Stephen Dawson

Stephen Dawson is a Research Fellow at the Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg, affiliated with the Quality of Government (QoG) Institute and the Knowledge Resistance (KR) project. His research focuses on comparative politics, electoral integrity, political accountability, and corruption. He holds a PhD from 2022, exploring election perceptions and integrity in multiple national contexts.

Research Interests: Dawson investigates how political competition impacts electoral fairness, the role of opinion polls in shaping voter behavior, and corruption dynamics linked to party systems and protected areas. His work on whistleblowing in political parties examines dilemmas between loyalty and ethical accountability. Current projects address the legitimacy of political leaders and environmental policy spillovers.

Recent Contributions: His 2024 meta-analysis on executive power distribution and corruption highlights systemic vulnerabilities. Collaborative works on Sweden's party whistleblowing culture (2023-2024) reveal tensions between loyalty and transparency. Environmental policy studies (e.g., 2024 African protected areas research) explore ethnic dimensions of conservation governance.

Awards: No awards explicitly listed, though research contributes to anti-corruption and governance discourse.
Grants/Advising: Active in multiple research networks; no specific grants mentioned.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with QoG and KR projects, focusing on governance metrics and political accountability mechanisms.