About
Dominic Petronzi is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. His research focuses on child psychology, educational strategies, and mental health in academic contexts. He specializes in understanding anxiety-related issues in children, particularly math anxiety, music performance anxiety, and eating behaviors, often employing innovative storytelling approaches for intervention.
- Key research areas include:
- Development and validation of assessment tools for childhood anxieties
- Educational interventions using narrative methodologies
- Impact of digital technologies on learning and mental health
- Special educational needs during pandemic disruptions
- Contributions to blended learning models (e.g., OaC framework) and MOOC engagement strategies
His work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, often collaborating with teachers, parents, and policymakers to create practical solutions for educational challenges. Recent studies explore teacher perspectives on music anxiety and parental strategies for SEN children during remote learning.
He has authored/co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles and reports, including influential work on nature connectedness and cybercrime behavior analysis.
