Alexia Zalaf

Dr. Alexia Zalaf is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Nicosia's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on child and family mental health, interdisciplinary school practices, and psychological aspects of human-animal relationships.

Her investigations span intimate partner violence dynamics during crises, cross-cultural attitudes toward animals, forensic psychology in child testimonies, and domestic violence service accessibility. Research consistently addresses psychological underpinnings of social behaviors within Cypriot and cross-cultural contexts.

Publications demonstrate strong methodological diversity including longitudinal crisis-impact analyses, psychometric scale development, and comparative ethnography. Work frequently integrates clinical insights with social policy implications, particularly regarding violence prevention systems and child welfare frameworks.