Psychologiczna interpretacja oporu rolników wobec reform w warunkach transformacji ustrojowej

In the paper, the process of change both as a chance and as a threat has been presented. It is difficult to introduce any change for a variety of reasons. Author mentioned 22 reasons the farmers resist innovations. The paper describes methods to increase the probability of the change acceptance as well as typical cycle of reaction to the newness: beginning from shock and negation, through fear, uncertainty and passiveness, seeking supporters and acting in a new way. Finally, economic, sociological and psychological rationale for farmers' hostility in respect to the reforms during political system transformation has been shown.