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Research
The long-term goals of my research and teaching activities are to contribute to the creation and dissemination of scientifically sound and robust knowledge that improve work conditions, increased population health, and a more productive society that function on human terms. The research is often conducted in interdisciplinary alliances with fellow researchers from other academic disciplines.
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Social Sciences
- Medical and Health Sciences
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Research output
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School principals’ span of control and its cross-sectional associations with signs of exhaustion, perceived work ability, and demanding and supportive circumstances in managerial work
Persson, R., Leo, U., Oudin, A., Håkansson, C. & Österberg, K., 2026 Apr 21, In: BMC Public Health. 26, 1319.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Skolledares arbetsmiljö del 2: Fördjupade undersökningar av rektorers organisatoriska förutsättningar och förslag på åtgärder för ett hållbart skolledarskap.
Persson, R., Leo, U., Oudin, A. & Håkansson, C., 2026 Jan 27, Arbets- och miljömedicin Syd. 42 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Research
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Perceived Positive or Negative Changes in the Work Situation: A Study of Swedish School Principals’ Intention to Leave
Leo, U., Håkansson, C., Persson, R. & Arvidsson, I., 2026 Jan 21, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Leadership and Policy in Schools. p. 1-19Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The occurrence and co-occurrence of conflicts and negative acts and their associations with self-rated health, workability, and life-satisfaction: a cross-sectional study of Swedish school principals
Persson, R., Leo, U. & Håkansson, C., 2025 Oct 20, In: BMC Research Notes. 18, 1, 436.Research output: Contribution to journal › Debate/Note/Editorial › peer-review
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Organisational and social work environment factors and occupational balance as predictors of work and life satisfaction among Swedish principals who are also parents to small children
Borgh, M., Persson, R., Leo, U. & Håkansson, C., 2025 Jul 18, In: BMC Public Health. 25, 2493.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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En chef som mår bra är en bättre chef: Hur kan arbetsmiljön för chefer i kommunal äldreomsorg förbättras?
Rydenfält, C. (PI), Persson, R. (Researcher), Jungert, T. (Researcher), Persson, J. (Researcher) & Johansson, G. (Researcher)
2023/10/01 → 2026/09/30
Project: Research
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Work on Mars - Pufendorf Advanced Study Group (ASG) 2022-2023
Broberg, K. (Researcher), Nilsson, K. (Researcher), Persson, R. (Researcher), Oudin, A. (Researcher), Alce, G. (Researcher), Enquist, H. (Researcher), Gudmundsson, A. (Researcher), Holmberg, R. (Researcher), Lundqvist, Å. (Researcher), Mathieu, C. (Researcher), Rylander, L. (Researcher) & Wallergård, M. (Researcher)
2022/09/01 → …
Project: Research
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CHIE: Centre for Healthy Indoor Environment
Wierzbicka, A. (Researcher), Nordquist, B. (Researcher), Borell, J. (Researcher), Persson, R. (Researcher), Ness, B. (Researcher), Wallentén, P. (Researcher), Stroh, E. (Researcher), Stålne, K. (Researcher), Li, Y. (Researcher), Gao, C. (Researcher), Eggeling, J. (Researcher), Strandberg, B. (Researcher), Krais, A. (Researcher), Isaxon, C. (Researcher), Caltenco, H. (Researcher), Alce, G. (Researcher), Omelekhina, Y. (Researcher), Harderup, L.-E. (Researcher), Gudmundsson, A. (Researcher), Maini Gerhardsson, K. (Researcher), Mattsson, C. (Researcher) & Holst, T. (Researcher)
2014/03/01 → …
Project: Network
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Skolledares arbetsmiljö del 2: Fördjupande undersökningar av rektorers organisatoriska förutsättningar för ett hållbart skolledarskap
Persson, R. (PI), Leo, U. (CoI), Håkansson, C. (CoI) & Oudin, A. (CoI)
2023/01/02 → 2026/03/31
Project: Research
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Sound masking in open plan offices: An intervention study on effects on work environment and staff
Borell, J. (PI), Stroh, E. (Researcher) & Persson, R. (Researcher)
2020/05/01 → 2024/04/30
Project: Research
Activities
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Intervju i Dagens Nyheter: Quiet quitting - riskerna med att göra minimalt på arbetsplatsen
Persson, R. (Interviewee)
2024 Mar 26Activity: Other › Media participation
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Så behåller vi rektorerna
Persson, R. (Invited speaker) & Leo, U. (Invited speaker)
2024 Mar 19Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Helsingborgs dagblad: Moralisk stress på jobbet – en balansgång mellan rätt och rätt
Persson, R. (Interviewee)
2023 Aug 29Activity: Other › Media participation
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Sydsvenskan: Moralisk stress på jobbet – en balansgång mellan rätt och rätt
Persson, R. (Interviewee)
2023 Aug 29Activity: Other › Media participation
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Arbetsmiljö för rektorer och biträdande rektorer
Persson, R. (Interviewee) & Leo, U. (Interviewee)
2023 Mar 14Activity: Other › Media participation
Prizes and Distinction
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Scientific Distinction Award, in recognition for achievements as an early career investigator
Persson, R. (Recipient), 2008 Aug 27
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Paper Award: The Use of Protective Hearing Devices and Perceived Noise Disturbance and Social Climate in Open Office Environments
Stroh, E. (Recipient), Persson, R. (Recipient) & Borell, J. (Recipient), 2024 Jul 24
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2nd place in poster competition: Workplace Bullying and Longterm Consequences on Sleep – a Two Year Follow-Up Study
Hansen, Å. M. (Recipient), Hogh, A. (Recipient), Garde, A. H. (Recipient) & Persson, R. (Recipient), 2012 Sept 1
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Poster Award: Physiological and psychological consequences of bullying at work
Åse Marie, H. (Recipient), Hogh, A. (Recipient) & Persson, R. (Recipient), 2009 Sept 2
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Citation award: Seasonal variation in salivary cortisol concentrations
Persson, R. (Recipient), Garde, A. H. (Recipient), Hansen, Å. M. (Recipient), Österberg, K. (Recipient), Örbaek, P. (Recipient) & Karlson, B. (Recipient), 2006 Nov 29
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)