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Jens Lindberg is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Social Work, Umeå University. His research focuses on interpersonal violence, human service organizations, and digital welfare technology. He holds a Docent qualification and is involved in multiple research projects addressing topics such as social services for male victims of domestic violence, automation in social care, and digital healthcare in rural areas. Lindberg teaches courses on interpersonal violence and qualitative research methods. His work bridges critical social theory with practical applications in welfare systems.
Research Projects:
- Social Services’ Help and Support to Male Victims of Domestic Violence (2023–2026)
- Appropriate Automation: Understanding Robots and AI in Social Services (2021–2027)
- STAR-C: Sustainable Behavior Change via Digital Coaching (2018–2024)
- Digital Landscapes of Care: Rural Health Digitalization (2018–2021)
Research Groups:
- Head of the Digitalisation and Innovation Group
- Member of Age, Ageing and Social Welfare
- Health and Illness Research Group
- Profession, Organisation, and Collaboration
- Violence and Crime Research
Publications Trends: Lindberg’s work critically examines the intersections of technology, care, and policy. Themes include ethical dilemmas in digital healthcare, the socio-cultural impact of welfare technologies, and marginalized populations’ engagement with eHealth systems. His analyses often challenge techno-deterministic assumptions in policy design.
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams exploring digital innovation, rural healthcare access, and violence intervention strategies. Collaborates with institutions in Sweden and Finland on cross-border projects.
