Michaela Heinecke-Müller

Michaela Heinecke-Müller is a Researcher at the Institute of Psychology (Department 1) within the University of Koblenz. Her work focuses on psychological aspects of resilience, environmental behavior, and personality diagnostics. She currently supervises theses exploring locus of control, self-efficacy, crisis management, and climate protection motivations.

Research Interests: Through her studies on coping mechanisms and personality traits, she investigates how individuals manage academic/work demands, maintain well-being during crises, and engage in pro-environmental actions. Her diagnostic work explores global perspectives on control beliefs and problem-solving behaviors (e.g., tinkering, play-based learning).

Supervision: She offers thesis topics such as:

• "What makes us successful?"
• "What makes us strong?"
• "What makes us active? Personality for environmental protection"

Original research proposals are encouraged via email.

Lab/Team Affiliation: While no specific lab name is mentioned, her research aligns with the Institute of Psychology's focus areas in social and personality psychology.