Dr. Pernille Strøbæk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pernille Strøbæk is a PhD Fellow and part-time lecturer at the Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen. Her research primarily focuses on social psychology, emphasizing stress and emotion within organizational settings. Strøbæk’s work examines the interplay of emotional labor and social structures in organizations, building on her findings from the 2013 publication in Symbolic Interaction titled 'Let's Cup Coffee! Coping Communities at Work'. This study explored the social coping mechanisms connected to coffee sociality in the workplace, reviving discussions about the human social factors in modern economic contexts. She is actively involved in international research collaborations examining legitimacy and power in various cultural settings. In her current role, Strøbæk coordinates the Social Psychology bachelor program and conducts research into emotional labor and organizational psychology, supervising students and contributing to course development. Her educational background includes both a Master's and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Copenhagen, where she has been awarded responsibility for overseeing academic programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen

Responsible for coordinating the Social Psychology bachelor program and teaching courses on organizational psychology.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2011-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen

Conducted research on occupational stress and social practices among public family law caseworkers.

Awards

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Editor in Chief

2013-01-01

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.