Well-being, Engagement, and Educational Success Across the Lifespan: An Integrated Clinical-Developmental Model of Regulatory Processes, Relational Dynamics, and Educational Contexts

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Uni. Bolzano
Posted on: 24/03/2026 Deadline: 10/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

11/PSIC-04 - Clinical And Dynamic Psychology

Description

The project aims to develop and test an integrated model to understand how emotion regulation processes, the quality of significant relationships (parents, teachers, peers), and motivational factors contribute to the development of psychological well-being, engagement, and educational achievement across key educational transitions. Using a longitudinal multi-cohort design, socio-emotional and relational developmental trajectories from childhood to emerging adulthood will be analysed, identifying risk and protective factors within educational contexts. Advanced statistical models will allow the examination of “cascade mechanisms” linking early competencies to school adjustment over time... (see call)

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Libera Università di Bolzano