Nikolina Kenig

Prof. Dr. Nikolina Kenig is a Full Professor at the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University (UKIM) since 2016. She holds a Master's in International Peace Studies (University of Notre Dame, 1994) and a PhD in Social Psychology (2006). Her research focuses on gender studies, gender-based violence, multiculturalism, and ethnic identity. She leads courses in psychological testing, qualitative methods, and gender studies across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Key roles include Head of Doctoral Studies (2013-2018), President of the Ethics Board of the Chamber of Psychologists (since 2015), and active involvement in the CICE academic network and Center for Human Rights.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology (2006), Ss. Cyril and Methodius University
• MSc in Social Psychology (2000), same university
• MSc in International Peace Studies (1994), University of Notre Dame

Research Interests: Gender disparities, violence prevention, multicultural education, and the psychological impact of societal policies. Her work addresses LGBTQ+ rights, ethnic conflict resolution, and pandemic mental health. She has authored textbooks on qualitative research and violence studies.

Awards:

• Manning Award for Best Student in Social Sciences
• Scholarships supporting studies at ESADE (Spain) and Arizona State University

Her recent articles analyze populism's societal impacts, LGBTQ+ attitudes, and pandemic mental health trends. She advocates for inclusive education policies and ethical research practices.