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Fabian M. Heß is a research associate at the Institute of Psychology, focusing on Social Psychology at the University of Leipzig. He is currently pursuing his doctorate on intergroup conflicts between radical Islam and radical anti-Islam, with a focus on motivational and boundary conditions of radicalization processes.
- Current affiliation: Institute of Psychology, Social Psychology Group, University of Leipzig
- Research projects: BMBF-Verbundprojekt "RIRA" (Radikaler Islam versus radikaler Anti-Islam)
- Academic roles: Researcher, PhD student
Education:
- Master's in Psychology, University of Leipzig (2020)
- Master's in Philosophy in a European Context, FernUniversität in Hagen (2020)
- Bachelor's in Psychology, University of Koblenz-Landau (2015)
- Bachelor's in Philosophy and Educational Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2015)
Research Interests: Heß investigates existential threats, significance and control deprivation, and motivational, cognitive, and behavioral processes in radicalization. His work bridges Islamist extremism and right-wing extremism, examining how group identities and social norms moderate responses to threat. Key themes include national identity, social dominance orientation, and pedagogical interventions for radicalization.
Publications & Lectures: His recent articles explore stereotypes between Muslim and non-Muslim communities, existential needs in radicalization, and group polarization dynamics. He has presented at conferences like the European Association of Social Psychology and German Political Psychology Network, addressing topics such as superordinate identity as a conflict resolution tool and boundary conditions of radical conformity.
Labs & Collaborations: Heß contributes to the RIRA project and collaborates with the Centre for Social Cognitive Studies in Krakow. His work intersects with institutions like the German Psychological Society and German Political Psychology Network.
