Campus University Jena Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
Psychologists study the effects of mobility on young adults A new job, an academic career or a romantic relationship - there are many reasons for young people to move. But this does not necessarily lead to happiness. Satisfaction increases when people can identify with the region in which they live. The proximity of people who are emotionally important to them, however, is essential for creating this feeling of commitment. Psychologists at Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, have now identified and described these factors and their effects in a longitudinal study. They have reported their research findings in the top tier journal 'Developmental Psychology'. " As well as professional and personal success, it is mostly a person's commitment to his place of residence that is decisive for a truly successful life ," explains Dr Elisabeth Borschel, who carried out the study as part of her doctoral research.
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