Katarzyna Skałacka
Biographic Data
| ID | 7784360 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Katarzyna Skałacka |
| GIVEN NAMES | Katarzyna |
| FAMILY NAME | Skałacka |
| SIGNATURE | SKAŁACKA K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Opole |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2188-7547 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Dare to take care of yourself
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the role of psychological courage (PC)-understood as the willingness to act despite fear or anxiety-in predicting women's intentions to undergo mammography screening. While PC has been linked to adaptive behavior in challenging contexts, its relevance in preventive healthcare remains largely unexplored. Methods: A sample of 292 women aged 45-74 with no history of breast cancer completed measures assessing …
“You women are so strange”
The study aimed to address a research gap pertaining to establishing the role of personality traits in foreign language learning. Particularly, the aim of this paper was to examine the link between the personality trait of Conscientiousness and the L2 willingness to communicate, when mediated by language anxiety, and moderated by gender. The participants were 590 secondary school students whose responses to a questionnaire allowed to test a moder…
Emotional intelligence as a mediator in the relationship between neuroticism and L2 achievement
The present study investigates the interaction of the higher-order personality trait of Neuroticism and the lower-order personality trait of Emotional Intelligence (trait EI) in the context of foreign language acquisition (FLA). A mediation model was applied to explore the pathway from Neuroticism via trait EI to self-rated L2 skills. The reported results show that the trait EI is not only a significant predictor of the self-reported L2 speaking …
Psychometric properties of the measure of achieved capabilities in homeless services
Findings demonstrate that the MACHS is a valid and reliable measure that may be used to assess the extent to which homeless services support their clients to develop capabilities needed for growth-related recovery. Implications for practice and future research directions are discussed
“No matter how old I am, I don’t like what my stomach looks like.” Lifespan perspective on the changes in self-assessment of attractiveness and life satisfaction in women
The study aimed to examine the association between self-assessment of attractiveness and life satisfaction in women, where age was a potential moderator of this relationship. A cross-sectional study of 360 women aged 18 to 89 was performed. Participants assessed their overall attractiveness, the attractiveness of their individual body parts, and their life satisfaction. The relationship between the assessment of attractiveness of particular body …
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“No matter how old I am, I don’t like what my stomach looks like.” Lifespan perspective on the changes in self-assessment of attractiveness and life satisfaction in women
The study aimed to examine the association between self-assessment of attractiveness and life satisfaction in women, where age was a potential moderator of this relationship. A cross-sectional study of 360 women aged 18 to 89 was performed. Participants assessed their overall attractiveness, the attractiveness of their individual body parts, and their life satisfaction. The relationship between the assessment of attractiveness of particular body …
Emotional intelligence as a mediator in the relationship between neuroticism and L2 achievement
The present study investigates the interaction of the higher-order personality trait of Neuroticism and the lower-order personality trait of Emotional Intelligence (trait EI) in the context of foreign language acquisition (FLA). A mediation model was applied to explore the pathway from Neuroticism via trait EI to self-rated L2 skills. The reported results show that the trait EI is not only a significant predictor of the self-reported L2 speaking …
Psychometric properties of the measure of achieved capabilities in homeless services
Findings demonstrate that the MACHS is a valid and reliable measure that may be used to assess the extent to which homeless services support their clients to develop capabilities needed for growth-related recovery. Implications for practice and future research directions are discussed
Dare to take care of yourself
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the role of psychological courage (PC)-understood as the willingness to act despite fear or anxiety-in predicting women's intentions to undergo mammography screening. While PC has been linked to adaptive behavior in challenging contexts, its relevance in preventive healthcare remains largely unexplored. Methods: A sample of 292 women aged 45-74 with no history of breast cancer completed measures assessing …
“You women are so strange”
The study aimed to address a research gap pertaining to establishing the role of personality traits in foreign language learning. Particularly, the aim of this paper was to examine the link between the personality trait of Conscientiousness and the L2 willingness to communicate, when mediated by language anxiety, and moderated by gender. The participants were 590 secondary school students whose responses to a questionnaire allowed to test a moder…
Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Big Five personality traits (2 works) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (2 works) · Mediation (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Moderation (2 works) · Personality (2 works) · Personality Traits and Psychology (2 works) · Trait (2 works)