Mirjam Zanchetta

Dr. Mirjam Zanchetta , BSc MSc MSc
Department for Psychology

Hellbrunnerstrasse 34, 5020 Salzburg

Tel.: +43 (0)662 / 8044 – 5121
Fax.: +43 (0)662 / 8044 – 5126
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University Assitant for the Division of Work, Organizational and Economic Psychology                 


Research group:

PERL  PsychoEconomic Research Lab


Consultation Hours
Appointments should be made with Isobel Klier, BA


Education

  • 2014-2017: Extra occupational university course in Supervision, Mediation, Coaching at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg; Title of the Master’s thesis: “Overcoming the impostor phenomenon: The effectiveness of interventions for reducing impostor feelings” (empirical study with Univ.-Prof. Dr. Eva Traut-Mattausch) Degree: Master of Science (MSc) in Supervision, Mediation and Coaching
  • 2012-2016: Doctoral studies in psychology at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg; title of doctoral thesis: An inner barrier to career development: An empirical investigation of the impostor phenomenon in the world of work (cumulative dissertation with Univ.-Prof. Dr. Eva Traut-Mattausch, second supervisor Univ.-Prof. Dr. Tuulia Ortner) Degree: Doctor rerum naturalium (Dr. rer. nat) of natural sciences
  • 2010-2012: Master’s degree in Psychology (Specialization: Social Interaction) at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg; Title of the Master’s thesis: The Fair Trust Effect – How contextual factors influence the impact of procedural justice on reform acceptance (empirical study with Univ.-Prof. Dr. Eva Jonas) Received a certificate of recognition from the Dr. Maria Schaumayer Foundation; Degree: Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology with distinction
  • 2007-2010: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg; Title of Bachelor’s thesis: Complaint Management – Innovation within reach (empirical study with Univ.-Prof. Dr. Eva Traut-Mattausch) Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology
  • 2002-2007: Secondary school for economic professions Bad Ischl, branch social management; Title of the thesis: Stress stimulates and excites (literature work with Ingeborg Brändle) Degree: General higher education entrance qualification / Matura


Academic Positions

  • Since 2017: PostDoc / Senior Researcher at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
  • 2012-2016: Senior Scientist at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
  • 2011-2012: Study assistant and tutor at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg


Research:

As part of her research activities, Dr. Mirjam Zanchetta focuses on central questions of work, organizational, and business psychology. Her work centers on the impostor phenomenon, particularly its causes and its effects on professional practice. In addition, she analyzes the effectiveness of various consulting formats – including supervision, coaching, and mediation – as instruments of personnel development. Particular attention is given to their potential contribution to promoting employee health and performance within the framework of occupational health management.


Publications

Traut-Mattausch, E., & Zanchetta, M. (2024). Was sollte betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement heute können?: Resümee 2.0. In Festschrift Rudolf Moser (pp. 705-714). Manz’sche Verlags- und Universitätsbuchhandlung.

Traut-Mattausch, E., Zanchetta, M., & Pömmer, M. (2021). A cognitive-behavioral stress management coaching. Coaching| Theorie & Praxis, 7(1), 69-80.

Kovacs, D., Vikoler, T., Zanchetta, M., & Traut-Mattausch, E. (2021). Von steigender Arbeitsplatzunsicherheit zu sinkender Lebenszufriedenheit: Eine längsschnittliche Darstellung bei Angestellten einer öffentlichen Bildungseinrichtung über die COVID-19-Pandemie hinweg. Wirtschaftspsychologie, 23(2), 4-11. 

Zanchetta, M., Junker, S., Wolf, A. M., & Traut-Mattausch, E. (2020). “Overcoming the fear that haunts your success”–the effectiveness of interventions for reducing the impostor phenomenon. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 405.

Traut-Mattausch, E. & Zanchetta, M. (2018). Das Impostor-Phänomen – ein Thema im Coaching? In Wegener, R., Deplazes, S., Hänseler, M., Künzli, H., Neumann, S., Ryter, A., & Widulle, W. (Hrsg.), Wirkung im Coaching (S. 140-147). Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht.

Traut-Mattausch, E., & Zanchetta, M. (2018). Resümee und Ausblick: Was sollte betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement können? In Early Intervention: Was kann betriebliches Gesundheits-und Wiedereingliederungsmanagement? (pp. 89-102). Manz Verlag. 

Zanchetta, M., & Traut-Mattausch, E. (2017). Konfliktbearbeitung in Organisationen – Wann hilft Supervision, Mediation und Coaching? WISO, 4, 169-184.

Neureiter, M. & Traut-Mattausch, E. (2016). Two sides of the career resources coin: Career adaptability resources and the impostor phenomenon. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 98, 56-69.doi: 10.1016/j.jvb.2016.10.002

Neureiter, M. & Traut-Mattausch, E. (2016). Inspecting the dangers of feeling like a fake: An empirical investigation of the impostor phenomenon in the world of work. Frontiers in Psychology, 7(1445), 1-12, doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01445

Neureiter, M. & Traut-Mattausch, E. (2016). An inner barrier to career development: Preconditions of the impostor phenomenon and consequences for career development. Frontiers in Psychology, 7(48), 1-15. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00048