Alexandra Leyrit

Alexandra Leyrit is the Director of the Department of Educational Sciences and a Lecturer in Educational Sciences at Jean Monnet University in Saint-Étienne. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology (qualified in sections 16 and 70) and specializes in adolescent self-construction in school and family contexts. Her research focuses on self-esteem dynamics, self-protection strategies (e.g., self-handicapping, disengagement), and family-school collaboration.

Research Interests:

• Self-esteem multidimensionality and its relationship to academic performance.
• Risk behaviors and school dropout prevention.
• Role of parental and educational support in adolescent development.
• Impact of school evaluations and gender differences.

Key Contributions: Over 10 peer-reviewed articles, including work on self-handicapping strategies and parental involvement in education. Her studies bridge psychological theory and practical educational interventions.

Grants & Labs: Active in research projects like the 'Promotion de la santé des enfants par le renforcement des Compétences' initiative. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on educational and psychological research.