Kristina Engwall

Kristina Engwall is a Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of Social Work, with a dual background in history and social work. She transitioned from a decade-long research career at the Institute for Future Studies (2001-2010) to leadership roles at R&D Södertörn (2008-2020) before joining Uppsala University in 2020. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary social policy, focusing on marginalized groups.

• Current position: Senior Lecturer in Social Work
• Key affiliations: Uppsala University, R&D Södertörn, Forte research council

Research Focus: Engwall specializes in disability studies, child welfare, and gender research. Her ongoing Forte-funded projects examine:

• Elderly care conflicts for intellectually disabled individuals
• Digital inclusion post-COVID
• Critical perspectives on the IBIC assessment model
• Child participation in foster care matching

She has led major studies on:

• Swedish child welfare practices for disabled children
• Co-living arrangements for parents with disabled adult children
• Parent carer support systems

Publications: Over 25 peer-reviewed articles and 5 books addressing disability history, foster care dynamics, and gender studies. Notable works include Utanförskapets historia and Frivillig barnlöshet.

Collaborations: Works with scholars like Ann-Sofie Bergman, Gunnel Andersson, and Lill Hultman across Sweden's top universities. Secured multiple Forte grants for disability and child welfare research.