Current Research Projects

Project Leader Project Title
Freund Gain and loss orientation in adulthood
Age-related consequences of gain and loss motivation
Fellowships for the Intermational Max Planck Research School LIFE at the University of Zurich
International Max Planck Research School (LIFE)
Hennecke Attribution of success and failure during the pursuit of exercising goals: Wrong means or wrong goal?
Mustafic Change and stability goal orientaton: Specificity and adaptivity of process and outcome goal focus
Nikitin Freund Social approach and avoidance motivation: The role of age

Completed Research Projects

Project Leader Project Title
Freund Process and outcome focus: The role of age
Emotional, cognitive, and motivational aspects of goal conflict
Freund Röcke Fighting weight problems in adolescents: The role of goal focus
Hennecke Bringing and keeping your weight down: The role of goal focus for engaging and maintaining a weight-loss program
Nikitin Simultaneous activation of social approach and avoidance motives
Ritter Value orientation over the life span
Effects of the restriction of options in choice situations
Restriction of options in choice situations
Effect of restrictions in selection options on choice processes
Seiger The role of social support in the transition back to work after a maternity leave
Senko Achievement motivation and growth vs. maintenance goals
Wiese Self-management and career success