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Ursula Kastner-Koller is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, specializing in the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology. She is also affiliated with the Outpatient Unit for Research, Teaching and Practice. Her research focuses on cognitive development, intelligence testing, and the Flynn Effect, with notable contributions to educational psychology and child development studies. She has been actively publishing since 1994, with a surge in contributions around 2018-2022. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting quality education and reducing inequalities through evidence-based interventions.
Key research areas include analyzing preschool cognitive trends, developing school-entry screening tools, and exploring interactions between parental involvement and child development. Collaborations with researchers like Pia Deimann, Nicole Hirschmann, and Johannes Pietschnig highlight her engagement in interdisciplinary projects. Her publications often emphasize methodological rigor, such as peer-reviewed articles on diagnostic validity and longitudinal intelligence studies.
While no formal grants or awards are listed, her extensive publication record (74 works) and active participation in conferences (e.g., poster presentations on observational systems like INTAKT) underscore her academic contributions. She has advised on educational initiatives and contributed to pedagogical practices through case studies and diagnostic frameworks.
