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All posts by Magdalena Skrodzka
- 28 May 2026
Immoral but competent? Fraud and harassment in academia
~ 1 442 words| ~ 9 661 characters | Reading time: 7 minutes Immoral but competent? Fraud and harassment in academia Fraud and sexual harassment remain present in the academic environment. Despite structural measures being taken, the way these phenomena are perceived by the academic community plays a key role in limiting them. These evaluations […]
- 21 May 2026
From interaction to donation: How mimicry shapes prosocial decision-making
~ 1 083 words| ~ 6 068 characters | Reading time: 5 minutes From interaction to donation: How mimicry shapes prosocial decision-making Humans have a natural tendency to spontaneously align with their conversation partners—we mirror their gestures, speech patterns, and pace of speaking. Previous research has shown that such mimicry is associated with more positive […]
- 14 May 2026
Call for Applications: Editors-in-Chief
Call for Applications: Editors-in-Chief The PSPS’ journal Social Psychological Bulletin (SPB) invites applications for the positions of Editors-in-Chief for the 2027–2030 term. Application deadline: 15 June 2026 JOURNAL | The Social Psychological Bulletin (SPB) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal publishing empirical research, theoretical reviews, scholarly debates, and methodological contributions in basic and applied […]
- 7 May 2026
PSPS Research Grant
PSPS Research Grant Dear Junior Members and Early-Career Researcher Supervisors, we are pleased to invite you to apply for the PSPS Research Grant, aimed at supporting the implementation of research projects. Application deadline: 5 June 2026 As every year, we seek to provide funding opportunities for researchers at an early stage of their academic […]
- 4 May 2026
Extended submission deadline for the 21st PSPS Conference and PSPS Summer School
Extended submission deadline for the 21st PSPS Conference and PSPS Summer School We have good news for everyone interested in taking part in this year’s events organized by the Polish Social Psychological Society. The submission deadline for the 21st PSPS Conference and the PSPS Summer School has been extended to May 15, 2026. PSPS Conference […]
- 28 April 2026
Attachment anxiety as a driver of status striving: Between relational insecurity and competition with same-sex others
~ 1 184 words | ~ 7 315 characters | Reading time: 5.5 minutes Attachment anxiety as a driver of status striving: Between relational insecurity and competition with same-sex others The pursuit of high social status is a fundamental motive in human social behavior. Some individuals establish their position through competence and recognition from others, […]
- 23 April 2026
PSPS Conference Grant
PSPS Conference Grant The PSPS Board is launching a new program to support the participation of Association members in the 21st PSPS Conference and the PSPS Summer School. The program offers financial support of up to PLN 1,600 for individuals who take an active part in the PSPS Conference and/or the PSPS Summer School. Funding […]
- 9 April 2026
When contempt drives hate speech: The role of stereotype content
~ 943 words | ~ 6 214 characters | Reading time: 4.5 minutes When contempt drives hate speech: The role of stereotype content Hate speech (HS) is a form of verbal aggression that includes insults and statements inciting hatred or violence against individuals or groups based on their sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or other characteristics. […]
- 25 March 2026
PSPS Summer School – Join Us!
PSPS Summer School – Join Us! On 15–16 September 2026, just before the 21st Conference of the Polish Social Psychological Society, the PSPS Summer School will take place – an intensive, two-day workshop designed for individuals who want to develop their research skills, gain new competencies, and connect with others passionate about social psychology. Applications […]
- 19 March 2026
From gray to color: Where do we want to live and what does it say about our cultural capital?
~ 1 209 words | ~ 8 222 characters | Reading time: 5.5 minutes From gray to color: Where do we want to live and what does it say about our cultural capital? After decades of gray, communist-era blocks, Polish cities entered the age of pastelosis – an aesthetic characterized by intensely colorful, often multicolor […]