Bullying and Cyberbullying in Childhood and Adolescence
This research investigates the dynamics of bullying and cyberbullying among children and adolescents, with particular attention to the different roles involved (victims, bullies, assistants/reinforcers, defenders, and bystanders) and the individual, relational, and school-related factors that influence the onset and maintenance of these behaviors. The overarching aim is to better understand the phenomenon in order to inform the development of effective school-based prevention interventions.
Attentional Processes and Eye-Tracking in Bullying Situations
Using eye-tracking methodology, this research examines how adolescents and adults observe and interpret bullying situations by analyzing patterns of visual attention as a function of individuals' roles and developmental stage. This approach provides insight into the implicit cognitive processes underlying the recognition and interpretation of bullying incidents.
The Role of Bystanders and Representations of Bullying
This line of research explores bystander behavior and representations of bullying by integrating complementary methodologies—including self-report questionnaires, focus groups, and drawing-based tasks—to capture the complexity of the phenomenon from multiple perspectives. By combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, it aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of how bullying is perceived and experienced.
