Our projects
Our projects
BECaUSE - Behavioral factors in change of residential energy use
Behavioral factors in change of residential energy use - effects of an intervention and psychological factors on energy conservation (BECaUSE)
Childbirth related fear and worry
This aim of this study is to enhance our understanding of psychological factors that may contribute to the development and maintenance of childbirth fear among pregnant women.
Emotions in wildlife management
In a group of psychologists and biologists we are putting emotion and environment psychology in the focus of wildlife management.
Tät.nu: Evaluation of CBT-based treatment for urine incontinence among women
About 25 % of all women report urinary incontinence (UI). Of these, 47% experience leakage associated with urgency, which can greatly impact their quality of life. Since a few years an app-based self-help program is available, called Tät.nu, which indicate promising results for women with disabling incontinence.
U-CARE Pregnancy: Evaluation of CBT-based treatment for fear of giving birth
Roughly 15-20% of pregnant women report fear of giving birth. Besides the emotional burden of the women and their families, consequences of fear can also be seen in an increased frequency of Caesarean Sections without medical reason.