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Valeria Vitale is a Researcher at the University of Vienna, affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and the Department of Cognition, Emotion, and Methods in Psychology. She is also associated with the Vienna Cognitive Science Hub, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to environmental and cognitive research.
Her research spans Environmental Psychology and Digital Humanities, with a strong focus on the relationship between human well-being and natural environments, particularly blue spaces (water bodies). Vitale investigates how childhood exposure to aquatic environments influences adult environmental attitudes and behaviors, examining mechanisms like nature connectedness and pro-environmental behavior. Her work integrates cross-cultural perspectives across Mediterranean regions and leverages digital humanities methodologies for analyzing historical texts related to environmental perception.
Vitale's publication record shows a clear trajectory in environmental psychology, with recent high-impact work published in Psychological Science and Journal of Environmental Psychology. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between psychology, environmental science, and digital humanities, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to well-being and sustainable communities. The work has gained significant attention across academic and public spheres, with multiple news outlets and social media platforms disseminating her findings.
Her collaborative network spans 18 countries, reflecting the global relevance of her research on environmental psychology and well-being. Vitale frequently partners with leading researchers in environmental psychology, including M. White, S. Pahl, and L.R. Elliott, indicating her position within a robust international research community focused on nature-health relationships.
