Espen Røysamb

Espen Røysamb is a Professor of Personality Psychology at the University of Oslo and a Senior Researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. He holds a Cand. Psychol. (1991) and PhD (1997) from the University of Oslo. His research focuses on subjective well-being, genetic and environmental influences on mental health, and psychometric methodologies. He has conducted visiting research at institutions such as the University of Michigan and Virginia Commonwealth University.

• Education: Cand. Psychol. (1991), PhD (1997), both from University of Oslo
• Key Appointments: Professor of Psychology (UiO), Senior Researcher (NIPH)
• Collaborations: University of Tromsø, Virginia Institute of Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics

Research Interests

Røysamb’s work integrates quantitative genetics, twin studies, and psychological methodologies to explore well-being, personality traits, and mental health. His research emphasizes understanding how genetic and environmental factors interact in conditions like depression and personality disorders. He is particularly noted for applying structural equation modeling to disentangle complex relationships in population data.

Article Trends

Recent publications focus on interventions for well-being (e.g., digital Five Ways to Wellbeing), genetic influences on mental health outcomes, and the interplay between social factors and psychological states. His work bridges clinical, quantitative, and cross-cultural perspectives to address mental health disparities and resilience mechanisms.

Awards

• H.M. the King’s Gold Medal for Dissertation (2000s)
• APA Award for Research Excellence
• Best Annual Paper Award, Journal of Happiness Studies

Advising & Grants

Røysamb has advised numerous students and led grants focusing on longitudinal studies of mental health and well-being. His work often involves large-scale datasets and international collaborations to advance methodological rigor in psychological research.

Labs & Teams

His research is embedded within the University of Oslo’s Department of Psychology and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, collaborating closely with teams studying genetic epidemiology and public health interventions.