معرفی
Concetta Polizzi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, University of Palermo. She specializes in Pediatric Psychology, focusing on maternal and child health, psychosocial risk prevention, and psychological assessment tools.
- Research Interests: Pediatric Psychology, Risk Prevention, Psychological Support Tools, Maternal/Child Health
- Key Collaborations: Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna; University of Porto; AIEOP Centers (Palermo, Monza, Bari, Verona)
Her work addresses perinatal depression, coping strategies in childhood cancer, sibling relationships as trauma resources, and developmental impacts of preterm birth. She leads funded projects like PRIN (2010-2011) and FFR 2012/13, studying cancer survivors and maternal-child mental health. Publications highlight parental role competence, self-esteem dynamics, and psychosocial interventions.
She coordinates international research initiatives and participates in third-party healthcare projects, including partnerships with the Municipality of Palermo’s School Area Department. Her teaching includes Developmental and Educational Psychology for Educational Sciences students via remote Microsoft Teams sessions.
