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- 2025-11-23
Is 'Better' Always Better? Cognitive Performance in Children with Misophonia vs. Controls
Misophonia is a disorder characterized by adverse reactions to specific repetitive sounds, such as oral and nasal noises made by humans (e.g., chewing, sniffing) and environmental sounds (e.g., animal licking, tapping). These reactions can manifest early in life and involve the nervous, autonomic, and perceptual systems. Cognitive functions appear to play a key role in how these stimuli are processed in individuals with misophonia. or tapping. Although it is associated with various psychiatric disorders, it also presents distinct clinical features that suggest alterations in cognitive processing, particularly selective attention and inhibitory control. However, research on cognitive processes in situations without exposure to trigger sounds in individuals with misophonia, especially children, remains limited. Given that misophonia typically begins in childhood or adolescence, understanding its early cognitive profile is crucial. This study investigated cold cognitive processes, including inhibitory control, selective and divided attention, along with verbal and abstract reasoning, using performance-based tests in children with misophonia (n = 32) and controls without sound-related issues (n = 30), aged 7–17. Children with misophonia outperformed controls in divided attention (p < .001) and inhibitory control (p < .001), with no differences in other cognitive domains. Logistic regression showed that better inhibitory control increased the likelihood of misophonia, while linear regression indicated that misophonia status and selective attention predicted better inhibitory control. These results suggest that misophonia in children is related to enhanced inhibitory control rather than deficits in cognitive functioning. A better understanding of these cognitive processes could be an important step toward understanding the nature of misophonia, especially in pediatric populations. - 2025-10-20
Wystawa "Visual systems. Visual communication"
"Visual Systems: Visual Communication" was a solo exhibition devoted to the topic of dynamic visual identification, showcasing Mateusz Antczak's research and design work. The event took place at the University of South-Eastern Norway in Drammen from October 20 to November 28, 2025. The exhibition opened with a vernissage combined with a curatorial tour, attended by an international academic audience. The exhibition featured static and animated projects, as well as sketches, artifacts from the design process, standardization documents, and implemented visual identification system materials. A 57-page catalog, published in Polish and English, accompanied the exhibition, containing the author's text, project presentations, and photographic documentation. The exhibition was curated by Prof. Theo Sikkes (USN). - 2026-03-31
Psychological Adaptation and Body Image in Women with Breast Cancer—The Role of Coping Strategies and Femininity
Background: Breast cancer poses not only a physical health threat but also emotional and identity challenges for women, particularly regarding femininity and body image. Understanding how patients adapt psychologically can guide effective psychosocial interventions. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate psychological adaptation, coping strategies, illness acceptance, and body image in women with breast cancer and identify factors associated with better adjustment. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 30 women aged 22–66 undergoing treatment at the Wielkopolskie Centrum Onkologii, Poland. Standardized tools included the Mini-MAC scale (coping strategies), Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), and Body Image Scale (BIS). Descriptive statistics and correlations were analyzed. Results: Most participants exhibited a constructive coping style, with positive redefinition and fighting spirit being predominant. Some women simultaneously showed elements of a destructive coping style, including helplessness and hopelessness, indicating complex emotional reactions. Overall, participants demonstrated high illness acceptance, despite notable body image-related discomfort, particularly shame, reduced perceived attractiveness, and appearance-related anxiety. While age did not correlate significantly with coping or body image, a significant negative association was found between age and illness acceptance, with younger women showing better adjustment. Conclusions: Psychological adaptation to breast cancer is multidimensional and individualized, dependent on personality traits, internal resources, and social support. Findings highlight the need for holistic, patient-centered psychosocial care, addressing both emotional adaptation and body image-related distress, including support for intimacy and prosthetic interventions. Individualized strategies can improve quality of life and functional outcomes during and after cancer treatment. - 2026-03-31
Przymusowe żywienie w świetle art. 118 K.K.W. i inne okoliczności zastosowania tego przepisu wobec osób pozbawionych wolności w jednostkach penitencjarnych
The publication discusses Article 118 of the Executive Criminal Code (k.k.w.), in particular paragraphs 2 and 4 thereof, which constitute the legal basis for medical intervention against the will of a person deprived of liberty when the life of a convicted person is in serious danger or when there is an immediate risk of the convicted person’s death. The article describes the current practice of applying this provision in penitentiary settings, in view of the limited number of publications devoted to this issue. In order to present and assess this practice, a dogmatic legal method was applied and cases examined by the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights were analysed. In addition, the article discusses international standards stemming from the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights, recommendations of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, and the standards developed by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT). On the basis of these findings, conclusions are drawn as to the need for legislative amendments and for the implementation of changes at the level of practical application of the discussed provisions, which constitute the basis for medical interventions with respect to persons conducting hunger strikes in prisons or refusing treatment in other types of situations. Since such action taken against a patient’s will constitutes a derogation from the general principle of personal autonomy and thus represents a serious interference with the right to personal dignity, potentially leading to degrading treatment, the application of Article 118 § 2 of the Executive Criminal Code requires particular caution and the taking of action at an appropriate time, that is, neither prematurely or preventively, nor too late. The article offers a new perspective on the use of Article 118 of the Executive Criminal Code in conditions of penitentiary isolation, not only in relation to persons refusing to take food but also with regard to persons suffering from mental illness. It also highlights cases of long-term, over one-year, forced feeding carried out on the basis of this provision. Further-more, it discusses international recommendations on force-feeding, both those adopted several years ago and the most recent ones, which have so far not been addressed in the relevant literature.
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- 2024-05-24
Psychologia społeczna. Wydanie drugie zaktualizowane
Nowa wersja podręcznika Psychologia społeczna ukazuje się w 14 lat po jego pierwszej edycji. Później było wiele wydań, bo podręcznik zyskał powszechne uznanie wykładowców i studentów. To wydanie jednak zasadniczo różni się od poprzednich. Współautorem został Tomasz Grzyb. W tomie przybyło wiele nowych fragmentów, niektóre kwestie zaktualizowano bądź opatrzono dodatkowymi komentarzami, odwołując się do świeżej literatury. Przede wszystkim zmienił się świat dookoła nas, pojawiły się nowe zjawiska, jak na przykład światowa pandemia COVID-19 i wraz z tym potrzeba odniesienia się do jej psychologicznych konsekwencji, a o wielu zjawiskach, którymi zajmuje się psychologia społeczna wiemy dziś więcej niż kilkanaście lat temu. Nie pozostało to bez wpływu na sam podręcznik – jego nowa, zmodyfikowana i przeredagowana treść lepiej oddaje charakter zmieniającej się, choć ciągle tak samo fascynującej dziedziny, jaką jest psychologia społeczna. Profesorowie Bogdan Wojciszke i Tomasz Grzyb, psychologowie o światowej renomie, napisali podręcznik do psychologii społecznej, jakiego jeszcze w Polsce nie było. Książka obejmuje wszystkie klasyczne zagadnienia składające się na tę dyscyplinę oraz zagadnienia relatywnie nowe, takie jak kwestie różnic płci, nowych mediów, społeczeństwa sieci, miłości i władzy. Napisana jasnym i barwnym językiem skupia się na prawidłowościach rządzących ludzką psychiką i postępowaniem. Pokazuje, w jak fascynujący sposób psychologia społeczna odpowiada na pytanie, kim jest człowiek i na czym polega jego społeczna natura. Wcześniejsze wydania tej książki stały się fundamentem dydaktyki akademickiej na kierunku psychologia. - 2025-08-11
What Puppygirls Know? The (in)Human Pedagogy of a Trans Feminine Style
‘Puppygirls’ is a name for a particular kinky trans feminine lesbian style, rooted in the long history of trans erotic productions, and currently thriving on social media platforms, such as Twitter (now X), Bluesky, or Discord. In this article, I provide an analysis of the style that is rooted in personal immersion in ‘puppygirl culture’. Using several examples of puppygirl media productions, I argue for the possibility of reading the puppygirl style as a critical practice: one that hints at ways of being trans that do rely on the ciscentric understanding of ‘the human’ as their point of reference. In doing so, I show how puppygirl style resonates with theoretical interventions in the field of trans studies offered by scholars such as Susan Stryker and Talia Mae Bettcher. - 2023
Wypalenie rodzicielskie: wprowadzenie do teorii i badań
The aim of the article is to present the concept of parental burnout, which has recently become a topic of interest for researchers. In the article, we review the theoretical concept of parental burnout, present the questionnaires to measure it as well as the research results indicating risk factors and consequences of parental burnout, and the first studies on the effectiveness of psychological interventions to reduce it. This article presents information in a concise, simple and understandable way, providing readers with a quick overview of the theory of parental burnout and the latest research on this phenomenon. - 2024-06
The Big Three Perfectionism Scale: Validation of the Polish Version
The Big Three Perfectionism Scale (BTPS) was created to integrate different aspects of perfectionism, including the newly conceptualized concept of narcissistic perfectionism. The goal of our two studies (N = 1341) was to examine the psychometric properties of the Polish adaptation of the BTPS, supporting the validity and portability of the measure. The studies were conducted among people who had a child, thus contributing to a better understanding of parental perfectionism, one of the key factors influencing parental well-being and a child’s functioning. Our analyses included investigating the structure of the scale, intercorrelations between subscales, reliability, and convergent validity by correlating BTPS scores with other measures of perfectionism and correlates of psychopathology (borderline symptoms) and parental difficulties (parental stress and parental burnout). Results supported the structure of the original BTPS. As predicted, confirmatory factor analysis indicated that items comprising the Polish adaptation of the questionnaire, like the original version, measure three related but specific aspects of perfectionism: rigid perfectionism, self-critical perfectionism, and narcissistic perfectionism. The three dimensions were also found to be specifically related to the difficulties experienced by parents. Further, the Polish version of the BTPS was found to have good internal reliability and validity. Our results from two independent Polish samples suggest that the Polish version of the BTPS is a psychometrically robust measure of perfectionism for assessing the three perfectionism factors.