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Presentation in English
KONSTANZE SCHOEPS
UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA. SPAIN
Dr. Konstanze Schoeps is a General Health Psychologist and an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Valencia. She holds a PhD in Psychological Research from the same university (2019), for which she received the Extraordinary Doctorate Award and an international distinction. During her training, she completed research stays at institutions in Germany (Humboldt University and Free University of Berlin) and the United States (University of Wisconsin-Madison), and has been a visiting professor in Hong Kong (Chinese University of Hong Kong) and Chile (Austral University of Chile).
She is co-author of the MADEMO program (emotional education for teachers) and has been principal investigator in several educational innovation and international cooperation projects, including an Erasmus+ project in collaboration with universities in Germany, Italy, and Spain. Her research focuses on socio-emotional development in children, adolescents, and young adults, with a special emphasis on the use of technology (serious games, digital platforms) to promote psychological well-being.
Her scientific output includes more than 40 publications indexed in the JCR, with over 360 citations and an h-index of 12. She has presented more than 100 contributions at national and international conferences and has participated in numerous competitive research projects. She is currently the principal investigator of the Erasmus+ project Promoting Well-being Among European Adolescents: An Inclusive and Digital Program to Strengthen Socio-Emotional Competencies (SEL4@ll).
Her main line of research focuses on promoting emotional well-being in children and adolescents through the use of ICT and educational programs based on socio-emotional competencies.
Innovative tools to develop key competencies in education and promote inclusion and well-being
In a rapidly changing world shaped by technological advances, social complexity, and political uncertainty, children and adolescents are increasingly vulnerable to mental health challenges. Schools, therefore, have a vital role—not only in academic development, but in fostering the emotional and social competencies essential for psychological well-being and resilience.
This symposium addresses these pressing issues by presenting innovative, evidence- based tools that promote psychological well-being and inclusion through the development of key competencies in educational settings.
Moderated by Konstanze Schoeps, the session brings together international experts whose work explores the intersection of psychology, education, and technology. Mario Del Líbano Miralles examines how playful learning environments can nurture empathy, respect, and diversity—critical factors in fostering a sense of belonging and emotional safety. Hannu Savolainen introduces the SO-WELL-AWARE project, focused on enhancing students’ subjective well-being and identifying systemic factors that impact mental health in schools. Alessia Signorelli presents the SEL4@ll initiative, a serious game aimed at developing emotional and social skills to strengthen resilience and social inclusion. Valeria Cesaroni discusses the role of artificial intelligence in supporting learners with special educational needs, offering personalized tools to enhance learning and emotional development.
Together, these contributions highlight the importance of equipping young people with social-emotional competencies as a foundation for mental health. The symposium offers valuable insights for psychologists, educators, and researchers seeking to create more supportive and inclusive educational environments.
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