Dr. Frida Degerstedt

Emeritus Professor

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Biography

Frida Degerstedt is a postdoctoral fellow focusing on how participation, gender, norms, and social interaction affect health outcomes. Her research specifically examines issues related to youth with disabilities, such as loneliness in older adults. She investigates the involvement of children and youth with cerebral palsy in physical activities, looking at how physiotherapy and social categorization relate to quality of life and participation. In her work, she also studies communication participation among young powered wheelchair users by utilizing registry data, surveys, and interviews. Currently, she is exploring loneliness and social activity among older adults, aiming to inform strategies for social prescribing to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Working in the section of Occupational Therapy, focusing on the relationship between social interaction, participation, and health outcomes.

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.