Resume

• 2014

  Raleigh

  NC

  North Carolina State University

  Postdoctoral Researcher

  University of Geneva

• 2011

  The Center for Statistical Instruction

  University of Geneva

  Max Planck Institute for Human Development

  The Center for Statistical Instruction

• 2008

  North Carolina State University

  North Carolina State University

• 2002

  Dr. phil.

  Psychology

• 1998

  German

  Diplom

  Psychology

• 1996

  Mathematics

  Philosophy

  Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

• Program Evaluation

  Science

  Psychology

  University Teaching

  SPSS

  Higher Education

  Research

  Modeling

  Research Design

  Grant Writing

  Qualitative Research

  Data Analysis

  Statistics

  Mathematics

  Public Speaking

  Quantitative Research

  Perceived similarity in emotional reaction profiles between the self and a close other as a predictor of emotional well-being

  Abstract: Individuals’ reaction tendencies in emotional situations may influence their social relationships. In two studies

  we examined whether perceived similarity in emotional reaction tendencies between the self and a close other was associated with individuals’ emotional well-being. Participants rated how the self and a close other (mother in Study 1; a self-nominated close other in Study 2) would react in various situations. Individuals who perceived greater similarity between the self and the close other reported more positive affect

  less negative affect

  lower perceived stress

  and higher life satisfaction than those who perceived less self–other similarity. Furthermore

  stress exposure moderated the effects of self–other similarity on perceived stress. In summary

  greater perceived similarity with one’s close others seems beneficial for social–emotional adaptation.

  Perceived similarity in emotional reaction profiles between the self and a close other as a predictor of emotional well-being

  A self-correcting approach to multiple-choice exams improves students’ learning

  A self-correcting approach to multiple-choice exams improves students’ learning

  EUReKA! A conceptual model of emotion understanding.

  Daniel

  Grühn

  Max Planck Institute for Human Development