Chiara Riccioni

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Chiara Riccioni

  • Temple University Rome

    • Developmental Psychology

      • Professor

Chiara Riccioni earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences and Techniques from the “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, her Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychological Rehabilitation, and her Ph.D. in Psychology and Social Neuroscience from “La Sapienza” University of Rome. 

She obtained her professional qualification as a licensed psychologist in 2023 and is registered with “Ordine degli Psicologi regione Lazio”. 

Her research primarily focuses on socio-emotional development in childhood and young adulthood, with particular attention to socio-emotional competencies in school settings and the role of parenting in promoting children’s well-being and adjustment. 

In parallel, she has worked as an educator for social cooperatives, supporting children with autism spectrum disorders through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and conducting psycho-pedagogical interventions in early childhood and middle school education. 

Education: 

  • Ph.D. in Psychology and Social Neuroscience, “La Sapienza” University, Rome 
  • License as a Psychologist registered with “Ordine degli Psicologi regione Lazio”. 
  • Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychological Rehabilitation, “La Sapienza” University, Rome 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences and Techniques, “G. d’Annunzio” University, Chieti-Pescara 

Teaching: 
Temple University Rome Adjunct Professor and Adjunct Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at UniMarconi University, Rome. 

Courses Taught
PSYCH 2301 - Developmental Psychology