Ingunn Hagen

Ingunn Hagen serves as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. Her extensive academic career spans several decades with continuous scholarly contributions that demonstrate significant evolution in research focus.

Hagen's research interests center on the intersection of yoga practices and mental health, particularly focusing on youth wellbeing and stress management. Her work has increasingly emphasized yoga-based interventions for emotional regulation, with notable projects including collaborations with Ron Rice on the Media Mastery project. Earlier in her career, her research focused more heavily on media psychology, digital communication, and audience studies, reflecting a natural progression toward understanding how traditional wellness practices interact with modern digital environments.

Analysis of Hagen's recent publications reveals a clear trend toward applied research in yoga therapy, particularly for adolescent mental health. Her work bridges traditional yoga practices with contemporary psychological science, examining how breathwork, meditation, and physical postures can address specific mental health challenges in educational settings. The publications demonstrate methodological diversity, incorporating both qualitative approaches to understand lived experiences and quantitative assessments of intervention effectiveness.

Hagen maintains active research collaborations, most notably with Ron Rice on digital media projects, while also developing independent and co-authored works focused on yoga applications. Her research demonstrates increasing international recognition, with publications in reputable journals across psychology, public health, and media studies disciplines.