Mag. Dr. Martin Söllner

Applied Social Psychology and Consumer Research

Department of Psychology
University of Vienna
Universitätsstraße 7
A-1010 Vienna

Office: C0717 (NIG)

Phone: +43-1-4277-47351

Email: martin.soellner@univie.ac.at

Appointments only by arrangement.

I am a licensed clinical and health psychologist and have been conducting research in the field of traffic psychology since 2013. My research is characterized by the application of social science research methods and innovative approaches such as eye tracking and virtual reality in numerous research and evaluation projects. The practical relevance of my research results in traffic psychology is reflected in sustainable solutions to promote road safety and mobility for various population groups - especially the road safety of children, young people and older adults - as part of traffic education measures and training programs. At the Johanniter Research and Innovation Center, I work on national and international projects focusing on social issues, health and care as well as safety and disaster prevention. The aim of my research is to develop and implement innovative solutions and new quality standards in order to optimize the quality of care and safety in these areas.

Current position

Assistant of Prof. Dr. Arnd Florack, University of Vienna, Austria

Education

2022
Doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat.), University of Vienna, Austria

2013
Diplom (Mag.), University of Vienna, Austria

Professional positions

2023 – present
Research Associate, Johanniter Ausbildung und Forschung gemeinnützige GmbH

2015 – present
Research Associate, sicher unterwegs - Verkehrspsychologische Untersuchungen GmbH

2010 – present
Assistant of Prof. Dr. Arnd Florack

2014 – 2022
University lecturer, University of Vienna, Austria

2021 – 2022
Research Associate, Austrian Interdisciplinary Platform on Ageing

2020 – 2021
Research Associate, University of Vienna, Austria
Projekt: Glueckfinder: Kundenzentrierte und adaptive Online-Plattform zur Förderung des stationären Handels

2018 – 2019
Research Associate, University of Vienna, Austria
Projekt: in:move - Indoornavigation an Bahnhöfen

2013 – 2015
Research Associate, University of Vienna, Austria
Projekt: Mobilität im Alter

Grants and funding

2018
Scholarship of the University of Vienna

2018
in:move – Kundenorientierte Indoor Navigation an Bahnhöfen. Grant from the FFG - Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (together with TU Wien, Logsol)

2019
Gleich-ums-Eck-Finder: Kundenzentrierte und adaptive Online-Plattform zur Förderung des stationären Handels Grant from the FFG - Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (together with TU Wien, Handelsverband)

Selected publications

  • Söllner, M., Dürnberger, M., Keller, J., & Florack, A. (2022). The Impact of Age Stereotypes on Well-being: Strategies of Selection, Optimization, and Compensation as Mediator and Regulatory Focus as Moderator: Findings from a Cross-Sectional and a Longitudinal Study. Journal of Happiness Studies, 23, 1–31. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-021-00417-x 
  • Söllner, M., & Florack, A. (2019). Who provides feedback to older drivers when driving ability tails off: The role of age stereotypes. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 60, 217–227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2018.10.016 
  • Söllner, M., & Florack, A. (2019). Age stereotypes and compliance with feedback in elderly drivers. Transportation Research Part F: Psychology and Behaviour, 67, 66–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2019.10.001