Dr. Isabelle Hammar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Isabelle Andersson Hammar is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg. Her research focuses on health-promoting resources, lifestyle factors, and their effects on higher education students and healthcare social work programs. She has conducted various studies exploring the occupational balance and associated factors affecting students’ quality of life in healthcare settings. Her work includes prominent publications in esteemed journals such as BMC Public Health and BMJ Open, investigating the positive impacts of daily living activities and comprehensive geriatric assessments on older people's well-being. Hammar has contributed to multidisciplinary approaches addressing ageing, health psychology, and the validity of assessment tools for measuring participation and autonomy among older adults. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in gerontology and healthcare is evident through her numerous publications and leadership in research endeavors. She actively disseminates findings that contribute to improving health outcomes in vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2017-09-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in the field of health and care sciences with a focus on older adults.

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).