Dr. Viveka Enander

Biography

Viveka Enander is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specifically within the Department of Social Work. Her research primarily focuses on issues related to intimate partner violence and the impacts it has on women. Enander coordinates the Gender Sexuality Social Work (GESS) program and has extensive experience in teaching both undergraduate and master's level courses. She provides training for social workers and healthcare practitioners in Sweden, focusing on violence against women. Her research contributions include various projects aimed at assessing types, prevalence, motives, health effects, and preventive strategies concerning intimate partner violence. Enander has also engaged in peer review for the journal 'Violence Against Women' and contributed to numerous publications and conferences addressing domestic violence and gender-related issues. With a focus on qualitative studies and practical interventions, her work significantly contributes to the scientific community's understanding of the complexities surrounding violence against women in intimate relationships.

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