Maja Wiest

Maja Wiest is a researcher at the Department of Education and Psychology at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in further education and educational management. She is actively involved in the BMBF-funded project 'BiLeQua' and contributes to interdisciplinary research on aging, education, and well-being.

Research Interests: Her work centers on gerontology, with a focus on aging, life satisfaction, self-perception of aging, non-formal education in later life, and the psychological and social factors influencing well-being in older adults. She employs longitudinal data from major German surveys such as the German Ageing Survey (DEAS) and the German Socio-economic Panel (SOEP).

Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2010–2018) reveal a consistent focus on aging-related psychological and educational themes. She investigates how subjective well-being, loneliness, disability onset, and educational participation evolve in later life, often linking these factors to health outcomes and mortality. Her research combines quantitative analysis with policy-relevant insights.

Scientific Contributions: While no formal awards are listed, her publications in high-impact journals such as The Gerontologist, Ageing & Society, and Health Psychology reflect significant scholarly contributions. She frequently collaborates with leading experts in gerontology in Germany.

Advising and Grants: There is no public information about students she has advised. However, her involvement in the BMBF project indicates active participation in funded research, suggesting experience in collaborative grant-based work.

Labs and Teams: She is a core member of the 'Further Education and Educational Management' team at Freie Universität Berlin and contributes to the 'BiLeQua' research project, which focuses on quality development in further education for older adults.