Gunilla Lindqvist
Biographic Data
| ID | 1565880 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gunilla Lindqvist |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gunilla |
| FAMILY NAME | Lindqvist |
| SIGNATURE | LINDQVIST G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Uppsala University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4630-7385 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The research circle
This article highlights the methodology of the research circle (RC), a variation of participatory action research (PAR). The aim was to examine and discuss possibilities and constraints for knowledge development based on democratic ideals within the RC practice. An empirical example of a Swedish RC project, including fifteen teachers and two academic researchers, was analysed through the theory of practice architectures. Interconnections between …
Construction of learning environments
Education in segregated settings for pupils with intellectual disability (ID) has often been portrayed as a unified form of schooling. There is a risk of providing a simplified picture of these settings and of what pupils with ID need to learn. This is generally stipulated in policy documents, leaving room for staff in school to interpret curricula and form learning environments. The aim of this study is to explore how four different learning env…
Special needs educators’ roles and work in relation to recently arrived immigrant pupils in need of special educational support
Migration to Europe in recent years has made the issue of educational support for recently arrived immigrant pupils critically important, and, especially for pupils who are in need of special educational support. Schools in Sweden have special needs educators (SNEs) supporting pupils in need of special education, but little is known about the work of SNEs in regard to special educational support for recently arrived immigrants. This article repor…
Design and Development of an eHealth Service for Collaborative Self-Management among Older Adults with Chronic Diseases
The increasing prevalence of chronic conditions and multimorbidity poses great challenges to healthcare systems. As patients' engagement in self-managing their chronic conditions becomes increasingly important, eHealth interventions are a promising resource for the provision of adequate and timely support. However, there is inconclusive evidence about how to design eHealth services to meet the complex needs of patients. This study applied an evid…
Segregated education as a challenge to inclusive processes
Many pupils with disabilities receive schooling in segregated contexts, such as special classes or special schools. Furthermore, the percentage of pupils educated in segregated settings has increased in many European countries. Studies suggest that there is high commitment to the general ideology of inclusive education among teachers in ‘regular’ education in many countries. This survey study investigates the views of teachers in segregated types…
Professionalism, governance and inclusive education – A total population study of Swedish special needs educators
Prior research shows that special needs educators (SNEs) have had problems defining their occupational roles and jurisdiction, particularly regarding inclusive education. There are two occupational groups of SNEs in Sweden, namely special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs) and special education teachers. In this paper, we use the collective name SNEs to refer to both groups. Here, results from a total population study of Swedish SNEs are pre…
School district administrators’ perspectives on the professional activities and influence of special educators in Norway and Sweden
The purpose of this study is to investigate school district administrators' perspectives concerning the professional activities and influence of special educators in Norway (n = 266) and Sweden (n = 290). We examine three themes drawn from a survey of practices and policies in each country: (a) the organisational arrangements in which special educators work, (b) perceived changes in special educators' activities, and (c) ratings of special educat…
Is it possible to get away from disability-based classifications in education? An empirical investigation of the Swedish system
Disability classifications is given a minor role in the Swedish national policy on special needs in schools. In the present study questionnaires are used to investigate the actual importance of medical diagnosis in obtaining special support as well as attitudes towards such practices. The study involves different levels of the educational system as well as different occupational groups within compulsory schooling and preschool. The results show t…
Making schools inclusive? Educational leaders' views on how to work with children in need of special support
Educational leaders have a comprehensive responsibility for how preschools and schools work with children in need of special educational support. The aim of this research is to study how educational leaders (a) explain why children have problems in schools, (b) consider how preschools/schools should help children in need of special support and (c) the role they believe that Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) should have in such work.…
Feelings of Guilt due to Self-inflicted Disease
The aim of this grounded theory study was to illuminate the main concern of people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how they handle their everyday life. Data were collected through interviews with 23 people with COPD at different stages, from mild to severe. A substantive theory was generated showing that the main concern was feelings of guilt due to self-inflicted disease associated with smoking habits. This core c…
Making schools inclusive? Educational leaders' views on how to work with children in need of special support
Educational leaders have a comprehensive responsibility for how preschools and schools work with children in need of special educational support. The aim of this research is to study how educational leaders (a) explain why children have problems in schools, (b) consider how preschools/schools should help children in need of special support and (c) the role they believe that Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) should have in such work.…
Segregated education as a challenge to inclusive processes
Many pupils with disabilities receive schooling in segregated contexts, such as special classes or special schools. Furthermore, the percentage of pupils educated in segregated settings has increased in many European countries. Studies suggest that there is high commitment to the general ideology of inclusive education among teachers in ‘regular’ education in many countries. This survey study investigates the views of teachers in segregated types…
School district administrators’ perspectives on the professional activities and influence of special educators in Norway and Sweden
The purpose of this study is to investigate school district administrators' perspectives concerning the professional activities and influence of special educators in Norway (n = 266) and Sweden (n = 290). We examine three themes drawn from a survey of practices and policies in each country: (a) the organisational arrangements in which special educators work, (b) perceived changes in special educators' activities, and (c) ratings of special educat…
Is it possible to get away from disability-based classifications in education? An empirical investigation of the Swedish system
Disability classifications is given a minor role in the Swedish national policy on special needs in schools. In the present study questionnaires are used to investigate the actual importance of medical diagnosis in obtaining special support as well as attitudes towards such practices. The study involves different levels of the educational system as well as different occupational groups within compulsory schooling and preschool. The results show t…
Feelings of Guilt due to Self-inflicted Disease
The aim of this grounded theory study was to illuminate the main concern of people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how they handle their everyday life. Data were collected through interviews with 23 people with COPD at different stages, from mild to severe. A substantive theory was generated showing that the main concern was feelings of guilt due to self-inflicted disease associated with smoking habits. This core c…
Professionalism, governance and inclusive education – A total population study of Swedish special needs educators
Prior research shows that special needs educators (SNEs) have had problems defining their occupational roles and jurisdiction, particularly regarding inclusive education. There are two occupational groups of SNEs in Sweden, namely special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs) and special education teachers. In this paper, we use the collective name SNEs to refer to both groups. Here, results from a total population study of Swedish SNEs are pre…
Feelings of Guilt due to Self-inflicted Disease
The aim of this grounded theory study was to illuminate the main concern of people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how they handle their everyday life. Data were collected through interviews with 23 people with COPD at different stages, from mild to severe. A substantive theory was generated showing that the main concern was feelings of guilt due to self-inflicted disease associated with smoking habits. This core c…
Making schools inclusive? Educational leaders' views on how to work with children in need of special support
Educational leaders have a comprehensive responsibility for how preschools and schools work with children in need of special educational support. The aim of this research is to study how educational leaders (a) explain why children have problems in schools, (b) consider how preschools/schools should help children in need of special support and (c) the role they believe that Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) should have in such work.…
Is it possible to get away from disability-based classifications in education? An empirical investigation of the Swedish system
Disability classifications is given a minor role in the Swedish national policy on special needs in schools. In the present study questionnaires are used to investigate the actual importance of medical diagnosis in obtaining special support as well as attitudes towards such practices. The study involves different levels of the educational system as well as different occupational groups within compulsory schooling and preschool. The results show t…
School district administrators’ perspectives on the professional activities and influence of special educators in Norway and Sweden
The purpose of this study is to investigate school district administrators' perspectives concerning the professional activities and influence of special educators in Norway (n = 266) and Sweden (n = 290). We examine three themes drawn from a survey of practices and policies in each country: (a) the organisational arrangements in which special educators work, (b) perceived changes in special educators' activities, and (c) ratings of special educat…
Professionalism, governance and inclusive education – A total population study of Swedish special needs educators
Prior research shows that special needs educators (SNEs) have had problems defining their occupational roles and jurisdiction, particularly regarding inclusive education. There are two occupational groups of SNEs in Sweden, namely special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs) and special education teachers. In this paper, we use the collective name SNEs to refer to both groups. Here, results from a total population study of Swedish SNEs are pre…
Segregated education as a challenge to inclusive processes
Many pupils with disabilities receive schooling in segregated contexts, such as special classes or special schools. Furthermore, the percentage of pupils educated in segregated settings has increased in many European countries. Studies suggest that there is high commitment to the general ideology of inclusive education among teachers in ‘regular’ education in many countries. This survey study investigates the views of teachers in segregated types…
Special needs educators’ roles and work in relation to recently arrived immigrant pupils in need of special educational support
Migration to Europe in recent years has made the issue of educational support for recently arrived immigrant pupils critically important, and, especially for pupils who are in need of special educational support. Schools in Sweden have special needs educators (SNEs) supporting pupils in need of special education, but little is known about the work of SNEs in regard to special educational support for recently arrived immigrants. This article repor…
Design and Development of an eHealth Service for Collaborative Self-Management among Older Adults with Chronic Diseases
The increasing prevalence of chronic conditions and multimorbidity poses great challenges to healthcare systems. As patients' engagement in self-managing their chronic conditions becomes increasingly important, eHealth interventions are a promising resource for the provision of adequate and timely support. However, there is inconclusive evidence about how to design eHealth services to meet the complex needs of patients. This study applied an evid…
Construction of learning environments
Education in segregated settings for pupils with intellectual disability (ID) has often been portrayed as a unified form of schooling. There is a risk of providing a simplified picture of these settings and of what pupils with ID need to learn. This is generally stipulated in policy documents, leaving room for staff in school to interpret curricula and form learning environments. The aim of this study is to explore how four different learning env…
The research circle
This article highlights the methodology of the research circle (RC), a variation of participatory action research (PAR). The aim was to examine and discuss possibilities and constraints for knowledge development based on democratic ideals within the RC practice. An empirical example of a Swedish RC project, including fifteen teachers and two academic researchers, was analysed through the theory of practice architectures. Interconnections between …
Pedagogy (8 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Special education (6 works) · Inclusion (mineral (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Disability Education and Employment (4 works)