Francesco Perrone

Francesco Perrone is an Adjunct Professor of Social Psychology at the University of International Studies of Rome (UNINT). He holds a master's degree in Psychology and Sociology, and has served as a former Affiliate of the American Psychological Association (Division 6) from 2008 to 2024. His career spans roles such as Lieutenant Commissioner (Psychologist) in the Italian Red Cross Military Corps, Scientific Director of the Perrone Medical School (2019–2021), and a state school counselor (2013–2018). He has also been a mental health coach in high-level Italian basketball and a contract professor at Sapienza University of Rome (2000–2012).

• Education: Master's degree in Psychology and Sociology.

His research interests include social psychology, communication studies, and organizational behavior. He has authored over 30 books and articles, focusing on topics such as marketing psychology, eating disorders, corporate training, and digital divides. Notable works include Modern and Postmodern Children on TV (2024) and Notions of Marketing Psychology (2024).

• Key Research Areas: Media influence on children, consumer behavior, PTSD analysis, generative workplace training, and digital inequality.

Perrone's professional services include individual, couple, and family therapy, corporate psychology consulting, and psychosocial work during the pandemic. He has collaborated with major institutions like ABI (Italian Banking Association) and Wilde Cosmetics GmbH. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, bridging psychology, communication, and sociology.