ELENA BOCCI

Elena Bocci is a Researcher in the Department of Developmental and Socialization Psychology at Sapienza University of Rome. She has held this position since 2008, confirmed as a permanent researcher in 2012. Her roles include serving on institutional committees such as the Faculty Board of Medicine and Psychology, the Department Board, and the Scientific Committee for PRIN 2022 research projects.

Her research focuses on Social Representations Theory, applied to topics like sustainable tourism, migration discourse, intergenerational dynamics, and media communication. Key areas include migration policy analysis, digital media’s role in shaping social perceptions, and the psychological dimensions of tourism. She collaborates on projects like 'Sustainability and Intergenerational Tourism,' emphasizing relational and value-based factors.

Her articles highlight trends in social media analysis, migration discourse polarization, and sustainable mobility. Recent work explores how social media platforms influence public opinion on immigration and environmental policies. She has contributed to interdisciplinary studies on urban branding, cultural heritage preservation, and pandemic resilience in aging populations.

Elena Bocci’s institutional involvement includes roles in academic governance and research coordination, reflecting her commitment to bridging theoretical research with practical applications in psychology and tourism management.