University of Primorska
Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies
When? 22 October 2026
Time? 16:30
Where? UP FAMNIT Lobby (Avla)
Prof. Dr. Sandra Bosacki is a professor at the Faculty of Education at Brock University in Ontario, Canada, where she specializes in developmental and educational psychology. Her research focuses on social cognition, theory of mind, identity, and the well-being of children and adolescents across diverse cultural and educational contexts.
Lecture: Mentalization, Self-processes, and Well-being: Implications for Research and Practice
Research on cognitive and emotional processes involved in social learning shows that the growth of social and self-skills such as self-reflection and emotion regulation is crucial skills for well-being. This talk presents past and current research exploring how such mentalization skills help youth and young adults to navigate their alone time and time with friends and family (online and in person). Implications for future work on social cognitive development and well-being will be discussed, along with implications for intervention programs that focus on prosocial cognition and action in learning contexts.