Marilena Mousoulidou is an Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Neapolis University Pafos and the Program Coordinator of the BSc in Psychology. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Leicester, UK (2010) and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Derby, UK (2004). She has worked as a visiting lecturer at various Higher Education Institutions in Cyprus, teaching a variety of psychology modules for undergraduate and postgraduate students (2010-2015). Since 2014, she has been a member of the Department of Psychology at Neapolis University Pafos, initially as a Visiting Lecturer (2014-2015) and subsequently as a faculty member of the Department.
Her primary research interests focus on the interaction between cognitive processes and mental health, examining how various cognitive functions influence and are influenced by individuals’ mental well-being. She focuses on the study of cognitive processes, with particular emphasis on decision-making and the barriers individuals face in various psychological and social contexts. She also examines topics such as reading comprehension and the challenges children encounter during the development of reading skills. Dr. Mousoulidou has published in peer-reviewed journals and actively participates in COST and Erasmus+ research programs across Europe. She collaborates with colleagues on experimental studies aimed at understanding cognitive processes related to mental health and social behaviors. Additionally, she participates in the development of prevention and intervention programs to cultivate the socio-emotional skills of children who exhibit aggressive and violent behaviors. She is the Director of the Cognition, Emotion, and Language Laboratory (CELL) and a member of the Eating Appearance Research Laboratory (EARL).
- Mousoulidou, M., Constantinidou, E., Christodoulou, A., Siakalli, M. (2025). The Prevalence of Nomophobia in Cyprus and its Relationship with Coping Styles. Frontiers, In Press.
- Mousoulidou, M., Christodoulou, A., & Goutoglou, T. (2025). Psychosocial Development for Children and Adolescents Exhibiting Aggressive Behaviour. In M. Sofologi, D. Katsarou, & E. Efthymiou (Eds.), Exploring Cognitive and Psychosocial Dynamics Across Childhood and Adolescence (pp. 121–144). IGI Global.
- Mousoulidou, M., Christodoulou, A., Averkiou, E., & Pavlou, I. (2024). Internet and Social Media Addictions in the Post-Pandemic Era: Consequences for Mental Well-Being and Self-Esteem. Social Sciences, 13(12).
- Mousoulidou, M., & Paterson, K. B. (2024). Children’s Interpretations of Numerically Quantified Expression Ambiguities: Evidence from Quantified Noun Phrases and Bare Cardinals. Children, 11(7), 756.
- Mousoulidou, M., Taxitari, L., & Christodoulou, A. (2024). Social Media News Headlines and their Influence on Well-Being: Emotional States, Emotion Regulation, and Resilience. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 14(6), 1647-1665.
- Mousoulidou, M. (2023). Reading Comprehension Difficulties in Normally Developing Children: The Case of Ambiguities. In D. Katsarou (Ed.), Developmental Language Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence (pp. 272-285). IGI Global.
- Mousoulidou, M., Siakalli, M., Christodoulou, A., & Argyrides, M. (2023). Conspiracy Theories, Trust in Science, and Knowledge during the Third Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Cyprus. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(17), 6710.
- Mousoulidou, M., Christodoulou, A., Siakalli, M., & Argyrides, M. (2023). The Role of Conspiracy Theories, Perceived Risk, and Trust in Science on COVID-19 Vaccination Decisiveness: Evidence from Cyprus. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(4), 2898.
- Mousoulidou, M., Siakalli, M., Christodoulou, A., & Argyrides, M. (2021). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health: Evidence from Cyprus. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8), 3868.
