Eva Jonas

Eva Jonas is a Professor at the University of Salzburg, School of Psychology, Department of Psychology. She actively leads research projects in motivational psychology, resilience, and workplace coaching while maintaining a significant publication record (259 publications) and media engagement (6 press mentions).

• Current projects include studying volunteer motivation in Salzburg, coaching final examinations, resilience-building in educational spaces, and neuroimaging studies on reactance.
• Her research spans psychology, social psychology, environmental psychology, neuroscience, and educational psychology.

Research Trends: Recent articles focus on climate change skepticism, identity-reframing interventions for marginalized students, reactance neuroimaging, pandemic threat responses, self-regulation in coaching, and future narratives for environmental engagement. These studies employ experimental designs, neuroimaging, and longitudinal analysis.

Scientific Awards:

• Excellence in Teaching Award 2018/19
• Kurt Zopf Förderpreis 2015
• Staatspreis Ars Docendi 2015

Advising and Grants: Mentors students, leads 16 projects (including ongoing initiatives until 2028), and contributes to public discourse through 6 media appearances.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with researchers like J. Klackl, C. Mühlberger, and M. Tulis-Oswald, managing teams in projects related to education, resilience, and neuroscience.