Research

Social psychology

Social Psychology is a sub category of psychology. In the broadest sense, Social Psychology researches the consequences of social interaction concerning thoughts, feelings, and behavior of individuals.

Allport (1968) views Social Psychology as…

[...] „an attempt to understand and explain how the thought, feeling and behavior of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others“
                                                                                                                Allport 1968

Research topics of the Social Psychology work group

The focal points of the work group are intergroup relationships, evaluation of prevention- and intervention methods, and environmental psychology.

Get closer information on current research projects, publications of the Social Psychology work group and on current undergratuate and diploma thesis.