Department of Relations Psychology and Interpersonal Diversity

The interests and scientific research of the staff focus on interpersonal relationships, particularly romantic and family relationships, assessed in terms of their integration and health-related aspects.

• The quality of close relationships (marriage, cohabitation), considering partner diversity in terms of psychological gender, sexual orientation, and cultural differences.
• Analysis of processes occurring in close relationships.
• Strategies for partner selection and expectations toward partners. The role of interpersonal commitment.
• The risk of relationship disintegration—normative and non-normative crises, infidelity as an interpersonal transgression, multiple role expectations, and the family-work conflict.
• Sexualization in adults as a symbolic social message linked to the pursuit of approval and admiration from others.
• Close emotional relationships and quality of life. Health and interpersonal relationships among individuals living alone (singles).
• The digitalization of family life and its consequences. Digital families vs. traditional families.
• The dynamics of relationships in non-traditional family systems (single-parent, blended, or chosen families). The importance of psychological support and assistance for these families.
• Familism and family values. The intergenerational transmission of behavioral patterns within the family system and its impact on mental health.
• The role of family and sibling relationships in shaping well-being and mental health in young adults. Determinants and consequences of positive and challenging sibling relationships.
• Psychological aspects of relationships in the context of adult children caring for aging and/or ill parents.
• Families with a chronically ill member. Parents facing a child's oncological illness. The role of family resources and social support in coping with illness and facilitating recovery.