Norwegian Psychological Association Information

The Norwegian Psychological Association (NPF) is a professional society for those who are authorized as psychologists in Norway. These members all have at least six years university education and training in psychology, based on the scientific/practitioner model. We organize 8000 members, which accounts for approximately 90 percent off authorized psychologists in Norway. The Norwegian Psychological Association has four main pillars: We advocate psychology, psychological science and evidence-based practice in the society, including government, policy makers, user groups and the general public. We are responsible for the development, quality control and the running of the five-year specialist education for authorized psychologists, with over 4000 participants every year. We are a trade union for all members. We organize and train local, regional and national union representatives. And we take part in negotiations at all levels. We have a journal:“Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening” which comes out at least twelve times a year. And we are also part owners of “Scandinavian Journal of Psychology”, jointly with the Nordic psychologist associations, and WILEY. The mission of the organization To safeguard the professional and financial interests of our members in their role as Psychologists. To enhance the general population’s well being and quality of life To further develop psychological knowledge and different clinical interventions thereby promoting the population’s need for psychological assistance. To promote and maintain a high ethical standard among our members. To promote scientific research and professional development relevant to the population’s needs. To encourage cooperation and understanding between different professions, interest groups and stake holders that professional psychologists work together with. To organize the work of the association in such a way so as to enhance NPF’s mandate.