Hege Høivik Bye

Hege Høivik Bye is a Professor at the Department of Social Psychology, University of Bergen. Her primary affiliation is with the University of Bergen, with collaborative ties to institutions like the Norwegian Police University College and NORCE Research AS. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Psychology and Psychological Perspectives on Cultural Diversity.

Professor Bye's research centers on three interconnected pillars:

• Social Perception/Evaluation: Investigating stereotypes of Norwegian social groups, gender subgroup stereotypes, and how social perception is shaped by both perceiver and target characteristics.
• Immigration Attitudes: Analyzing Norwegian attitudes towards immigrants and asylum seekers, including responses to sudden influxes, acceptance of climate migrants, and the discrepancy between local and national attitudes.
• Social Norm Misconceptions: Examining pluralistic ignorance in contexts like feelings toward asylum seekers, help-seeking for depression (particularly among men), and attitudes towards sexual harassment.

Her work often explores the behavioral consequences of these attitudes and misconceptions.

Her extensive publication record (over 30 articles since 2008) demonstrates consistent focus on social psychology applied to pressing societal issues. Recent trends (2021-2025) show increased emphasis on:

• Climate migration attitudes and communication strategies
• Intersectional discrimination (gender, sexual orientation) in professions like policing
• Refugee mental health help-seeking barriers
• Experimental studies on norm perceptions and depression disclosure

Methodologically, she employs surveys, experiments, cross-cultural comparisons, and analysis of real-world behavioral data.

Professor Bye actively contributes to academic service through supervision of master's theses and dissertations in psychology. While specific grant details aren't listed, she participates in funded projects like 'INCLUDE: Openings to the Inclusion of Muslim Minorities' (ERC-funded) and 'Diversity in Education and Organization'.