This article examines the role of technodigital objects in the homes of older adults (66+) in Warsaw, focusing on how smart and non-smart objects shape “aging in place.” Using Participatory Action Research—including in-depth interviews, VR experiments, and participant photography—the study explores how seniors use “wise” and nostalgic objects together or instead of smart technologies. The research highlights the interplay between “smart” and “wise” concepts of home. By analyzing appliances, medical devices, and nostalgic items, we demonstrate how generational habitus and accumulated wisdom coalesce with smart technologies in technodigital domesticity. Ultimately, the paper provides a nuanced framework for understanding the corporeal-material aspects of aging, showcasing the interplay of nostalgia and wisdom with smart technologies at home.
This paper examines decision-making in cultural heritage security management through the case of Karol Estreicher Jr. (1906-1984), an art historian, university professor, and one of the leading figures involved in the protection and post-war restitution of Polish cultural heritage. The analysis focuses on his efforts to safeguard the Veit Stoss Altarpiece - one of the largest and most important late Gothic altarpieces in Europe - before, during, and after the Second World War. Using a retrospective case study approach, the analysis combines historical sources, a review of 177 press articles published between 1946 and 2021, contemporary legal regulations concerning the protection of cultural heritage during armed conflicts, and an interview with the current custodian of the Altarpiece. The findings show that many of the challenges resulted from the absence of formal protection plans, coordinated risk management, and institutional cooperation. The case also demonstrates how risks may be incorrectly identified and assessed under conditions of uncertainty. While the decision-makers primarily anticipated the threat of physical destruction resulting from bombing and military operations of the Nazi authorities, they underestimated the likelihood of cultural looting by the occupying forces. The study therefore highlights the importance of early planning, systematic risk assessment, scenario analysis, and stakeholder coordination in safeguarding cultural heritage before and during armed conflicts.
How do children represent an individual's traits when choosing partners for a collaborative task? We examined whether 5- to 9-year-olds (N = 89) generalize fairness and competence within and across the domains of problem-solving ability and fairness, and how these inferences shape collaborative decisions. In a pre-registered study, children observed two characters differing in fairness or competence and evaluated them in new situations. Children of all ages generalized traits within domains, but younger children also made cross-domain generalizations (e.g., assuming a fair character was also competent). This suggests a developmental shift from broad to domain-specific reasoning. Trait inferences and partner preferences showed parallel developmental patterns, indicating that evaluations of fairness and competence are both inferred and meaningfully applied. The study highlights how children's social cognition becomes more refined with age. Future research should examine how this developmental shift toward domain-specific reasoning shapes children's real-world collaborative choices and peer relationships.
Aim The aim of this study was to look for factors protecting from developing severe premenstrual symptoms in high risk individuals. We tested if sense of coherence, mindfulness skills, and self-compassion moderate the relationship between trauma and increased perceived stress, and the symptoms of premenstrual disorders (premenstrual syndrome [PMS] and premenstrual dysphoric disorder [PMDD]). Methods The study comprised two stages with a retrospective (N = 228) and a prospective (N = 90) measures of premenstrual symptoms. Correlation and moderation analyses were performed. Results All variables were significantly correlated. Self-compassion, four out of five mindfulness skills, and sense of coherence (albeit, in the case of retrospective measure, only two of its components) moderated the relationship between stress and premenstrual disorders. Only two mindfulness skills moderated the effect of trauma on premenstrual symptoms (NonJudging in retrospective measure, Describing in the prospective part of the study). Conclusions These results suggest that more understanding, mindful, and compassionate attitude towards oneself may benefit individuals with severe premenstrual symptoms, especially in face of increased stress. The findings may be used to improve the treatment of PMDD and PMS by including approaches and interventions aimed at increasing sense of coherence, self-compassion, and mastering mindfulness skills.
