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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Giant meta-analysis of 177 studies: What are the effects of psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is often evaluated by the changes in symptoms that clients experience. But what other benefits do clients themselves see and rate as important? An analysis of all available studies that have looked at this topic has been published by Michaela Ladmanová and her team at the Center for Psychotherapy Research in one of the most prestigious scientific journals in the field - The Lancet Psychiatry. This meta-analysis provides insights into what clients identify as the most important outcomes of psychotherapy.

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How do we form trust in others? Intuition and experience play a role

Trust is the foundation of any close relationship. But how do relationships based on trust form over the course of a lifetime? This question remains under-researched, especially during adolescence, which is one of the most important periods for establishing deeper close relationships. A new study by the INPSY team led by Jana Fikrlová looked at the process of trust formation in friends from early adolescence to adulthood. The research provides new insights into the different ways of forming trust in friends and the specifics of making friends in adolescence.

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.

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.

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