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Research experience

    • Jan 2012
      Research: Umeå University
      Umeå University
      Umeå · Sweden
  • Jan 2011–
    present
    Research: Neural correlates of time perspective: an fMRI study
    Umeå University · Department of Psychology · Maria Grazia Carelli
    Sweden · Umea
    collaborative project with M.G. Carelli, C.J. Olsson and B. Wiberg, Umea University, Sweden
  • Sep 2010–
    present
    Research: Role of time perspective in social dilemmas
    Umeå University · Department of Psychology
    Sweden · Umea
    applying method of simulation on psychological self-report data, in collaboration with IceLab at Umea University (P. Holme, F. Karimi and S. Lee), D.Strombom (Applied Mathematics, Uppsala University) and E. Osin (HSE, Moscow, Russia).
  • Sep 2009–
    present
    Research: Case study of seven people with Balanced Time Perspective profile
    Umeå University · Department of Psychology
    Sweden · Umea
    in-depth interviews and a follow-up study: collaboration with B. Wiberg, Umea University, Sweden
  • Sep 2009–
    Dec 2011
    Research: Operationalization of Balanced Time Perspective on a Swedish sample
    Umeå University · Department of Psychology · Maria Grazia Carelli
    Sweden · Umea
    collaborative project with M. Wiberg, B. Wiberg and M.G. Carelli, Umea University, Sweden
  • Sep 2008–
    present
    Research: Cross-cultural comparison of ZTPI data
    Establishing equivalence of the ZTPI across 24 countries.
  • Sep 2006–
    Apr 2008
    Research: Developmental dynamics of time perspective
    Moscow State University of Psychology and Education · Psychology of Education
    Russia · Moscow
    Study of age specifics of time perspective in Russia, covering 19 cities in Russia
  • Feb 2003–
    Jun 2004
    Research: Adaptation of the ZTPI (Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory)
    Moscow State University · Faculty of Psychology
    Russia · Moscow
    First project of the RAPS Research Network, in collaboration with Prof. P.G. Zimbardo & J. Boyd (Stanford University, USA), Prof. E.T. Sokolova (MSU, Russia), collecting data from 6 Russian cities
  • Apr 2002–
    May 2003
    Research: Questionnaire on the European Psychologist Diploma: International Survey
    Moscow State University
    Russia · Moscow
    EFPSA research project, representing 4 cities from Russia

Education

  • Oct 2004–
    Oct 2008
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    PhD in Developmental Psychology
    Russia · Moscow
  • Sep 2000–
    Jun 2004
    Moscow State University
    psychologist, teacher of psychology, clinical psychologist
    Russia · Moscow

Awards & achievements

  • Jun 2011
    Grant: Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences 2 (ESF initiative) Short Visits grant (one month) to work with Daniel Oberski at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology, Barcelona, Spain
  • Sep 2010
    Scholarship: Summer School “Methodological aspects of the use of composite scores in cross-cultural research” - ESF-funded programme Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences 2, Vienna, Austria
  • Jul 2010
    Grant: Travel stipend to attend ARTS: Advanced Research Training Seminars in Melbourne, Australia - co-sponsored by the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS), the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP) and the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP)
  • Jul 2010
    Grant: Travel grant to attend 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP), Melbourne, Australia issued by Department of Psychology, Umea University
  • Sep 2009
    Scholarship: Visby Program - Swedish Institute's Baltic Sea Region Exchange Program
  • Jul 2009
    Award: Best Student Award - Complex Systems and Social Simulations, CEU Summer University
  • Jul 2009
    Grant: Complex Systems and Social Simulations course stipend, CEU Summer University, Budapest, Hungary
  • Jul 2008
    Grant: 4th European Conference on Positive Psychology Bursary
  • Jun 2004
    Award: Laureate of the Diploma Works Contest of the Lomonosov Moscow State University “For the Development of Methodic Tools”
  • Sep 2002
    Scholarship: Regional Scholarship Support Program - Soros Foundation

Other

  • Languages
    Russian, English, French
  • Other Interests
    photography; traveling

Questions and Answers (6) View all

  • Answer added in Diffusion of Innovation
    9 Why exactly do we need more innovation?
    By Anna Sircova · Umeå University
    Anna Sircova · Umeå University
    I quite like simulations myself, I believe they can be a powerful illustrative tool. However, as you say, it will take a while till these type of visu... [more]
  • Answer added in Diffusion of Innovation
    9 Why exactly do we need more innovation?
    By Anna Sircova · Umeå University
    Anna Sircova · Umeå University
    I agree to this reframing: "what will promote a more vibrant and healthy "innovation ecosystem", including social, technical, economic, and political ... [more]
  • Answer added in Diffusion of Innovation
    9 Why exactly do we need more innovation?
    By Anna Sircova · Umeå University
    Anna Sircova · Umeå University
    my question boils to: do we need more innovation or better innovation? I think that research and science has the main aim as to create innovation in t... [more]
  • Question asked in Diffusion of Innovation
    9 Why exactly do we need more innovation?
    Some random ideas and thoughts I got from participating in a debate hosted at the Suitable for Business 2013 conference (Copenhagen, Denmark). The deb... [more]
    By Anna Sircova · Umeå University
  • Answer added in Counseling
    31 Suggestions for brief measures of well-being suitable for sessional use with clients?
    By Barry Mcinnes · University of Brighton
    Anna Sircova · Umeå University
    Diener's scale, as it was mentioned earlier or a short version of Ryff's scale 

Publications (11) View all

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    Article: Operationalizing Balanced Time Perspective in a Swedish Sample
    Marie Wiberg, Anna Sircova, Britt Wiberg, Maria Grazia Carelli
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    ABSTRACT: Past research suggests that biases in temporal orientation may have systematic effects on goal-directed behavior and that physical and mental well-being is associated with balanced time perspective (BTP, Zimbardo and Boyd, 1999). The aim of this study was to examine different operationalizations of the BTP, and to present an alternative proposal in which BTP is measured as a multidimensional, rather than a binary, construct. Two versions of the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) were administered to a sample of 502 individuals. The proposed operationalization shows important advantages in terms of ecological validity of the multidimensional definition, sample independency and possibility to adjust for country differences. Our proposal may also have practical implications both for individuals and groups, e.g. in working teams, psychological counseling, psychotherapy and when recruiting personal for leading positions.
    The International Journal of Educational and Psychological Assessment 2094-0734. 12/2012; 12(1):97-107.
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    Article: CROSS-CULTURAL COMPARISON OF RUSSIAN AND GERMAN STUDENTS’ LEARNING MOTIVATION TRAITS
    Alexander Porshnev, Hartmut Giest, Anna Sircova
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    ABSTRACT: The Integration of Russia into European educational space invoke many questions, one of them is a cross-cultural universality of learning motivation. In this paper we discuss the methodology of a learning motivation traits questionnaire and results of its cross-cultural validation at the sample of 332 German and 865 Russian students. In our study we found measurement invariance of intrinsic orientation, test anxiety and performance avoidance scales of Russian and German form of questionnaire. We showed also invariance of learning motivation traits structure. At the same time we found differences in extrinsic orientations of Russian and German students.
    Higher School of Economics Research Paper No. WP BRP. 01/2012; 5.
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    Thesis: Developmental dynamics of time perspective
    Sircova Anna
    10/2008, Degree: PhD, Supervisor: Olga V. Mitina
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    Article: Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI): results of Russian version psychometrics analysis
    Olga V. Mitina, Sircova Anna
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    ABSTRACT: Assessment of the psychometrical features of the Russian version of Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) was conducted on the sample of students (n=196; different specializations, from different cities across Russia). The following methods were used: Cronbach􏰃s alfa coefficient, test-retest, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, correlation analysis. As a result Scales of the Inventory show good validity, internal consistency reliability and reproducibility. Factor structure of the Russian version of ZTPI is almost identical reproduction of the original Inventory factor structure. Convergent and discriminant validity was shown.
    Moscow University Psychology Bulletin ISSN 0201—7385. 10/2008;
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    Article: Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory: A comparison across cultures
    Sircova Anna, Olga V. Mitina
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    ABSTRACT: The Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory has been already translated and adapted into many languages. Most of the ZTPI versions show the same five factor structure, but with some amendments in the inventory scales. Focus of the present study was to compare ZTPI results obtained in three countries: Russia, France and Spain. We used method of structured equation modeling to compare the structural models and the measured models (relations between the scales) of time perspective situation in each of these countries. Discussion of these differences pays attention on mentality factors (religion, social situation etc.). Correlations with other scales will include as factors of explanation of differences.
    International Journal of Psychology 07/2008; 43(3/4):43. · 0.40 Impact Factor

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