Research
My primary research activity is related to my PhD and Post-PhD projects on identity formation in adolescence and emerging adulthood. Nevertheless, I have also participated in other research projects promoted by Italian private and public institutions or associations, that are listed below.
October – December 2010
Research activity conducted for the Municipality of Ancona, on child educators and child parents.
2008
Research activity for ANCESCAO, National Association of Social Centers for Older People, promoted by Region Marche. Supervisor: Prof. S. Porcu (University of Macerata).
December 2007 – September 2008
Participation in the research project Interpersonal relationships and norms’ perception in adolescence, promoted by the Province of Macerata. Supervisor: Prof. B. Pojaghi (University of Macerata).
October 2007
Research activity aimed at evaluating the project Two Universities in network to promote integration between high schools and universities, promoted by the Italian Ministry of Education.
2005-2006
Realization of the research Educational and vocational choices in adolescence, within the project Equal “The value of difference – The feminine resource in creating enterprises”, promoted by the Giacomo Brodolini Foundation, in collaboration with University of Camerino, University of Urbino, Unioncamere, and approved by the Region Marche.
2005 – 2006
Participation in the research-project Psychological consequences of job flexibility, promoted by the Zancan Foundation in collaboration with the University of Bologna. Supervisors: Prof. A. Palmonari, F. Novara, G. Sarchielli and T. Vecchiato.
January – August 2005
Grant from funds PRIN (Research Programs of National Interest). Research on Quality of family relationships, University of Bologna. Supervisor Prof. Augusto Palmonari.
September 2004 – September 2005
Practical training in Social and Developmental Psychology, University of Bologna. Supervisor: Prof. A. Palmonari