Sabrina Cipolletta | Composite | Best Researcher Award
Prof.Sabrina Cipolletta , UNiversitΓ di Padova , Italy.
Prof. Sabrina Cipolletta is a Full Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Padova, Italy. With a Ph.D. in Personality and Social Psychology , she has held multiple academic positions, including Associate Professor . She has contributed extensively to research in health psychology, psychotherapy, and social psychology. A practicing psychotherapist since , she has collaborated internationally, including at the University of Hertfordshire and RΔ«ga StradiΕΕ‘ University. Her work bridges psychology, health, and social dynamics, making significant contributions to academia and applied psychology.
Publication Profile
Education & ExperienceΒ 

Β Ph.D. in Personality and Social PsychologyΒ β University of Padova (2003)
Β Postdoctoral Research ScholarshipΒ β University of Padova (2003)
Β Licensed PsychotherapistΒ β Since 2002
Β Full Professor of Social PsychologyΒ β University of Padova (2024βPresent)
Β Associate Professor of Social PsychologyΒ β University of Padova (2018-2024)
Β Assistant Professor of Social PsychologyΒ β University of Padova (2007-2017)
Β Adjunct & Contract ProfessorΒ β Social Psychology, Health Psychology, and Prevention at multiple faculties (2006-2017)
Β International Research CollaboratorΒ β University of Hertfordshire (UK), RΔ«ga StradiΕΕ‘ University (Latvia)Β
Suitability Summary
Prof. Sabrina Cipolletta, Ph.D., a distinguished Full Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Padova, is an exceptional candidate for theΒ Best Researcher Award. With a prolific academic career spanning over two decades, she has significantly contributed to the fields ofΒ social psychology, health psychology, and personality development. Her research has played a crucial role in advancing our understanding of human behavior, psychological well-being, and the psychosocial aspects of health and illness.
Professional DevelopmentΒ 

Prof. Sabrina Cipolletta has actively engaged in international collaborations, research projects, and academic mobility programsΒ to advance social psychology and health research. She was aΒ visiting professorΒ at RΔ«ga StradiΕΕ‘ University in Latvia, sharing insights into health psychology and pedagogy. In the UK, she collaborated with leading researchers at the University of Hertfordshire on projects integratingΒ psychotherapy, social psychology, and cognitive sciences. Her extensive teaching portfolio spans psychology, medicine, and management, showcasing her multidisciplinary expertise. She continues toΒ mentor students, contribute to scientific literature, and explore the intersection of psychology and societal well-being.Β
Research FocusΒ 

Prof. Sabrina CipollettaΒ research spans social psychology, psychotherapy, and health psychology, focusing on howΒ individuals and groups interact within health and social contexts. She explores topics likeΒ health behaviors, psychological well-being, illness narratives, and the role of social support in therapy. Her work also delves intoΒ virtual environments in psychotherapy, patient-centered care, and mental health interventions. With a keen interest in howΒ social structures influence health decisions, she collaborates across disciplines, blending psychology, medicine, and sociology to improve patient care and societal well-being. Her contributions have shaped both academic knowledge and real-world applications.Β
Publication Top Notes
Β We Are All in This Together: Narratives of a Blended Intervention to Support WellβBeing and Social Connectedness in International StudentsΒ βΒ Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology,Β 2025Β
Β [DOI: 10.1002/casp.70059]
Β Identification, Similarity, and Understanding in Female Same-Sex Couples: A Dyadic StudyΒ βΒ Journal of Constructivist Psychology,Β 2024Β
Β [DOI: 10.1080/10720537.2023.2267151]
Β Problematic Pornography Use, Mental Health, and Suicidality among Young AdultsΒ βΒ International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,Β 2024Β
Β [DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21091228]