The Psychology Research Institute (INPSY) is a specialized research institute at the Faculty of Social Studies at Masaryk University. Our research focus stems from a long-lasting interest in the topics of developmental, social and educational psychology, psychology of personality and psychology in the media. Strong methodological and statistical background allows us to perform quality basic and applied research and develop new psychodiagnostic methods.

We cooperate with the Department of Psychology at the FSS, Masaryk University. We participate in the teaching of students and at the same time, create conditions and opportunities for their involvement in existing research projects.

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Growing Up Near the Frontline: The Experiences of Ukrainian Adolescents and Their Parents' Perspective

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How does living in close proximity to the frontline affect the mental well-being of adolescents, and how do their parents perceive their experiences? A new study by INPSY members Karel Rečka and Anna Ševčíková, alongside researchers from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, maps the everyday impacts of the conflict on families from Ukraine's hardest-hit regions. The findings reveal not only impaired emotional regulation and somatic symptoms of stress, but also a discrepancy between how safety and fear are perceived by children versus their parents.

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European adolescents online and in games: loneliness links risk and health

A number of studies show that adolescents who play games or use social media at risk tend to be lonelier and have poorer mental well-being. However, the usual approach is to work with a sum of symptoms, so it remains unclear which specific manifestations of risky use are behind this connection and whether they are the same for gaming and social media. This is precisely what a new international study, in which our members Andrea Stašek and Lukas Blinka participated, focused on.

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How do digital technologies affect the social support and relationships of older employees?

You may have read our recent article about the impact of digitalization of work on the physical health of older employees – but how does digitalization translate into their sense of social support and mental well-being? The population is aging, and so is the workforce, while workplaces are rapidly becoming digital. How does this change affect the perceived social support of older employees – the feeling that they can rely on colleagues, superiors and the organization? An international review study, in which researcher Anna Ševčíková from INPSY also participated, provides the answer.

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Why the Belief That Our Nation Is Exceptional Ultimately Causes Us Stress

The belief that one’s own nation is exceptional yet underappreciated by others lies at the heart of so-called national narcissism. Unlike patriotism, it is characterized by a sense of entitlement to recognition and a constant dissatisfaction with how that nation is perceived by the outside world. Previous research has shown that people with higher levels of national narcissism are more likely to experience stress or depressive symptoms, but it remained unclear which was the cause and which was the effect. A new study by our member Michal Mužík sought to capture how national narcissism and negative emotions influence each other over time.

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Digitalization of Work and the Health of Older Employees: Does Technology Help or Harm?

The population is aging, and as a result, working lives are getting longer—people over 55 now make up a significantly larger share of the workforce in the European Union than they did twenty years ago. But the nature of work itself is also changing—digital technologies are increasingly becoming part of it, and a larger portion of work is being done from home. Digital technologies offer older employees a number of benefits, such as greater flexibility and less physically demanding tasks. On the other hand, they also carry risks—in particular, sitting in front of a screen for long periods can have negative consequences. A more detailed explanation of exactly how digitization affects the physical health of older workers is still lacking. However, this is precisely the focus of a new review article co-authored by Anna Ševčíková of INPSY.

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