STECA PATRIZIA

Role
Full Professor  
Academic disciplines
General Psychology (PSIC-01/A)
Scientific-Disciplinary Group:
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY, NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, PSYCHOMETRICS (11/PSIC-01)
Office phone
Room:
  • U06, Floor: 3, Room: 3134
Reception hours

Thursday 11 a.m.

Research

MAIN RESEARCH AREAS

-Personality and motivation with a focus on self-efficacy beliefs and self-regulation processes.

- Typological approach in the study of personality and motivation.

- The role of personality and motivation in relation to lifestyle, health, and the self-management of complex and chronic diseases.

- Psychological assessment with a focus on personality, motivation and emotions.

- Well-being and life quality promotion through lifestyle change and the use of the new technologies.

Publications

  • Steca, P., D'Addario, M., Magrin, M., Miglioretti, M., Monzani, D., Pancani, L., et al. (2016). A type A and type D combined personality typology in essential hypertension and acute coronary syndrome patients: Associations with demographic, psychological, clinical, and lifestyle indicators. PLOS ONE, 11(9) [10.1371/journal.pone.0161840]. Detail

  • Steca, P., Pancani, L., Cesana, F., Fattirolli, F., Giannattasio, C., Greco, A., et al. (2017). Changes in physical activity among coronary and hypertensive patients: A longitudinal study using the Health Action Process Approach. PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH, 32(3), 361-380 [10.1080/08870446.2016.1273353]. Detail

  • Steca, P., Monzani, D., Greco, A., D'Addario, M., Cappelletti, E., Pancani, L. (2016). The Effects of Short-Term Personal Goals on Subjective Well-Being. JOURNAL OF HAPPINESS STUDIES, 17(4), 1435-1450 [10.1007/s10902-015-9651-7]. Detail

  • Steca, P., Pancani, L., Cesana, F., Fattirolli, F., Giannattasio, C., Greco, A., et al. (2015). Changes in Dietary Behavior among Coronary and Hypertensive Patients: A Longitudinal Investigation Using the Health Action Process Approach. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY. HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, 7(3), 316-339 [10.1111/aphw.12050]. Detail

  • Steca, P., Greco, A., Cappelletti, E., D'Addario, M., Monzani, D., Pancani, L., et al. (2015). Cardiovascular Management Self-efficacy: Psychometric Properties of a New Scale and Its Usefulness in a Rehabilitation Context. ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 49(5), 660-674 [10.1007/s12160-015-9698-z]. Detail

Research projects

PNRR per la Missione 4, componente 2 Investimento 1.1- Avviso 104/2022 | Users' experience and cognitive improvement in high-technology rehabilitation programs for post-stroke patients. A multi-method, multi-informant, patient-centred approach
Year: 2022
Call: Bando PRIN 2022
Grantors: MINISTERO DELL'UNIVERSITA' E DELLA RICERCA (MUR)
STECA-Fondo per il finanziamento delle attività base di ricerca
Year: 2017
Call: FFABR 2017
Grantors: M.I.U.R. - MINISTERO DELL'ISTRUZIONE, DELL'UNIVERSITA' E DELLA RICERCA - UFFICIO I - Bilancio e Contabilita'. Coordinamento staff della Direzione
Caratteristiche di personalità e di resilienza, processi di autoregolazione e fattori comunicativi nella definizione di tipologie in pazienti affetti da ipertensione arteriosa essenziale e coronaropatia acuta. Un’indagine longitudinale sugli stili di vita
Year: 2008
Call: 2008-004 - FIRB Futuro in ricerca 2008
Grantors: M.I.U.R. - MINISTERO DELL'ISTRUZIONE, DELL'UNIVERSITA' E DELLA RICERCA