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Gabriele Oettingen is a Professor of Psychology at New York University (since 2002) and the University of Hamburg (since 2000). Her work focuses on self-regulation processes, particularly mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII), which bridges positive fantasies and actionable goals. She holds a M.A. in Biology from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (1982), a Ph.D. in Biology (Ethology) from the same institution and the Max Planck Institute for Behavioral Physiology (1986), and a Habilitation in Psychology from Free University Berlin (1996).
Her research explores how individuals engage with and disengage from goals, emphasizing the interplay between positive fantasies and realistic evaluations. Key areas include health behavior change, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making. Notable contributions include the development of the WOOP intervention (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan) for goal achievement. She has held positions at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the University of Pennsylvania.
Research Interests: Self-regulation strategies, goal-setting mechanisms, mental contrasting, disengagement from unattainable goals, and applications in health, education, and clinical settings. Her work integrates cognitive, motivational, and cultural perspectives to understand human behavior.
- Lab: Motivation Lab at NYU
- Publications: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles and books, including *Rethinking Positive Thinking* (2014).
