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Per Strömblad is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Linnaeus University's Faculty of Social Sciences. He teaches political science and conducts extensive research on political attitudes and behavior, with special emphasis on migration and integration in multicultural societies. His work spans several decades and includes numerous publications in leading journals.
Strömblad's research primarily focuses on how structural conditions influence political participation, particularly examining the discriminatory consequences of housing segregation on democratic involvement and interpersonal trust. He investigates how differences in living conditions affect institutional trust, political tolerance, and xenophobia. His work often analyzes ethnic associations as political participants and explores the relationship between segregation and political behavior.
His publication record shows a consistent focus on political integration of immigrants, with recurring themes including political trust among immigrant populations, the role of ethnic organizations in political participation, and the impact of residential segregation on political attitudes. Over time, his research has evolved from examining basic political participation patterns to more nuanced analyses of time-dependent changes in political knowledge and tolerance among immigrants.
Strömblad coordinates an interdisciplinary collaboration initiative at Linnaeus University focused on migration and integration issues. He leads the Linnaeus University Research Group on Political Behavior, Opinion and Parties (LNU-POP), which analyzes political behavior, opinions, parties, participation, and elections. His work often involves comparative studies across European cities and has significant implications for integration policy and political representation of immigrant communities.
