Dr. Filip Fors Connolly

Associate Professor

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Biography

Filip Fors Connolly is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, specializing in Sociology and Psychology. His research primarily focuses on social psychological factors that influence individuals' subjective well-being. He investigates psychosocial working conditions, mental health, social isolation, loneliness, as well as the effects of gender and social status on personal well-being. Recent interests have included the public’s attitudes and expectations regarding the development of artificial intelligence, highlighted through a study of Swedish expectations of transformative AI initiated in 2013. Furthermore, Connolly is also involved in European research projects like the European Social Survey (ESS) and the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). Currently, he is participating in a research project at Stockholm University that explores experiences of fairness and well-being among entrepreneurs in Sweden. His academic contributions aim at understanding the complexities of health, well-being, and quality of life within various social contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Involved in teaching and research focusing on social psychological factors affecting well-being.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.