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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Anna Ševčíková and Gabriela Gore-Gorszewska presented their findings at an international conference in Vienna

Our members Anna Ševčíková and Gabriela Gore-Gorszewska attended the conference of The European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) in Vienna. The ESSM aims to promote sexual health and the highest standards of evidence-based clinical care in sexual medicine through education, research and health care formulation.

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Motherhood and insecurity: what do mothers deal with during their children's early childhood?

Imagine the mother of a small toddler. All day long, she tries to do everything right - serving a balanced diet, watching developmental milestones and reading up on educational trends. Yet every day she asks herself the same question: "Am I doing this right?" This uncertainty is a natural part of motherhood, but in modern society, where perfection is expected of mothers, it can be especially intense. A new study involving our INPSY members therefore decided to explore how Czech mothers perceive insecurities when caring for their toddlers.

Active inference: A new approach to understanding change in psychotherapy

Psychotherapy has long been seen as an effective way to address psychological difficulties and personal growth. However, researchers are still struggling to understand what actually leads to therapeutic change and how best to describe the process. One modern approach that has recently gained attention is the active inference framework (AIF). A study by Petra Hubatka and Tomáš Řiháček from INPSY/Center for Psychotherapy Research therefore focused on linking common factors in psychotherapy to active inference and sought answers to how this framework can explain mechanisms of change in psychotherapy.

Women's sexuality under socialism: equality on paper, divided roles in private

While a sexual revolution was developing in post-war Western Europe in the 1960s and 1970s, European countries ruled by communist regimes remained more conservative and restrictive of sexual expression. Yet, some researchers have suggested that socialist regimes may have paradoxically contributed to some form of sexual revolution, particularly through women's economic independence. As the author of her new study, Gabriela Gore-Gorszewska focused on examining how socialist norms, especially officially proclaimed gender equality, have influenced women's perceptions and expressions of sexuality in their private lives.

What causes pedestrian falls on the streets? Lack of attention and inadequate infrastructure

Walking is an essential part of everyday life for a large part of the world's population, the easiest way to get from place to place and contributes to better physical fitness. Despite its benefits, pedestrians remain vulnerable, with falls being a more common cause of injury than traffic accidents. An international study, co-authored by INPSY's Eva Šragová, aimed to fill this gap by examining the frequency of pedestrian falls and identifying associated risk factors.

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