Alicia Holler

Alicia Holler is a Researcher and Ph.D. student in the Department of Psychology at the University of Trier, Germany, where she is embedded within the Social Psychology team. Her position as a Scientific Associate entails conducting empirical research and supporting academic operations for departmental initiatives focused on critical societal phenomena.

Her research spans Social Psychology with specialized concentrations in Political Psychology—examining right-wing radicalization, AfD voter demographics, and xenophobic attitudes—and Health Psychology, investigating mental health deterioration during the COVID-19 pandemic and behavioral drivers of food waste and meat consumption. These interests manifest in collaborative projects analyzing emotional versus rational political discourse, conspiracy theory susceptibility, and socio-psychological determinants of voting behavior.

As an integral member of the Social Psychology team, Ms. Holler contributes to high-impact research that bridges academic rigor with public discourse, evidenced by the department's extensive media engagement in outlets like Deutschlandfunk and Trierischer Volksfreund on politically charged societal issues.