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Dr. Silvia Macher serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychology within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Karl-Franzens University of Graz, a position she has held since 2009. Her academic career at the university spans over 15 years, with progressive roles including Post-Doc researcher (2007-2009) and External Lecturer positions.
Her research expertise lies in Social Psychology with particular focus on relationship dynamics, goal contagion phenomena, and interdependence theory. She actively participates in the university's 'Brain and behavior' research network, contributing to interdisciplinary psychological research.
Dr. Macher's scholarly work demonstrates consistent contributions to social psychology literature, particularly examining how goals spread between individuals and the theoretical frameworks governing interpersonal relationships. Her publications reveal a strong emphasis on experimental social psychology with applications to understanding human behavior in relational contexts.
She has served in significant academic governance roles including:
- Chair of the Curricula Commission for Teacher Training in Psychology and Philosophy (since 2019)
- Chair of the Interfaculty Curricula Commission for Secondary School (since 2018)
- Teaching Accreditation Officer for Psychology
- Member of the Advisory Board of the NAWI Faculty (2010-2015)
Dr. Macher maintains active engagement with the international psychology community through extensive journal reviewing activities for publications including Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Personal Relationships, and European Journal of Social Psychology spanning from 2007 to 2015.