Dr. Gudberg K. Jonsson holds a PhD and serves as Director of the Social Science Research Institute, University of Iceland, Director & Research Scientist at the Human Behavior Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, at the University of Iceland. Additionally, he oversees operations at PatterVision, an SME specializing in research software development. He has actively contributed to numerous EU & CoE funded projects aimed at shaping Europe's digital . Jonsson is celebrated as one of the architects of the "Icelandic prevention model," rooted in robust social science theory and research, emphasizing the pivotal role of theory in guiding both research and practical applications. With extensive experience as a researcher, he has engaged in diverse national and international projects covering digital citizenship, media literacy, smart technology, cognition, and communication, particularly focusing on the structure and dynamics of human interaction.
EDUCATION
PhD Cognition and Communication
Doctoral Psychology
BA Psychology
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Multidisciplinary, Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics and Probability
Therapeutic communication laboratory: integrating mixed methods with digital tools and reflective professional practice Francisco Molinero, Gudberg K. Jonsson, M. Teresa Anguera, Laszlo Hunyadi, István Szekrényes Frontiers in Psychology, 2025 Communication has been recognized as the matrix in which the helping professionals operate in order to generate changes. In particular, psychotherapy is fundamentally a professional practice based, from its origins, on conversation. This study aims to establish the methodological and instrumental foundations of a therapeutic communication laboratory utilizing a mixed-methods approach. The primary objective is to develop and implement tools and procedures for the effective analysis of psychotherapy session recordings. We present a methodological proposal containing the foundations of a therapeutic communication laboratory which allows a new dialogue between professional practice and empirical research based on observation. We describe the processes of data incorporation and analysis of recorded sessions from a mixed methods perspective (Qual-Quan-Qual). The automation and integration of various digital tools, aligned with this mixed methods approach, are essential to achieve closer collaboration between practitioners and researchers. The incorporation of the transcription and labeling processes of the recordings into analysis tools such as Elan and Theme allows us to advance in these objectives. This approach enhances the training and supervision of psychotherapy professionals and bridges the gap between theoretical intervention models and their practical application. From a research standpoint, it enables the development of a knowledge base and observational instruments to advance the creation of more effective intervention models.
Application of association rules to ball possessions in professional men’s football Rubén Maneiro, Mario Amatria, José L. Losada, Gudberg K. Jonsson, Antonio Ardá, et al. Frontiers in Psychology, 2025 IntroductionThis study represents one of the first attempts to apply association rule mining to the analysis of ball possession in professional men’s football. The goal was to uncover hidden patterns among key tactical variables influencing possession success.MethodsUsing observational methodology, 2,324 ball possessions from the UEFA Euro 2020 championship were analyzed. The Apriori algorithm was applied to generate a total of 4,818 association rules, focusing on variables such as possession time, tactical intent, and field zones where possession occurred.ResultsThe results show that short possessions, with the intent to progress and developed in advanced zones of the field, are strongly associated with successful outcomes. This is reflected in high lift values (up to 40) and strong confidence levels. In contrast, long possessions in offensive zones did not consistently correlate with success.DiscussionThese findings suggest that possession duration alone is not a reliable predictor of success. Instead, the combination of short possessions, in advanced zones, and with progressive intent, is more closely associated with positive outcomes. Association rule mining emerges as a valid and interpretable tool to support decision-making in elite football.
T-pattern detection in the scientific literature of this century: A systematic review M. Teresa Anguera, Gudberg K. Jonsson, Elena Escolano-Pérez, Carmen Rosa Sánchez-Lopez, José Luis Losada, et al. Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 IntroductionScientific literature contains mainly systematic reviews focused on substantial aspects, but there are also approaches that have combined both substantial and methodological aspects, which is our preferred option since it undeniably adds value. The aims of this study were: (1) to carry out a systematic review of the literatura on T-Pattern analysis (TPA), and (2) to explore the possible contribution of mixed methods research to the integration of qualitative and quantitative elements on a synthesis level.MethodsBased on PRISMA guidelines, searches were carried out in the Scopus, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases. The general search syntax was: “THEME” AND (“T-Patterns” OR “T Patterns”) carried out in title, keywords and abstract. In addition, we included empirical articles on THEME and T-Patterns collected in other sources based on citations in several empirical works and consultations with different authors. This selection process resulted in 125 primary documents making up this systematic review.ResultsThe results showed that the detection of structures in behavior patterns forms a nexus between studies carried out in very diverse fields and contexts. Most studies are observational, whilst the applicability and power of T-Pattern detection are extraordinary. It allows the researcher to go deeper in a robust analysis that responds to the integration of qualitative and quantitative elements which constitutes the leit motive of mixed methods; and also to discover the deep, hidden structure that underlies the respective databases, regardless of the methodology used in each study. The possibilities in assigning parameters notably increase the options for obtaining results and their interpretation.DiscussionIt is relevant the extraordinary strength and applicability of T-pattern detection. There is a high presence of T-pattern detection and analysis in studies using observational methodology. It is necessary commit to consolidating the methodological analysis of selected works, as taking individual and collective responsibility for improving methodological quality of TPA studies, taking advantage of the resources provided by the THEME program.
Structural analyses in the study of behavior: From rodents to non-human primates Maurizio Casarrubea, Jean-Baptiste Leca, Noëlle Gunst, Gudberg K. Jonsson, Mariona Portell, et al. Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 The term “structure” indicates a set of components that, in relation to each other, shape an organic complex. Such a complex takes on essential connotations of functionally unitary entity resulting from the mutual relationships of its constituent elements. In a broader sense, we can use the word “structure” to define the set of relationships among the elements of an emergent system that is not determined by the mere algebraic sum of these elements, but by the interdependence relationships of these components from which the function of the entire structure itself derives. The behavior of an integrated living being can be described in structural termsviaan ethogram, defined as an itemized list of behavioral units. Akin to an architectural structure, abehavioral structurearises from the reciprocal relationships that the individual units of behavior establish. Like an architectural structure, thefunctionof the resulting behaving complex emerges from the relationships of the parts. Hence, studying behavior in its wholeness necessitates not only the identification of its constitutive units in their autarchic individuality, but also, and importantly, some understanding of their relationships. This paper aimed to critically review different methods to study behavior in structural terms. First, we emphasized the utilization of T-pattern analysis, i.e., one of the most effective and reliable tools to provide structural information on behavior. Second, we discussed the application of other methodological approaches that are based on the analysis of transition matrices, such as hierarchical clustering, stochastic analyses, and adjusted residuals. Unlike T-pattern analysis, these methods allow researchers to explore behavioral structure beyond its temporal characteristics and through other relational constraints. After an overview of how these methods are used in the study of animal behavior, from rodents to non-human primates, we discussed the specificities, advantages and challenges of each approach. This paper could represent a useful background for all scientists who intend to study behavior both quantitatively and structurally, that is in terms of the reciprocal relationships that the various units of a given behavioral repertoire normally weave together.
Diachronic analysis of qualitative data M. Teresa Anguera, Mariona Portell, Antonio Hernández-Mendo, Pedro Sánchez-Algarra, Gudberg K. Jonsson Routledge Reviewer S Guide to Mixed Methods Analysis, 2021
Detecting regularities in soccer dynamics: A T-pattern approach Revista De Psicologia Del Deporte, 2014
Observational software, data quality control and data analysis Revista De Psicologia Del Deporte, 2014
Autonomous acquisition of natural language Proceedings of the European Conference on Data Mining 2014 and International Conferences on Intelligent Systems and Agents 2014 and Theory and Practice in Modern Computing 2014 Part of the Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems Mccsis 2014, 2014
Neurocognition and artificial general intelligence: The missing links of RoboCup research OGAI Journal Oesterreichische Gesellschaft Fuer Artificial Intelligence, 2008
Best practice approaches for mixed methods research in psychological science, volume II GK Jonsson, M Portell, JL Losada, J Schoonenboom Frontiers in psychology 16, 1647507 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Application of association rules to ball possessions in professional men’s football R Maneiro, M Amatria, JL Losada, GK Jonsson, A Ardá, I Iván-Baragaño Frontiers in Psychology 16, 1527437 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Corrigendum: Therapeutic communication laboratory: integrating mixed methods with digital tools and reflective professional practice F Molinero, GK Jonsson, MT Anguera, L Hunyadi, I Szekrényes Frontiers in Psychology 16, 1632227 , 2025 2025
Therapeutic communication laboratory: integrating mixed methods with digital tools and reflective professional practice F Molinero, GK Jonsson, MT Anguera, L Hunyadi, I Szekrényes Frontiers in Psychology 16, 1447587 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Advances in sport science: latest findings and new scientific proposals, volume II R Maneiro, I Iván-Baragaño, JL Losada, A Ardá, M Amatria, GK Jonsson Frontiers in Psychology 16, 1550371 , 2025 2025
Structural analyses in the study M Casarrubea¹, JB Leca, N Gunst, GK Jonsson, M Portell, G Di, ... Behavior and Self-Similarity between Nano and Human Scales: From T-pattern … , 2023 2023
century: A systematic review MT Anguera¹, GK Jonsson Behavior and Self-Similarity between Nano and Human Scales: From T-pattern … , 2023 2023
Behavior and self-similarity between nano and human scales: from T-pattern and T-string analysis (TPA) with THEME to T-societies MS Magnusson, GK Jonsson, M Portell, MT Anguera, M Casarrubea, ... Frontiers in psychology 14, 1248233 , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
T-pattern detection in the scientific literature of this century: A systematic review MT Anguera, GK Jonsson, E Escolano-Perez, CR Sanchez-Lopez, ... Frontiers in Psychology 14, 1085980 , 2023 2023 Citations: 21
Patrones de conducta interactiva y motriz: intervención asistida por animales en la educación inclusiva M Solé, O Camerino, M Rodrigo, Q Prat, M Castañer Apunts. Educació Física i Esports 1 (151), 17-26 , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
El sistema de puntuación de acumulación-desacumulación a través del juego triádico y su mensaje pedagógico M Pic Aguilar, V Navarro Adelantado, GK Jonsson 2023 Citations: 2
Patterns of interactive and motor behavior: Animal-assisted intervention in inclusive education M Solé, O Camerino, M Rodrigo, G Jonsson, Q Prat, M Castañer Apunts. Educació Física i Esports, 17-26 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Structural analyses in the study of behavior: From rodents to non-human primates M Casarrubea, JB Leca, N Gunst, GK Jonsson, M Portell, G Di Giovanni, ... Frontiers in psychology 13, 1033561 , 2022 2022 Citations: 21
Researching through T-pattern analysis to reduce the triad motor game complexity M Pic, V Navarro-Adelantado, GK Jonsson Handbook of research on using motor games in teaching and learning strategy … , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
Diachronic analysis of qualitative data MT Anguera, M Portell, A Hernández-Mendo, P Sánchez-Algarra, ... The Routledge reviewer’s guide to mixed methods analysis, 125-138 , 2021 2021 Citations: 76
Exploring playful asymmetries for gender-related decision-making through T-pattern analysis M Pic, V Navarro-Adelantado, GK Jonsson Physiology & Behavior 236, 113421 , 2021 2021 Citations: 21
Professional boxing analysis with T-Patterns M Pic, GK Jonsson Physiology & Behavior 232, 113329 , 2021 2021 Citations: 33
Best practice approaches for mixed methods research in psychological science MT Anguera, A Blanco-Villaseñor, GK Jonsson, JL Losada, M Portell Frontiers in psychology 11, 590131 , 2020 2020 Citations: 41
T-patterns integration strategy in a longitudinal study: a multiple case analysis C Santoyo, GK Jonsson, MT Anguera, M Portell, A Allegro, L Colmenares, ... Physiology & behavior 222, 112904 , 2020 2020 Citations: 21
Has the use of body image in advertising changed in the first two decades of the new century? L Camerino, O Camerino, Q Prat, GK Jonsson, M Castaner Physiology & behavior 220, 112869 , 2020 2020 Citations: 26
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Temporal pattern analysis and its applicability in sport: an explanation and exemplar data A Borrie, GK Jonsson, MS Magnusson Journal of sports sciences 20 (10), 845-852 , 2002 2002 Citations: 403
Instrumentos no estándar: planteamiento, desarrollo y posibilidades MT Anguera-Argilaga, MS Magnusson, GK Jonsson Avances en medición 5 (1), 63-82 , 2007 2007 Citations: 236
Dynamics of the game in soccer: Detection of T-patterns OF Camerino, J Chaverri, MT Anguera, GK Jonsson European journal of sport science 12 (3), 216-224 , 2012 2012 Citations: 228
Programas informáticos de registro, control de calidad del dato, y análisis de datos A Hernández Mendo, J Castellano, O Oleguer Camerino, GK Jonsson, ... Revista de psicología del deporte 23 (1), 0111-121 , 2014 2014 Citations: 200
Identifying and analyzing the construction and effectiveness of offensive plays in basketball by using systematic observation J Fernandez, O Camerino, MT Anguera, GK Jonsson Behavior research methods 41 (3), 719-730 , 2009 2009 Citations: 188
Hidden patterns of play interaction in soccer using SOF-CODER GK Jonsson, MT Anguera, Á Blanco-Villaseñor, J Luis Losada, ... Behavior Research Methods 38 (3), 372-381 , 2006 2006 Citations: 178
Behavioural comparison of human–animal (dog) and human–robot (AIBO) interactions A Kerepesi, E Kubinyi, GK Jonsson, MS Magnússon, Á Miklósi Behavioural processes 73 (1), 92-99 , 2006 2006 Citations: 172
T-pattern analysis for the study of temporal structure of animal and human behavior: a comprehensive review M Casarrubea, GK Jonsson, F Faulisi, F Sorbera, G Di Giovanni, ... Journal of neuroscience methods 239, 34-46 , 2015 2015 Citations: 163
Identifying and analyzing motor skill responses in body movement and dance M Castañer, C Torrents, MT Anguera, M Dinušová, GK Jonsson Behavior Research Methods 41 (3), 857-867 , 2009 2009 Citations: 138
Kinesics and proxemics communication of expert and novice PE teachers M Castañer, O Camerino, MT Anguera, GK Jonsson Quality & Quantity 47 (4), 1813-1829 , 2013 2013 Citations: 113
Detection of temporal patterns in dog–human interaction A Kerepesi, GK Jonsson, Á Miklósi, J Topál, V Csányi, MS Magnusson Behavioural processes 70 (1), 69-79 , 2005 2005 Citations: 103
Detection of real-time patterns in sport: Interactions in football MT Anguera, GK Jonsson International Journal of Computer Science in Sport 2 (2), 118-121 , 2003 2003 Citations: 86
T-pattern detection and analysis for the discovery of hidden features of behaviour M Casarrubea, MS Magnusson, MT Anguera, GK Jonsson, M Castañer, ... Journal of Neuroscience Methods 310, 24-32 , 2018 2018 Citations: 82
Quantifying biopsychosocial aspects in everyday contexts: an integrative methodological approach from the behavioral sciences M Portell, MT Anguera, A Hernández-Mendo, GK Jonsson Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 153-160 , 2015 2015 Citations: 79
Diachronic analysis of qualitative data MT Anguera, M Portell, A Hernández-Mendo, P Sánchez-Algarra, ... The Routledge reviewer’s guide to mixed methods analysis, 125-138 , 2021 2021 Citations: 76
16. Temporal Pattern Analysis and its Applicability in Soccer J Bloomfield, GK Jonsson, R Polman, K Houlahan, P O’DONOGHUE 2005 Citations: 73
How game location affects soccer performance: T-pattern analysis of attack actions in home and away matches B Diana, V Zurloni, M Elia, CM Cavalera, GK Jonsson, MT Anguera Frontiers in psychology 8, 1415 , 2017 2017 Citations: 71
Instrumentos no estándar [Non-standard instruments] MT Anguera, MS Magnusson, GK Jonsson Avances en medición 5 (1), 63-82 , 2007 2007 Citations: 61
Bounded recursive self-improvement E Nivel, KR Thórisson, BR Steunebrink, H Dindo, G Pezzulo, M Rodriguez, ... arXiv preprint arXiv:1312.6764 , 2013 2013 Citations: 59
Observing the paraverbal communicative style of expert and novice PE teachers by means of SOCOP: a sequential analysis M Castañer, O Camerino, MT Anguera, GK Jonsson Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 (2), 5162-5167 , 2010 2010 Citations: 58