Marthe Maritsdatter Granlund

Short description

I am a PhD candidate in trauma psychology within the Health and Welfare doctoral program. I hold a BA in Social Work from the former Lillehammer University College, an MA in Societal Safety and Emergency Management from Nord University, and an advanced certification in Psychological Stress and Crisis Management from SOSCON/Hedmark University College. My doctoral project focuses on stress, coping, and health among firefighters in rural areas, employing a mixed-methods approach in a multidisciplinary research field situated at the intersection of trauma psychology, health sciences, and organizational theory. I also have a strong interest in organizational psychology, crisis management, and emergency preparedness.

My first article, 'Nobody is Superman': Exploring Stress and Coping in Norwegian Firefighters in Rural Areas (2025), investigates the stressors faced by rural firefighters and how these are managed before, during, and after an incident. The article also examines factors that promote or hinder stress management at the individual, group, and organizational levels, emphasizing the importance of a strong "resource base" as a foundation for effective coping.

In addition to my doctoral project, I fulfill teaching responsibilities University of Inland Norway, which include supervising advanced assignments and grading in various subjects. In the spring semester of 2026, I will be coordinating and teaching the elective course Crisis Management and Operational Leadership for students in the Bachelor’s program in Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management.