My research specializes in intercultural studies. I work on aspects of communication between cultures as well as the integration of different cultural behaviors and habits across societies with the goal of improving quality of life and increase learning outcomes. My current research interests focus on quality of life by bridging personal wellbeing and science while integrating technology. Specifically, I am investigating how yoga affects people's wellbeing and quality of life. My research is highly interdisciplinary and focused on applied outcomes useful to scholars and practitioners, health professionals, and the lay community. Specializing in qualitative research, I always strive to identify new phenomena by combining theory and practice.
PUBLICATIONS
- G. Kristahn (2022): Yoga and Meditation for Self-Empowered Behavior and Quality of Life. In: Wac, K. Wulfovich, S.: Quantifying Quality of Life. Incorporating Daily Life into Medicine. Springer Nature, p. 291-317.
- G. Kristahn (2017): Dimensions interculturelles de la formation internationale universitaire - l'exemple du domaine Economie et Services en Suisse. Editions UNIVERSAAR, Saarbrücken.
- J. Frisch & G. Kristahn (2015): Teaching Intercultural Communication Competencies as an International Student Cooperation Project - An Innovative Teaching Approach. In: Interculture Journal, 14 (25), Berlin (Peer-Reviewed).
- M. Dubosson Torbay & G. Kristahn (2010): Designing a new Undergraduate Program in International Business Administration. A Student Perspective. In: Advances in Higher Education, Tallinn. (Peer-Reviewed)