Dr. Dino Krupić, Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek

Do Psychological Instruments (Used in Practice) Measure What They Are Designed For? Measurement Invariance in Practice

In order to create expert opinions or make important decisions for individuals, psychologists use measurement instruments such as intelligence tests and personality questionnaires. Some measurement instruments enjoy a strong reputation among practitioners but not necessarily among psychometricians. Such instruments have often been in use for several decades, and their effectiveness is seldom questioned. However, since the introduction of statistical analysis software programs, a range of statistical analyses have become available to investigate very specific aspects related to the validity of measurement instruments. This workshop aims to emphasize the importance of measurement invariance for those who use psychodiagnostic tools in their daily work, as well as for scientists interested in the psychometric properties of instruments used in their field. In addition to providing a conceptual introduction to measurement invariance, we will also demonstrate how to perform this analysis using the JASP statistical software, making it accessible to those without prior knowledge.

Dr. Dino Krupić is an Assistant Professor who teaches statistics and methodology at the Department of Psychology of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (University of J. J. Strossmayer in Osijek). After completing his education, he attended numerous training programs in the field of statistics and methodology (e.g., Mplus Cambridge Course) and conducted many training sessions at scientific conferences and within lifelong learning programs. He is the author of numerous papers published in Q1 and Q2 journals and chapters in textbooks from publishers such as Cambridge University Press. He is also a co-editor of the university textbook Personality and Intelligence: The Psychology of Individual Differences, which will be available in bookstores in early 2024, published by Oxford University Press. He has been awarded for his scientific contributions in 2014 and 2017 at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek.

Dr. Zoran Sušanj, Full Professor

Director of the AT Adria consulting firm

Wondering how to strategically plan the human potential development? – Ask the mentor

Whether you're a psychology student exploring your career path or an experienced professional specializing in human potential development, you've come to the right place! Join our mentor for a morning coffee and dive into the contemporary (or perhaps timeless?!) challenges of strategic human potential development planning: How to envision the future in a rapidly changing world? Where to kickstart the journey of people's development? What data should be collected and how to analyse it effectively? What insights should you share with managers and what questions should you ask them? Should employees be part of the strategic development planning, and if so, how and who? What role do business goals and strategies play in this process? Do the ‘eloquent phrases’ found in the company's mission and vision statements translate into practicality? And last but not least – what's the connection between culture and fairness in all that?

Zoran Sušanj holds a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Education in Rijeka, a Master's degree from the Faculty of Arts in Ljubljana, and a Ph.D. from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb. His professional journey includes roles as a personnel specialist at DINA-Petrokemija Omišalj, a military psychologist in the Croatian Army, and the director of AT Adria Ltd., specializing in business consulting across various industries in the field of management and systematic human potential development. He's a tenured professor at the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Rijeka, where he is also head of the Centre for Applied Psychology. He teaches courses in Organizational Psychology, Psychology of Management, and Organizational Development in the graduate psychology program. Additionally, he teaches courses in the broader spectrum of work psychology and organizational psychology at graduate and postgraduate levels, both nationally and internationally. His research interests include work motivation, psychology of entrepreneurship, management, organizational climate and culture, and organizational justice. He has published some sixty scientific and professional papers and authored two books in the field of organizational psychology and human potential development. He currently serves as the coordinator of the Career Office and heads the University Counselling Centre at the University of Rijeka. Furthermore, he holds the position of Chairman of the Strategy Committee of the University of Rijeka and acts as an advisor to the University of Rijeka's rector for strategic management and human potential development.