Malin Jakobsson

Assistant Professor
Department of Nursing , School of Health and Welfare
Programme Manager
advanced level
Presentation Publications

Malin Jakobsson is a PhD in Caring Sciences, Senior Lecturer at the School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, and is part of CHILD's interdisciplinary research group. Malin defended her thesis at the University of Borås with the thesis "I want to sleep but can't" - Adolescent's perspectives on factors that impede and promote their sleep. Malin's research focuses on sleep and, above all, in relation to adolescent health. This also includes the perspectives of guardians, teachers, and school nurses on promoting adolescent's sleep and health. In addition, Malins also researches the health promotion work of school nurses and student health care. 

Malin is a pediatric nurse and a district nurse who has worked at a children's clinic for many years and then as a school nurse for many years before she started in academia in 2016 to teach future pediatric and district nurses. 

Malin's commitment to advancing sleep research is evident in her active involvement in various professional organizations. She serves as the convenor of the Network for Junior Sleep Researchers, a board member of the Swedish Association for Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine, and a member of the editorial board of the journal Sleep and Health. Additionally, she is an active member of the network of research school nurses in Sweden, supporting the National Association of School Nurses. She is a member of the Global School Nurse Research Consortium. 

Article

Pakpour, A. Huus, K. Ahorsu, D. Björling, G. Broström, A. Bengtsson, S. , ... Eriksson M. (2026). Trends and Behavioral Correlates of Excessive Screen Time Among Swedish Adolescents: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study (2017–2023) Addictive Behaviors Reports, 23. More information
Jakobsson, M., Holmgren Celander, E., Andermo, S., Moberg, M. (2026). School Nurses’ Experience of Health Promotion Practices in Swedish Schools: A Qualitative Study Journal of School Nursing. More information
Odzakovic, E. Ingelsbo Petersson, A. Lindholm Ericsson, E. Öberg, S. Jakobsson, M. Björk, M. , ... Broström A. (2026). Experiences of sleep problems, subsequent daytime consequences, and self-care activities used to improve sleep among patients with restless legs syndrome: a qualitative content analysis Journal of Research in Nursing, 31, 99-115. More information
Odzakovic, E. Björk, M. Jakobsson, M. Öberg, S. Georgsson, M. Jonasson, L. , ... Broström A. (2026). Everyday life experiences of family members of individuals with restless legs syndrome: a qualitative interview study Journal of Research in Nursing. More information
Jakobsson, M. Björling, G. Broström, A. Huus, K. Eriksson, M. Bengtsson, S. , ... Pakpour A. (2026). The Swedish version of the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale: A psychometric evaluation among adolescents Addictive Behaviors Reports, 23. More information
Thalin, E. Björling, G. Pakpour, A. Huus, K. Broström, A. Bengtsson, S. , ... Jakobsson M. (2026). Starting an hour later: Adolescents' concerns and positive expectations regarding introducing later school start times-A qualitative study Sleep Health. More information
Pakpour, A. Eriksson, M. Ahorsu, D. Björling, G. Broström, A. Bengtsson, S. , ... Huus K. (2025). Gaming disorder among Swedish adolescents: Measurement, risk factors, and classification Comprehensive Psychiatry, 143. More information
Jakobsson, M., Moberg, M. (2025). School nurses’ perceived capability, opportunity, and motivation to provide health promotion: A convergent mixed-methods study International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances, 9(Dec). More information
Jakobsson, M., Elgan, E., Qvist, M., Jonasson, L. (2025). School nurses' experiences meeting children who live in a culture of honor: A qualitative interview study Journal of School Nursing. More information
Pakpour, A., Eriksson, M., Ahorsu, D., Broström, A., Bengtsson, S., Jakobsson, M., Huus, K. (2025). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Swedish adolescents' mental well-being: the role of impulsivity, sleep, spirituality, and self-esteem BMC Psychology, 13(1). More information
Jakobsson, M. (2024). “I'm not sure if it works”: School nurses’ experiences of sleep-promoting work in Sweden Sleep Health, 10(3), 272-278. More information
Pakpour, A., Eriksson, M., Erixon, I., Broström, A., Bengtsson, S., Jakobsson, M., Huus, K. (2024). The Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (SWEMWBS): A psychometric evaluation of adolescents in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic Heliyon, 10(6). More information