Dr. Elin Alfredsson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elin Alfredsson is a licensed psychologist with a doctoral degree from the University of Gothenburg. Her research primarily focuses on various forms of parenthood and preventative interventions aimed at supporting parents throughout their child's upbringing. She has clinical experience in child health care and has been involved in significant research projects regarding children's mental health and parental support, particularly in disadvantaged areas. Her work emphasizes developmental psychology, attachment theory, and developmental psychopathology. Alfredsson is actively engaged in teaching and supervising students in her field, as well as leading specialist courses for practicing psychologists. Her current projects involve studying the socio-emotional development within family structures and evaluating the impacts of shared custody on children's emotional security. She is affiliated with the Center for Child Health Care in Västra Götaland and has been a co-responsible researcher for various long-term studies funded by the Swedish Research Council and Forte.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and supervising students in developmental psychology and related fields, as well as conducting research.

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).