Franciszek Ostaszewski

Franciszek Ostaszewski is a psychologist and doctoral candidate at SWPS University's Interdisciplinary Doctoral School, where he serves as a Lecturer in statistics. He holds dual affiliations with the Institute of Psychology (specifically DecisionLab: Center for Behavioral Decision Research) and the Faculty of Design in Warsaw's Department of Social Applications of New Technologies.

His research explores behavioral economics through interdisciplinary lenses, focusing on:

• Human decision-making processes and cognitive mechanisms
• Psychological well-being's impact on economic choices
• Cross-cultural behavioral patterns
• Intertemporal discounting and risk assessment
• Quantitative analysis of social behavior

Publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on large-scale cross-cultural studies (93–175 countries), integrating psychological frameworks with behavioral economics. Recurrent themes include happiness economics, mate selection, and cognitive dissonance in decision-making.

Awards and honors:

• Rector's Scholarship for scientific achievements (2018)
• Minister of Science Scholarship (2019)
• Very Important Student distinction (2020)

He conducts research at DecisionLab, specializing in experimental studies of human judgment under risk and uncertainty.