We are moving out of "extra time" (retreat, wait and see, conservation) and into a "time of awakening." From passive observation to greater self-efficacy, pragmatism, and willingness to take responsibility. What does this mean for brands?
Gil Ofarim's participation in the jungle camp initially sparked controversial reactions. He himself seemed surprised that he was allowed to stay, while his jungle flatmates dwindled episode by episode. Carsten Schneider has the psychological explanation.
The study "AI and the future of work: stress test for leadership and collaboration" by the rheingold Institute for the randstad Foundation shows that companies are relying on the introduction of technological AI, but are underestimating uncertainty, defensiveness and displacement.
Trend analysis by our Asia team: Labubu is more than just a quirky plush figure: it meets the central psychological needs of a young generation and masters the grammar of the TikTok economy. Between kawaii aesthetics, object of consolation and silent rebellion, it becomes a symbol for an attitude to life.
Sustainability is one of the key social challenges of our time. However, from a psychological perspective, it is clear that sustainable behavior is associated with inner contradictions for many people, says psychologist Sabine Loch.
Continuation of the major Witt study with exciting parallels and differences to Germany. In the Netherlands, too, the 50+ generation feels young on average and can be described as the "now me" generation. More sex and happier relationships: The 50+ generation in the Netherlands loves love!
Crises shape everyday life - and the shopping cart. A recent in-depth psychological study conducted by the rheingold Institute in Cologne on behalf of Unilever shows how consumer behavior changes in uncertain times - shopping in the area of conflict between "survival" and "a better life".
A joint study by the rheingold Institute and the University of Mainz got to the bottom of how users deal with the new media diversity. The research has now been awarded first place for the best journal article in communication science 2024.
IKK classic has presented a new study on prejudice in collaboration with the rheingold Institute. The results show that prejudice and discrimination have not only increased since 2021. They are also increasingly seen as "normal".
No rescue in sight - helplessness and an explosive mood dominate the election campaign. The mood of many voters ahead of the upcoming federal election is characterized by strong feelings of loss, worry and disappointment with politics.
In order to promote volunteering, it is important to know the psychological levers. Six central motives for volunteering show how the aspirations of potential volunteers can be specifically addressed.
Young people repeatedly complain that their world is breaking down into irreconcilable bubbles. The VCI study shows that they are very afraid of making themselves vulnerable in front of everyone on social networks.
How should the farewell to loved ones be organized? How much money should be spent on this? How are decisions made about how and where a burial should take place? Answers to these questions can be found in the "Last Path" study, which FriedWald conducted with the rheingold Institute in summer 2024.
The rheingold Congress 2024 is characterized by major social upheavals and the influences of AI. planung&analyse spoke to Judith Barbolini, member of the management board of the rheingold Institute, about the consumer of the future.
The fifth edition of the study series "How we really live" 2024 has now been published on behalf of Philip Morris Germany. The results show that individual fear of social decline in particular plays a central role in the emergence of populist attitudes.
Grünewald also explains the loss of trust in politics with the "bickering" within the government. From a psychological point of view, bickering is different from arguing. Disagreement is always about a change of perspective. Disagreement opens up perspectives and seeks a productive solution in the form of a compromise
