Beata Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz

Beata Krzywosz-Rynkiewicz serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Clinical, Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Social Science Faculty of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland, where she has held academic positions since 1991. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Warsaw University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Warsaw University, Faculty of Psychology, 1991

Research Focus: Her work centers on citizenship education, developmental psychology, and social participation, with emphasis on young people's civic engagement across diverse socioeconomic and political contexts. She investigates how educational frameworks, economic conditions, and conflict scenarios shape youth citizenship behaviors through cross-national comparative methodologies.

Research Trends: Her recent publications (2017-2019) reveal a concentrated exploration of citizenship activity metrics, demonstrating how citizenship education quality, economic stability, and geopolitical threats influence youth engagement. Her work bridges psychological development with political science, particularly examining mental toughness in adolescent development within varying community environments.

Grants & Leadership: She has led 4 major scientific grants from Polish National Committee, Visegrad Fund, European Science Foundation, and CiCeA, including the international project "Young People's Citizenship Activity Profiles." Additionally, she coordinated 8 European Commission-funded projects (e.g., CiCe, TEAM, To-Gather) as country representative.

Research Infrastructure: She founded and directs the University Center for Therapy and Support "EMPATHY," while chairing the University Committee of Ethics in Research since 2016, establishing critical frameworks for psychological practice and research integrity.