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Lovisa Skånfors is a Senior Lecturer in Pedagogical Work at Karlstad University, Sweden. Her research focuses on early childhood education, children's social development, and ethical considerations in child research. She has published extensively on topics such as democratic agency in preschool settings, peer cultures, and children's social interactions in educational environments.
Her work examines how children construct social knowledge and navigate peer relationships, particularly exploring concepts like age norms, exclusion/inclusion dynamics, and the role of play in learning. She has also contributed to discussions about ethical frameworks for researching children, emphasizing children's agency and researchers' responsibilities.
Key themes in her publications include the sociocultural dimensions of childhood, the role of preschool environments in fostering democratic values, and the interplay between child behavior and institutional contexts. Her research bridges educational theory with practical pedagogical practices.
Contact: lovisa.skanfors@kau.se
