Stefan Sjöberg
Biographic Data
| ID | 304618 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stefan Sjöberg |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stefan |
| FAMILY NAME | Sjöberg |
| SIGNATURE | SJÖBERG S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Gävle |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4962-1540 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 29 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
A Call for the Development of Local Ecosocial Policies for Youth in Sweden: Youth Perspectives and Local Practices in Sustainable Development
This study examines how local social policies addressing young people’s well-being and working-life capacities within the framework of sustainable development are understood, and how they might be further developed in a Swedish municipal context. The study draws on three qualitative datasets: professionals from municipal social services, representatives of municipal units and civil society organisations, and young people aged 15–19. Data were ana…
Motives for collective climate action – Community work promoting community climate commons
Based on a systematic literature review, this article explores motives for participation in Community Climate Commons and how community work can promote their participation and mobilization. Four motives – social, ecological, economic, political – were identified and related to a community and ecosocial work framework. Motives were driven by community efforts to protect livelihoods, preserve social identity, strengthen democratic engagement, and …
Youth perspectives on health, well-being, and sustainable development: A photovoice study
This study examined how youth perceive their health, well-being, and working-life capacity in relation to ecosocial work within the context of sustainable development. Data were gathered using the photovoice method with two discussion groups, including 11 15- to 19-year-olds from Gävle, Sweden. Inductive thematic analysis was used to create themes from the data. The Having-Doing-Loving-Being model of well-being by Helne and Hirvilammi, and Zimmer…
A call for ecosocial community work: Challenges and possibilities for ecosocial work in local neighbourhoods in Sweden
Over the past few decades, there has been a renewed interest in integrating a broader environmental perspective in social work, emphasising the interrelation and interaction between social and environmental perspectives within the field. This renewed interest has, among other things, been conceptualised as ecosocial work. Ecosocial work promotes a critical examination of the socio-ecological relationship. In the European context, some issues that…
Community climate commons for collective climate action
Mitigating and adapting to climate change is a vital challenge that cannot rely solely on technology or macro policies but need also be tailored to local social and ecological contexts. As theory suggests, institutional designs that increase collective climate action could potentially speed up climate action in society. In this article we explore the concept of ‘community climate commons’ (CCCs) to foster interconnected and holistic approaches in…
Navigating complexity with the four pillars of social sustainability
The concept of social sustainability has long been a subject of discussion within academic literature and practitioners. However, there remains a lack of clarity in its definition and scholars argue that this can impacting the legitimacy of addressing social sustainability challenges. Through a systematic literature review and a content analysis, we shed light on the multifaceted discourse surrounding the concept of social sustainability, elucida…
Social Sustainability and Alexander’s Living Structure Through a New Kind of City Science
The disputed endorsement of inherited visceral and universal aesthetic preferences justifies the scientific validity of Alexander’s living structure. Apart from implying a resource-efficient way to promote well-being through urban design, the premise favors a collective approach to human self-perception and social justice. To better understand the contributions of Alexander, this article explores current knowledge about visceral and universal aes…
Financialized accumulation, neoliberal hegemony, and the transformation of the Swedish Welfare Model, 1980-2020
Drawing on a Gramscian Regulation Approach and Harvey's accumulation by dispossession thesis, this article discusses the structural and hegemonic mechanisms of the neoliberal transformation of Sweden's welfare sectors. Providing new longitudinal data on welfare retrenchment, corporate governance, wealth shares, and private economic power, the article further analyzes how the transformation of the Swedish post-war universal welfare model is relate…
Urban Commons and Collective Action to Address Climate Change
Climate change and the coupled loss of ecosystem services pose major collective action problems in that all individuals would benefit from better cooperation to address these problems but conflicting interests and/or incomplete knowledge discourage joint action. Adopting an inductive and multi‐layered approach, drawing upon the authors’ previous research on urban commons, we here summarize key insights on environmentally oriented urban commons an…
Kids' in between? Views on work, gender, and family arrangements among men and women of migrant descent in Sweden
This study used qualitative interviews to explore perceptions of labour market participation in relation to gender norms and parenting ideals among employed Swedish men and women of migrant descent. Using an abductive thematic approach, we demonstrate how the respondents viewed labour market participation from different perspectives. The females saw it as a source of emancipation, whereas the men primarily viewed it as a means of providing for a …
Companion Animals in Health-Promoting Work-Life
Despite a growing number of studies on human–animal interactions, empirical data focusing on companion animals within the context of health-promoting work-life are still limited. This article presents an analysis and discussion based on the perceptions of 22 students and staff from the University of Gävle in Sweden on the potential of companion animals for supportive functions in health-promoting work-life, as well as on the possible challenges o…
Ecosocial change and community resilience: The case of “Bönan” in glocal transition
The aim of this article was to identify and discuss ecosocial changes and community resilience mechanisms in a coastal fishing community of Sweden – Bönan. Data were collected through eight semi-structured interviews and field observations. An abductive thematic analysis was used to analyze data and background literature. The findings showed that Bönan has been exposed to a combination of ecosocial changes that have transformed the community, and…
What Works? Family Influences on Occupational Aspirations among Descendants of Middle Eastern Immigrants on the Swedish Labour Market
In this article, we examine family influences on occupational aspirations among employed descendants of Middle Eastern immigrants. Using a qualitative approach, we conducted 21 semi-structured interviews with native-born descendants of Middle Eastern immigrants. We present and analyse their interpretations of their parents’ experiences and living conditions before, during and after migration and demonstrate how these interpretations shaped their …
Community work in Germany and Sweden in context of changing welfare models
The aim of this comparative study was to explore how community work is being undertaken in marginalized urban settings in Germany and Sweden, in relation to changing contexts of respective welfare models. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in neighborhoods in Gävle, Sweden, and Paderborn, Germany, and were analyzed by abductive thematic discourse analysis, using Atlas.ti and MaxQData. The results showed that community work in the respectiv…
Collective empowerment: A comparative study of community work in M umbai and S tockholm
M umbai and S tockholm are worlds apart in terms of public services, infrastructures and standard of living. However, both cities have known common problems of social exclusion and marginalisation related to neo‐liberal globalisation. Social workers are facing similar challenges regarding collective empowerment as a strategy for community work. This comparative study explored how collective empowerment is undertaken by community workers. The rese…
Changes in cerebrospinal fluid signalling substances and appetite scores following 48 h fast in healthy volunteers
Financialized accumulation, neoliberal hegemony, and the transformation of the Swedish Welfare Model, 1980-2020
Drawing on a Gramscian Regulation Approach and Harvey's accumulation by dispossession thesis, this article discusses the structural and hegemonic mechanisms of the neoliberal transformation of Sweden's welfare sectors. Providing new longitudinal data on welfare retrenchment, corporate governance, wealth shares, and private economic power, the article further analyzes how the transformation of the Swedish post-war universal welfare model is relate…
Community work in Germany and Sweden in context of changing welfare models
The aim of this comparative study was to explore how community work is being undertaken in marginalized urban settings in Germany and Sweden, in relation to changing contexts of respective welfare models. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in neighborhoods in Gävle, Sweden, and Paderborn, Germany, and were analyzed by abductive thematic discourse analysis, using Atlas.ti and MaxQData. The results showed that community work in the respectiv…
Collective empowerment: A comparative study of community work in M umbai and S tockholm
M umbai and S tockholm are worlds apart in terms of public services, infrastructures and standard of living. However, both cities have known common problems of social exclusion and marginalisation related to neo‐liberal globalisation. Social workers are facing similar challenges regarding collective empowerment as a strategy for community work. This comparative study explored how collective empowerment is undertaken by community workers. The rese…
Navigating complexity with the four pillars of social sustainability
The concept of social sustainability has long been a subject of discussion within academic literature and practitioners. However, there remains a lack of clarity in its definition and scholars argue that this can impacting the legitimacy of addressing social sustainability challenges. Through a systematic literature review and a content analysis, we shed light on the multifaceted discourse surrounding the concept of social sustainability, elucida…
Kids' in between? Views on work, gender, and family arrangements among men and women of migrant descent in Sweden
This study used qualitative interviews to explore perceptions of labour market participation in relation to gender norms and parenting ideals among employed Swedish men and women of migrant descent. Using an abductive thematic approach, we demonstrate how the respondents viewed labour market participation from different perspectives. The females saw it as a source of emancipation, whereas the men primarily viewed it as a means of providing for a …
Ecosocial change and community resilience: The case of “Bönan” in glocal transition
The aim of this article was to identify and discuss ecosocial changes and community resilience mechanisms in a coastal fishing community of Sweden – Bönan. Data were collected through eight semi-structured interviews and field observations. An abductive thematic analysis was used to analyze data and background literature. The findings showed that Bönan has been exposed to a combination of ecosocial changes that have transformed the community, and…
What Works? Family Influences on Occupational Aspirations among Descendants of Middle Eastern Immigrants on the Swedish Labour Market
In this article, we examine family influences on occupational aspirations among employed descendants of Middle Eastern immigrants. Using a qualitative approach, we conducted 21 semi-structured interviews with native-born descendants of Middle Eastern immigrants. We present and analyse their interpretations of their parents’ experiences and living conditions before, during and after migration and demonstrate how these interpretations shaped their …
Community climate commons for collective climate action
Mitigating and adapting to climate change is a vital challenge that cannot rely solely on technology or macro policies but need also be tailored to local social and ecological contexts. As theory suggests, institutional designs that increase collective climate action could potentially speed up climate action in society. In this article we explore the concept of ‘community climate commons’ (CCCs) to foster interconnected and holistic approaches in…
Changes in cerebrospinal fluid signalling substances and appetite scores following 48 h fast in healthy volunteers
Collective empowerment: A comparative study of community work in M umbai and S tockholm
M umbai and S tockholm are worlds apart in terms of public services, infrastructures and standard of living. However, both cities have known common problems of social exclusion and marginalisation related to neo‐liberal globalisation. Social workers are facing similar challenges regarding collective empowerment as a strategy for community work. This comparative study explored how collective empowerment is undertaken by community workers. The rese…
Community work in Germany and Sweden in context of changing welfare models
The aim of this comparative study was to explore how community work is being undertaken in marginalized urban settings in Germany and Sweden, in relation to changing contexts of respective welfare models. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in neighborhoods in Gävle, Sweden, and Paderborn, Germany, and were analyzed by abductive thematic discourse analysis, using Atlas.ti and MaxQData. The results showed that community work in the respectiv…
What Works? Family Influences on Occupational Aspirations among Descendants of Middle Eastern Immigrants on the Swedish Labour Market
In this article, we examine family influences on occupational aspirations among employed descendants of Middle Eastern immigrants. Using a qualitative approach, we conducted 21 semi-structured interviews with native-born descendants of Middle Eastern immigrants. We present and analyse their interpretations of their parents’ experiences and living conditions before, during and after migration and demonstrate how these interpretations shaped their …
Companion Animals in Health-Promoting Work-Life
Despite a growing number of studies on human–animal interactions, empirical data focusing on companion animals within the context of health-promoting work-life are still limited. This article presents an analysis and discussion based on the perceptions of 22 students and staff from the University of Gävle in Sweden on the potential of companion animals for supportive functions in health-promoting work-life, as well as on the possible challenges o…
Ecosocial change and community resilience: The case of “Bönan” in glocal transition
The aim of this article was to identify and discuss ecosocial changes and community resilience mechanisms in a coastal fishing community of Sweden – Bönan. Data were collected through eight semi-structured interviews and field observations. An abductive thematic analysis was used to analyze data and background literature. The findings showed that Bönan has been exposed to a combination of ecosocial changes that have transformed the community, and…
Urban Commons and Collective Action to Address Climate Change
Climate change and the coupled loss of ecosystem services pose major collective action problems in that all individuals would benefit from better cooperation to address these problems but conflicting interests and/or incomplete knowledge discourage joint action. Adopting an inductive and multi‐layered approach, drawing upon the authors’ previous research on urban commons, we here summarize key insights on environmentally oriented urban commons an…
Kids' in between? Views on work, gender, and family arrangements among men and women of migrant descent in Sweden
This study used qualitative interviews to explore perceptions of labour market participation in relation to gender norms and parenting ideals among employed Swedish men and women of migrant descent. Using an abductive thematic approach, we demonstrate how the respondents viewed labour market participation from different perspectives. The females saw it as a source of emancipation, whereas the men primarily viewed it as a means of providing for a …
Social Sustainability and Alexander’s Living Structure Through a New Kind of City Science
The disputed endorsement of inherited visceral and universal aesthetic preferences justifies the scientific validity of Alexander’s living structure. Apart from implying a resource-efficient way to promote well-being through urban design, the premise favors a collective approach to human self-perception and social justice. To better understand the contributions of Alexander, this article explores current knowledge about visceral and universal aes…
Financialized accumulation, neoliberal hegemony, and the transformation of the Swedish Welfare Model, 1980-2020
Drawing on a Gramscian Regulation Approach and Harvey's accumulation by dispossession thesis, this article discusses the structural and hegemonic mechanisms of the neoliberal transformation of Sweden's welfare sectors. Providing new longitudinal data on welfare retrenchment, corporate governance, wealth shares, and private economic power, the article further analyzes how the transformation of the Swedish post-war universal welfare model is relate…
Community climate commons for collective climate action
Mitigating and adapting to climate change is a vital challenge that cannot rely solely on technology or macro policies but need also be tailored to local social and ecological contexts. As theory suggests, institutional designs that increase collective climate action could potentially speed up climate action in society. In this article we explore the concept of ‘community climate commons’ (CCCs) to foster interconnected and holistic approaches in…
Navigating complexity with the four pillars of social sustainability
The concept of social sustainability has long been a subject of discussion within academic literature and practitioners. However, there remains a lack of clarity in its definition and scholars argue that this can impacting the legitimacy of addressing social sustainability challenges. Through a systematic literature review and a content analysis, we shed light on the multifaceted discourse surrounding the concept of social sustainability, elucida…
Youth perspectives on health, well-being, and sustainable development: A photovoice study
This study examined how youth perceive their health, well-being, and working-life capacity in relation to ecosocial work within the context of sustainable development. Data were gathered using the photovoice method with two discussion groups, including 11 15- to 19-year-olds from Gävle, Sweden. Inductive thematic analysis was used to create themes from the data. The Having-Doing-Loving-Being model of well-being by Helne and Hirvilammi, and Zimmer…
A call for ecosocial community work: Challenges and possibilities for ecosocial work in local neighbourhoods in Sweden
Over the past few decades, there has been a renewed interest in integrating a broader environmental perspective in social work, emphasising the interrelation and interaction between social and environmental perspectives within the field. This renewed interest has, among other things, been conceptualised as ecosocial work. Ecosocial work promotes a critical examination of the socio-ecological relationship. In the European context, some issues that…
A Call for the Development of Local Ecosocial Policies for Youth in Sweden: Youth Perspectives and Local Practices in Sustainable Development
This study examines how local social policies addressing young people’s well-being and working-life capacities within the framework of sustainable development are understood, and how they might be further developed in a Swedish municipal context. The study draws on three qualitative datasets: professionals from municipal social services, representatives of municipal units and civil society organisations, and young people aged 15–19. Data were ana…
Motives for collective climate action – Community work promoting community climate commons
Based on a systematic literature review, this article explores motives for participation in Community Climate Commons and how community work can promote their participation and mobilization. Four motives – social, ecological, economic, political – were identified and related to a community and ecosocial work framework. Motives were driven by community efforts to protect livelihoods, preserve social identity, strengthen democratic engagement, and …
Political science (12 works) · Sociology (10 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Economics (6 works) · Geography (6 works) · Social Work Education and Practice (5 works) · Work (physics (5 works) · Context (archaeology (4 works) · Empowerment (4 works) · Engineering (4 works)