Verònica Riera Batalla

Verònica Riera Batalla is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational and Sports Sciences of Ramon Llull University. Her research focuses on the intersection of physical activity, sport participation, and leadership development across the lifespan, utilizing qualitative methodologies and design-based approaches.

• Current member of the Research and Innovation Group in Sport and Society (GRIES)
• Active in multidisciplinary projects integrating psychology, sports sciences, and educational frameworks

Research Interests: Verònica's work explores how sport and physical activity contribute to leadership development, quality of life, and lifelong psychological growth. She employs semi-structured interviews and lifespan developmental psychology methods to analyze sport trajectories in diverse populations, including managers and the general public.

Scientific Contributions: Her recent publications (2021-2024) emphasize:

• Design of assessment tools like the Sport Trajectory Questionnaire
• Qualitative analyses of sport's role in leadership development
• Comparative studies of physical activity patterns across demographics

Projects: She has participated in three funded research initiatives since 2017, culminating in 2025, focusing on multidisciplinary applications of service-learning (ApS) and sport-society dynamics. Collaborations span institutions like AGAUR (Agency for University and Research Management).