Ricerca: The relevance of Emotion-Related Self-Regulation in Empathy and Empathy-related Responses in a short-term and long-term framework
My doctoral research focuses on personality psychology, with particular attention to the relationships between prosocial behavior, empathy (including empathic concern and personal distress), self-regulation, and social inclusion, and how these processes contribute to individual well-being. My studies primarily focus on adolescents and young adults, aiming to understand how personality dynamics shape social and emotional development during these crucial life stages.
Throughout the three-year program, my activities will include:
- conducting an in-depth review of the scientific literature;
- collecting and analyzing empirical data;
- developing advanced statistical and methodological skills;
- writing and submitting scientific papers;
- assisting in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
Curriculum vitae:
- 2025, Winner as Principal Investigator of "Avvio alla Ricerca di Tipo 1 (Starting Research Type 1)" at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome. Project Title: “Exploring Daily Links Among Sympathy, Emotion Regulation, and Self-Esteem in Adolescents: A 28-Day Longitudinal Study”. Funding: €1000. Protocol Number: AR125199C2F065B3.
- 3 Months (from April 2025 to June 2025) Mobility Period at the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Supervisor: Dr. Belén López-Pérez
- 2024, Winner of "Bando Mobilità Internazionale" for PhD students 2024 (€ 5.400,00) at Sapienza University of Rome. Host institution: Manchester University, UK. Qualification: Visiting Ph.D Student
Supervisor: Prof. Belén Lopez-Perez.
- 2024, Winner of a twenty-four-month research fellowship at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome. Principal Investigators: Prof. Antonio Zuffianò and Prof. Benedetta Emanuela Palladino.
- 2023, Enrollment in the Ph.D. program in "Psychology and Social Neuroscience" (curriculum Personality and Organizational Psychology, POP), XXXIX at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome. Supervisor: Prof. Antonio Zuffianò.
- 2023, Professional license as a psychologist at Sapienza University of Rome.
- 2022, Winner as a research assistant of "Avvio alla Ricerca di Tipo 2 (Starting Research Type 2)" at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome. Principal Investigator: Prof. Carolina Lunetti. Project Title: “The daily examination of the influence of inclusive teaching on the association between high school students’ feedback sensitivity and their maladjustment”. Funding: €2.250. Protocol Number: AR22218162C0D40D.
- 2022/2023, Winner of a one-year research fellowship at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome. Principal Investigator: Prof. Laura Di Giunta.
- 2021/2022, Post-graduate internship at the Laboratory of Personality and Individual Differences, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome. Supervisor: Prof. Laura Di Giunta.
- 2021, Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychological Rehabilitation at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome. Thesis: “The relationship between Positivity and Psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic”. Advisor: Prof. Caterina Grano.
- 2019, Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences and Techniques at the Department of Educational Sciences, University of Studies of Catania. Thesis: “The Language of Social Networks and the Diary of Anais Nin”. Advisor: Prof. Paola Clara Leotta.
- 2018, Pre-graduate internship at Casa di Cura Villa l'Ulivo, Carmide S.r.l. di Catania - Polo di Riabilitazione multi-specialistico. Supervisor: Dr. Agatella Vecchio.