Marie Gustavsson

Marie Gustavsson is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Social Work at Linköping University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Her academic career spans over two decades, with a focus on disability studies and family dynamics.

• Position: Senior Lecturer
• Email: marie.gustavsson@liu.se
• Phone: 011-363431

Her research explores the lived experiences of individuals with disabilities, particularly in the context of parenting and community participation. Key projects include:

• Parenting Studies: Examining families with parents having physical or intellectual disabilities, focusing on support systems and societal perceptions.
• Horse Riding Project: 'Funka till häst' investigates how horse-related activities impact the daily lives of people with intellectual disabilities, intersecting disability research, sports, and human-animal interaction.

Marie contributes to teaching through:

• Introductory courses on social work as a profession
• Modules on disability studies
• Thesis supervision and program development

Her work addresses critical themes of participation, self-determination, and inclusion in disability research, combining qualitative methodologies with interdisciplinary approaches.