Dr. Carolina Lundqvist
Sweden
Senior Associate Professor of Psychology and Associate Professor of Sports Science at Linköping University
Carolina Lundqvist, Ph.D., is a renowned scientist, sports psychologist, and licensed clinical psychotherapist from Sweden.
She works at the Athletics Research Center and is the research coordinator for the dual-career programme for elite athletes at Linköping University.
With over 25 years of experience in applied sports psychology, she has prepared numerous elite athletes and coaches for international competitions.
One of her groundbreaking works is the article published in 2011 titled "Well-being in competitive sports – the feel-good factor?"
Currently, Lundqvist is researching how high-performance athletes can remain psychologically resilient while building sustainable careers.
She advocates for educational initiatives to improve the qualifications of professionals working with mental health issues in the sports sector.
Another key focus of her research is toxic leadership in elite sport.
At the FISU World Conference, she will present her findings on integrating mental health and sustainability in sport.