Herbert W. Marsh

Herbert W. Marsh is a Professor within the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education at the Faculty of Education and Arts. His research focuses on academic self-concept, peer effects, student well-being, and achievement emotions, with a particular emphasis on cross-cultural and longitudinal studies. He has contributed significantly to theories like the Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect and the development of well-being measurement tools. His work spans educational psychology, developmental psychology, and social comparison processes, addressing topics such as bullying, intervention strategies, and the impact of societal factors on academic outcomes. Marsh collaborates internationally, publishing in high-impact journals and contributing to policy-relevant research on student and educator well-being.