PsyDATA Center: General Information

Scientific and Practical Center for Comprehensive Support of Psychological Research PsyDATA

The Scientific and Practical Center for the Comprehensive Support of Psychological Research, PsyDATA (hereinafter referred to as the PsyDATA Center), was established in January 2021 by a decision of the Academic Council of the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education on December 16, 2020 (Protocol No. 14). The head of the PsyDATA Center is Marina Sorokova, Dr. Sci. (Education), PhD (Physical and Mathematical Sciences).

The purpose of the PsyDATA Center is to provide comprehensive support for scientific research in the fields of psychology, education, and the social sciences.

The main tasks of the PsyDATA Center are: 

• standardization, validation, adaptation of psychodiagnostic tools, training of certified specialists in the development and use of psychodiagnostic tools in the context of international standards and protocols;
• comprehensive support of scientific research in the field of psychology, education and the social sphere, including the development of research design and quantitative analysis of empirical data;
• implementation of the evidence-based approach principles in psychology and education, interaction with departments of the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, professional public organizations, research centers, educational institutions and centers for medical, psychological and pedagogical assistance on the conducting research and expertise in the in the field of development and standardization of psychological tools, verification of programs, technologies , practices and testing the effectiveness of interventions in education and the social sphere in the evidence-based approach paradigm; 
• creation, support and development of the activities of the Psychological Research Data & Tools Repository RusPsyDATA https://ruspsydata.mgppu.ru/home and the “Open Register of Psychodiagnostic Methods Trusted by the Professional Community”, recommended for use in scientific research and practice.

In a broad sense, the PsyDATA Center focuses on the quantitative analysis of data in psychology and education. This field is currently in high demand for several reasons. First, the range of modern methods for quantitative analysis and mathematical modeling is vast and continues to expand. Second, advancements in digital technologies have significantly enhanced the capabilities of automated data collection, with big data increasingly being utilized for managerial and other decision-making processes in psychology, education, and the social sciences. Additionally, the development of IT technologies has led to the creation of numerous standard statistical software packages, enabling data mining—that is, extracting meaningful information from large databases.

Scientific projects in 2024

1. The state assignment of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation dated 02/09/2024 No. 073-00037-24-01 “Development of a standardized psychodiagnostic tools package in digital format for assessing the individual psychological characteristics of students at different levels of education” (headed by M.G. Sorokova).
2. The state assignment of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation dated 02.09.2024 No. 073-00037-24-01 “Psychological Diagnostics for the Assessment of Meta-subject Competencies and Personal Results of Mastering the Basic Educational Program of Primary General Education by Students” (headed by V.F. Safronova)
3. Moscow State University of Psychology & Education research project “Evidence-based study of the effectiveness of technology programs for the prevention of social risks used in institutions of the system for the prevention of neglect and juvenile delinquency” according to the state assignment of the Ministry of Education No. 073-00037-24-01 dated 02/09/2024 (headed by R.V. Chirkina)
4. Moscow State University of Psychology & Education research project “Study of the prevalence of neuromyths and everyday ideas about psychological concepts among students of pedagogical universities and teachers” (headed by A.A. Shvedovskaya)

Scientific projects in 2023

1. The project "Standardization of psychodiagnostic tools and verification of educational and social programs and technologies based on the requirements of the evidence-based approach in psychology and education" (headed by M.G. Sorokova) within the framework of the Strategic Project "Pedagogy of Development" (headed by M.A. Safronova) under the Universities Development Program "Priority 2030".
2. The project "Digital Chairs" (headed by A.A. Drobyazko) under the Universities Development Program  "Priority 2030".
3. The project “Program of psychological and pedagogical diagnostics of learning difficulties among primary school students in the communicative sphere and social adaptation, in the field of general educational and universal educational activities” (headed by M.A. Safronova).
4. The project “I am in the world, the world is in me” (headed by O.A. Ulyanina).
5. The project "Factors of overcoming barriers of the first and second order for the adoption of a digital educational environment in higher and general education" (headed by M.G. Sorokova, M.A. Odintsova). The project is carried out jointly with the Department of Psychology and Pedagogy of Distance Learning of MSUPE. Foreign partner – Belarusian State Pedagogical University named after M. Tank, Republic of Belarus (responsible: A.P. Lobanov, N.V. Kozyreva).
6. The project "All-Russian competition of the best psychological and pedagogical programs and technologies in the educational environment - 2023" (headed by V.V. Rubtsov, O.I. Leonova).

Scientific activities

1. The PsyDATA Center holds the International Scientific Seminar "Measurement and Analysis of Data in Psychology and Education" (headed by M.G. Sorokova, MSUPE, & E.Yu. Kardanova, IOE NRU HSE), which is jointly organized by Moscow State University of Psychology and Education and Institute of Education, National Research University Higher School of Economics.
2. MSUPE together with the all-Russian public organization "Federation of Educational Psychologists of Russia" annually holds the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Digital Humanities and Technology in Education (DHTE)".

The PsyDATA Center offers undergraduate and graduate students participation in research in the following areas: 

1. Development, standardization and validation of psychodiagnostic tools 
2. Verification of educational and social programs and technologies, i.e. experimental verification of their effectiveness in accordance with the evidence approach paradigm in psychology and education, quantitative data analysis

Equipment used for research

PsyDATA Center Researchers, when applying mathematical methods for quantitative analysis of empirical data, methods of classical and modern psychometrics, use modern standard statistical packages such as SPSS, Statistica, KNIME Analytics Platform, R, jamovi, Winsteps, SAS JMP, Excel, etc.

Publications of the PsyDATA Center Researchers for 2021-2024

Articles in scientific peer-reviewed journals for 2024

1. Chumachenko D., Shvarts A., Dreneva A., Krichevets A. Eye movements in the development of geometric shape recognition: from sensory-motor processes to theoretical perception. Educational Studies in Mathematics. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10649-024-10298-5
2. Sergeeva O.V., Zvereva E.V., Kosheleva Y.P., Zheltukhina M.R., Prokopyev A.I., Dobrokhotov A. (2024). A comprehensive bibliometric review of gamified learning in higher education. Contemporary Educational Technology. 2024. No. 16(3), ep514. https://doi.org/10.30935/cedtech/14708
3. Boykina E.E., Gurina O.D., Kupriyanova E.A., Radchikov A.S., Shpagina E.M., Chirkina R.V. Psychological Predictors of Deviant Behavior of Minors. Part 1. Portrait of a Special Educational Institution’s Student. Psikhologiya i pravo = Psychology and Law, 2024. Vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 1–14. https://doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2024140401. (In Russ., а in Engl.)
4. Boykina E.E., Chirkina R.V., Chumachenko D.V., Romanova N.M., Kiselev K.A. Ostracism Threatened Needs Scale (Adolescent, Youth), OTNS-AY (in Russ). Psikhologiya i pravo = Psychology and Law, Vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 53–71. https://doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2024140104 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
5. Burlakova I.A., Radchikov A.S. “Standards” Test for Assessing the Perception Development of Modern Senior Preschoolers (Action of Comparison with the Standard). Psychological-Educational Studies, Vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 19–34. https://doi.org/10.17759/psyedu.2024160302 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
6. Golovina I. V., Sorokova M. G., Leonova O. I. Expertise of educational and methodological developments based on an evidence-based approach in the context of the development of a single educational space. Scientific notes. Electronic scientific journal of Kursk State University. 2024. No. 3 (71). P. 181-192. (In Russ.)
7. Denisenkova N.S., Fedorov V.V. Modern Standardization of L.A. Venger’s Methods Aimed at Diagnosing the Development of Mental Abilities and Voluntariness of Older Preschool Children. Vestnik prakticheskoi psikhologii obrazovaniya = Bulletin of Practical Psychology of Education, Vol. 21, no. 4, pp. 200–218. https://doi.org/10.17759/bppe.2024210418 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
8. Egorenko T.A., Lobanova A.V., Chumachenko D.V. “School Anxiety” Questionnaire by B. Phillips: Results of Standardization of the Russian-Language Version of the “Phillips School Anxiety Test”. Vestnik prakticheskoi psikhologii obrazovaniya = Bulletin of Practical Psychology of Education, Vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 39–54. https://doi.org/10.17759/bppe.2023200303 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
9. Izotova E.I., Molchanova G.V., Avdulova T.P., Khuzeeva G.R., Radchikova N.P. Methodological Substantiation of the Interdisciplinary Complex of Diagnostics of Physical and Mental Development of Children as a Tool for Identifying the Risks of Mastering Educational Programs of Preschool Education. Teoriya i praktika fizicheskoy kultury [Theory and Practice of Physical Education], 2024, no. 1 (1027), p. 88-90. (In Russ., а in Engl.)
10. Isaev E.I., Safronova M.A., Sorokova M.G., Radchikov A.S. Group Intellectual Test (GIT): Standardization of the Methodology of Mental Development of Primary School Children. Psikhologicheskaya nauka i obrazovanie = Psychological Science and Education, Vol. 29, no. 6, pp. 145–163. https://doi.org/10.17759/pse.2024290610 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
11. Klopotova E.E., Fedorov V.V. “Schematization” Test in Digital Format for Assessment of the Development of Imaginative Thinking of Senior Preschoolers. Psychological-Educational Studies, Vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 35–51. https://doi.org/10.17759/psyedu.2024160303 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
12. Klopotova E.E., Fedorov V.V. “Systematization” Test in Digital Format to Assess the Level of Development of Logical Thinking of Senior Preschoolers. Vestnik prakticheskoi psikhologii obrazovaniya = Bulletin of Practical Psychology of Education, Vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 106–121. https://doi.org/10.17759/bppe.2024210314 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
13. Gusarova E.S., Odintsova M.A., Kozyreva N.V., KuzminaI Family Resilience Assessment Scale (FRAS-RII): A New Version. Psychology. Journal of the Higher School of Economics. 2024. Т.21. №1 С. 8–31. https://doi.org/10.17323/1813-8918-2024-1-8-31
14. Odintsova M.A., Radchikova N.P. СОРЕ-30A: Short Version of the Coping Strategies Questionnaire for 12-18 Years Old Teenagers. Psychological-Educational Studies, Vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 3–18. https://doi.org/.17759/psyedu.2024160301 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
15. Odintsova M.A., Radchikova N.P. New Perseverance Scale for Adolescents: Its Development and Testing. Psikhologicheskaya nauka i obrazovanie = Psychological Science and Education, Vol. 29, no. 6, pp. 129–144. https://doi.org/10.17759/pse.2024290609 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
16. Odintsova M.A., Radchikova N.P., Musokhranova E.G., Natalya N.V. Emotional Communications in Parent-Child Relationships and the Resilience of the Future Adult Family. Sotsial'naya psikhologiya i obshchestvo = Social Psychology and Society, Vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 72–90. https://doi.org/10.17759/sps.2024150305 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
17. Odintsova M.A., Radchikova N.P., Sorokova M.G. Uncertainty Response Scale: The Assessment Tool for Adolescent Interaction with Multidimensional. Klinicheskaia i spetsial'naia psikhologiia = Clinical Psychology and Special Education, Vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 106–128. https://doi.org/10.17759/cpse.2024130207 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
18. Radchikova N.P., Odintsova M.A., Kozyreva N.V., Sorokova M.G. Uncertainty Response Scale: Adaptation on a Belarusian Sample. Vestnik prakticheskoi psikhologii obrazovaniya = Bulletin of Practical Psychology of Education, Vol. 21, no. 4, pp. 185–199. https://doi.org/10.17759/bppe.2024210417 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl
19. Sidneva A.N., Chumachenko D.V., Kalimullin A.M., Lobanova A.D. Psychology and Education in the 21st Century: Analysis of the Russian Teachers’ Beliefs Regarding the Use of Modern Psychological Knowledge in Practice. Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. Psychology, Vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 365–384. https://doi.org/10.21638/spbu16.2024.211 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
20. Chumachenko D.V., Yaglovskya E.K. Standardization of the "Perceptual modeling" Test for Children 5-6 and 6-7 Years old. Psychological-Educational Studies, Vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 106–121. https://doi.org/10.17759/psyedu.2024160307 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)
21. Shumakova N.B., Kosheleva Y.P., Kozyreva N.V. "Classroom Climate" Standardization Methodology in the Republic of Belarus. Psychological-Educational Studies, Vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 85–105. https://doi.org/10.17759/psyedu.2024160306 (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)