Adam Siwiak

PhD Candidate in Psychology | Misinformation & Eyewitness Research | Forensic Psychology | Data Analysis

Cracow Metropolitan Area

About

I am a final-stage PhD candidate in Psychology, specializing in eyewitness testimony, memory distortions, and susceptibility to misinformation. My research focuses on how post-event misinformation and interrogative suggestibility shape eyewitness accounts, as well as on the continued influence effect (CIE). I am particularly interested in improving the accuracy and reliability of eyewitness evidence in legal contexts. Currently, I am working on the Polish standardization of the Gudjonsson Suggestibility Scale (GSS 2) and exploring more ecologically valid ways of studying misinformation using new technologies. Alongside my research, I teach at SWPS University within the Department of Forensic Psychology, where I deliver courses on psychological assessment for legal purposes, including opinioning in juvenile and civil cases, and psychological diagnosis for the justice system. My teaching also covers research methodology, research design, psychometrics, and statistical data analysis. I am a co-author of publications in journals such as Memory & Cognition and the Journal of Experimental Psychology, and I have presented my work at international conferences.

Experience

  • Researcher at Jagiellonian University
    Apr 2017 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs

    • Gathering experimental data for "Reinforced autoaffirmation effect mechanisms" research project using questionnaires and psychometric tests. • Participant recruitment and appointment scheduling. • Coordinating and scheduling tasks for co-researchers. • Reviewing and documenting finished project assignments.

  • Psychology Intern at Zespół Szkół Społecznych STO Nr 3
    Sep 2016 - Sep 2016 · 1 mo

    • Student observation and assessment • Individual and group support sessions • Teacher and parent consultations • Organization and facilitation of preventive workshops • Participation in school projects promoting student well-being

  • Psychology Assistant at KLIKA - Katolickie Stowrzyszenie Osób Niepełnosprawnych i Ich Przyjaciół
    Aug 2013 - Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Assisting psychologist in diagnostic procedures • Recruiting new members and spreading awareness of organization • Organizing daily activities for association members. • Participating in social integration and professional activation workshops. • Caring for association members mental state.