research reports
- Interviews with activists
This report presents insights from interviews with 14 activists supporting a range of political causes in Poland. This project had two main goals. First, we wanted to identify opportunities for collaboration between activists and researchers studying collective action. Second, we wanted to consult the methodology for studying radical forms of political engagement in order to strengthen both its scientific rigor and practical relevance. The report will be published soon.
- Women’s Strike – Research Report
This report presents survey results from over 3,000 individuals who opposed the 2020 Constitutional Tribunal ruling in Poland. A court ruling that introduced a near-total ban on abortion led to a nationwide wave of protests.The report examines motivations, emotions, and forms of engagement of participants. Results show that they viewed the ruling as highly harmful and were strongly motivated to oppose it. Most engaged in multiple forms of protest, often for the first time in their lives. Participation in protests was related to strong emotions such as anger, but also to positive feelings like pride and a sense of purpose. Explore the full report to better understand how people respond to sudden socio-political change.
