Patrizia Velotti

Patrizia Velotti is a Full Professor of Clinical Psychology at Sapienza University of Rome, where she directs the Emotions, Regulation, and Relationships Lab. Her research focuses on emotion regulation, with over 100 publications in leading journals in the field, cited more than 3,000 times. Velotti has made significant contributions to psychological sciences by fitting her research within a theoretical paradigm, effectively bridging empirical evidence with theoretical advancements. Applying the emotion regulation model, she has conducted numerous studies to explore the intricate mechanisms underlying psychopathology. Overall, her research provides a deeper understanding of how individuals process and regulate emotions, shedding light on specific pathways leading to aggression, behavioral addictions and suicide.

Velotti has made significant contributions to psychological sciences by fitting her research within a broader theoretical paradigm, effectively bridging empirical evidence with theoretical advancements. Notably, she has played a crucial role in the development of new theoretical models, including those applied to the field of gambling addiction.