Jana Nikitin

Prof. Jana Nikitin is affiliated with the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology. Her research focuses on social withdrawal, loneliness, subjective well-being, and social interaction dynamics across the lifespan. She has published extensively (45+ articles from 2008–2024), with recent work exploring technology in behavioral research (e.g., ESM-Quest app), social identity threat in academic contexts, and aging-related themes like longevity preferences and intergenerational communication. Her studies often employ cross-cultural and longitudinal designs, addressing topics such as life events during the pandemic, immigrant students' integration, and the role of nature exposure in generativity. She has contributed to conferences via talks and poster presentations, including discussions on significant life events and automated speech emotion recognition.

Key research areas include social motivation, age stereotypes, and the psychological impacts of societal changes. Her work bridges developmental, social, and health psychology, with a focus on applied interventions to combat loneliness and enhance well-being. Despite no explicit awards listed, her high citation count (e.g., 24 for her 2023 journal article) underscores her scholarly impact. She collaborates internationally on projects related to aging, migration, and educational psychology.