About the Event
Welcome to the webpage for the 19th Annual Meeting of the Polish Social Psychological Society! We are delighted to announce that the event is scheduled to take place in Katowice from September 19 to 21, 2024.
Keynote lectures will be delivered by:
- Professor Anjan Chatterjee, Professor of Neurology, Psychology, and Architecture; Director of Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics at the University of Pennsylvania – Art, Architecture, and Human Wellbeing
- Professor Dariusz Doliński, Head of the Department of Social Psychology at SWPS University's Faculty of Psychology in Wrocław – Konflikt unikanie-unikanie jako model wyjaśniający posłuszeństwo w paradygmacie Milgrama (Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict as a Model Explaining Obedience in the Milgram Paradigm)
- Professor Roland Imhoff, Professor of Social and Legal Psychology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz – On Lumping and Splitting: What Determines How We Categorize Our Social Ecology?
During the meeting, we will discuss the latest research findings in social psychology and related fields. Topics include social influence, conspiracy theories, close relationships, psychological well-being, and the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event will be accompanied by summer school for early-stage researchers.
Registration is now closed
Thank you for your interest!
Important Dates
January 22 – April 25, 2024
call for abstracts
May 20, 2024
notification of acceptance deadline and announcement of the conference fees
May 24, 2024
registration opening
June 30, 2024
early bird payment deadline (after this date, the conference fee increases by 150 PLN)
July 31, 2024
second payment deadline (after this date, the conference fee increases by an additional 150 PLN)
August 30, 2024
deadline for all payments
Fees
Basic fee
Paid by June 30 (without the conference gala dinner*)
PSPS members** PLN 470
PSPS junior members (students and doctoral students)** PLN 350
Students and doctoral students PLN 420
Other participants PLN 600
Full fee
Paid by June 30 (including the conference gala dinner*)
PSPS members** PLN 770
PSPS junior members (students and doctoral students)** PLN 650
Students and doctoral students PLN 720
Other participants PLN 900
*The gala dinner will take place on September 20 at the NOVOTEL Katowice Centrum Hotel, al. Walentego Roździeńskiego 16.
*Must have their PSPS membership fees paid.
Please note:
Fees paid in July will increase by PLN 150 compared to the fees listed above.
Fees paid in August will increase by PLN 150 compared to the fees paid in July.
Download the full program766.67 KB
Download the book of abstracts867 KB
Presentation Guidelines
Download the technical instructions for speakers
Poster format
Design your poster in portrait orientation, size B1 (70.7 x 100 cm). As the conference has an international audience, please prepare your poster in English.
Presentation format
Prepare your presentation as a PowerPoint file (.ppt or .pptx) or PDF file, suitable for viewing in PowerPoint.
Oral presentations are scheduled for 15 minutes, followed by a 5-minute discussion, while BLITZ presentations are scheduled for 7 minutes, followed by a 3-minute discussion.
The language of each presentation (Polish or English) is indicated in the program next to the session title. Please prepare your presentation in the language of the respective session.
Practical Information
Venue
The meeting will take place at the Faculty of Psychology in Katowice, SWPS University, located at ul. Techników 9. The university is easily accessible from the city center; there is a bus stop nearby. We also encourage you to consider using shared bikes, which are available for rent at various locations in Katowice and can be parked near the university.
Accommodation
Especially for the participants of the PSPS meeting, the IBIS Budget Hotel (next to the Novotel Hotel, where the gala dinner will take place) has reserved a block of rooms at discounted prices. To secure this discount, please book a room via the following link
The brand new M23 Hotel, located in the heart of Katowice, is also offering a special deal. To receive a 12% discount, use the password "PSPS" when booking over the phone or online.
We recommend that you book your accommodation soon, as most hotel rooms will not be available on the day of the meeting. Katowice is the European City of Science this year, therefore numerous events will take place in the city.
Katowice city tour
Join us for a guided tour of Nikiszowiec, a historic district in Katowice, built in 1912 and known for its unique red-brick architecture. This is a great opportunity to experience the atmosphere of Upper Silesia and learn how miners who came to Katowice for work once lived. We will meet at 17:45 in front of the main entrance to the SWPS University building. The tour will end around 19:30 near the Novotel Hotel, just in time for the gala dinner. Sign up for the tour
Summer School for Early-Career Researchers
Registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest!
Attention all aspiring researchers in psychology and related fields! Join us for an exciting two-day summer school designed especially for you.
This is an open invitation to students in their final years of graduate studies, those currently working on their doctoral dissertations, and individuals who have earned their doctoral degree within the last seven years (including career breaks, as per National Science Center guidelines).
Date: September 17-18
Venue: Faculty of Psychology in Katowice, SWPS University
The program includes three workshops in English. The first day kicks off with a full-day workshop, followed by two shorter sessions on the second day.
Summer school program
Tuesday, September 17, 11:00–18:30 (including lunch break)
Workshop 1: What Comes After Ph.D.? Career Development Workshop
Join us to explore career opportunities for psychology Ph.D. graduates, including international options. We will discuss the pros and cons of various paths and equip you with the tools to plan your career. You will learn how to engage in international projects, establish global contacts, prepare for postdoc interviews, and develop key competencies. We will also cover stress management in academia.
Workshop leader: Mariola Paruzel-Czachura, Ph.D. / Associate Professor at the University of Silesia in Katowice, a psychologist and philosopher who has completed postdocs at the Complutense University of Madrid and the University of Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, September 18, 9:00–16:30 (including lunch break)
Workshop 2: Engaging Communities through Participatory Action Research
This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to Participatory Action Research (PAR), a collaborative research approach designed to involve community members directly in the research process. PAR emphasizes collective inquiry and experimentation grounded in experience and social history. The workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to implement PAR in their own communities or fields of interest.
During the workshop you will understand the principles and philosophy of Participatory Action Research, learn about the history and evolution of PAR, and explore various methodologies and techniques used in PAR.
Workshop leader: Małgorzata Wójcik, Ph.D. / Assistant Professor, Vice-Dean for Student Affairs at SWPS University's Faculty of Psychology in Katowice and psychologist researching dynamics of peer groups.
Workshop 3: Developing Research Skills with Particular Emphasis on Research Planning Skills
Workshop leader: Professor Anjan Chattejee, Professor of Neurology, Psychology, and Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania and director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics.
The fee is PLN 220 (including tax) and includes access to the workshops and a daily lunch. Please note that accommodation is not provided.
To secure your spot, complete the application form below. As space is limited, priority will be given based on the date of your application. Junior members of PSPS will receive special consideration if we receive multiple applications on the same day.
Sign up for summer school
Organizers
Sponsor
Ogólnopolski Panel Badawczy Ariadna sp. z o.o.
Event held under the auspices of
Gdańskie Wydawnictwo Psychologiczne
Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN SA
Organizing Committee
Dukała, Karolina
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forensic psychologist
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Karolina Dukała
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
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Institute
Institute of Psychology
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Karolina Dukałaforensic psychologist
Gorzołka, Anna
Specialization
psychologist, sociologist, ACT therapist, business trainer, and coach
First and last name
Anna Gorzołka
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
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Institute
Interdisciplinary Center for Social Activity & Well-being Research FEEL & ACT WELL
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Anna Gorzołkapsychologist, sociologist, ACT therapist, business trainer, and coach
Hełka, Anna
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Specialization
business psychologist
First and last name
Anna Hełka
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Anna Hełkabusiness psychologist
Mondry, Maria
Specialization
clinical psychologist
First and last name
Maria Mondry
Academic degree or title
M.A. / Teaching Assistant
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M.A. / Teaching Assistant Maria Mondryclinical psychologist
Parzuchowski, Michał
Specialization
psychologist
First and last name
Michał Parzuchowski
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Michał Parzuchowskipsychologist
Popiołek, Katarzyna
Specialization
Psychologist, specializing in relationships and factors influencing close relationships
First and last name
Katarzyna Popiołek
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Katarzyna PopiołekPsychologist, specializing in relationships and factors influencing close relationships
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Scientific Committee
- Agata Gąsiorowska, Ph.D./Associate Professor
SWPS University | Chair of the Scientific Committee
- Wacław Bąk, Ph.D./Associate Professor
John Paul Catholic University of Lublin
- Tomasz Besta, Ph.D./Associate Professor
University of Gdańsk
- Michał Bilewicz, Ph.D./Associate Professor
University of Warsaw
- Tomasz Grzyb, Ph.D./Associate Professor
SWPS University
- Katarzyna Jaśko, Ph.D.
Jagiellonian University in Kraków
- Prof. Maciej Karwowski
University of Wrocław
- Prof. Eugenia Mandal
University of Silesia in Katowice
- Mariola Paruzel-Czachura, Ph.D./Associate Professor
University of Silesia in Katowice
- Prof. Magdalena Żemojtel-Piotrowska
Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw