About

Academic biography, positions, research interests, and teaching.

Biography

Academic Profile

I am Full Professor of Sociology at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor, Slovenia.

My research focuses on political sociology, public opinion, political participation, political polarization, social values, health sociology, vaccination attitudes, youth studies, environmental attitudes, volunteering, cultural participation, and comparative cross-national research. I have authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and lead and participate in several national and international research projects.

Academic Position

  • Present
    Full Professor of Sociology
    Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor

Teaching

My teaching at the University of Maribor covers sociology, political sociology, social research methodology, quantitative research methods, and related courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Research Interests

Political Sociology Political Participation Political Polarization Public Opinion Social Values Health Sociology Vaccine Hesitancy Youth Studies Environmental Sociology Volunteering Cultural Participation Comparative Survey Research Quantitative Methodology

Methodological Expertise

Survey Research Comparative Analysis Longitudinal Methods Structural Equation Modelling Multilevel Modelling Logistic Regression Factor Analysis Secondary Data Analysis ESS / EVS / ISSP