Boglarka
Nyul

Dr. Boglárka Nyúl is an Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Psychological Sciences at Tel Aviv University under the supervision of Prof. Nurit Shnabel.

Boglarka’s primary research interest lies in the social psychology of rape, focusing on understanding societal perceptions of rape to promote more supportive behaviour toward survivors.

Her research interests also extend to prejudice and intergroup conflicts, particularly in the context of anti-Roma attitudes and perceptions of brilliant women. Boglárka is currently investigating the role of hierarchy-maintaining beliefs on rape labelling across diverse cultural contexts and radical groups within the “manosphere,” namely, blogs and online forums promoting masculinity, misogyny, and opposition to feminism. By examining the causal relationship between these beliefs and rape labelling, she aims to develop interventions that increase the recognition of rape cases, ultimately holding perpetrators accountable, minimizing victim-blaming, and providing better support for survivors. Boglárka’s passion for achieving social change has fueled her dedication to research and outreach efforts which aim to contribute to a more just and equitable society.

Born in Sátorhely, a small village in southern Hungary, Boglárka obtained her BA and MA in psychology at Pázmány Péter Catholic University in Budapest, specializing in clinical and health psychology. She completed her PhD in social psychology at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), where she focused on the social psychology of rape under the supervision of Prof. Anna Kende and Dr. Mónika Szabó. She worked on various projects as a research assistant and on two EU- funded projects as a postdoctoral researcher at ELTE and then at the University of Trento. When not engaged in research, Boglárka enjoys travelling, reading, DIY projects, yoga, and good food.