In his thesis, Erik Forsberg examines basic moral psychology and related questionnaires. He has also developed a new software, D3mirt, which provides a more detailed and visual picture of how moral values can be measured.
In his doctoral thesis, Yannick Klein has investigated the relationship between nature exposure and mental health in adults in Sweden, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. His studies shows that both active and passive exposure to nature have positive effects on mental health.
The origin of the Department of Psychology is to be found in the inauguration of the Olof Eneroth professorship at Stockholm University College in 1937. In 2024, Professor Pehr Granqvist was appointed the sixth holder of this title. Below is his informal inaugural address, where he is also announcing the Eneroth Lectures.
The recent intensification of intergroup conflicts around the world highlights the importance of finding ways to reconcile members of adversary groups.