معرفی
Barbara Carretti is a Full Professor at the University of Padua, Italy. Her research focuses on cognitive processes in learning and memory, particularly reading comprehension, individual differences in cognitive abilities, and age-related changes in cognition. She explores topics such as working memory, developmental dyslexia, educational interventions, and the impact of technology on learning.
Her work addresses challenges faced by students with learning disabilities, including those in higher education, and emphasizes the importance of soft skills, social-emotional competencies, and behavioral adaptations for academic success. She investigates cognitive training methods, such as computerized interventions targeting executive functions, to improve reading and problem-solving skills.
Carretti has contributed to developing assessment tools like the Italian Behavioral, Emotional, and Social Skills Inventory (BESSI-I) and explores spatial cognition in populations with Down syndrome. Her research also examines the effects of multitasking on comprehension and the role of empathy in postpartum mental health.
Her studies span from early childhood to aging populations, addressing topics such as cognitive reserve in older adults, injury-related behaviors, and the efficacy of mindfulness-based attention training. She advocates for evidence-based educational practices and inclusive policies to support diverse learners.
