A question for Tina Hascher
Do performance and well-being go together?
Performance and well-being go together in the world of work and in studies, says Tina Hascher, Professor of Educational Science. Here she explains why.
At first glance, it may seem contradictory, but performance and well-being are closely and mutually linked. There are good explanations for this: According to the self-determination theory, all people have three basic psychological needs: experiencing competence, autonomy and social inclusion. The fulfillment of these needs leads to well-being. Good performance in studies and in the workplace promotes a sense of competence and consequently a sense of well-being.
According to theories from positive psychology and well-being research, the following applies to the influence of well-being on performance: Those who feel comfortable in their studies or at work are willing to take on challenges and are motivated, which in turn promotes performance. Stress, on the other hand, may increase performance in the short term, but leads to a reduction in performance in the long term.
Magazine uniFOKUS
The changing world of work
This article first appeared in uniFOKUS, the University of Bern print magazine. Four times a year, uniFOKUS focuses on one specialist area from different points of view. Current focus topic: The changing world of work.
Tina Hascher
is a full professor and Head of the Division of School and Teaching Research at the Institute of Educational Science at the University of Bern. She conducts research into emotions, motivation and well-being in learning and educational contexts.
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