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14 Oct

How do historical events influence our personal memories—and why do some leave no trace in them?

In life, we sometimes witness events that transcend everyday life and go down in history. These historical events, such as the floods of 2002 or the Soviet occupation of 1968, are often remembered by society. However, they can also shape and influence the personal stories of individuals. Sometimes they affect everyday life so much that they become significant landmarks in time for people – they then organize their memories of their own lives and relate them to these events. This phenomenon is known as the Living in History effect. A new study, led by Lenka Štěpánková from INPSY, examines whether two key milestones in the recent history of our region – the Velvet Revolution in 1989 and the division of Czechoslovakia in 1993 – also triggered a similar effect.

7 Oct

We remember our youth fondly, according to a new study

Autobiographical memories, i.e., memories about ourselves, are an important part of our lives. They help us shape our own identity and show us which moments we consider fundamental and important to our life story. But do we remember the past more in a positive or negative light? This is the focus of a new study by our members Lenka Štěpánková and Standa Ježek.

19 Sep

Love, Likes, and Loneliness: The Upsides and Downsides of Gay Dating Apps

Gay dating apps have become an essential tool in Czechia for queer people to meet, seek relationships, and find community - especially where safe offline spaces are lacking. In a new article for Brno Daily, Ondřej Musil focuses on how these apps affect the lives of their users and shows why, for many queer people, apps are often the only way to meet people, but also a source of frustration and loneliness. The article describes not only the benefits, such as anonymity and the possibility of quick connections, but also the risks in the form of discrimination, pressure to look a certain way, and addiction.

3 Sep

Sexual health in mature age: Why problems often remain unresolved

Sexuality remains an important part of human life also in older age – it contributes to relationship satisfaction, well-being, and overall quality of life. Although research shows that most people maintain an interest in intimacy even after the age of 50, various problems are more common during this period, such as a decrease in sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, or pain during sexual intercourse. Despite this, people of mature age rarely seek professional help – the reasons for this "silence" around sexual difficulties have been little researched to date. A new study, conducted as part of the PRINS project, has therefore focused on this gap, with significant contributions from INPSY members Gabriela Gore-Gorszewska (the lead researcher) and Anna Ševčíková.