About
Magnus Wiberg serves as University Lecturer and Head of Unit at Linköping University's Department of Social Work (SOCARB) within the Faculty of Philosophy. He functions as director of studies for the social work program and oversees courses during the first five semesters while simultaneously pursuing his licentiate degree.
His educational background includes a Master's degree in Social Work and a Bachelor of Social Sciences, both completed in 2015. These qualifications support his interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching.
Wiberg leads the SocioFunk research initiative focused on Social Perspectives on Disability, which integrates social work with sociology, psychology, pedagogy, occupational therapy and law to address complex challenges faced by people with disabilities. His primary research examines online gaming habits among young adults with disabilities within the framework of LSS (Swedish Social Services Act), specifically investigating how these digital activities affect social connection and inclusion. This work bridges disability studies with digital sociology to understand virtual environments' impact on social participation.
His publication record from 2016-2018 reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on digital inclusion for people with disabilities. Wiberg's scholarly contributions explore virtual social work practices, gaming behaviors among youth with disabilities, and digital support systems, consistently addressing how technology can enhance social inclusion while acknowledging potential risks. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections across social work, disability studies, and digital humanities.
As an educator, Wiberg supervises work-based learning (VFU) in the Social Work program and teaches within the Sociologist program (210 credits), focusing on social problem formation and the significance of social interaction for human development. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application of social theory to contemporary welfare issues and social change initiatives.
