Sofia Bunke

Sofia Bunke is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Lund University, Sweden. Her research focuses on behavioral and psychological aspects of physical activity in adolescents, with particular emphasis on health promotion, social support, and the application of psychological skills in elite youth settings.

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology (2011), Lund University

Her research spans themes like behavior change for injury prevention in youth team sports, attachment relationships influencing adolescent physical activity, and the role of motivational climate in multicultural sport environments. She has also explored behavioural contagion effects in team sports and the impact of social influence on exercise habits.

Bunke’s publications reflect methodological diversity, including longitudinal studies, experimental research, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Key article trends highlight interventions for sustainable youth sports practices, psychological skill development in educational contexts, and social-environmental factors shaping physical activity.

She has contributed to both Swedish and international journals such as Psychology of Sport and Exercise and European Journal of Sport Science, as well as co-authored educational materials for elite upper high school students.