Jon Trygve Monsen

Jon Trygve Monsen is a Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo. His research focuses on affect integration, psychotherapy outcomes, and interpersonal dynamics in clinical settings. He has contributed to the development of assessment tools like the Affect Integration Inventory (AII) and explored therapeutic processes in diverse populations, including children with anxiety disorders and psychiatric outpatients. His work emphasizes the role of emotional awareness and relational factors in mental health improvement. Key contributions include studies on therapy duration effects, alliance formation, and symptom-interpersonal problem interactions. He is affiliated with research projects like NMSPOP (Norwegian Multisite Study on Process and Outcome of Psychotherapy) and participates in the DRIVE research group focused on depression mechanisms.