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Cognitive and motivational determinants of sympathetic magic in close relationships
principal investigator / project leader
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
Psychologist, researching constructive brain capabilities
Full bio project value: PLN 174,480
funding source: National Science Center
discipline: psychology
location: Sopot
duration: 2015 2016 2017 2018
Does separation with a loved-one change the way we perceive mementos (e.g. souvenirs, clothes, and photographs) associated with the relationship? The research project conducted by psychologists from the Sopot Campus of SWPS University proposes a new way of looking at symbolic objects. The research results may help to understand coping mechanisms occurring in cases of painful separation.
Research Project
Cognitive and motivational determinants of sympathetic magic in close relationships
Research Unit
Grant Amount
174 480 PLN
Funding Source
Duration of Research Project: 2015-2018
Does separation with a loved-one change the way we perceive mementos (e.g. souvenirs, clothes, and photographs) associated with the relationship? The research project conducted by psychologists from the Sopot Campus of SWPS University proposes a new way of looking at symbolic objects. The research results may help to understand coping mechanisms occurring in cases of painful separation.
Research objectives
This research aims to demonstrate cognitive and motivational processes that may determine people’s willingness to employ SM in judgments and behavior. The empirical goal is to demonstrate the model in the context of romantic relationships: the question is when and why individuals tend to behave as if inanimate objects associated with their loved ones were literal surrogates of these people.
This research aims to investigate whether experiential vs. rational thinking and unsatisfied need for closeness with a romantic partner, studied in isolation, would determine declarative and behavioral expressions of SM.
Research Team
Parzuchowski, Michał
Specialization
psychologist
First and last name
Michał Parzuchowski
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
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Institute
Center of Research on Cognition and Behavior
Position
profesor uczelni
Role in the Faculty
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Michał Parzuchowskipsychologist