معرفی
Metin Özdemir is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Örebro University, affiliated with the LEADER Center for Lifespan Developmental Research. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2009). His research focuses on adolescents’ adjustment and well-being, particularly immigrant and refugee youth, and designing evidence-based interventions to support their integration. He leads projects like the PIA Study and IDEA Project, collaborating with institutions such as Karolinska Institutet and Umeå University.
- Education: Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2009)
His teaching spans research methods, statistics, and prevention science at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. He supervises three doctoral students, two as main supervisor. Key research areas include ethnic victimization, inter-ethnic relationships, and preventive interventions. He is active in organizations like the European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA) and the European Family Support Network.
Publications emphasize classroom climate, teacher responses to victimization, and refugee family experiences. His work bridges academic research with practical interventions to address societal challenges in youth development and integration.
