Friedrich Unterrainer

Friedrich Unterrainer is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Protestant Theology, specifically affiliated with the Department of Practical Theology and Psychology of Religion. His research bridges psychology, theology, and addiction studies, focusing on the interplay between attachment theory, addictive behaviors, and mental health.

Key research areas include:

• Addictive Behavior (substance abuse, gaming disorders)
• Attachment Theory (anxiety, security, dissociative symptoms)
• Clinical Psychology (psychopathology, emotion regulation)
• Neuroimaging (fMRI, resting-state connectivity)

Recent publications highlight the role of insecure attachment in exacerbating addictive tendencies, using fMRI and clinical samples to explore neural correlates. His work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to mental health and well-being.