Dominik Puchała
Biographic Data
| ID | 228087 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dominik Puchała |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dominik |
| FAMILY NAME | Puchała |
| SIGNATURE | PUCHAŁA D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Warsaw |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8117-5798 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The psychological role of “Auschwitz jokes”: Humor as a coping strategy for the negative psychological consequences of traumatic historical exposure
Previous research has shown that exposure to traumatic history, such as visits to Holocaust memorials or death camps, can have detrimental effects on people’s psychological well-being. There is relatively little research showing how these negative consequences could be mitigated. Based on previous studies in which humor is an effective way to cope with stress and difficult situations, we tested how humor in memes can help cope with exposure to tr…
Reclaimed Homophobic Hate Speech Backfires: Desensitization and Mood Deterioration
Reclaimed hate speech is generally seen as a positive phenomenon by minority groups and, to some degree, by majority groups. However, previous research has not examined whether it might produce harmful effects similar to traditional hate speech. In three experimental studies ( n = 489; n = 242; n = 181), we found that reclaimed homophobic hate speech does bear negative consequences. Specifically, exposure to reclaimed homophobic hate speech leads…
When the Nation is Too Important to You. Collective Narcissism Mediates the Relationship Between National Identity Centrality and Negative Intergroup Outcomes
Research on collective narcissism has overlooked the complex nature of identification, treating national collective narcissism as an alternative rather than a consequence of national identification. In four studies (n = 974, n = 1016, n = 111, and n = 210), we thoroughly examined the relations of three dimensions of national identification, national collective narcissism and negative intergroup phenomena. We proposed that national collective narc…
Development and Validation of the Motivation for Language Reclamation Scale Among Polish-Speaking Gay Individuals
In response to hate speech, members of minorities use reclaimed derogatory language. Until now, psychological research has treated reclamation as a uniform concept in terms of the motivations of minorities, despite theoretical perspectives suggesting otherwise. In this paper, based on previous research, we described three motivations for using reclaimed language: to regain control, for humorous purposes, and to consolidate relationships in the co…
MeToo in Poland: Reactions to Public Accusations of Sexual Violence
As in many other countries, the #MeToo movement in Poland brought forth a wave of accusations of various forms of sexual violence. In this article, we analyze public statements of men accused of sexual violence in order to explore their constructions of gendered power relations and expose the internal logic of male privilege. Using Foucauldian discourse analysis, we distinguish five discursive repertoires employed in the statements: new facts, th…
"A Red Alert Appears". Ambivalence of the Reclaimed Hate Speech in a Hate-Saturated Environment
Hate speech has been examined regarding both its consequences for minorities and the majority. However, studies are missing in the area of reclaimed hate speech, namely statements that are widely considered offensive but have begun to be used in a non-offensive way by minorities. The purpose of this study was to look specifically at perceptions of reclaimed hate speech, as well as the purposes and consequences of its use by representatives of the…
Reclaiming Derogatory Language: Self-Reports and Interbeat Intervals
Minorities reclaim derogatory labels to change their meaning. However, previous research on reclamation has focused on the perception of self-labeling with derogatory labels in an ecologically invalid context, using self-reports that may be influenced by norms. We examined how recordings containing derogatory terms against gay people are perceived, using both a self-report and an unobtrusive heartbeat measure. In the experiment ( n = 103), we sho…
The role of language, appearance, and voice in the social perception of nonbinary individuals
Nonbinary individuals express their identity through the use of altered or entirely new linguistic forms. Along with appearance or voice, it can affect how they are perceived by others. Previous studies have either omitted consideration of nonbinary populations entirely or examined elements such as the nonbinary language in isolation from other characteristics that affect perception. The aim of the current study was to investigate the perception …
Desensitization to hate speech: Examination using heart rate measurement
Exposure to hate speech (HS) leads to desensitization of listeners. Yet, most evidence of this process has been obtained using self‐report measures. In this paper, we examined desensitization to HS using an unobtrusive, psychophysiological measure. In an experimental electrocardiogram study ( N = 56), we observed heart rate (HR) deceleration after reading comments that contained HS. This suggested a substantive psychophysiological reaction of par…
Śmiech w Auschwitz, czyli o tym, w jaki sposób psychologia może pomóc zrozumieć łamanie tabu w miejscu pamięci Zagłady
Zachowania nienormatywne w Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau często spotykają się z oburzeniem i potępieniem, także na łamach mediów ogólnopolskich. W opisanych tu badaniach chcieliśmy sprawdzić, czy reakcje takie jak śmianie się czy używanie telefonu (m.in. do fotografowania), zamiast świadczyć o braku szacunku dla ofiar Holokaustu, mogą pełnić funkcje regulacyjne dla odwiedzających Auschwitz-Birkenau. Przeprowadziliśmy wywiady pogłębione z przewodnikam…
Desensitization to hate speech: Examination using heart rate measurement
Exposure to hate speech (HS) leads to desensitization of listeners. Yet, most evidence of this process has been obtained using self‐report measures. In this paper, we examined desensitization to HS using an unobtrusive, psychophysiological measure. In an experimental electrocardiogram study ( N = 56), we observed heart rate (HR) deceleration after reading comments that contained HS. This suggested a substantive psychophysiological reaction of par…
Reclaiming Derogatory Language: Self-Reports and Interbeat Intervals
Minorities reclaim derogatory labels to change their meaning. However, previous research on reclamation has focused on the perception of self-labeling with derogatory labels in an ecologically invalid context, using self-reports that may be influenced by norms. We examined how recordings containing derogatory terms against gay people are perceived, using both a self-report and an unobtrusive heartbeat measure. In the experiment ( n = 103), we sho…
Development and Validation of the Motivation for Language Reclamation Scale Among Polish-Speaking Gay Individuals
In response to hate speech, members of minorities use reclaimed derogatory language. Until now, psychological research has treated reclamation as a uniform concept in terms of the motivations of minorities, despite theoretical perspectives suggesting otherwise. In this paper, based on previous research, we described three motivations for using reclaimed language: to regain control, for humorous purposes, and to consolidate relationships in the co…
"A Red Alert Appears". Ambivalence of the Reclaimed Hate Speech in a Hate-Saturated Environment
Hate speech has been examined regarding both its consequences for minorities and the majority. However, studies are missing in the area of reclaimed hate speech, namely statements that are widely considered offensive but have begun to be used in a non-offensive way by minorities. The purpose of this study was to look specifically at perceptions of reclaimed hate speech, as well as the purposes and consequences of its use by representatives of the…
The role of language, appearance, and voice in the social perception of nonbinary individuals
Nonbinary individuals express their identity through the use of altered or entirely new linguistic forms. Along with appearance or voice, it can affect how they are perceived by others. Previous studies have either omitted consideration of nonbinary populations entirely or examined elements such as the nonbinary language in isolation from other characteristics that affect perception. The aim of the current study was to investigate the perception …
Śmiech w Auschwitz, czyli o tym, w jaki sposób psychologia może pomóc zrozumieć łamanie tabu w miejscu pamięci Zagłady
Zachowania nienormatywne w Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau często spotykają się z oburzeniem i potępieniem, także na łamach mediów ogólnopolskich. W opisanych tu badaniach chcieliśmy sprawdzić, czy reakcje takie jak śmianie się czy używanie telefonu (m.in. do fotografowania), zamiast świadczyć o braku szacunku dla ofiar Holokaustu, mogą pełnić funkcje regulacyjne dla odwiedzających Auschwitz-Birkenau. Przeprowadziliśmy wywiady pogłębione z przewodnikam…
The role of language, appearance, and voice in the social perception of nonbinary individuals
Nonbinary individuals express their identity through the use of altered or entirely new linguistic forms. Along with appearance or voice, it can affect how they are perceived by others. Previous studies have either omitted consideration of nonbinary populations entirely or examined elements such as the nonbinary language in isolation from other characteristics that affect perception. The aim of the current study was to investigate the perception …
Desensitization to hate speech: Examination using heart rate measurement
Exposure to hate speech (HS) leads to desensitization of listeners. Yet, most evidence of this process has been obtained using self‐report measures. In this paper, we examined desensitization to HS using an unobtrusive, psychophysiological measure. In an experimental electrocardiogram study ( N = 56), we observed heart rate (HR) deceleration after reading comments that contained HS. This suggested a substantive psychophysiological reaction of par…
Development and Validation of the Motivation for Language Reclamation Scale Among Polish-Speaking Gay Individuals
In response to hate speech, members of minorities use reclaimed derogatory language. Until now, psychological research has treated reclamation as a uniform concept in terms of the motivations of minorities, despite theoretical perspectives suggesting otherwise. In this paper, based on previous research, we described three motivations for using reclaimed language: to regain control, for humorous purposes, and to consolidate relationships in the co…
MeToo in Poland: Reactions to Public Accusations of Sexual Violence
As in many other countries, the #MeToo movement in Poland brought forth a wave of accusations of various forms of sexual violence. In this article, we analyze public statements of men accused of sexual violence in order to explore their constructions of gendered power relations and expose the internal logic of male privilege. Using Foucauldian discourse analysis, we distinguish five discursive repertoires employed in the statements: new facts, th…
"A Red Alert Appears". Ambivalence of the Reclaimed Hate Speech in a Hate-Saturated Environment
Hate speech has been examined regarding both its consequences for minorities and the majority. However, studies are missing in the area of reclaimed hate speech, namely statements that are widely considered offensive but have begun to be used in a non-offensive way by minorities. The purpose of this study was to look specifically at perceptions of reclaimed hate speech, as well as the purposes and consequences of its use by representatives of the…
Reclaiming Derogatory Language: Self-Reports and Interbeat Intervals
Minorities reclaim derogatory labels to change their meaning. However, previous research on reclamation has focused on the perception of self-labeling with derogatory labels in an ecologically invalid context, using self-reports that may be influenced by norms. We examined how recordings containing derogatory terms against gay people are perceived, using both a self-report and an unobtrusive heartbeat measure. In the experiment ( n = 103), we sho…
The psychological role of “Auschwitz jokes”: Humor as a coping strategy for the negative psychological consequences of traumatic historical exposure
Previous research has shown that exposure to traumatic history, such as visits to Holocaust memorials or death camps, can have detrimental effects on people’s psychological well-being. There is relatively little research showing how these negative consequences could be mitigated. Based on previous studies in which humor is an effective way to cope with stress and difficult situations, we tested how humor in memes can help cope with exposure to tr…
Reclaimed Homophobic Hate Speech Backfires: Desensitization and Mood Deterioration
Reclaimed hate speech is generally seen as a positive phenomenon by minority groups and, to some degree, by majority groups. However, previous research has not examined whether it might produce harmful effects similar to traditional hate speech. In three experimental studies ( n = 489; n = 242; n = 181), we found that reclaimed homophobic hate speech does bear negative consequences. Specifically, exposure to reclaimed homophobic hate speech leads…
When the Nation is Too Important to You. Collective Narcissism Mediates the Relationship Between National Identity Centrality and Negative Intergroup Outcomes
Research on collective narcissism has overlooked the complex nature of identification, treating national collective narcissism as an alternative rather than a consequence of national identification. In four studies (n = 974, n = 1016, n = 111, and n = 210), we thoroughly examined the relations of three dimensions of national identification, national collective narcissism and negative intergroup phenomena. We proposed that national collective narc…
Psychology (5 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression (2 works) · Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies (2 works) · Linguistics (2 works) · Medical emergency (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Mood (2 works)