Theses
Bachelor's and Master's Theses
- You have the opportunity to apply to our professorship to write your thesis.
- We do not maintain a list of "pre-defined" thesis topics. Instead, we generally prefer to work with you to develop a topic tailored to your interests, which you then pursue independently. You are welcome to consult this page or the research section to familiarize yourself with the professorship's key research areas.
- Your thesis may be written in either German or English.
- The completion period for a Bachelor's thesis is 9 weeks (under the 2016 regulations) or 10 weeks (under the 2023 regulations). The thesis should be approximately 30 pages in length.
- A german video series titled “Einführung in das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten”, produced in cooperation between ZMML and Faculty 07, is available. Its content provides helpful guidance for successfully conducting academic work.
- You can find further information regarding the registration process in the documents below.
Ricarda Kochems, M. Sc.
Enrique-Schmidt-Straße 1
28359 Bremen
WiWi 1, Room A 2410
Telephone: +49 (0)421 218-66905
E-Mail: r.kochemsprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
Office hours:
by appointment
Research Areas Ricarda Kochems
What Is It About?
Organizations are increasingly asking how work can be designed not only to be efficient but also meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling. Positive Organizational Psychology addresses precisely these questions.
Objective of the Thesis:
In this bachelor's thesis, you will compile a literature review on current developments in Positive Organizational Psychology. You will analyze which concepts are currently particularly important and identify the factors that influence well-being, motivation, and a sense of purpose in the workplace.
Possible Areas of Focus Include:
- Psychological well-being and “flourishing” in the work context
- Strengths-based approached and resouce-oriented perspectives
- Meaning at Work
- Current trends in research and practice (e.g., New Work, well-being interventions)
What Should You Bring?
An interest in psychological questions regarding work, motivation, and well-being, as well as enjoyment of reading and structuring academic literature.
Guiding Question of the Thesis:
What makes work truly meaningful today?
What Is It About?
In their daily lives, people often make decisions based on their expectations of what will make them happy. However, research in behavioral economics shows that these expectations are frequently subject to systematic biases.
Objective of the Thesis:
In this bachelor's thesis, you will compile a literature review on "affective forecasting errors" and related biases. You will examine how accurately people can predict their future well-being and identify the systematic errors that arise in the process.
Possible Areas of Focus Include:
- Mispredictions of happiness and satisfaction (e.g., based on Kahneman
- Adaptation effects and “hedonic adaptation”
- The impact of income, work and consumption on expected well-being
- Decision-making biases in the context of life and career choices
- Implications for business, organizations, and public policy
What Should You Bring?
An interest in economics, psychology, and decision-making behaviour, as well as an enthusiasm for synthesizing theoretical research in an accessible way.
Guiding Question of the Thesis:
Why do we often not know what makes us happy?