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Dr. Lucia Macchia is a Lecturer in the School of Health and Medical Sciences at City, University of London, with affiliations as a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics (Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science) and a Research Affiliate at the Wellbeing Research Centre, University of Oxford. She holds a PhD in Psychology and an MSc in Behavioural Economics from City, University of London, and a BA in Business Administration from Argentina.
- Lecturer, School of Health and Medical Sciences, City, University of London
- Visiting Fellow, Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, London School of Economics
- Research Affiliate, Wellbeing Research Centre, University of Oxford
Her research focuses on the intersection of behavioural science, psychology, and economics to understand human wellbeing, particularly the role of physical pain, income inequality, and prosocial behaviour. She integrates quantitative methods to explore how socioeconomic and psychosocial factors shape mental and physical health across cultures and populations.
Dr. Macchia's recent publications reveal trends in global pain, emotional distress, and the impact of relative income on wellbeing. Her work demonstrates that pain is not only a physical sensation but also a social and psychological phenomenon, influenced by income rank, employment conditions, and social comparison. She advocates for incorporating pain into national wellbeing assessments.
Her scientific contributions have been featured in high-impact journals including Nature, PNAS, Science Advances, Nature Human Behaviour, and Scientific Reports. Her research has also received widespread media attention in outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, The BBC, and Harvard Business Review.
- Featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Telegraph, BBC, The Times
- Author in Harvard Business Review, Scientific American, Nature Human Behaviour
- Contributor to global studies on flourishing and pain
Dr. Macchia is committed to public engagement and science communication. She delivers talks, workshops, and podcasts on behavioural science and wellbeing, and has collaborated with governments and organizations to apply research in real-world settings. She has also taught courses in Latin America and leads training on behavioural insights for wellbeing.
