SENTIENCE is a research group that studies human-animal interactions from the perspectives of the social sciences and humanities: philosophy, anthropology, sociology, archaeology, law, and psychology. Through scientific work and the dissemination of knowledge, we aim to raise awareness on this topic and provide high-quality scientific insight to inform the social debate.
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Simpozijum Psychological perspectives on human-animal interactions
The symposium will be held as part of the international conference Empirical Research in Psychology, which takes place from March 28 to 30, 2025. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about a range of current research on the psychology of human-animal relationships. The symposium will be held on Saturday, March 29, at 10:45 AM in the conference center Envoy (Gospodar Jevremova 47).
SENTIENCE group brings together an interdisciplinary team of scientists around a common interest in human-animal interactions. We believe that the relationship between humans and other animals is a topic of interest to humans, animals, and the environment, and we would like this topic to be better recognized both in our country and globally. The vision of the group is a society of solidarity that acknowledges non-human animals and their well-being. The mission of the group is to create knowledge about human-animal interactions through scientific research and dissemination of this knowledge within the academic community and the general public. First, the group aims to conduct scientific research into various aspects of human-animal interactions within the disciplines of philosophy, anthropology, sociology, archaeology, law, and psychology. Further, we aim to establish collaboration with similar organizations in our country and internationally to exchange knowledge and develop projects. Finally, the group aims to contribute to the social debate on animal welfare as well as the common welfare of humans, animals, and the environment.
Coordinators:
Members:
Žuvela Irena
Nećak Mirjana
External associates:
Sonja Žakula (Etnographic Institute of SASA)
Tamara Džamonja Ignjatović (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Zorana Todorović (Institute of Social Sciences)
Ivana Marković (Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade)
Ivana Živaljević (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad)
Kaja Damjanović (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Anastasija Budžak (Faculty of Media and Communications, Singidunum University)
Monika Milosavljević (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Sandra Ilić (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Itana Đurašković (Faculty of Media and Communications, Singidunum University)
Sonja Vuković (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Marija Petrović (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Milica Ninković (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Nevena Milanović Minić (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Ognjenka Lakićević (poet, founder of Autopark)
- Bajović, V. i Marković, I. (ur.) (2024). Pravna zaštita životinja – U susret izmenama i dopunama Zakona o dobrobiti životinja. Pravni fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu.
- Branković, M. (2022). Psihologija odnosa ljudi i (ostalih životinja). Fakultet za medije i komunikacije.
- Branković, M., Budžak, A., Đurašković, I., & Vlajin, B. (2025). What is in a label: Effects of labeling on the preference for plant-based products. Appetite, 206, 107837.
- Branković, M., Budžak, A., Tulić, N., & Janković, J. (2023). Effects of experimentally induced self-affirmation on the openness to meat reduction and alternative protein sources. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1021891.
- Dimitrijević, V., Vuković, S., & Živaljević, I. (2022). Making Room for Animals: The Development of Archaeozoology Within Serbian Archaeology. STEM in Heritage: Procedures, Methods, and Teaching, 39-64.
- Džamonja Ignjatović, T., Vlahović, E. (2005) Njegovo veličanstvo kućni ljubimac- psihološki priručnik za odrastanje uz kućne ljubimce, Kreativni centar, Beograd.
- Džamonja Ignjatović T. (2012) Priča o Daši, u Božović R. (ed.) Prijaltelji, Čigoja štampa, Beograd, str.75-83.
- Todorović, Z. (2021). The Moral Status of Animals: Degrees of Moral Status and the Interest Based Approach. Filozofija i društvo, 32(2), 282-295.
- Todorović, Z.S. (2024). Animal Protection Laws in Serbia: Inefficient Implementation and Suggestions for Improvement. In: Dalpane, F., Baideldinova, M. (eds) Animal Law Worldwide. T.M.C. Asser Press, The Hague.
- Vuković, S., Marković, D., Mladenović, T., Vranić, M., Sabanov, A., Radinović, M., … & Živaljević, I. (2023). Proučavanje konflikata i suživota ljudi i divljeg sveta u holocenu centralnog Balkana–istraživački okvir projekta ARCHAEOWILD. Bioarheologija na Balkanu: Studije iz antropologije i zooarheologije, 113-121.
- Žakula, S., & Živaljević, I. (2018). Izučavanje ljudsko-životinjskih odnosa u antropologiji i arheologiji I. Glasnik etnografskog instituta SANU, 66(2), 255-270.
- Živaljević, I. (2023). „’Inventing’Hunter-gatherers (and others): Human-animal relations, narratives, and the diversity of lived experience “. Archaeological Theory at the Edge (s), 115-134.
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Simpozijum Psychological perspectives on human-animal interactions
The symposium will be held as part of the international conference Empirical Research in Psychology, which takes place from March 28 to 30, 2025. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about a range of current research on the psychology of human-animal relationships. The symposium will be held on Saturday, March 29, at 10:45 AM in the conference center Envoy (Gospodar Jevremova 47).- ABOUT
SENTIENCE group brings together an interdisciplinary team of scientists around a common interest in human-animal interactions. We believe that the relationship between humans and other animals is a topic of interest to humans, animals, and the environment, and we would like this topic to be better recognized both in our country and globally. The vision of the group is a society of solidarity that acknowledges non-human animals and their well-being. The mission of the group is to create knowledge about human-animal interactions through scientific research and dissemination of this knowledge within the academic community and the general public. First, the group aims to conduct scientific research into various aspects of human-animal interactions within the disciplines of philosophy, anthropology, sociology, archaeology, law, and psychology. Further, we aim to establish collaboration with similar organizations in our country and internationally to exchange knowledge and develop projects. Finally, the group aims to contribute to the social debate on animal welfare as well as the common welfare of humans, animals, and the environment.
- MEMBERS
Coordinators:
Members:
Žuvela Irena
Nećak MirjanaExternal associates:
Sonja Žakula (Etnographic Institute of SASA)
Tamara Džamonja Ignjatović (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Zorana Todorović (Institute of Social Sciences)
Ivana Marković (Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade)
Ivana Živaljević (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad)
Kaja Damjanović (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Anastasija Budžak (Faculty of Media and Communications, Singidunum University)
Monika Milosavljević (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Sandra Ilić (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Itana Đurašković (Faculty of Media and Communications, Singidunum University)
Sonja Vuković (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Marija Petrović (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Milica Ninković (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Nevena Milanović Minić (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade)
Ognjenka Lakićević (poet, founder of Autopark)- PUBLICATIONS
- Bajović, V. i Marković, I. (ur.) (2024). Pravna zaštita životinja – U susret izmenama i dopunama Zakona o dobrobiti životinja. Pravni fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu.
- Branković, M. (2022). Psihologija odnosa ljudi i (ostalih životinja). Fakultet za medije i komunikacije.
- Branković, M., Budžak, A., Đurašković, I., & Vlajin, B. (2025). What is in a label: Effects of labeling on the preference for plant-based products. Appetite, 206, 107837.
- Branković, M., Budžak, A., Tulić, N., & Janković, J. (2023). Effects of experimentally induced self-affirmation on the openness to meat reduction and alternative protein sources. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1021891.
- Dimitrijević, V., Vuković, S., & Živaljević, I. (2022). Making Room for Animals: The Development of Archaeozoology Within Serbian Archaeology. STEM in Heritage: Procedures, Methods, and Teaching, 39-64.
- Džamonja Ignjatović, T., Vlahović, E. (2005) Njegovo veličanstvo kućni ljubimac- psihološki priručnik za odrastanje uz kućne ljubimce, Kreativni centar, Beograd.
- Džamonja Ignjatović T. (2012) Priča o Daši, u Božović R. (ed.) Prijaltelji, Čigoja štampa, Beograd, str.75-83.
- Todorović, Z. (2021). The Moral Status of Animals: Degrees of Moral Status and the Interest Based Approach. Filozofija i društvo, 32(2), 282-295.
- Todorović, Z.S. (2024). Animal Protection Laws in Serbia: Inefficient Implementation and Suggestions for Improvement. In: Dalpane, F., Baideldinova, M. (eds) Animal Law Worldwide. T.M.C. Asser Press, The Hague.
- Vuković, S., Marković, D., Mladenović, T., Vranić, M., Sabanov, A., Radinović, M., … & Živaljević, I. (2023). Proučavanje konflikata i suživota ljudi i divljeg sveta u holocenu centralnog Balkana–istraživački okvir projekta ARCHAEOWILD. Bioarheologija na Balkanu: Studije iz antropologije i zooarheologije, 113-121.
- Žakula, S., & Živaljević, I. (2018). Izučavanje ljudsko-životinjskih odnosa u antropologiji i arheologiji I. Glasnik etnografskog instituta SANU, 66(2), 255-270.
- Živaljević, I. (2023). „’Inventing’Hunter-gatherers (and others): Human-animal relations, narratives, and the diversity of lived experience “. Archaeological Theory at the Edge (s), 115-134.