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Tatjana Schnell is a Professor of Existential Psychology at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society, where she has worked since October 2020. She also holds a fellowship at the Humanistic University Berlin (since 2024). Her professional journey includes academic training in psychology, theology, religious studies, and philosophy across Germany, the UK, and Austria, with a doctorate from the University of Trier (Germany) and habilitation from the University of Innsbruck (Austria), where she founded the Existential Psychology Lab. Education : Psychology, Theology, Religious Studies, and Philosophy from the University of Göttingen, University of London, University of Heidelberg, and University of Cambridge Degree : Doctorate in Psychology (University of Trier, Germany) Habilitation : Psychology (University of Innsbruck, Austria) Tatjana Schnell's research focuses on existential themes including meaning in life, existential health, death attitudes, alienation, and religious/spiritual/secular worldviews. Her work bridges individual psychology with societal and environmental implications, with extensive international collaborations and publications. She has authored key works like "The Psychology of Meaning in Life" (2nd ed., 2025) and "Sinn finden" (2024). Her recent publications examine pandemic psychology, existential resources in gifted adults, workplace spirituality, and meaning-based interventions for chronic pain and cancer rehabilitation. Her research projects include "Making Sense of Volunteering," "Sinnmacher - The Meaning App," and studies on existential resources in palliative care. The Tatjana Schnell website provides further details about her work. Fellow : Humanistic University Berlin (2024) Tatjana Schnell has developed innovative tools like the Sources of Meaning Card Method (SoMeCaM) and Meaning in Work Inventory (ME-Work), with validated versions across multiple cultures. Her work emphasizes the practical application of existential psychology in mental health, organizational behavior, and ecological engagement. She founded the Existential Psychology Lab at the University of Innsbruck and continues to lead impactful research at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society.

• Existential Psychology
• Meaning in Life
• Existential Health
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Elin Marie Frivold Kostøl is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Agder. Her research focuses on co-regulation in parent-child and teacher-child interactions, particularly in emotional situations. She examines how social and emotional conditions influence child development and learning, with methodological expertise in qualitative approaches like Stimulated Recall Interviews and video analysis. Key areas include special education, social-emotional learning, and inclusive education. Her work explores pedagogical strategies for emotional support in classrooms and the role of intersubjective understanding in bullying prevention. She is affiliated with the Special Education research group and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects addressing educational assessment and school staffing challenges. Elin’s research highlights teachers’ interpretations of emotional situations, emphasizing co-regulation as a pedagogical tool. She advocates for evidence-based practices to enhance children’s emotional and behavioral regulation in diverse classroom settings.

• Special Education
• Social-Emotional Learning
• Inclusive Education
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Jasmin Richter is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the LCE - Literature, Cognition and Emotions and the Social Psychology Research Group. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Cologne (2020), followed by postdoctoral positions at the University of Cologne (2020–2021) and the University of Oslo (2021–present). Education & Appointments: 2021–Present: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Oslo 2020–2021: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Cologne 2020: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Cologne 2015–2020: Ph.D. Student, University of Cologne 2015: M.Sc. in Psychology, University of Bonn 2013: B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Giessen Research Interests: Dr. Richter specializes in cognitive and social psychology, focusing on evaluative conditioning, processing fluency, and moralization. Her work explores how repetition, stimulus pairing, and temporal dynamics influence truth/moral judgments, memory consolidation, and affective preferences. Key themes include the role of episodic retrieval in learning mechanisms and the interplay between unawareness and contingency awareness in valence processing. Publications Trends: Her recent work (2021–2025) emphasizes experimental psychology, with contributions to Cognition & Emotion , Journal of Experimental Social Psychology , and Developmental Review . Topics include evaluative conditioning under varying temporal conditions, the effects of simultaneous stimulus pairing, and the cognitive foundations of affective preferences. Labs & Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary teams, her research integrates experimental designs with neurocognitive frameworks. Collaborations span institutions like the University of Cologne, the University of Bonn, and international co-authors in psychology and cognitive science.

• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Evaluative Conditioning
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Tine Kristin Jensen is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oslo's Department of Psychology, with a part-time affiliation at the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies. She specializes in child trauma, PTSD treatment, and developmental psychology, focusing on interventions for youth exposed to violence, disasters, and terrorism. Dr. Jensen co-leads major trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) implementation projects across Europe and conducts research on unaccompanied refugee minors and digital mental health interventions for war-affected children. Education: Cand. psychol. (University of Oslo, 1986) Approved specialist in clinical psychology (Norwegian Psychological Association, 1996) Dr. Psychol. (PhD, University of Oslo, 2005; thesis: Suspicions of Child Sexual Abuse) Her research interests span trauma treatment efficacy, post-traumatic stress symptom dynamics, and cultural influences on psychological recovery. She has pioneered studies on parental experiences of terrorism (e.g., Utøya attack survivors) and developed digital tools like apps to complement TF-CBT for adolescents. Dr. Jensen also addresses systemic challenges in child mental health services, including therapist burnout and resource allocation. Recent work explores social media literacy's role in youth mental health and evaluates stepped-care models for trauma survivors. She collaborates internationally with institutions like Drexel University and Denver University, contributing to global PTSD treatment guidelines. Key projects include: Implementation of TF-CBT in Norwegian child mental health clinics Treatment outcomes for unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors Longitudinal studies on terror survivors' mental health Development of trauma-focused interventions for online abuse victims Dr. Jensen actively contributes to Nordic psychology policy as a journal editor and sits on scientific committees for organizations like ECOTS. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and public health policy to improve care for traumatized children and families.

• Clinical Psychology
• Child Trauma
• Developmental Psychology
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Kristine Beate Walhovd is a Professor at the Department of Psychology , University of Oslo, and co-leader of the Center for Lifespan Changes in Brain and Cognition (LCBC) . She is affiliated with the UiO:Life Science initiative and has led major projects like Lifebrain (€2.5M) and Neurocognitive Plasticity (ERC Starting Grant, €1.5M). Current roles: Professor (since 2016), Co-leader of LCBC Key affiliations: University of Oslo, Lifebrain Consortium, UiO:Life Science Her research focuses on lifespan brain and cognitive changes , examining both positive/negative developmental trajectories from age 4 to 90. She studies interactions between biomedical risks (e.g., Alzheimer's, fetal drug exposure) and cognitive outcomes, employing MRI , DTI , and ERP methodologies. Recent publications highlight work on Alzheimer's biomarkers , sleep-brain interactions , memory consolidation , and fetal brain influences . Her 2025 papers in Scientific Reports and Neurobiology of Aging examine hippocampal stability and brain network segregation. Awards include: 2015 University of Oslo Research Prize (shared with Anders Fjell) 2011 Member, Norwegian Academy of Sciences and Letters 2006 His Majesty the King's Gold Medal for best doctoral thesis She supervises doctoral candidates and teaches cognitive neuroscience , experimental methods , and thesis writing .

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
• Brain Aging
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Neil Martin Davies is a Researcher at the Department of Public Health and Nursing , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) . His work bridges epidemiology, genetics, and public health, with a focus on causal inference, Mendelian randomization, and socioeconomic health disparities. His research explores the intersection of genetic epidemiology , developmental psychology , and clinical outcomes . Key themes include the impacts of antiseizure medications in pregnancy , cardiometabolic risks in psychiatric populations , and health policy implications of Mendelian randomization . Recent publications highlight methodological advancements in directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) , instrumental variable analysis , and family-based sampling . His work frequently addresses parental education effects , sleep patterns , and genetic correlations in large cohorts like UK Biobank. Neil Martin Davies contributes to scientific reporting standards , co-authoring the STROBE-MR guidelines for Mendelian randomization studies. His collaborations span neurology , mental health , and health economics , emphasizing causal relationships over correlational findings.

• Epidemiology
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Public Health
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Bård Erlend Solstad is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Agder. His research focuses on youth sports psychology, athlete development, and coach education, with a particular emphasis on the impact of training loads, motivation, and injury prevention in young athletes. He holds a postdoctoral fellowship from the Norwegian Research Centre for Children and Youth Sports (2017–2020) and was a Research Fellow at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (2012–2017). Key affiliations: ROPE (Research in Outdoor and Physical Education), SPADE (Sports Performance and Athlete Development Environments). Research interests include the psychological aspects of sport injury, perfectionism in elite performers, and the motivational climate in youth sports. His work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to address issues like athlete well-being, coaching practices, and retention in organized sports. Recent studies have explored factors influencing dropout rates in youth soccer and the efficacy of interventions like the FUEL program for female endurance athletes. Solstad has advised on coach education initiatives, emphasizing empowering coaching behaviors and the psychological needs of athletes. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to advance athlete development programs and policy recommendations.

• Children and Youth Sports
• Sports Psychology
• Coach Education
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Monika Abels is an Associate Professor at UiT The Arctic University of Norway , affiliated with the Child development research group. Her work focuses on cross-cultural child development, infant socialization, emotion regulation, and the impact of digital technology on parental responsiveness. Research Interests : Child development, cross-cultural parenting, emotion understanding, hunter-gatherer societies, and fieldwork ethics. Labs/Teams : Member of the Barns utvikling (Child Development) research group at UiT. Recent Research Trends : Her publications highlight comparative studies across Norway, Tanzania, India, and sub-Saharan Africa, examining infant sleep, parental phone use, triadic interactions, and cultural differences in hidden emotion understanding. Collaborative work with African communities (San, Hadza) explores regulatory and ethical fieldwork challenges. Email : m.abels@uit.no

• Child Development
• Parenting Practices
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
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Vibeke Grøver is a Professor at the Department of Pedagogical Research, University of Oslo. Her work focuses on language and reading comprehension development for language minority children, with a emphasis on bilingual education, shared book reading interventions, and sociolinguistic factors influencing literacy. Education: Dr.polit., University of Oslo (1992) Master in Educational Psychology, University of Oslo (1982) Elementary School Teacher, University of Oslo (1977) Research Interests include second-language acquisition, early literacy for dual-language learners, home literacy environments, and teacher talk features in preschool settings. She leads projects like Teaching for text comprehension and has contributed to the DEAL (Development, Equality, and Literacy in Learning Contexts) research group. Article Trends show longitudinal studies on bilingual profiles, shared reading interventions, code-switching dynamics, and neighborhood demographic impacts on vocabulary. Key themes include scaffolding language minority students, cross-cultural comparisons (e.g., Chinese-Norwegian families), and teacher-student interaction patterns in multilingual preschools. Leadership Roles include Dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences (2009–2012) and advisory positions for the Peder Sather Center at UC Berkeley (2012–2014). Research visits span Harvard, UC Berkeley, NYU, and East China Normal University.

• Language and reading comprehension in children
• Language minority children's learning
• Second language acquisition
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Stig Arve Sæther is a Professor of Sports Science at the Department of Sociology and Political Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. His research focuses on talent development, elite sports, and sports psychology, with specific emphasis on transitions from junior to senior elite, stress, perfectionism, and coach-athlete relationships. He leads the research group Skill and Performance Development in Sports and School (SPDSS) and the NTNU Sports Network. Primary research areas: Talent development environments, dual careers, relative age effects, and athlete stress Ongoing projects: Female athlete development, Norwegian football club mergers, international youth football environments, senior transitions in school sports, and destructive leadership in sports Collaborations: Rosenborg Ball Club, Kristiansund Ball Club (NEAS Academy), Norwegian Handball Association, Norwegian Ice Hockey Association Editor-in-Chief: Scandinavian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology His recent research explores gender differences in talent environments (handball/ice hockey), parental impacts on biathlon transitions, and communication barriers around menstrual cycles in female football. With 60+ international journal articles and multiple books, his work bridges academic rigor and practical sports insights. Media presence spans 200+ TV/radio/podcast appearances (TV2 Sporten, NRK, GameChanger) and newspapers (Wall Street Journal, Aftenposten). Key students include Max Bergström (PhD) and 46+ master’s graduates. Awards not explicitly mentioned, but his editorial and research group leadership highlight institutional recognition.

• Talent development
• Elite sports
• Sports psychology
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May Britt Drugli is a Professor at the Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare, affiliated with NTNU's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Department of Mental Health. Her research focuses on early childhood care, student-teacher relationships, child mental health, and intervention research. She has contributed to numerous publications addressing childcare quality, child well-being, and developmental outcomes. Her work includes studies on cortisol levels in toddlers in childcare, the impact of professional development programs like 'Thrive by Three,' and the importance of play-based learning in educational policies. She frequently collaborates with educators and policymakers to translate research into practical pedagogical strategies. Key areas of exploration include transition processes for young children entering childcare, the role of teacher-child interactions, and addressing socioeconomic disparities in early education. Her research emphasizes evidence-based practices to enhance child development and mental health.

• Early Childhood Care
• Student-Teacher Relationships
• Child Mental Health
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Martin Kjeøen Erikstad is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education at the University of Agder. His work primarily focuses on sports psychology, coaching development, and talent development in football. University of Agder Department of Sports Science and Physical Education Research group: SPADE (Training processes and performance development in sports) Dr. Erikstad's research explores psychosocial factors affecting performance and participation in sport, particularly in youth football systems. He has conducted extensive studies on Bryne FK's youth development, including the 1999 intake that produced Erling Haaland and other professional players. His work emphasizes: Transformational leadership in sports Positive coach-athlete relationships Environment factors that promote both participation and elite talent development Psychological aspects of refereeing decisions Self-regulation in youth football

• Sports Psychology
• Coaching
• Talent Development
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Efthymios Papatzikis is a Professor of Infant Brain Development at Oslo Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Education and International Studies. He leads the Advanced Health Intelligence and Brain-Inspired Technologies (ADEPT) Research Group, focusing on brain development in the first 1500 days of life using neuroimaging, behavioral analysis, and AI-driven tools. Research Focus: Multimodal neuroimaging (qEEG, ABR, aEEG), computational neuroscience, AI in NICU diagnostics, and personalized sound/music interventions. Collaborations: Harvard University, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, UCL, and Bergen University. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Frontiers in Pediatric Psychology, Guest Editor for Frontiers in Pediatric Neurology. His work bridges neuroscience with clinical neonatal care, emphasizing family-centered medicine and precision diagnostics. Recent projects include EU Cost Action CA22111 on real-world environments’ impact on brain development. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK Certified Specialist in Social Prescribing by the World Health Organization He contributes to journals as reviewer and editor, co-develops computational tools for NICU EEG analysis, and advises international foundations on maternal/child health and early childhood education.

• Neuroscience
• Neonatology
• Developmental Psychology
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Arvid Nikolai Kildahl is a PhD candidate at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, and is employed at Oslo University Hospital, where he works within two national competence units: the Norwegian Centre of Competence for Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health (NevSom) and the Norwegian Centre of Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Hypersomnias. He splits his time as both a researcher and a clinician, working 50% at the outpatient clinic for mental health and autism/intellectual disabilities at Oslo University Hospital. His research focuses on detecting and understanding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related symptoms in adults with co-occurring autism and intellectual disabilities, particularly when verbal disclosure is limited. Arvid holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Oslo (2009) and is a certified Specialist Psychologist in Clinical Psychology (2014). His academic interests center on mental health in individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, emphasizing assessment and treatment challenges. He investigates how clinicians' understanding is shaped by patient interactions and explores biases in diagnosing co-occurring mental disorders. His recent publications (2023–2025) span trauma assessment, psychopathology in autism, mental health services adaptation, and diagnostic tool validation for individuals with intellectual disabilities. He frequently collaborates with researchers like Sissel Berge Helverschou and Hanne Weie Oddli on topics such as PTSD identification, schizophrenia in autism, and trauma-informed care approaches. Arvid’s work addresses critical gaps in clinical practice, including the need for non-verbal trauma detection methods, improved inpatient care environments, and standardized assessment tools tailored for neurodiverse populations. His projects are funded by Oslo University Hospital and aim to bridge research and clinical application in mental health services for vulnerable groups.

• Mental Health
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Intellectual Disabilities
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Seffetullah Kuldas is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Media and Communication, funded by a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Individual Fellowship (MSCA–IF). His research focuses on ethnicity-based parenting for children’s online safety, educational resilience against bullying and socioeconomic challenges, and unconscious cognitive processes. He previously held a postdoctoral position at Dublin City University’s Anti-Bullying Centre, studying Roma children’s experiences with ethnicity-based bullying. His work integrates empirical research with policy recommendations, often using EU Kids Online datasets and peer-reviewed publications. Key research interests include parental mediation strategies, transactional resiliency frameworks, and the intersection of unconscious mind theories with educational practices. He has contributed to developing validated scales for anti-bullying self-efficacy and has explored digital divides in online safety awareness. Teaching roles: Guest Lecturer at Dublin City University and the University of Science Malaysia, covering topics like ethnicity-based bullying, metacognition, and research methodologies. Awards: MSCA–IF Fellowship, Best Research Award, and multiple Best Publication accolades. Publications span 20+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like International Journal of Communication and Youth & Society , focusing on bullying prevention, digital parenting, and cognitive resilience. His projects emphasize marginalized communities, including Roma children and ethnic minorities in Europe, addressing both academic and societal impacts through collaborative research and policy engagement.

• Parental Mediation
• Educational Resilience
• Self-Construal
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