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Linn Håman serves as Senior Lecturer at Halmstad University's School of Health and Welfare, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of physical activity, mental health, and social wellbeing. Her academic work bridges clinical health science with practical community applications, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Her research portfolio demonstrates deep expertise in orthorexia nervosa and disordered eating behaviors within fitness contexts, alongside innovative physical activity interventions for aging populations with vision impairment. Key thematic areas include:
- Gender dynamics in fitness culture and personal training practices
- Empowerment-based approaches for older adults with age-related macular degeneration
- School-based health promotion programs for children and adolescents
- Media representations of orthorexia nervosa in Swedish society
Håman's publication record reveals a methodological preference for qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, with recent work focusing on community-based interventions that address health inequities. Her 2023-2024 publications particularly emphasize empowerment frameworks for visually impaired seniors, while earlier work established foundational insights into orthorexia nervosa through media analysis and fitness industry ethnography.
Professionally, she maintains active engagement with the Swedish Association for Behavioural and Social Research in Sport, contributing to national discourse on sport psychology and health behavior. Her collaborative approach is evident across multiple interdisciplinary projects involving schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
Current research directions indicate growing focus on intersectional health challenges, particularly examining how vision impairment compounds age-related mobility limitations, and how gender norms shape health advice in commercial fitness environments. Her work consistently prioritizes participant voices through participatory research designs.
