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David Wästerfors is a Professor of Sociology at Lund University’s Department of Sociology. He holds dual roles as a Senior Lecturer and Professor, contributing to both teaching and research. His affiliations include the University’s research portal and collaborations with international institutions. Wästerfors specializes in qualitative methods, criminology, social psychology, and cultural sociology, with a focus on empirical research in total institutions, youth culture, and disability studies.
Education: Graduated from Lund University and UCLA, studying 'Self and Society' and 'Aesthetic Anthropology' under notable scholars like Jack Katz and Maureen Mahon.
Research Interests: Wästerfors bridges micro-sociological studies (e.g., ethnography, narrative analysis) with meso/macro-level phenomena like criminology and disability studies. His work emphasizes 'theoretically surprising' research, blending empirical observation with innovative theoretical frameworks. Key themes include corruption narratives, online crime discussions, youth-police interactions, and accessibility barriers for persons with disabilities.
Current Projects: Includes studies on Nordic returnees from Ukraine, citizen-driven crime investigations, and the sociology of embarrassment in ethnographic practice. He leads funded projects like 'Pecuniary Sensitivity in Foster Care Narratives' and 'Citizens as Crime Investigators.'
Grants & Supervision: Supervised 11 PhD students and reviewed over 25 doctoral defenses. Active in peer review for journals like Qualitative Research and Journal of Contemporary Ethnography.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers like Veronika Burcar Alm (online crime studies) and Kristofer Hansson (disability and gaming). His work often involves interdisciplinary teams, e.g., the 'Seductive Meetings' project on bureaucratic culture.
