Disa Bergnehr

Disa Bergnehr is a Professor of Education at Linnaeus University, Sweden, with academic roles spanning Linköping University (PhD in Child Studies, 2008; Associate Professor, 2015), Jönköping University (Senior Lecturer in Social Work, 2016–2021 and 2023–present), and Linnaeus University (Professor since 2020). Her research focuses on immigrant parenthood, family dynamics, school health services, media representations of family structures, and policies affecting marginalized communities. She leads the Research in Inclusion, Democracy and Equity (RIDE) group and has led projects like 'Resettlement strategies in families' (Forte-funded, 2016–2019) and 'Family life under Covid-19' (I-CoFACT consortium). Her work bridges social work, education, and sociology, emphasizing equity and inclusion.

Education:

• PhD in Child Studies, Linköping University (2008)
• Senior Lecturer qualification at Jönköping University (2016)

Research Interests: Her studies explore immigrant family resilience, school-home relationships in disadvantaged areas, and media portrayals of single parenthood. Key themes include refugee parenting strategies, health promotion in schools, and policy interventions for vulnerable families.

Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator: 'Resettlement strategies in families: Immigrant parenting, adolescent development...' (Forte, 2016–2019)
• Co-Investigator: 'Single parents in Swedish media' (Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, 2020–2023)
• Global collaboration: I-CoFACT consortium on family dynamics during the pandemic

Labs/Teams: Leads the RIDE research environment at Linnaeus University, fostering interdisciplinary work on social inclusion and policy.