Jan Cieciuch

Jan Cieciuch is a university professor at the Faculty of Christian Philosophy of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (UKSW). His research focuses on personality psychology, values, developmental processes, and well-being, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between personality traits, values, and psychopathology. He has contributed extensively to cross-cultural studies on value systems, temperament dimensions, and attachment theories. His work integrates theoretical frameworks like the Circumplex of Personality Metatraits and the refinement of diagnostic tools for personality disorders (e.g., PiCD for ICD-11).

Key areas of expertise include the validation of psychometric scales (e.g., SIFS-PL, LPFS-SR), the relationship between personality functioning and mental health systems, and the dynamics of value development in adolescents. With 134 publications and an h-index of 26 (Web of Science), his research spans clinical, developmental, and social psychology, emphasizing practical applications in education and healthcare systems.

His articles often explore interconnected themes such as the structural foundations of personality disorders, the role of values in perception and behavior, and the cultural context of emotion regulation strategies. He collaborates internationally, contributing to global efforts in standardizing personality assessments and advancing theoretical models in psychological taxonomy.