Dr. Stefania Maggi

Biography

Dr. Maggi is an interdisciplinary scholar whose mixed-methods research merges developmental sciences and population health approaches. Her work emphasizes promoting individual and collective resilience in the context of climate change, particularly for children and youth. She studies emotional intelligence and the social, educational, and relational determinants of early career development. Additionally, Dr. Maggi examines the impacts of climate change on children, families, and communities, identifying factors that encourage pro-environmental behavior and climate action. She integrates advocacy and resilience strategies into her teachings to help students enhance their academic competencies and psychological wellbeing. Dr. Maggi is cross-appointed to the Childhood Development and Youth Studies program within the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, where she teaches courses focused on the psychology of climate change, sustainable development education, and human development. Through participatory research collaborations with educational institutions and community organizations in Canada and abroad, she aims to address the wellbeing impacts of climate change on youth by utilizing immersive technologies to foster positive development and emotional wellness.

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