René Szotkowski
Biographic Data
| ID | 6245002 |
|---|---|
| NAME | René Szotkowski |
| GIVEN NAMES | René |
| FAMILY NAME | Szotkowski |
| SIGNATURE | SZOTKOWSKI R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Palacký University Olomouc |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1261-6481 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Age-related and sex-specific differences in the prevalence of negative responses to online body shaming among teenagers aged 11-17
Background Online body shaming is a common appearance-based online risk for adolescents and may trigger diverse negative behavioral, relational, and cognitive-emotional responses. Age-related patterns in these responses across adolescence remain insufficiently described. Methods In a population-based cross-sectional school survey conducted in the Czech Republic (Feb 1–May 1, 2022), 9393 adolescents aged 11–17 years participated (avg. 14.4 ± 1.6; …
Criterion-based assessment of reading literacy with AI
This study deals with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create criteria for assessing pupils' reading literacy levels. The aim is to create and experimentally verify a set of prompts that will enable AI to generate relevant and valid assessment criteria. As part of the research, a method for creating prompts was proposed, which takes into account the theoretical foundations of reading literacy and the principles of criterion-based assess…
Online aggression in Czech adolescents
This study examines the prevalence and patterns of online aggression among Czech adolescents, including emerging forms such as AI-generated sexual imagery, using a large cross-sectional school-based survey of 42,772 respondents aged 13–17 conducted in 2025. Data were collected via an anonymous online questionnaire capturing 13 behaviourally specific forms of online aggression, and analysed primarily using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests,…
Teachers in a world of information
The media have advanced rapidly in recent years, bringing with them new challenges, such as the need to acquire adequate training to be successful in today’s global world. Since anyone can participate in public media communication, misinformation is an element that shapes today’s society. This article focuses on the extent to which Czech teachers believe fake news and conspiracy theories. We conducted an online survey with a total of 2,155 teache…
Self-Expression and Addiction
Instagram is an image-based social network that has become very popular amongst young people. This social network has become one of the channels for self-expression of its users. This behavior can also lead to the intensive use of this social network, which in turn is beginning to be linked to technological addiction. The objective of this paper was to analyze Instagram use habits in a sample of Czech and Spanish college students (n = 362) and it…
The Relationship between Dark Triad Personality Traits and Sexting Behaviors among Adolescents and Young Adults across 11 Countries
The present study provided empirical evidence that different sexting behaviors were predicted by Dark Triad Personality Traits, showing a relevant role of Machiavellianism in all kinds of investigated sexting behaviors. Research, clinical, and education implications for prevention programs are discussed
Behaviour of Children and Adolescents and the Use of Mobile Phones in Primary Schools in the Czech Republic
Today's young people spend most of their time in contact with mobile devices. Their excessive use carries many risks, such as addiction, cyberbullying and social disruption. Based on this, this study analysed the mobile phone use of young Czechs between 7 and 17 years old ( n = 27.177) and assessed the differences in their behaviour according to the mobile device use policies of their schools. The results show that the use of mobile phones was li…
The role of Hexaco personality traits in different kinds of sexting
The phenomenon of sharenting and its risks in the online environment. Experiences from Czech Republic and Spain
Behaviour of young Czechs on the digital network with a special focus on YouTube. An analytical study
The role of Hexaco personality traits in different kinds of sexting
The phenomenon of sharenting and its risks in the online environment. Experiences from Czech Republic and Spain
Behaviour of young Czechs on the digital network with a special focus on YouTube. An analytical study
Self-Expression and Addiction
Instagram is an image-based social network that has become very popular amongst young people. This social network has become one of the channels for self-expression of its users. This behavior can also lead to the intensive use of this social network, which in turn is beginning to be linked to technological addiction. The objective of this paper was to analyze Instagram use habits in a sample of Czech and Spanish college students (n = 362) and it…
The Relationship between Dark Triad Personality Traits and Sexting Behaviors among Adolescents and Young Adults across 11 Countries
The present study provided empirical evidence that different sexting behaviors were predicted by Dark Triad Personality Traits, showing a relevant role of Machiavellianism in all kinds of investigated sexting behaviors. Research, clinical, and education implications for prevention programs are discussed
Behaviour of Children and Adolescents and the Use of Mobile Phones in Primary Schools in the Czech Republic
Today's young people spend most of their time in contact with mobile devices. Their excessive use carries many risks, such as addiction, cyberbullying and social disruption. Based on this, this study analysed the mobile phone use of young Czechs between 7 and 17 years old ( n = 27.177) and assessed the differences in their behaviour according to the mobile device use policies of their schools. The results show that the use of mobile phones was li…
Teachers in a world of information
The media have advanced rapidly in recent years, bringing with them new challenges, such as the need to acquire adequate training to be successful in today’s global world. Since anyone can participate in public media communication, misinformation is an element that shapes today’s society. This article focuses on the extent to which Czech teachers believe fake news and conspiracy theories. We conducted an online survey with a total of 2,155 teache…
Age-related and sex-specific differences in the prevalence of negative responses to online body shaming among teenagers aged 11-17
Background Online body shaming is a common appearance-based online risk for adolescents and may trigger diverse negative behavioral, relational, and cognitive-emotional responses. Age-related patterns in these responses across adolescence remain insufficiently described. Methods In a population-based cross-sectional school survey conducted in the Czech Republic (Feb 1–May 1, 2022), 9393 adolescents aged 11–17 years participated (avg. 14.4 ± 1.6; …
Criterion-based assessment of reading literacy with AI
This study deals with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create criteria for assessing pupils' reading literacy levels. The aim is to create and experimentally verify a set of prompts that will enable AI to generate relevant and valid assessment criteria. As part of the research, a method for creating prompts was proposed, which takes into account the theoretical foundations of reading literacy and the principles of criterion-based assess…
Online aggression in Czech adolescents
This study examines the prevalence and patterns of online aggression among Czech adolescents, including emerging forms such as AI-generated sexual imagery, using a large cross-sectional school-based survey of 42,772 respondents aged 13–17 conducted in 2025. Data were collected via an anonymous online questionnaire capturing 13 behaviourally specific forms of online aggression, and analysed primarily using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests,…
Psychology (7 works) · Czech (5 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (5 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Child Development and Digital Technology (3 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Addiction (2 works) · Big Five personality traits (2 works)