معرفی
Professor Lavinia Barone is a Full Professor at the University of Pavia, affiliated with the School of Psychology and Neuroscience and the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. Her research focuses on socio-emotional development, attachment mechanisms, and risk factors in child development, integrating observational methods, molecular genetics, and intervention studies. She specializes in prevention science, particularly evidence-based interventions targeting familial well-being, and has expertise in Borderline Personality Disorder treatment models, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Research Interests:
- Longitudinal cohort studies and multivariate data analysis in developmental contexts
- Atypical parenting and socioemotional outcomes in adoptive and same-sex families
- Intergenerational trauma and parenting styles in filicidal mothers
- Adolescent risk behaviors (e.g., cyberbullying, substance use)
- Evaluation of parenting programs like CONNECT and VIPP in low-SES populations
Current Projects:
- Randomized trial of the VIPP home visit program for Colombian mothers
- Study of socioemotional functioning in planned lesbian mother families
- Analysis of cyberbullying mechanisms in adolescents
Awards:
- 2011: Invited Professorship at Washington University for DBT collaboration with Marsha Linehan
Advising & Grants:
Leads multidisciplinary projects funded by national and international grants, focusing on parenting interventions, family dynamics, and clinical outcomes in vulnerable populations. Collaborates with institutions globally on longitudinal studies and prevention programs.
Teams & Labs:
Coordinates research teams in prevention science and developmental psychology at the University of Pavia, engaging in interdisciplinary work across clinical, genetic, and sociological domains.
