Anne Madeleine Botslangen

Anne Madeleine Botslangen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health and Social Sciences at Molde University College. Her academic work focuses on health promotion for children, young people, and people with disabilities, while also teaching in the nursing education program. She completed her doctoral thesis in 2015 with affiliations at both the University of Bergen and Molde University College.

• Academic background includes a cand.mag degree from Molde University College
• Major in Administration and Organizational Sciences from the University of Bergen

Professor Botslangen's research primarily centers on adapted outdoor recreation ("Friluftsliv tilrettelagt") as a means of health promotion and social inclusion for people with disabilities. Her work explores how natural environments can serve as therapeutic spaces that promote wellbeing, social interaction, and quality of life. She investigates the intersection of green social work, disability studies, and health promotion, with particular attention to how outdoor activities can be adapted for individuals with developmental disabilities and other functional variations.

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on visitor farms, outdoor activities, and community-based interventions as arenas for social work and health promotion. The research shows consistent themes of inclusion, accessibility, and the therapeutic potential of nature-based activities.

Professor Botslangen actively collaborates with various organizations including DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association), local museums, and sports associations to create accessible outdoor experiences. Her work has been featured in media outlets including NRK, Romsdals Budstikke, and Bergens Tidende.

She is involved in educational innovation, particularly in creating effective learning arenas for students, and has published on collaborative approaches to educational innovation in higher education.