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René T. Proyer is affiliated with Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in Germany. Their research primarily focuses on psychology, with a significant emphasis on social psychology, clinical psychology, and experimental and cognitive psychology. Additional subfields include sociology and political science, as well as literature and literary theory.

Their recent publications span a variety of topics and journals. Notable papers include:

  • Character strengths-based interventions: Open questions and ideas for future research, 2020, The Journal of Positive Psychology
  • Can Playfulness be Stimulated? A Randomised Placebo-Controlled Online Playfulness Intervention Study on Effects on Trait Playfulness, Well-Being, and Depression, 2020, Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being
  • On the relationship between valence and arousal in samples across the globe, 2022, Emotion
  • Authentic Happiness at Work: Self- and Peer-Rated Orientations to Happiness, Work Satisfaction, and Stress Coping, 2020, Frontiers in Psychology
  • Testing the associations between dispositions toward ridicule and being laughed at and romantic jealousy in couples: An APIM analysis, 2021, Journal of Personality

The central themes in their research cover several main topics including:

  • Humor Studies and Applications
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Media Influence and Health
  • Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
  • Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Communication in Education and Healthcare

Frequent co-authors in their work include:

  • Kay Brauer
  • Rebekka Sendatzki
  • Willibald Ruch
  • Fabian Gander
  • Nancy Tandler

Their research has been published in a variety of venues, with several recurring journals such as:

  • Frontiers in Psychology
  • Personality and Individual Differences
  • Journal of Personality
  • International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology
  • European Journal of Psychological Assessment

René T. Proyer's body of work contributes to multiple areas within psychology, combining empirical studies and theoretical insights across humor, well-being, social dynamics, and technological impacts on adolescents. Their interdisciplinary approach connects psychological concepts with broader social and educational concerns.

Best Publications

  • The Attractive Female Body Weight and Female Body Dissatisfaction in 26 Countries Across 10 World Regions: Results of the International Body Project I

    Viren Swami;David A Frederick;Toivo Aavik;Lidia Alcalay

  • Strength-Based Positive Interventions: Further Evidence for Their Potential in Enhancing Well-Being and Alleviating Depression

    Fabian Gander;René T. Proyer;Willibald Ruch;Tobias Wyss

  • Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS): Adaptation and Validation of the German Version and the Development of a Peer-Rating Form

    Willibald Ruch;René T. Proyer;Claudia Harzer;Nansook Park

  • Testing Strengths-Based Interventions: A Preliminary Study on the Effectiveness of a Program Targeting Curiosity, Gratitude, Hope, Humor, and Zest for Enhancing Life Satisfaction

    René T. Proyer;Willibald Ruch;Claudia Buschor

  • Positive psychology interventions in people aged 50–79 years: long-term effects of placebo-controlled online interventions on well-being and depression

    René T Proyer;Fabian Gander;Sara Wellenzohn;Willibald Ruch

  • Strengths-based positive psychology interventions: a randomized placebo-controlled online trial on long-term effects for a signature strengths- vs. a lesser strengths-intervention

    René T. Proyer;Fabian Gander;Sara Wellenzohn;Willibald Ruch

  • The fear of being laughed at: Individual and group differences in Gelotophobia

    Willibald Ruch;René T Proyer

  • Extending the study of gelotophobia: On gelotophiles and katagelasticists

    Willibald Ruch;René T. Proyer

  • Who is Gelotophobic? Assessment Criteria for the Fear of Being Laughed at

    Willibald Ruch;René T. Proyer

  • Character Strengths and PERMA: Investigating the Relationships of Character Strengths with a Multidimensional Framework of Well-Being

    Lisa Wagner;Fabian Gander;René T. Proyer;Willibald Ruch

  • Broadening humor: comic styles differentially tap into temperament, character, and ability

    Willibald Ruch;Sonja Heintz;Tracey Platt;Lisa Wagner

  • Self- and peer-rated character strengths: How do they relate to satisfaction with life and orientations to happiness?

    Claudia Buschor;René T. Proyer;Willibald Ruch

  • A new structural model for the study of adult playfulness: Assessment and exploration of an understudied individual differences variable

    René T. Proyer;René T. Proyer

  • Positive Psychology Interventions Addressing Pleasure, Engagement, Meaning, Positive Relationships, and Accomplishment Increase Well-Being and Ameliorate Depressive Symptoms: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Online Study

    Fabian Gander;René T. Proyer;Willibald Ruch

  • Development and initial assessment of a short measure for adult playfulness: The SMAP

    René T. Proyer

  • The good character at work: an initial study on the contribution of character strengths in identifying healthy and unhealthy work-related behavior and experience patterns.

    Fabian Gander;Rene T Proyer;Willibald Ruch;T Wyss

  • The virtuousness of adult playfulness: the relation of playfulness with strengths of character

    René T Proyer;Willibald Ruch

  • The state-of-the art in gelotophobia research: A review and some theoretical extensions

    Willibald Ruch;Jennifer Hofmann;Tracey Platt;Rene T Proyer

  • The well-being of playful adults: Adult playfulness, subjective well-being, physical well-being, and the pursuit of enjoyable activities

    René T. Proyer

  • Humor as a character strength among the elderly: Empirical findings on age-related changes and its contribution to satisfaction with life

    Willibald Ruch;Rene T Proyer;Marco Weber

  • Ways to happiness in German-Speaking countries the adaptation of the german version of the orientations to happiness questionnaire in Paper-Pencil and internet samples

    Willibald Ruch;Claudia Harzer;René T. Proyer;Nansook Park

  • What good are character strengths beyond subjective well-being? The contribution of the good character on self-reported health-oriented behavior, physical fitness, and the subjective health status

    René T. Proyer;Fabian Gander;Sara Wellenzohn;Willibald Ruch

Frequent Co-Authors

Willibald Ruch
Willibald Ruch University of Zurich
Andrea Christiane Samson
Andrea Christiane Samson University of Fribourg
Shanmukh V. Kamble
Shanmukh V. Kamble Karnatak University
Jan-Erik Lönnqvist
Jan-Erik Lönnqvist University of Helsinki
Norman P. Li
Norman P. Li Singapore Management University
David A. Frederick
David A. Frederick Chapman University
Félix Neto
Félix Neto University of Porto
Martin E. P. Seligman
Martin E. P. Seligman University of Pennsylvania
Lina A. Ricciardelli
Lina A. Ricciardelli Deakin University
Marita P. McCabe
Marita P. McCabe Swinburne University of Technology

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