József Rácz

József Rácz is a Professor at the Department of Counselling and School Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University. He is also affiliated with the Institute of Psychology and the Qualitative Psychological Studies Research Group. His research focuses on qualitative methodologies such as Grounded Theory, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), and thematic analysis, applied to addiction studies, clinical psychology, and health psychology. Key areas include substance use recovery, domestic violence survivor narratives, and the psychological impact of marginalized communities’ coping strategies.

His work emphasizes cross-cultural studies, particularly in Mongolia and Hungary, examining topics like intimate partner violence, eco-anxiety, and the lived experiences of individuals with severe mental illnesses. Rácz has pioneered studies on synthetic cannabinoids, nasal spray addiction, and the paradoxical wellbeing in sustainable agricultural communities. He supervises thesis research on qualitative methods in health psychology and chemical addiction.

Publications span over two decades, analyzing drug policy barriers for Roma communities, HIV risks among intravenous drug users, and the role of self-help groups in recovery. His research bridges clinical practice and community-based interventions, advocating for marginalized populations through rigorous qualitative frameworks.

Rácz collaborates internationally, contributing to academic platforms like MTMT and Academia.edu. His advising and grant activities focus on training future researchers in qualitative techniques and promoting evidence-based addiction treatment strategies.

He leads the Qualitative Psychological Studies Research Group, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to psychological phenomena. Current projects include longitudinal studies on post-traumatic growth in trauma survivors and the mental health implications of climate change.