Claudia Navina Dickhäuser

Prof. Dr. Claudia Navina Dickhäuser is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration and Finance Ludwigsburg, Faculty II. Her research spans motivation, emotion, stress, and resilience in educational contexts, with a focus on dual education systems, student mental health, and positive psychology applications.

• Psychology Diploma, University of Gießen
• PhD, University of Saarland

Her work explores the interplay between autonomy, competence, and student satisfaction, particularly in practical training phases. Recent publications analyze pandemic-induced stress, campus closures, and coaching strategies in higher education.

Key research trends include dual education stress management, positive psychology interventions, and post-failure motivation dynamics. She holds external teaching roles at PH Heidelberg and the University of Mannheim, and has contributed to policy and practice through organizational consulting and book reviews.