Jenny Marcionetti

Jenny Marcionetti is a Full Professor in Psychology of Education and Career Guidance at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), specifically within the Department of Education and Learning and the Competence Centre for Innovation and Research on Education Systems (CIRSE). Born in Faido on December 30, 1982, she holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Lausanne (2017) and a background in social psychology from the Institut des Sciences Sociales et Politiques in Lausanne.

Her research focuses on the intersection of educational psychology, positive psychology, and career development. Key areas include:

• Character strengths interventions for promoting socio-emotional competences and well-being in children
• Career adaptability and sustainable career development in adolescents and young adults
• Teacher training for career guidance
• Apprentices' well-being and perceptions of decent work
• Development and validation of psychological assessment tools

Her recent publications (2023-2025) show a strong emphasis on translating psychological theory into practical educational applications, particularly in the Ticino school system. She has developed several assessment instruments including the Career Imagination Scale and has conducted intervention studies on character strengths in schools.

Professor Marcionetti is actively involved in research projects addressing contemporary educational challenges:

• NEFELE Erasmus+ project on enhancing teachers' abilities to support adolescents' career development
• Studies on the risk of burnout and dropout in healthcare and education
• Research on working conditions and well-being for teachers
• Character strengths-based interventions in Ticino schools

Her methodological expertise spans research design, statistical analysis, and qualitative methods, allowing her to approach complex educational questions from multiple perspectives. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging research and practice in educational settings.