Martina Baránková

Martina Baránková, PhD, is a researcher at the Institute of Applied Psychology, Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Comenius University Bratislava, and a practicing psychologist at the Vejtusan clinic of clinical psychology and psychotherapy.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, Institute of Applied Psychology, Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Comenius University Bratislava (2019)

Research Interests:
Dr. Baránková’s work centers on compassion and self-constructs, with particular emphasis on self-criticism, self-compassion interventions, and emotion-focused therapies. She explores how these constructs impact mental health, coping behaviors, and body image, employing both quantitative psychometric and qualitative methodologies.

Across her recent publications, a clear trend emerges toward intervention development and validation. Studies investigate the efficacy of Emotion Focused Training for Self-Compassion and Self-Protection, adaptation of instruments such as COPE-68 and GAD-7 for Slovak populations, and the nuanced experiences of vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scientific Awards:
No awards have been listed in the available information.

Advising & Grants:
There are no details provided regarding current students, grant funding, or research group leadership.

Laboratories & Teams:
No specific lab or team affiliations beyond her position at the Institute of Applied Psychology are mentioned.