Thomas Götz

Thomas Götz is a Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology. His academic credentials include titles of Prof. Dr. and Univ.-Prof., alongside a Diplom in Psychology and doctoral training. Since 2019, he has produced a prolific research output, with over 98 publications and 29 academic activities. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health and quality education.

His research focuses on Emotion Psychology, particularly how Negative and Positive Emotions influence learning and achievement in academic settings. Key areas include boredom’s impact on student performance, envy and schadenfreude in classrooms, and methodologies like Self-Report and Meta-Analysis. He collaborates internationally, as seen in his projects and co-authored works with researchers such as Reinhard Pekrun and Lisa Stempfer.

Thomas leads an active Research funding project, 'Envy and Schadenfreude in the Classroom' (2022–2025), exploring social-emotional dynamics in educational environments. His media engagements include discussions on boredom in schools, universities, and spiritual practices, reflecting the societal relevance of his work. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his contributions are highlighted through extensive publications and collaborations.

He advises and collaborates on multiple research initiatives, with a focus on empirical studies and theoretical frameworks in educational psychology. While no formal advisees are listed, his work involves numerous collaborators. His ORCID identifier is https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8908-2166.