Monograph about our lecturer Prof. Grażyna Dolińska-Zygmunt - pioneer of health psychology in Poland.
The monograph 'Wrocław Psychology. People and Ideas', published by the Rys Publishing House in 2024, under the scientific editorship of Dr Jolanta Kowal, Professor UWr, and Kiriakos Chatzipentidis, shows the wealth of history and achievements of psychology in Poland. This publication was born out of the need to commemorate the extraordinary path of psychology in Wrocław and to pay tribute to the outstanding researchers who have shaped its development.
Monograph recognizes an outstanding researcher for her work in the areas of clinical and health psychology
As part of this monograph, it is worth taking a closer look at one of the chapters of this publication: "Grażyna Dolińska-Zygmunt - pioneer of health psychology in Poland", by Agnieszka Nomejko and Małgorzata Włodarczyk. The article presents the figure of Professor Grażyna Dolińska-Zygmunt, our lecturer, describing her as one of the most important figures in Wroclaw psychology oraz an outstanding researcher in the fields of clinical and health psychology. Her scientific achievements have significantly influenced the development of these fields in Poland. Prof. Dolińska-Zygmunt was affiliated with the Institute of Psychology at the University of Wrocław since the 1970s, moving through successive levels of her academic career, from student and assistant to professor and head of the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology.
Grażyna Dolińska-Zygmunt as a pioneer of health psychology in Poland
The authors highlight her role as a pioneer of health psychology in Poland. A key achievement was the editing and publication of a textbook "Elements of Health Psychology" (1996), which was published in an updated version in 2001 as "Fundamentals of health psychology". This publication became the foundation of the then developing health psychology in Poland.
2001 also saw the publication of her habilitation monograph "Subjective determinants of health-promoting behaviour', who brought a new and original approach to research on health-seeking behaviour. Prof. Dolińska-Zygmunt's research has focused on a broad spectrum of issues, including psychological determinants of health, psychological well-being, quality of life and risk factors for civilisation diseases. She has also made important contributions to research on sexual satisfaction. Prof. Dolińska-Zygmunt was also a valued mentor and educator, training successive generations of researchers, promoting numerous doctoral and master's students.
The chapter by Agnieszka Nomejko and Małgorzata Włodarczyk shows how the scientific activity of Prof. Grażyna Dolińska-Zygmunt played a key role in the development of health psychology in Poland, and her publications continue to inspire contemporary researchers and practitioners. We invite you to read this chapter to learn more about the profile and momentous contribution of one of the most important figures in Polish clinical and health psychology, who for years co-founded the Wrocław scientific centre.
Link to monograph: https://repozytorium.uni.wroc.pl/Content/141567/PDF/Wrocławska psychology. People and ideas.pdf