Our weekly research meetings bring together scholars working in social and political psychology from around the world. Originally created as an internal space for Behaviour in Crisis members, the series is now fully open to anyone interested in contemporary research, new data, and global perspectives. Each week, invited researchers share their work, reflect on ongoing projects, and discuss theoretical, methodological, and societal implications. Participants are warmly encouraged to ask questions, join the conversation, and engage with speakers in an open, supportive atmosphere. Whether you're a student, researcher, practitioner, or simply curious about social and political psychology, you are very welcome to join us. ✨ Every Wednesday at 3:00. Team's link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjA0NTEyMDYtN2JhZS00YTU0LTk3Y2UtZGIxNWYyNTUwYTU5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22eb0e26eb-bfbe-47d2-9e90-ebd2426dbceb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ed2e074c-ebea-4f49-91ae-59fb92837d9f%22%7d DECEMBER: - Anna Wnuk, PhD Place cure or place curse? The bright and dark sides of place attachment in times of crisis This talk will examine when the emotional bond with one’s place of residence - commonly referred to as place attachment - becomes a psychological resource, and when it turns into a burden. Drawing on studies conducted across different types of crises, I will show how distinct forms of place attachment (traditional, active, and identity-based) relate to both adaptive and maladaptive outcomes. Together, these findings offer a nuanced perspective on how attachment to places can both support and undermine wellbeing in times of disruption. Anna is a Social and Clinical Psychology Lab leader, read more about our prelegent: https://iss.uw.edu.pl/anna-wnuk/ - Alice Normand, Cédric Bouquet & Jean-Claude Croizet Socioeconomic Inequalities and Psychological Responses to Natural Hazard Risks. Socioeconomic inequalities are often assumed to influence how individuals perceive and respond to public risk-reduction guidelines, yet empirical evidence on the underlying psychological mechanisms remains fragmented. This seminar presents an interdisciplinary research program that seeks to clarify how economic insecurity, perceived inequality, and cultural self-construals may contribute to differences in compliance, preparedness, and risk perception. We will discuss preliminary findings from past and ongoing projects, outline hypotheses guiding future investigations, and situate these efforts within the development of a new Master’s psychology program named "Risk and Behavioral Sciences". JANUARY: - Laura Prislei wait for details - Gabriela Czarnek wait for details Behaviour in Crisis | Jagiellonian University
