Christine Sundgot-Borgen

Christine Sundgot-Borgen is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, specializing in mental health, body image, disordered eating behavior, and implementation research. She actively collaborates with institutions like Oslo University Hospital, Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, and international partners such as the University of São Paulo. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary public health interventions and prevention programs for eating disorders in athletes and adolescents.

• PhD in Sports Medicine (2020) - Norwegian School of Sports Medicine
• European Master in Physical Activity and Health
• IOC Diploma in Performance Nutrition

Her research spans body image across diverse populations, including adolescents, athletes, and fitness industry professionals. Key projects involve evaluating the implementation of Public Health and Life Skills in schools and adapting the Body Project for young athletes. She has contributed to cross-cultural validation of psychological scales like the Self-Compassion Scale and Satisfaction With Life Scale.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in disordered eating prediction for adolescent athletes, social media's role in eating pathology, and environmental psychology through nature exposure studies. She also investigates cosmetic surgery trends and green consumption patterns, reflecting multidisciplinary interests. Her work in the BodIS Lab and PROMENTA research group underscores commitment to collaborative science.

Cooperation includes national partnerships with Østfold University College and RASP (OUS), alongside international collaborations. She has taught courses like PSYC1210 and PSY2205, integrating her research into academic curricula. Current efforts focus on scaling evidence-based interventions for public health impact.