Erik Forsberg
Biographic Data
| ID | 4611940 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Erik Forsberg |
| GIVEN NAMES | Erik |
| FAMILY NAME | Forsberg |
| SIGNATURE | FORSBERG E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5228-9729 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1993 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Kia mau i te WeHI
OBJECTIVES: The aims of these studies were to (a) document the creation of the Wellbeing Hononga Index (WeHI), (b) demonstrate how psychometric practices can be Indigenized, and (c) provide a novel protocol for psychometrically validating survey measures. METHOD: We developed a new ordinal response scale based on the "Pūhā" plant and created 41 survey items based on the Ngaruroro model of Māori well-being (MW; Study 1). Interviews with eight Māor…
The Four Pillars of Morality
In moral psychology, many suggestions have been given regarding the nature of morality as a personality trait and as a biological phenomenon. Discussing both historical and contemporary theories, a bottom‐up genetically influenced theoretical synthesis for morality is proposed. At the centre are the four pillars of morality: the dual moral emotion systems found in empathetic distress and the rage and fear systems and the two modulators found in e…
Origins, motives, and challenges in Western–Chinese research collaborations amid recent geopolitical tensions
Until recently, modern science had been dominated by a handful of Western countries. However, since the turn of the millennium, the global science landscape has undergone dramatic changes. The number of nations where a significant proportion of research done is of high international standard has now increased considerably. China particularly stands out and is today one of the leading science nations in the world. Overall, Chinese research collabo…
Moral Dichotomization at the Heart of Prejudice
This study confronted the classical idea that generalized prejudice is rooted in a cognitive tendency to sort reality into rigid and simple categories with the more recent idea that prejudice is shaped by moral intuitions. In a diverse Swedish sample ( N = 430), moral absolutism was more strongly associated with generalized prejudice against derogated and dissident (but not dangerous) groups than were other aspects of intolerance of ambiguity. Bu…
Ill health and social conditions amongst migrants and refugees—the case of Sweden
The present article delineates the state of health and socioeconomic situation of migrants and refugees in Sweden. Special attention is given to refugees. Migrants appear to have more extensive health problems and a shorter longevity span than native Swedes. The refugees constitute an especially exposed group of migrants. Experiences in the home country that relate to organised violence is a specific problem for this group. It has been estimated …
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Ill health and social conditions amongst migrants and refugees—the case of Sweden
The present article delineates the state of health and socioeconomic situation of migrants and refugees in Sweden. Special attention is given to refugees. Migrants appear to have more extensive health problems and a shorter longevity span than native Swedes. The refugees constitute an especially exposed group of migrants. Experiences in the home country that relate to organised violence is a specific problem for this group. It has been estimated …
Moral Dichotomization at the Heart of Prejudice
This study confronted the classical idea that generalized prejudice is rooted in a cognitive tendency to sort reality into rigid and simple categories with the more recent idea that prejudice is shaped by moral intuitions. In a diverse Swedish sample ( N = 430), moral absolutism was more strongly associated with generalized prejudice against derogated and dissident (but not dangerous) groups than were other aspects of intolerance of ambiguity. Bu…
Origins, motives, and challenges in Western–Chinese research collaborations amid recent geopolitical tensions
Until recently, modern science had been dominated by a handful of Western countries. However, since the turn of the millennium, the global science landscape has undergone dramatic changes. The number of nations where a significant proportion of research done is of high international standard has now increased considerably. China particularly stands out and is today one of the leading science nations in the world. Overall, Chinese research collabo…
Kia mau i te WeHI
OBJECTIVES: The aims of these studies were to (a) document the creation of the Wellbeing Hononga Index (WeHI), (b) demonstrate how psychometric practices can be Indigenized, and (c) provide a novel protocol for psychometrically validating survey measures. METHOD: We developed a new ordinal response scale based on the "Pūhā" plant and created 41 survey items based on the Ngaruroro model of Māori well-being (MW; Study 1). Interviews with eight Māor…
The Four Pillars of Morality
In moral psychology, many suggestions have been given regarding the nature of morality as a personality trait and as a biological phenomenon. Discussing both historical and contemporary theories, a bottom‐up genetically influenced theoretical synthesis for morality is proposed. At the centre are the four pillars of morality: the dual moral emotion systems found in empathetic distress and the rage and fear systems and the two modulators found in e…
Economic growth (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Affect (linguistics (1 work) · Ambiguity (1 work) · China (1 work) · Cultural Differences and Values (1 work) · Demographic economics (1 work)