Research Excellence
Our methodology combines over 50 years of Swiss psychological assessment expertise with extensive international validation. Building on Martin Achtnich's foundational work, two major research traditions have emerged: the Polish school at the University of Wrocław, focusing on professional inclinations and organizational psychology, and the Brazilian adaptation at the University of São Paulo, emphasizing cross-cultural validation and practical applications in career counseling. This rich research heritage has established the methodology's effectiveness across diverse cultural contexts and applications.
Research Traditions
Polish Research School
Advanced theoretical framework development focusing on professional inclinations, organizational climate, and career decision processes at the University of Wrocław.
Brazilian Adaptation Studies
Comprehensive cross-cultural validation and adaptation research at the University of São Paulo, establishing BBT-Br as a standard assessment tool.
Swiss Foundation
Original methodology developed by Martin Achtnich, providing the theoretical and practical basis for subsequent research.
Research Impact
Research Publications
Organizational Consciousness: The Significance of Climate for Personal Development and Business SuccessOriginal title: Świadomość organizacji: O znaczeniu klimatu dla rozwoju osoby i sukcesu przedsiębiorstwa
Jarosiewicz, H.
University of Wrocław, Institute of Psychology, 2022
A comprehensive analysis of organizational climate and its impact on both personal development and business success.
Access publication →Measurement of Professional Inclinations - the Use of Vocational Picture TestOriginal title: Pomiar skłonności zawodowych - zastosowanie Obrazkowego Testu Zawodów
Jarosiewicz, H.
Research Papers of Wrocław University of Economics, 2014
Presents the Vocational Picture Test as a tool for diagnosing professional predispositions, examining three levels of activity: temperament, character, and professional personality.
Access publication →Assessment of Vocational Guidance: The Berufsbilder Test
Melo-Silva, L.L., Pasian, S.R., Assoni, R.F., Bonfim, T.A.
Universidade de São Paulo, 2015
A comprehensive evaluation of BBT's effectiveness in vocational guidance, presenting results from extensive Brazilian validation studies.
Access publication →Metareflection on Decisions Concerning Career Choice
Jarosiewicz, H.
Polish Journal of Applied Psychology, 2013
Analysis of career decision-making processes and their psychological foundations.
Access publication →Qualitative Methods in the Psychological Diagnosis
Jarosiewicz, H.
ATUT Publishing House, 2013
Comprehensive overview of qualitative diagnostic methods in psychological assessment.
Access publication →Professional Activity Types: From Actor to Author and BackOriginal title: Typy aktywności zawodowej: O rozwoju zawodowym od Aktora do Autora i z powrotem
Jarosiewicz, H.
ATUT Publishing House, 2018
The Achtnich's Berufsbilder-Test (BBT): History and Research in BrazilOriginal title: O Teste de Fotos de Profissões (BBT) de Achtnich: histórico e pesquisas desenvolvidas no Brasil
Pasian, S.R., Okino, E.T.K., Melo-Silva, L.L.
Psico-USF, 2015
Comprehensive review of BBT adaptation and validation in Brazil, showcasing decades of research and development.
Access publication →BBT-Br Technical Manual and Application Standards
Jacquemin, A., Okino, E.T.K., Noce, M.A., Assoni, R.F., Pasian, S.R.
Center for Research in Psychodiagnosis, 2006
Technical documentation of the Brazilian adaptation of BBT, including normative data and application guidelines.
Convergence between Professional Interests Indicators Obtained through BBT-Br and SDSOriginal title: Convergência entre indicadores de interesses profissionais obtidos pelo BBT-Br e pelo questionário SDS
Okino, E.T.K., Pasian, S.R.
Revista Brasileira de Orientação Profissional, 2015
Validation study comparing BBT-Br results with Self-Directed Search questionnaire outcomes.
Access publication →BBT Indicators in Professional Choice Conflict ManagementOriginal title: Indicadores do BBT no manejo de conflitos na escolha profissional
Melo-Silva, L.L., Assoni, R.F., Bonfim, T.A.
Revista Brasileira de Orientação Profissional, 2008
Analysis of BBT's effectiveness in helping resolve career choice conflicts.
Access publication →Introduction to the Vocational Picture Test and its Application in Career CounselingOriginal title: Wprowadzenie do testu obrazkowego zawodów i jego wykorzystanie w poradnictwie zawodowym
Achtnich, M.
Revue de Psychologie Appliquée, 1988
Original introduction of the BBT methodology and its theoretical foundations.
BBT Vocational Picture Test: A Projective Method for Explaining Professional InclinationsOriginal title: Obrazkowy Test Zawodów BBT. Projekcyjna metoda wyjaśniania skłonności zawodowych
Achtnich, M.
Nowe Życie, 2010
Comprehensive guide to BBT methodology and interpretation.
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