Controllability Lab
The Controllability Lab is a research team and network of researchers dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of personal control. Drawing on cognitive, motivational, and social psychology, we take an integrative approach to study the causes and consequences of uncontrollability and environmental constraints.
Our research addresses topics such as coping with diminished control and the determinants of effort investment and withdrawal in response to environmental demands. We also explore the real-world implications of these processes for major societal challenges, including socio-economic threats, unemployment, pandemics, intergroup conflict and polarization. Through this work, we seek to advance understanding of how individuals and groups can navigate these challenges in constructive and collaborative ways.
Team Members
- Marcin Bukowski (OPUS 21 PI)
- Jakub Michalik
- Mateusz Walczuk
- Anna Potoczek
Collaborators
- Juan Lupiáñez
- Mirek Kofta
- Grzegorz Sędek
- Wiktor Soral
- Medhi Marot