Elena Ceccarelli is a PhD candidate in Communication Sciences at the University of Urbino (Italy), with a Master’s degree in Philosophy. Her research focuses on counter-narratives of motherhood in the Italian mamasphere, examining how affects circulate through digital platforms and shape mothers’ experiences, perceptions, and practices. Her additional research interests include digital campaigns on obstetric violence and male radicalization within the manosphere.

Publications (selected)

• Ceccarelli, E. (2026). “Breast is bad”: Affective counter-narratives to breastfeeding normativity and expertise on Italian social media. In G. Pescatore, M. Tarantino, & S. Antonioni (Eds.), The World of Medical Drama: Television, Healthcare, and Society in a Global Perspective (pp. 135-151). Vita e Pensiero. ISBN: 9788834360699.
• Farci, M., & Ceccarelli, E. (2025). “Voi mi vedete come un nemico”: Affetti, identità e narrazioni negli spazi digitali dell’attivismo per i diritti maschili italiani. Sociologia Italiana, (29), 87-102. DOI: 10.82031/2281-2652-202529-5.