Katarina Sokić

Katarina Sokić is a Senior Lecturer at Algebra University, with a focus on personality traits, emotional intelligence, consumer behavior, and workplace dynamics. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb and has a background in Law from the Faculty of Law, Zagreb.

• Education:
  • Faculty of Law, Zagreb (1994)
  • Postgraduate Studies in Civil Law, Faculty of Law, Zagreb (2010)
  • PhD in Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Zagreb (2017)

Her research spans psychology, criminology, and organizational behavior, particularly examining the Dark Tetrad traits (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism) and their impact on workplace misbehavior, consumer decisions, and academic performance. She has published extensively on topics such as emotional manipulation, impulsivity, and hedonism in educational contexts.

Recent publications highlight her work on personality models (HEXACO, Dark Tetrad), consumer psychology, and academic behavior in private higher education systems. She is a research associate at Oxford Business College, contributing to international collaborations.

Katarina's expertise is reflected in her roles as a speaker at domestic and international conferences, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications. Her work emphasizes applying psychological frameworks to real-world issues in education, business, and criminal behavior.