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Katharina Schmidt is a Scientific Associate at the Department of Psychological Diagnostics, Differential and Personality Psychology within the Department of Education and Psychology at the Free University of Berlin. She has been working at the university since September 1, 2006, and also serves as the Deputy Central Women's and Equal Opportunities Officer since July 2022.
Her research focuses on:
- Language and Personality
- Clinical Diagnostics and Intervention in Adulthood (Stress/Stress Management; Life-Balance; ...)
- Gerontology
Dr. Schmidt's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on psychological assessment and gerontological research across multiple decades. Her publications show particular expertise in developing and validating assessment instruments, with significant contributions to dementia research through the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale and Dementia Quality of Life Instrument. More recently, she has expanded her research into sensory processing disorders through the Berlin Misophonia Questionnaire Revised. Her work spans both theoretical foundations of psychological testing and practical applications in clinical settings, particularly for aging populations.
Dr. Schmidt has contributed to the field through encyclopedia entries, journal articles, and methodological works on psychological assessment, demonstrating expertise in both clinical applications and psychometric theory.
She plays an active role in student mentorship through supervising psychological internships, particularly in inpatient facilities, and organizing internship colloquia where students present their practical experiences. Her administrative leadership as Deputy Central Women's and Equal Opportunities Officer reflects her commitment to institutional development and gender equality initiatives within academia.
Dr. Schmidt collaborates with colleagues across different specialty areas including outpatient internships (Dr. Nadine Stammel), work and organizational psychology (Gerion Spielberger), research internships (Dr. Claudia Crayen), and psychotherapy (Dr. Johannes Bohn).
