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Jan Georg Friesinger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychosocial Health at the University of Agder, Norway. He is actively engaged in teaching sociology, health geography, and qualitative social research, and serves as the study programme coordinator for the Master's programme in Psychosocial Health.
His research focuses on the sociological, spatial, and material dimensions of mental health and illness, particularly in community and supported housing contexts. He explores how place attachment, built environments, and everyday materialities influence recovery, inclusion, and well-being among individuals with mental health challenges.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of public health, sociology, and environmental psychology. He frequently investigates how social and spatial factors—such as discrimination, financial strain, housing design, and nature access—impact mental health outcomes, using qualitative and mixed-method approaches. His work contributes to both academic discourse and public policy discussions on mental health and housing.
- Associations between perceived discrimination and health
- Place attachment and immigrant integration
- Materiality in supported housing
- Fire safety regulations and autonomy
- Human-animal bonds in recovery
- Therapeutic landscapes
Jan Georg Friesinger has received no explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. However, he is actively involved in knowledge dissemination through public media and policy engagement, contributing to outlets like forskning.no, Agderposten, and Morgenbladet. He has also contributed to educational development, including curriculum design for specialized master’s programs in mental health and substance use.
He is a key member of the research group Society, Space, Psychosocial Health (SSPH), which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on the spatial and social aspects of mental well-being. His work emphasizes participatory and critical perspectives, challenging institutional norms and advocating for more inclusive and human-centered mental health environments.
