupational health, Matsson employs theoretical frameworks such as ostracism theory and organizational politics to analyze decision-making processes and their implications in the workplace.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg

Teaching and conducting research in organizational sociology and social work.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).