Dr. Mikaela Magnusson

Biography

Mikaela Magnusson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in legal psychology with a focus on cognitive legal psychology and investigative interviewing. She completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology in 2014 and 2016 respectively, followed by a PhD in 2020. Since 2018, she has been teaching courses and supervising student theses in cognitive legal psychology. Her teaching areas cover topics such as forensic interviewing, witness psychology, and interrogation practices. Her research centers on memory and child psychology, particularly in the context of investigative interviewing of children and adults concerning sexual crimes and domestic abuse. She is actively involved in various research projects, including examining children's rights and experiences in legal contexts. Currently, she is the principal investigator on projects funded by the Crime Victim Support Compensation Authority, aiming to improve investigative techniques for children. Magnusson has received accolades from the European Association of Psychology and Law for her contributions to the field. Her extensive work also includes numerous publications and active participation in international conferences.

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