Sabina Kapetanovic

Sabina Kapetanovic is a Senior Lecturer at the Division of Psychology, Pedagogy and Sociology within the University of West Sweden. Her research focuses on social sciences and psychology, with a particular emphasis on adolescent behavior, family dynamics, and mental health. She investigates topics such as parent-child relationships, gaming disorders, parenting practices, and the psychological impacts of digital media.

Her work spans multiple domains including clinical interventions for problematic gaming (e.g., the FAME program), qualitative studies on youth mental health recovery, and program evaluations for immigrant parenting support initiatives. She has contributed to understanding the interplay between parenting strategies, adolescent risk behaviors, and family cohesion over time.

Key research themes include adolescent substance use, the effects of concussion on psychological distress, and the validation of assessment tools for behavioral issues like pathological narcissism. Her studies frequently adopt longitudinal designs to track developmental trajectories, particularly in disadvantaged populations and immigrant communities.

Kapetanovic collaborates on projects addressing pandemic-related mental health impacts, digital addiction treatment protocols, and the implementation of universal parenting programs. Her contributions bridge clinical practice, policy development, and academic research in child and adolescent welfare.