Dorota Szaban

Dr. Habil. Dorota Szaban is a Professor at the Institute of Sociology of the University of Zielona Góra, serving as its Director. Her research focuses on sociological sciences, with a particular emphasis on youth studies, migration, education policy, and the role of religion in society. She holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0001-5892-4095) and is affiliated with the Youth Research Unit. Her work addresses contemporary challenges such as Ukrainian student integration, pandemic impacts on education, and cross-border social dynamics.

Research interests include youth behavior, digital addiction among Polish youth, and the sociopolitical dimensions of religiosity. She has contributed to policy analyses on migration, education, and local governance reform. Her recent publications explore topics like emotional well-being of educators during the pandemic and strategies for merging local government units.

Despite her prolific output, no scientific awards are explicitly listed. Her advising activities and grants remain unspecified. She is actively involved in the Youth Research Workshop and maintains a professional website at www.is.uz.zgora.pl.