Nicolay Gausel

Nicolay Gausel is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Social Sciences. His research spans social psychology, emotion psychology, and cultural studies.

• Research areas include morality, self-critical emotions, psychological defense, and stigma.
• Collaborates across disciplines: business, neuroscience, criminology, philosophy, and climate work.
• Methodological expertise in confirmatory designs, qualitative/quantitative methods, and applied statistics.

His work explores interpersonal dynamics of shame, moral emotions, and cross-cultural selfhood. Articles highlight interdisciplinary applications, from family therapy to global personhood models. Current projects address identity, stigma, and social justice issues.