Humaninstitut
Encyclopedia
The Humaninstitut is a scientific social-research institute, which was founded in 1986 by the clinical psychologist, sociologist and psychotherapist Dr. Franz Witzeling in Klagenfurt
. Their project-partners are represented locally, nation-wide and international. The Humaninstitut works together with chambers, municipalities, the Carinthian government, the electricity-industry, council offices, ministries, international companies.
The main profession of the company is to combine Psychology
, Sociology
and IT for the development, analysis and evaluation of IT-Tools. Its other activities extend over social-, opinion-, market research and human resources development(Personnel selection with the help of standardised tests, detailed descriptions, hierarchy of the applicants. Personnel development also with an online-testsystem developed by Humaninstitut). The so called “VIVO Profiler” (former CMS), an online-test system developed by Humaninstitut for personal casting, coaching and consulting is now used since many years in cooperation with noted international enterprises for personal selection and team analysis.
, the author of the "Austrian Soul", one of the most discussed publications in Austria to analyze in the same way the soul of the country in the south of Austria, which is situated in the intersection of the three cultural circles of Austria
, Slovenia
and Italy
. 1500 people came from Carinthia and the neighbor regions from the other side of the former borders before the EU accession of Slovenia and Austria. An excellent documentation of this event was the result of cooperation between Humaninstitut an ORF
Carinthia (Broadcasting Station) and can be seen on Carinthia TV.
The navigation follows the Humaninstitut's three key-dimensions: cognition, emotion, social perception. Just like their testing systems in Personnel selection registers the three elements: logical capability, emotional stability and social intelligence. In this context also the website Carinthia TV emerged for the country of Carinthia
.
It's scientific focus lies on human resources development and political opinion research. The founders aim is to advance human and social science by involving the opportunities of social networks and new media.
, in respect of the topic of civil courage in Austria, attracted the attention of the international media. In 2011 a study about the Vienna Opera Ball
and Richard Lugner
s invitation of Karima El Mahroug (known in context of the reporting about the Prime Minister of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi
) was cited in various media channels around the world as well as a study about the Austrian view on the Life Ball
.
"A survey of 850 people prepared by Austria's Humaninstitut had 70 percent of respondents saying that - now that Ruby is in Vienna - we should welcome her with Austrian charm."
– Humaninstitut, cited by Forbes
, International Herald Tribune
, CBS
, ABC
, MSNBC
, Fox News Channel
, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Guardian
etc.
"According to a recent poll by the Humaninstitut in Klagenfurt, 69 percent of the population view the Life Ball as decadent, only 16 percent see it as a sign of tolerance."
- Humaninstitut, cited by Agence France-Presse
, The Independent
etc.
Klagenfurt
-Name:Carinthia's eminent linguists Primus Lessiak and Eberhard Kranzmayer assumed that the city's name, which literally translates as "ford of lament" or "ford of complaints", had something to do with the superstitious thought that fateful fairies or demons tend to live around treacherous waters...
. Their project-partners are represented locally, nation-wide and international. The Humaninstitut works together with chambers, municipalities, the Carinthian government, the electricity-industry, council offices, ministries, international companies.
The main profession of the company is to combine Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
, Sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
and IT for the development, analysis and evaluation of IT-Tools. Its other activities extend over social-, opinion-, market research and human resources development(Personnel selection with the help of standardised tests, detailed descriptions, hierarchy of the applicants. Personnel development also with an online-testsystem developed by Humaninstitut). The so called “VIVO Profiler” (former CMS), an online-test system developed by Humaninstitut for personal casting, coaching and consulting is now used since many years in cooperation with noted international enterprises for personal selection and team analysis.
Carinthian Soul
In September 1988 Dr. Franz Witzeling founded a symposium named “Kärntner Seele”. He invited Prof. Erwin RingelErwin Ringel
Erwin Ringel was an Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist who dedicated his life to suicide prevention and who, in 1960, defined the presuicidal syndrome....
, the author of the "Austrian Soul", one of the most discussed publications in Austria to analyze in the same way the soul of the country in the south of Austria, which is situated in the intersection of the three cultural circles of Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
and Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. 1500 people came from Carinthia and the neighbor regions from the other side of the former borders before the EU accession of Slovenia and Austria. An excellent documentation of this event was the result of cooperation between Humaninstitut an ORF
ORF
ORF may refer to:* ORF , the Austrian public service broadcaster.* Open reading frame, a portion of the genome.* The IATA airport code for Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk, Virginia.* ORF format , Olympus raw image file format....
Carinthia (Broadcasting Station) and can be seen on Carinthia TV.
Validation of the Diagnostic Screening System "VIVO Profiler"
The purpose of this study was to validate the psychological diagnostic screening system VIVO Profiler and in this context to examine differences between the three professions electrical engineer, merchandiser and care assistant in relation to the psychometric dimensions LQ (problem solving ability/reasoning), SQ (social competence) and EQ (emotional stability) measured by the psychological diagnostic screening system VIVO Profiler. In detail the study served as a tool to validate the psychological diagnostic screening system VIVO Profiler which is used in the selection of personnel. To reach the goal three kinds of methodical approaches were made. The convergent validity, the predictive validity as well as the concurrent validity of the VIVO Profiler were calculated. The whole validation was made with a sub-sample of the whole research sample. It was the sample of the electrical engineers with a sample size of n=191. The total sampling of this study came from selections of personnel which were made by the company “Humanistitut” for two carinthian companies. The total control sample contained N=535 participants (N=288 female, N=247 male).COMVIVO TV
In connection with the engagement in Social Networks the Humaninstitut has developed a scientific TV-Portal.The navigation follows the Humaninstitut's three key-dimensions: cognition, emotion, social perception. Just like their testing systems in Personnel selection registers the three elements: logical capability, emotional stability and social intelligence. In this context also the website Carinthia TV emerged for the country of Carinthia
Carinthia (state)
Carinthia is the southernmost Austrian state or Land. Situated within the Eastern Alps it is chiefly noted for its mountains and lakes.The main language is German. Its regional dialects belong to the Southern Austro-Bavarian group...
.
Humaninstitut Vienna
The Humaninstitut Vienna was founded by the Psychologist Mag. Daniel Witzeling and the Social Researcher Fabio Witzeling in 2009.It's scientific focus lies on human resources development and political opinion research. The founders aim is to advance human and social science by involving the opportunities of social networks and new media.
Media
The surveys and projects of the Humaninstitut are often orientated on current issues and therefore have a big media presence. For example in 2008 a survey about the Fritzl caseFritzl case
The Fritzl case emerged in April 2008 when a 42-year-old woman, Elisabeth Fritzl , stated to police in the town of Amstetten, Austria, that she had been held captive for 24 years in a concealed corridor part of the basement area of the family home, a condominium-style apartment complex built by her...
, in respect of the topic of civil courage in Austria, attracted the attention of the international media. In 2011 a study about the Vienna Opera Ball
Vienna Opera Ball
The Vienna Opera Ball is an annual Austrian society event which takes place in the building of the Vienna State Opera on the Thursday preceding Ash Wednesday. Together with the New Year Concert, the Opera Ball is one of the highlights of the Viennese carnival season...
and Richard Lugner
Richard Lugner
Richard Lugner is a successful Austrian entrepreneur in the construction industry, a Viennese society figure, and a former political candidate not affiliated with any of the Austrian political parties. Since August 2, 2007, he has been divorced from Christina Lugner...
s invitation of Karima El Mahroug (known in context of the reporting about the Prime Minister of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi
Silvio Berlusconi
Silvio Berlusconi , also known as Il Cavaliere – from knighthood to the Order of Merit for Labour which he received in 1977 – is an Italian politician and businessman who served three terms as Prime Minister of Italy, from 1994 to 1995, 2001 to 2006, and 2008 to 2011. Berlusconi is also the...
) was cited in various media channels around the world as well as a study about the Austrian view on the Life Ball
Life Ball
The Life Ball in Vienna is the biggest charity event in Europe supporting people with HIV or AIDS. The event is organized by the non-profit organization AIDS LIFE, which was founded in 1992 by Gery Keszler and Torgom Petrosian....
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"A survey of 850 people prepared by Austria's Humaninstitut had 70 percent of respondents saying that - now that Ruby is in Vienna - we should welcome her with Austrian charm."
– Humaninstitut, cited by Forbes
Forbes
Forbes is an American publishing and media company. Its flagship publication, the Forbes magazine, is published biweekly. Its primary competitors in the national business magazine category are Fortune, which is also published biweekly, and Business Week...
, International Herald Tribune
International Herald Tribune
The International Herald Tribune is a widely read English language international newspaper. It combines the resources of its own correspondents with those of The New York Times and is printed at 38 sites throughout the world, for sale in more than 160 countries and territories...
, CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
, ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
, MSNBC
MSNBC
MSNBC is a cable news channel based in the United States available in the US, Germany , South Africa, the Middle East and Canada...
, Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel , often called Fox News, is a cable and satellite television news channel owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation...
, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
etc.
"According to a recent poll by the Humaninstitut in Klagenfurt, 69 percent of the population view the Life Ball as decadent, only 16 percent see it as a sign of tolerance."
- Humaninstitut, cited by Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse is a French news agency, the oldest one in the world, and one of the three largest with Associated Press and Reuters. It is also the largest French news agency. Currently, its CEO is Emmanuel Hoog and its news director Philippe Massonnet...
, The Independent
The Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
etc.