Publication profile
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Work Experience
Dr. Kotta has held various academic positions at Babeş-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca since 2004, progressing from a teaching assistant to her current role as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Applied Psychology. Her responsibilities include conducting scientific research, delivering university courses, and engaging in administrative duties. This depth of experience indicates her strong commitment to academia and research.
Education and Training
Dr. Kotta has a robust educational foundation, holding a PhD in Psychology from Babeş-Bolyai University, along with multiple master’s degrees in the same field. Her academic trajectory showcases her dedication to the discipline and her continuous pursuit of knowledge.
Didactic Experience
Throughout her career, Dr. Kotta has taught various courses, including Clinical Psychology, Ethics and Academic Integrity, and Research Methodology. This teaching portfolio reflects her versatility and expertise, contributing to the training of future psychologists and enhancing the educational framework of her department.
Professional Development
Dr. Kotta has undertaken numerous professional courses, including Schema Therapy for children and adolescents and Video Interaction Guidance. This commitment to ongoing professional development highlights her proactive approach to integrating new methodologies and therapeutic techniques into her practice.
Certifications
She is a certified Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist, and Educational Psychologist. These certifications reinforce her credibility and demonstrate her proficiency in multiple areas of psychology, enhancing her capability to conduct impactful research.
Awards
Dr. Kotta received the “Florian Stefanescu Goanga” Award from Babeş-Bolyai University, recognizing her contributions to the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences. This accolade underscores her dedication to excellence in her field and her influence within the academic community.
Conclusion
Given her extensive experience in academia, continuous professional development, and recognition through awards, Dr. Ibolya Kotta is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her contributions to the field of psychology, both as an educator and a practitioner, make her a valuable asset in advancing psychological research and education.
Publication Top Notes
- Intolerance of Uncertainty and Neuroticism: Transdiagnostic Vulnerabilities and War-Related Safety Preparatory Behavior
Journal of Loss and Trauma (2024) | DOI: 10.1080/15325024.2024.2407086 📰
- The Highs and Lows of Pornography Use: Does Motivation Affect Users’ Life Satisfaction?
Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Psychologia-Paedagogia (2024) | DOI: 10.24193/subbpsyped.2024.1.10 📊
- Motivation Profile and Wellbeing in Transylvanian Hungarians with Type 2 Diabetes
Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Psychologia-Paedagogia (2023) | DOI: 10.24193/subbpsyped.2023.1.01 🩺
- The Fear of War Scale (FOWARS): Development and Initial Validation
Social Sciences (2023) | DOI: 10.3390/socsci12050283 ⚔️
- 12 STEPS AND ABSTINENCE: HOW DO I STAY SOBER?
Studia Psy Paed (2022) 📚
- Increased Risk Perception, Distress Intolerance and Health Anxiety in Stricter Lockdowns: Self-Control as a Key Protective Factor in Early Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2022) | DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095098 🦠
- My Fate Is My Decision: The Differential Effects of Fate and Criticality of Decision Beliefs on Career Decision Making Self-Efficacy
European Journal of Behavioral Sciences (2022) 📈
- Perceived Career Barriers as a Mediator Between Career Adaptability and Life Satisfaction
European Journal of Behavioral Sciences (2022) | DOI: 10.33422/ejbs.v4i1.603 🚀
- The Fear of War Scale (FOWARS): development and initial validation
Preprint (2022) | DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/sfz2v 📑
- Online Sexual Activity Scale (OSAS): Going Beyond the Nosological Polemics of Compulsivity vs Addiction
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction (2022) | DOI: 10.1007/s11469-022-00791-4 💻