A5062195935- Humor Studies and Applications
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Communication in Education and Healthcare
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Media Influence and Health
- Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
- Personality Traits and Psychology
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation
- Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
Western University
1988-2024
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
2022-2024
Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi
2023
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana
2023
University of Florence
2023
Mount Sinai Hospital
2022
University of Toronto
2020
McMaster University
2015-2016
This study aims to understand the association between positive personal resources (i.e., optimism, hope, courage, trait mindfulness, and self-efficacy), resilience, psychological distress anxiety, depression, stress) in women with breast cancer survivors during COVID-19 pandemic. We hypothesized that can directly influence which turn prevented distress.The research sample consisted of 409 Italian (49% patients, 51% survivors) who were administered a questionnaire assess resources,...
Three hundred and seventy-eight patients from 4 chronic pain populations have been examined by self-assessment questionnaire methods to estimate the amount of psychiatric morbidity present. Using General Health Questionnaire-28 scaled version (GHQ-28) findings for probable illness clinic were: anaesthetists' clinics serving a mixed urban rural population--37%; an oral medicine facial clinic--30%; hospital clinic--37%; psychiatrists' assessment treatment service--51%. These demonstrate...
Both Internet and offline video gaming have become a normal aspect of child development, with estimates children playing games ranging from 90% to 97%. Research on problematic (PVG) has grown substantially in the last decade. Much that research focused community samples, while clinically referred youth is lacking. The present study includes 5820 across 44 mental health agencies, assessed using interRAI Child Youth Mental Health Assessment. Logistic regression analyses revealed older age,...
The assessment of well-being remains an important topic for many disciplines including medical, psychological, social, educational, and economic fields. present study assesses the reliability validity a five-item instrument evaluating physical, spiritual, relational, general well-being. This measure uniquely utilizes segmented numeric version visual analog scale in which respondent selects whole number that best reflects intensity investigated characteristic. In one, 939 clinical (i.e.,...
The interRAI Child and Youth Mental Health (ChYMH) is a standardized assessment instrument utilized in over 60 mental health agencies that promotes seamless transition across public healthcare sectors. purpose of this study was to develop assess the reliability validity externalizing subscale on (ChYMH). Part one invited panel experts (i.e. doctoral-level clinical psychologists) content items relevant behaviors. Items deemed representative symptoms underwent unrestricted factor analyses...
The present study investigates the mediating roles of psychological inflexibility and differential coping strategies on perceived stress post-traumatic symptoms growth in context COVID-19. Study one recruited 662 participants (54.8% women; Mage = 40.64 years, SD 13.04) who completed a cross-sectional questionnaire. It was proposed that orientation to problem, avoidance strategies, inflexibility, positive attitude were mediators for association between PTSD symptoms. fit indices path model...
Abstract Purpose This study aims to understand the association between emotional intelligence, perceived social support, and psychological distress (i.e., anxiety, depression, stress) in women with cancer at different stages. Specifically, of this were investigate: i) links intelligence symptoms stress depression); ii) mediating role support provided by family members, friends, significant others relationship distress; iii) impact type stage (I-II vs III-IV) moderating these relationships,...
Abstract Aim Healthy lifestyle and appropriate diet are of critical importance after liver transplant (LT). We provided an analysis the main patterns physical activity found factors associated with itself. Methods Clinically stable LT recipients were enrolled between June September 2021. Patients completed a composite questionnaire about activity, adherence to Mediterranean Diet (MD), quality life (QoL), employment. Correlations analysed using Pearson coefficients while different subgroups...
Abstract Background Compassionate love is defined as awareness and understanding of one’s suffering, connecting with the distress, being emotionally cognitively moved to alleviate suffering. The Love Scale for Humanity (CLS-H) was developed measure compassion towards strangers who need help and/or are vulnerable. present study aimed develop an abbreviated version CLS-H using item response theory provide a precise non-redundant use in research practice. Methods Undergraduate students ( N =...
The present study aims to develop and validate an Italian version of the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS). A large sample Italian-speaking participants (N = 1139) completed BSCS measures personality individual dispositions. clinical 217) was administered English-speaking 274) original test measurement invariance. Using confirmatory factor analysis, best fit observed for a shortened two-factor model (i.e., impulse control self-discipline). Metric invariance across languages partial strong...
Cardiovascular events represent a major cause of non-graft-related death after liver transplant. Evidence suggest that chronic inflammation associated with remarkable oxidative stress in the presence endothelial dysfunction and procoagulant environment plays role promotion thrombosis. However, underlying molecular mechanisms are not completely understood.
Pain patients may be requested to complete pain charts as part of their evaluation at clinics. Inferences are made about the 'psychological content' patient's on basis extent and distribution illustrated in these drawings. In this study, records 328 from 4 distinct types chronic service, were scored for how many body parts included drawings percentage surface area involved. Four psychological instruments used quantify status patients. These 2 measures current (the General Health...
Physical distancing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic has limited opportunities for family members, friends, and significant others show physical affection (i.e., hugs, kisses, caresses, holding hands) during social interactions. The present study investigated effects of positive touch psychological distress in 991 Italian participants (
Although numerous studies have explored latent profiles using the Five-Factor Model (FFM) of normative personality, no investigated how broad personality traits (i.e., FFM) and pathological alternative model disorder (AMPD) may combine for profiles. The present study recruited outpatients (N = 201) who completed Big Five Aspects Scales (BFAS), Personality Inventory DSM-5 (PID-5), Structured Clinical Interview DSM-IV (SCID-I/P), gambling alcohol use measures, Weschler Intelligence subtests....
Seeing the importance of healthy diet after liver transplant (LT), our study aimed to evaluate adherence Mediterranean (MD) in a large population LT recipients.