A5073654886- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Educational and Social Studies
- Sports Performance and Training
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Physical Education and Training Studies
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Psychology of Development and Education
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Educational Games and Gamification
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
University of Cagliari
2015-2025
Instituto de Filosofía
2021
Sapienza University of Rome
2018
Medicina
1995
Ospedale Civile di Venezia
1995
Movement rehabilitation by means of physical therapy represents an essential tool in the management gait disturbances induced Parkinson’s disease (PD). In this context, use Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) has been proven useful improving several spatio-temporal parameters, but concerning its effect on patterns scarce information is available from a kinematic viewpoint. study we used three-dimensional analysis based optoelectronic stereophotogrammetry to investigate effects 5 weeks...
Background and aims: Past research on the associations between psychopathological symptoms technological-based addictions, i.e., Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) Social Media Addiction (SMA), showed contradictory results in adolescents adult populations. The present study investigated correlations adolescents' risks impulsivity, IGD SMA. Methods: A sample of 656 participants (338 males; Mage = 16.32 years) was divided into three age groups (early, mid-, late adolescence) completed a battery...
In the last decades, children's and adolescents' obesity overweight have increased in European Countries. Unhealthy eating habits sedentary lifestyle been recognized to determine such an epidemic. Schools represent ideal setting modify harmful behaviors, physical activity could be regarded as a potential way avoid metabolic risks related obesity. Methods : A systematic review of literature was carried out summarize evidence school-based interventions aimed promote, enhance implement schools....
The use of rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) has been proven useful in the management gait disturbances associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). Typically, RAS consists metronome or music-based sounds (artificial RAS), while ecological footstep (ecological RAS) have never used for rehabilitation programs.The aim this study was to compare effects a program integrated either artificial RAS.An observer-blind, randomized controlled trial conducted investigate 5 weeks supervised RAS....
To provide evidence that catastrophizing is the primer of cognitive-behavioural model fear movement/(re)injury (FAM). A cross-sectional analysis 180 outpatients with chronic non-specific low back pain who completed Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), Tampa Kinesiophobia (TSK), Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), Hospital Anxiety and Depression - (HADS-D), a intensity numerical rating scale (NRS). The intercorrelations outcome measures were estimated using Pearson's correlation...
Il progetto pilota "Guess Your Health" è un intervento sviluppato da studenti e studentesse della Scuola di Specializzazione in Psicologia Salute dell'Università Cagliari, finalizzato a promuovere l'adozione stili vita sani tra i giovani. L'intervento si svolto nel contesto scolastico ha coinvolto quattro diverse scuole secondarie nella Città Metropolitana con totale 11 classi 187 età compresa 14 19 anni. utilizzato una metodologia partecipativa che incorpora strumenti ludico-interattivi...
The metabolic syndrome (MS) has been associated with poor performances in multiple cognitive domains, as processing speed, visuo-spatial abilities and executive functioning. Exercise is a critical factor for MS people's vulnerability to dysfunction, because may be beneficial reduce impairment, but limited physical activity impaired cerebral blood flow response exercise have reported by individuals suffering from MS. Using an attentional interference test, the Bivalent Shape Task (BST)...
An Italian adaptation of the Oxford Happiness Inventory was administered to 782 adolescents. Exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) used examine first- and second-order factorial structure scale its invariance across gender; internal consistency construct validity were also investigated. ESEM underlined a 5-factor (mastery self-fulfillment, satisfaction with life, vigor, social interest, cheerfulness) that measures positive psychological functioning. These dimensions form single...
Physical activity (PA) is a relevant component of the treatment Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, to prevent its related morbidities, PA requires an immediate and lasting change lifestyle. Exercise self-efficacy body satisfaction were used in sample older adults with T2DM, classified different stages change, predict levels PA. Results show that exercise increases linearly from precontemplation maintenance stage, while shows inverted U shape. only other than self-efficacy, add...
Regular physical activity (PA) can enhance the and mental health of people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) because its impact on muscular strength, mobility, balance, walking, fatigue, pain health-related quality life (HRQoL). Previous studies have hypothesized that relationship between PA HRQoL is mediated by self-efficacy. The aim this research to evaluate whether self-efficacy in goal setting management symptoms, mediate HRQoL, a similar way exercise A sample 28 participants MS (18 females)...
The lockdown imposed in Italy to reduce the spread of COVID-19 posited unusual challenges people practicing sports and physical activities. rebooting activities highlighted need cope with new behaviors routines, such as wearing a face mask while exercising. We conducted web-based survey at start activities’ rebooting, investigate how reacted norms. Participants completed questionnaires assessing insomnia, regulatory self-efficacy, optimism, mood states, mental toughness. Age, gender,...
Previous studies have demonstrated that physical therapy accompanied by Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) can improve the motor skills of patients with Parkinson’s disease and, in particular, their gait disturbances. In present work we describe neurological bases and perceptual-motor deficits generally associated disease, a specific focus on Within this framework, review role auditory cueing modulation patients’ gait, addressing issue from cognitive, biomechanical perspectives. new...
Abstract. Reduced glutathione (GSH) and activity of GSH related enzymes play a key role in defence against oxygen free radicals, whose production is, as known, raised patients affected by diabetes mellitus, at the same time they may contribute to process platelet aggregation. The purpose this study was evaluate levels peroxidase (GSH‐Px), reduc‐tase (GSSG‐Red), transferase (GSH‐Tr), glucose‐6‐phosphate‐dehydrogenase (G6PDH), thioltransferase (TT) platelets insulin‐dependent diabetic fair...
Assessment of gait abnormalities in individuals affected by Parkinson's Disease (PD) is essential evaluating the disease progression and effectiveness pharmacologic rehabilitative treatments. However, clinical routine qualitative subjective methods are often employed to this aim, despite availability sophisticated equipment able supply accurate detailed quantitative information. In study, we propose use motion capture systems based on optoelectronic stereophotogrammetry investigate main...
This study aimed to investigate possible differences in spatio-temporal gait parameters of people with Parkinson’s Disease (pwPD) when they are tested either laboratory using 3D Gait Analysis or a clinical setting wearable accelerometers. The main (speed, cadence, stride length, stance, swing and double support duration) 31 pwPD were acquired: i) accelerometer while wearing shoes (ISS); ii) same as condition 1, but barefoot (ISB); iii) an optoelectronic system (OES) undressed barefoot. While...
Objective. The hemodynamic response to muscle metaboreflex has been reported be significantly altered by metabolic syndrome (MS), with exaggerated systemic vascular resistance (SVR) increments and reduced cardiac output (CO) in comparison healthy controls (CTL). Moreover, patients MS have proven impaired cerebral blood flow exercise. Thus, we wondered whether contemporary mental task (MT) would result oxygenation (COX) these patients. Methods. In order find out, 13 (5 women) 14 normal...
The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) aims to be the leading international and inclusive organisation focused on development sport psychology in all regions cultural areas world. In 2019 with advent ISSP – Registry, a renewed need for an up-to-date code ethics practitioners that reflected mission registry supported community became apparent. As such, group 24 scholars from North South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania collaboratively worked this ethics. Each 22 contributors was...
Research into the self‐concept has shown that self‐knowledge is affected by factors such as trait desirability, vagueness, and self‐variability. Among these, social desirability appears to play a prominent role. In multidimensional view of self, however, several studies indicate in special conditions people show adequate specific personality dimensions. The present study tests this with respect extraversion anxiety predisposition on sample 160 late adolescents. main results confirm influence...
Purpose This paper aims to introduce the reader investigate some aspects of investment decision making from a constructivist perspective. Design/methodology/approach The perspective is introduced in its dual nature epistemology and modelization. From epistemology, mentions corollaries theoretical pluralism cognitive pragmatism. Kruglanski Ajzen's Lay theory, presents more detail modelization for study improvement formal processes making. Findings Beginning proposed framework, indicates lines...
Cardiovascular regulation is altered by type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), producing an abnormal response to muscle metaboreflex. During physical exercise, cerebral blood flow impaired in patients with DM2, and this phenomenon may reduce oxygenation (COX). We hypothesized that the simultaneous execution of a mental task (MT) metaboreflex activation would COX DM2. Thirteen individuals suffering from DM2 (6 women) 13 normal age-matched controls (CTL, 6 participated study. They underwent five...