Invitation | 11.06.2025BiB Population Research Series

Beate Ditzen is Professor of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Heidelberg University and Chair of the Institute of Medical Psychology at Heidelberg University Hospital. Her research focuses on the psychobiology of attachment, hormonal stress responses in social relationships, and neuroendocrine processes in couple interactions.

Abstract

Romantic couple relationships exert a significant influence on both mental and physical health, and even on individual survival. This influence is mediated through psychobiological mechanisms, including hormonal pathways. This raises the question of how hormones affect specific couple interactions and, conversely, how close attachment relationships may influence hormonal activity.

This contribution presents current findings from laboratory and ambulatory assessments, focusing on various endocrine markers and health parameters and with particular attention to gender differences and the specific phases of romantic relationships in their effects on health.

Location

The event will take place on the 3rd floor of the BiB in presence and online as a Webex conference.

Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB)
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65189 Wiesbaden, Germany

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Background

In our BiB Population Research Series, we address current topics in population research and in related disciplines. Scientists from Germany and abroad present results from their research work in English.