معرفی
Romina Vivaldi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Staffordshire University. Her research focuses on symbolic development, particularly children's understanding and use of drawings, and gender stereotypes from developmental and educational perspectives. She holds a PhD (Summa Cum Laude) from the National University of Córdoba, Argentina, and has extensive postdoctoral and teaching experience in Argentina before joining Staffordshire in 2019.
Education:
- BSc Psychology (First Class), National University of Rosario, 2009
- PhD in Psychology, National University of Córdoba, 2016
Research Interests:
- Symbolic development in children
- Gender stereotypes and equality/diversity/inclusion
- Artistic representation and cognitive processes
Publications highlight her work on children’s flexible understanding of pictures and the role of referential intentionality in drawing comprehension. Her work spans developmental psychology, cognitive science, and educational practices. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and the Society for Research in Child Development.
