Mersiha Jusić

Mersiha Jusić is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, International University of Sarajevo. Having earned her PhD in 2019 with research on youth radicalization, she combines teaching with applied psychological research. Her work spans personality and social psychology, focusing on intersections like conspiracy beliefs and ethnic-religious attachment in post-conflict contexts.

• PhD in Psychology (2019), International University of Sarajevo
• Master of Psychological Science (2012), Faculty of Philosophy, Sarajevo
• BSc in Psychology (2004), Faculty of Philosophy, Sarajevo

Her research explores:

• Predictors of relative deprivation in youth
• Psychological underpinnings of conspiracy theories
• Attachment styles influencing social identity
• Anti-intellectualism in modern societies
• Cyberpsychology in educational settings
• Violence prevention through psychological frameworks

Her recent publications emphasize sociocultural contexts, including:

• Psychological factors in youth radicalization
• Effects of digital environments on cognitive-emotional development
• Post-conflict social cohesion challenges
• Mental health issues in healthcare professionals

She has been active in academia since 2004 and contributes to interdisciplinary projects, focusing on practical applications of psychological science in education and community development.