Elin Naurin

Elin Naurin is a Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg, and a Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2017–2024). Her research focuses on representative democracy, electoral systems, and the intersection of gender, parenthood, and political engagement. She leads the Gothenburg Research Program on Pregnancy and Politics, examining how pregnancy and early parenthood shape political attitudes and behaviors.

Research Interests:
- Democratic representation and election pledge fulfillment
- Political socialization through parenthood transitions
- Gender dynamics in political behavior and policy-making
- Crisis impacts on healthcare systems and maternal well-being

Recent Article Trends:
Her work analyzes the political consequences of parenthood, including parental leave policies, pandemic effects on healthcare workers, and gender roles in legislative and healthcare contexts. Recent studies highlight how pregnancy influences political engagement and state-citizen relations.

• Awards: SWEPSA Best Book Prize (2015), Wallenberg Fellowships (2017, 2024)
• Grants: Extended Wallenberg funding for pregnancy-politics research

Teaching & Projects:
- Co-developed the 'Constitutional Convention' role-play teaching tool
- Teaches master's courses on democratic processes and media-politician interactions

Labs/Teams:
- Gothenburg Research Program on Pregnancy and Politics
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on maternal health and political behavior studies