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Kristin Ågren is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, specializing in occupational therapy. Her research focuses on digital participation in everyday life, particularly concerning individuals with intellectual disabilities. She teaches both undergraduate and advanced levels, and she also co-supervises PhD students. Kristin's work emphasizes the significance of digital participation and healthy habits, exploring how technology can support young adults with intellectual disabilities to engage fully in society. She has been actively researching the effects of COVID-19 on individuals receiving LSS services, aiming to understand how crises impact their digital participation. Kristin employs scientific methods in her research, utilizing co-design and inclusive research approaches adapted to various data collection methods, including observation, interviews, and surveys supported by alternative communication. She is deeply invested in understanding individuals' experiences and perspectives, alongside those of their relatives and professionals. As a project leader, she prioritizes collaboration with society to disseminate her research, aiming to enhance the involvement of individuals with intellectual disabilities in meaningful ways.
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