Professor Dr. Susanne Boethius

Biography

Susanne Boethius is an Associate Professor at Lund University in the Department of Sociology, specializing in topics such as domestic violence, criminology, and the experiences of Nordic war returnees. Her research focuses on practical aspects of everyday life for vulnerable populations, including issues related to foster care and institutional support for young people. Boethius actively engages with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to international discussions on enhancing societal welfare while understanding the individual impacts of poverty and institutional care through her research. She has led and participated in multiple collaborative projects aimed at investigating the dynamics of violence within LGBTQ+ relationships and the motivations of individuals returning from war-torn areas. Her work exemplifies a commitment to understanding the intricacies of social support systems and their influence on human experiences in diverse contexts. The projects Boethius has been involved with include longitudinal studies on socioeconomic factors affecting young people's integration into society and research on digital healthcare solutions. Throughout her academic career, Boethius has contributed significantly to the sociological understanding of these critical issues and has developed a strong footprint in both local and international research communities.

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