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Education and research at Child Studies is about childhood and family with a focus on interaction and language, children's culture and consumption, and childhood over time and space, all to better see the perspectives of children and young people.

In an increasingly complicated world, there is a need for researchers that can handle both breadth and depth, and can collaborate across disciplinary borders. Major societal questions are studied from an interdisciplinary perspective at TEMA.

With increased knowledge about children and young people, we can better understand their perspective on the world around them.

Disabled children have the right to leisure and recreation, but it can be difficult to find suitable activities. We study opportunities and obstacles for a meaningful leisure time from a child perspective.

This project is about the commercial child care in Sweden that existed in parallel to the development of the welfare state during the 20th century.

The argument that young people do not feel well is common in reports and media. What does it mean? We examine schoolchildren’s experiences of mental health and how such knowledge can add to the knowledge gained from surveys measuring symptoms.

This pilot project is mapping the rise of inquiries into historical institutional child abuse to better understand the form and remit of different inquiries, and to illuminate global trends and national differences.

Who is redressed when the state decides to deal with atrocities in the past? This project investigates the outcome of the Swedish financial redress scheme aimed at victims of historical institutional child abuse.

At Child Studies, we conduct research about children and childhood from a child perspective. As a doctoral student, you become part of an interdisciplinary and vibrant research environment that will support and challenge you in your work.

A professional, efficient and integrated internal support function is a must for the department's operations. We support, stimulate, enable and co-ordinate operations in the areas of education, research and collaboration.