Franziska Siewert

Franziska Siewert is a Researcher at the Department of Health and Prevention within the Institute of Psychology at the University of Greifswald, a position she has held since October 2023. Her work bridges sociological theory and practical health interventions, focusing on how digital technologies intersect with contemporary work structures and mental well-being.

Her academic background includes:

• Master of Arts in Sociology from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (2017-2023), with thesis on emotional labor in call centers
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (2013-2017), examining motivation and emotion in subjectified IT work

Dr. Siewert's research centers on empirical social research methods and the complex dynamics of work-health relationships. She investigates subjectification, flexibilization, and boundary dissolution in modern work, alongside emotional labor in service industries. Her current projects explore digital mental health solutions, including the DepriBuddy app for self-help networks and RehaKomm for rehabilitation communication.

Her recent publication on connectivity technologies for vulnerable groups reflects a critical trend in human-computer interaction research: examining how digital tools simultaneously empower and isolate individuals with depressive symptoms. This work highlights the dual-edged nature of technology in mental health support systems.

While no individual awards are documented, her participation in externally funded projects (DepriBuddy by BMBF and RehaKomm by BMG) demonstrates institutional recognition of her research's societal impact. She contributes to collaborative grant initiatives focused on digital health innovation within her research team.

As part of the Health and Prevention Chair at Greifswald, Dr. Siewert collaborates with Prof. Silke Schmidt-Schuchert and Jun.-Prof. Samuel Tomczyk in a multidisciplinary environment that integrates sociological analysis with practical health interventions. The team's current trajectory emphasizes developing technology-mediated support systems for vulnerable populations while critically examining digitalization's impact on work-life boundaries.