Industrial-Organizational Psychology in Poland: Past and current trends

Abstract

The history of Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology in Poland can be divided to three periods: birth and early development, advancements under socialism, and current trends. We may conclude that I-O Psychology in Poland since its birth has had to face numerous diverse challenges over time, related to the geo-political transformations and socio-economic problems. Currently, it is a vibrant field of practice and research, enriched by the unique experiences of many professors who have been adopting it for decades, combined with the creativity of early career I-O psychologists.