Hermundur Sigmundsson

Hermundur Sigmundsson is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on developmental psychology, motor competence, educational psychology, and motivational factors in learning and performance. He has collaborated extensively with researchers across Europe, including Italy, Iceland, and Greece.

His work explores topics such as growth mindset, grit, passion, and flow state measurement, with a particular emphasis on interventions to enhance academic and athletic performance. Key contributions include the development of scales for assessing growth mindset and flow proneness, and studies on the interplay between motor skills, academic achievement, and cognitive development in children.

Recent articles highlight his exploration of motivational interventions for adolescents, cross-cultural comparisons of motor competence, and the neurobiological basis of personality traits. His research frequently integrates cognitive, behavioral, and educational perspectives to understand human development and learning processes.

Hermundsson has published widely in journals like Acta Psychologica, New Ideas in Psychology, and Frontiers in Psychology, with a strong focus on empirical studies and methodological rigor. His work bridges basic psychological research with practical applications in education and sports.