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Karin Wastesson is a Lecturer at Linköping University (LiU), affiliated with the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) and the Division of Social Work (SOCARB). She specializes in workplace learning, leadership in elderly care, and organizational behavior within healthcare systems. Her research focuses on first-line managers in elderly care settings, exploring their professional development, role dynamics, and adaptation to unpredictable work environments.
She contributes to the Doctoral Ombuds service at LiU, providing confidential support to doctoral students. Her work intersects sociology and pedagogy, addressing themes like leadership gender dynamics, employee resilience, and healthcare workforce training. Key research projects examine managerial learning processes, workplace education strategies, and conditions for professional growth in caregiving roles.
Publications emphasize practical leadership skills, adaptive practices in uncertain settings, and the intersection of gender with managerial roles. While no explicit awards are noted, her contributions to understanding elderly care workforce dynamics reflect significant scholarly engagement. She collaborates across university divisions, including the Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, to address societal challenges in work and learning environments.
