Research initiatives spanning political sociology, health sociology, youth studies, volunteering, cultural participation, and comparative public opinion research.
I examine the relationship between political polarization and civic engagement, with a focus on affective and ideological divides and their consequences for democratic participation and political trust in European societies.
I investigate the social, political, and cultural determinants of vaccine hesitancy and health literacy, drawing on survey data to examine the role of values, trust in institutions, and social identities in shaping vaccination attitudes.
I study the political attitudes, civic values, and participation patterns of young people in Slovenia and cross-nationally, exploring generational change, political socialisation, and the factors shaping youth civic engagement.
My research on the cultural engagement of young people, including attendance at cultural events, participation in arts, and access to cultural resources, examines its relationship with social inequalities and civic identity.
I analyse the scope, drivers, and trends of formal and informal volunteering in Slovenian society, including comparative European perspectives and sociodemographic predictors of voluntary activity.
I conduct longitudinal and comparative research using major international survey programmes, including the European Social Survey, European Values Study, and ISSP, to examine public opinion dynamics and value change across European societies.