Kristina Sesar

ORCID: 0000-0003-2406-7114
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Research Areas
  • Gender, Feminism, and Media
  • Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Media, Gender, and Advertising
  • Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
  • Child Development and Digital Technology
  • Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Gender Roles and Identity Studies
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Child Welfare and Adoption
  • Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Family and Disability Support Research
  • Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Infant Health and Development
  • Social Media and Politics
  • Psychology of Development and Education
  • Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
  • Regional Development and Management Studies
  • Media Studies and Communication
  • School Health and Nursing Education
  • Education, Achievement, and Giftedness

University of Mostar
2016-2025

Aarhus University
2020-2021

Tilburg University
2020-2021

University of Zadar
2014-2017

Zdravstveni dom dr. Adolfa Drolca Maribor
2008-2013

Zdravstveni centar
2011

Centre for Mental Health
2009

Hrvatski zavod za javno zdravstvo
2008

Janis Zickfeld Niels van de Ven Olivia Pich Thomas W. Schubert Jana Berkessel and 95 more José J. Pizarro Braj Bhushan Niño José Mateo Sergio Barbosa Leah Sharman Gyöngyi Kökönyei Elke Schrover Igor Kardum John Jamir Benzon R. Aruta Ljiljana B. Lazarević María Josefina Escobar Marie Stadel Patrí­cia Arriaga Arta Dodaj Rébecca Shankland Nadyanna M. Majeed Yansong Li Eleimonitria Lekkou Andree Hartanto Asil Ali Özdoğru Leigh Ann Vaughn María del Carmen Espinoza Amparo Caballero Anouk Kolen Julie Karsten Harry Manley Nao Maeura Mustafa Eşkisu Yaniv Shani Phakkanun Chittham Diogo Conque Seco Ferreira Jozef Bavoľár Irina Konova Wataru Sato Coby Morvinski Pilar Carrera Sergio Villar Agustín Ibáñez Shlomo Hareli Adolfo M. García Inbal Kremer Friedrich M. Götz Andreas Schwerdtfeger Catalina Estrada‐Mejia Masataka Nakayama Wee Qin Ng Kristina Sesar Charles T. Orjiakor Kitty Dumont Tara Bulut Allred Asmir Gračanin Peter J. Rentfrow Victoria Schönefeld Zahir Vally Krystian Barzykowski Henna‐Riikka Peltola Anna Tcherkassof Shamsul Haque Magdalena Śmieja Terri Tan Su-May Hans IJzerman Argiro Vatakis Chew Wei Ong Eun-Soo Choi Sebastian L. Schorch Darío Páez Rovira Sadia Malik Pavol Kačmár Magdalena Bobowik Paul E. Jose Jonna K. Vuoskoski Nekane Basabe Uğur Doğan Tobias Ebert Yukiko Uchida Xue Zheng Philip C. Mefoh René Šebeňa Franziska A. Stanke Christine Joy A. Ballada Agata Blaut Yang Wu Judith K. Daniels Natália Kocsel Elif Gizem Demirag Burak Nina F. Balt Eric J. Vanman Suzanne Stewart Bruno Verschuère Pilleriin Sikka Jordane Boudesseul Diogo Martins Ravit Nussinson Kenichi Ito Sari Mentser

10.1016/j.jesp.2021.104137 article EN Journal of Experimental Social Psychology 2021-04-15

Relying on conceptualization of sexting as a deviant behavior, which appear to be related with mental health problems, we examined the relationship between and psychological distress. A one-year longitudinal study was performed among 216 girls 143 boys, aged from 15 17 years (M = 16.32, SD .64). Participants completed Sexting Behavior Questionnaire Depression Anxiety Stress Scale at both time points study. The results showed that prevalence for receiving sexts two around 30%, sending 60%....

10.1080/00223980.2019.1666788 article EN The Journal of Psychology 2019-09-30

Abstract: Background: The proliferation of sexting among adolescents around the world today has woven a complex tapestry sexual expression and exploration. However, its implications extend beyond consensual engagement, occasionally manifesting as form cyberviolence. Varied prevalence rates further complicate our understanding extent youth worldwide. Therefore, this study aims to provide tool measure in young people from different countries by validating Sexting Behaviours Motives...

10.70478/psicothema.2025.37.07 article EN publisher-specific-oa Psicothema 2025-01-01

Purpose This study investigates the effects of online dating platforms on users’ wellbeing and success rates forming relationships through these services. Given ongoing debate surrounding impact dating, this aims to provide empirical insights into its outcomes. Design/methodology/approach used a sample 618 participants from four countries (Croatia, Greece, Italy Malta) gain comprehensive perspective experiences. Data was collected assess both likelihood platforms. Findings The results...

10.1108/mhsi-03-2025-0089 article EN Mental Health and Social Inclusion 2025-04-14

AimTo retrospectively analyze the rate of multi-type abuse in childhood and effects type coping strategies on psychological adaptation young adults a sample form student population University Mostar. MethodsThe study was conducted convenience 233 students from Mostar (196 female 37 male), with median age 20 (interquartile range, 2).Exposure to determined using Child Maltreatment Scales for Adults, which assesses emotional, physical, sexual abuse, neglect, witnessing family...

10.3325/cmj.2010.51.406 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Croatian Medical Journal 2010-10-01

Purpose Intimate partner violence (IPV) represents a widespread social and public health problem. Researchers have been shown association between IPV mental problems. The purpose of this paper is to present review the literature on relationship wide ranges Design/methodology/approach Research papers related problems among perpetrators published in leading academic journals UK abroad from 1987 2017 were identified reviewed. Findings Although there some equivocal findings, authors found that...

10.1108/mhrj-08-2017-0028 article EN Mental Health Review Journal 2018-08-20

AimTo determine the prevalence and intercorrelation of different forms childhood maltreatment psychological problems in adolescents Western Herzegovina Canton.MethodA questionnaire study was conducted March 2003 on a convenient sample 458 third-grade high-school students (39% boys) aged between 15 20 (median age, 17). Data were collected using sociodemographic questionnaire, Family Adaptability Cohesion Evaluation Scales III, Child Maltreatment Questionnaire, Youth Self-Report, Rosenberg...

10.3325/cmj.2008.2.243 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Croatian Medical Journal 2008-04-01

The predictive factors of violence between married couples or adolescents are well-known. However, less is known about the relating to intimate among college students. This study examined sociodemographic variables (age, duration relationship, and relationship satisfaction), impulsivity, empathy as predictors dating violence, using data from 474 female students University Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina. sample completed online Conflict Tactics Scale 2 Short Form, Interpersonal Reactivity Index,...

10.3390/bs10070117 article EN cc-by Behavioral Sciences 2020-07-20

Objective. This study investigates the relationship between involvementin bullying in childhood and adolescence psychological difficultiesin young adulthood. Materials method. A total of 249college students completed Retrospective Bullying Questionnaireand Trauma Symptom Checklist. Results. The results showed significantdifferences adjustment among respondents whowere exposed to compared who were not exposedto bullying. Those had significantly higherlevels anxiety, depression, sleeping...

10.5644/ama2006-124.46 article EN cc-by-nc Acta Medica Academica 2012-11-27

The aim of this study was to research the relation between exposure maltreatment in childhood and working memory capacity adulthood. A survey among 376 females age 16 67 administered. Exposure (sexual, physical psychological abuse, neglect witnessing family violence) assessed retrospectively using Child Maltreatment Questionnaire (Karlović, Buljan-Flander, & Vranić, 2001), whilst Working Memory (Vallat-Azouvi, Pradat-Diehl, Azouvi, 2012) used assess (recalling verbal information, numerical...

10.5964/ejop.v13i4.1373 article EN cc-by Europe’s Journal of Psychology 2017-11-24

The purpose of this study was to compare attitudes toward sexting using vignettes. Participants were 49 university students (ages 19-26) who participated in five online focus group discussions and responded written vignettes describing sexting. about composed types experiences: 1) under intimate partner pressure, 2) revenge sexting, 3) consensual with partner, 4) peer 5) flirt others. Students gave their opinions on the presented. Revenge perceived as a behaviour more negative than any other...

10.14254/1795-6889.2023.19-1.7 article EN cc-by-nc Human Technology 2023-05-22

The aim of this review was to provide an overview research into the relationship between empathy and bullying. Therefore indicated a number researches that show different effects on bullying, regarding type roles in bullying behavior, as well gender. From it may be concluded significantly contributes reduction various forms violence. Most indicates importance affective component compared cognitive component. results its role behavior were less consistent. For reason, highlighted...

10.5457/p2005-114.66 article EN cc-by-nc Paediatrics Today 2013-03-10

Differences in Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Stress between Victims Perpetrators Intimate Partner Violence K. Sesar, N. Šimic, A. Dodaj Abstract Purpose - To examine differences symptoms depression, anxiety stress victims perpetrators intimate partner violence to the relationship psychological difficulties role victim perpetrator IPV, taking into account form violent behaviour. Design A total 347 participants formed three groups subjects: victims, two control participants. The Revised...

10.15640/jssw.v3n2a7 article EN Journal of Sociology and Social Work 2015-01-01

Sexting, defined as the exchange of sexually explicit contents among adolescents and young adults using electronic media, has become a popular topic interest in wider public. This paper proposed theoretical model to explain motivational determinants sexting behaviour. We reviewed literature show how multiple empirical confirmed factors can be modelled within our framework. By analysing research, we posited set individual characteristics contextual that offered systematic review relevant...

10.31820/pt.28.3.1 article EN cc-by-sa Psihologijske teme 2019-01-01

10.6092/2282-1619/mjcp-2432 article EN DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) 2020-08-01

This article is theoretical in nature and sets out to explore how creative art therapies create useful intervention therapeutic approaches for working with children adolescents. Creative therapy an approach the treatment of child trauma widely used by therapists as well psychologists counsellors. Published articles books that focus exclusively on use treating who have experienced a traumatic event were included this review. An overview unique characteristics potential difficulties adolescent...

10.5457/p2005-114.319 article EN The Central European Journal of Paediatrics 2022-03-12

Many sexting studies conducted in the Western cultures have shown that percentage is higher less traditional cultures. However, generalizability of this phenomenon to non-Western has not been extensively researched. The purpose study examine and explain cross-cultural differences behavior among subjects from Bosnia Herzegovina Croatia. A mixed methods approach was used. first, qualitative phase included focus groups with two high school students Croatia ( <a:math...

10.1155/2022/7606949 article EN cc-by Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies 2022-04-21

10.5281/zenodo.3383446 article EN cc-by Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2019-09-02

The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is a widely used framework for predicting behavior. Considering that technology supported sexual (e.g., sexting) widespread among emerging adults, it logical to assume driven by existing social norms, accepted standards behavior, and the opinions others, all which are core constructs TPB. Therefore, purpose this study examine whether intention sext can be predicted A quantitative cross-sectional was conducted with 314 adults aged 18–29 years who completed...

10.1177/21676968231208343 article EN Emerging Adulthood 2023-10-23

Iako je zanemarivanje djece mnogo češće negoli zlostavljanje, a njihove posljedice barem jednako ozbiljne kao i zlostavljanja, još uvijek nije dovoljno prepoznato posvećuje mu se manje pažnje nego drugim oblicima zlostavljanja. Zanemarivanje posljedica interakcije više faktora na nekoliko različitih razina – individualnom, obiteljskom socijalnom. Izloženost zanemarivanju u djetinjstvu ima razorne za djetetov razvoj te uzrokuje kratkotrajne dugotrajne emocionalne, kognitivne, akademske...

10.15291/magistra.871 article HR Magistra Iadertina 2008-01-09
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