Katarzyna Growiec

Katarzyna Growiec, Professor at SWPS University, is a social psychologist affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology in Warsaw and the Department of Personality Psychology. Her work focuses on personality determinants of social capital and trust, evolutionary aspects of social relationships, and modern challenges like loneliness. She leads the Horizon Europe-funded LONELY-EU project, addressing social isolation and loneliness in Europe.

• Education: PhD in Psychology (specific field not provided)
• Key Research Areas: Social capital theory, evolutionary social psychology, digital communication impacts, well-being metrics

Her research spans interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, VU Amsterdam, and Italian universities. Current projects analyze socio-economic causes/effects of loneliness during crises, digitalization, and pandemic impacts.

Scientific Awards

• Polish Presidential Award for best dissertation (2010)
• START scholarships (twice)
• Polityka Scientific Award (2013)
• Ministry of Science scholarship (2013-2016)

As certified trainer of the Polish Psychological Association, she contributes to psychosocial skills workshops. Her teaching includes courses on personality determinants of social processes and public mental health implications.