She teaches Qualitative Methods and Psychology of Groups and Community. Furthermore she is a member of the College PhD in Migration and Intercultural Processes. The main research topics in which she is currently involved are: use of qualitative methods (diaries, interviews, photovoice) in different groups and different contexts of research and family intra/intergroups relationships; immigration and acculturation processes; and well-being and quality of life in oncology. Correspondence regarding this article can be addressed directly to: Nadia Rania at, Department of Educational Science, University of Genoa, C.so A. Podestà, 2, 16121, Genoa, Italy; Tel.: +39 010 20953747; Fax: +39 010 20953728; E-mail: nadia.rania@unige.it