Carola Costanza
Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Edificio 15, Palermo, 90128, Italy.
e-Mail: carola.costanza@unipa.it
Education
Laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia, 2015-2020, Università di Roma “La Sapienza”
Scuola di specializzazione in Neuropsichiatria Infantile, 2024/2025 in corso, Università degli Studi di Palermo
Current Positions
PhD Student in Health Promotion and Cognitive Sciences
PhD project title and a short abstract
PhD project title
“Multidisciplinary Interventions for the Prevention and Treatment of Internet Addiction: Models, Methods, and Health Promotion Strategies”
My doctoral research project aims to investigate the effectiveness of multidisciplinary interventions—particularly structured physical activity and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)—in preventing and treating internet and smartphone addiction among adolescents and young adults. By examining how exercise and CBT can help regulate reward mechanisms, reduce stress, and improve cognitive functions, the study seeks to identify strategies that promote overall mental health and well-being. The project is grounded in an integrative, evidence-based approach that combines expertise from sports science, psychology, and education. Through a longitudinal, interventional design, the research will evaluate the impact of various intervention models and their ability to mitigate addictive behaviors, enhance self-esteem, and increase life satisfaction. Ultimately, the findings will contribute to the development of effective, sustainable methods and didactic approaches for health promotion, offering valuable insights for schools, universities, and policy-makers aiming to address the growing challenge of internet addiction.
Supervisor: Prof.ssa Lucia Parisi, Neuropsichiatra Infantile
Main research areas of interest
Neurodevelopmental disorders, Epilepsy, Technology-related addictions, Neuroscience, Neuroinflammatory processes
Researcher ID
Orcid ID: 0000-0001-9200-2772
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