Civic engagement, defined as involvement in community life, is influenced by reciprocal relationships between individuals and contexts a key factor that contributes to positive youth development. The present study evaluates theoretical model linking perceived democratic school climate with adolescent civic engagement (operationalized responsibility intentions for future participation), taking into account the mediating role of discussions fairness at school. Participants were 403 adolescents...

Background and aims Vulnerability to stress appears be a potential predisposing factor for developing specific internet-use disorders, such as Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). Studies investigating the protective effect of psychological resilience against impact perceived on IGD weekly gameplay have yet reported in existing literature. The aim this study was examine moderating relationships between online gaming (more specifically operationalized gameplay) with resilience. Methods An survey...

In recent years, Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has been recognized as a mental health problem. Although research found that social anxiety, motives, the preference for online interactions (POSI), and metacognitions about gaming are independent predictors of IGD, less is known their relative contribution to IGD. The aim current study was model relationship between POSI, gaming, IGD.Five hundred forty three Italian gamers who play more than 7 h week (mean age = 23.9 years; SD 6.15 82.5%...

The findings on the association between Social Networking Sites and civic engagement are mixed. present study aims to evaluate a theoretical model linking informational use of Internet-based social media (specifically, Facebook) with competencies intentions for future engagement, taking into account mediating role discussions family friends sharing news online. Participants were 114 Italian high school students aged 14-17 years (57 % boys). Path analysis was used proposed model. Results...

Background: Studies have shown that problems related to adult gambling a geographical and social gradient. For instance, adults experiencing gambling-related harms live in areas of greater deprivation; are unemployed, lower income. However, little is known about the impact socioeconomic inequalities on adolescent problem gambling. The main purpose present study was investigate contextual influences income inequality at-risk or (ARPG) large-scale nationally representative sample Italian...

The present study examined the link between perceived discrimination, depressive symptoms, cultural identity and social support at school reported by immigrant adolescents. Participants were 214 mostly male, adolescents in grades 9 through 13 of high schools two small cities northern Italy. Results showed that discrimination has a significant detrimental effect on psychological well-being foreign-born Additionally, current outlined only protective factor for among analyzed variables...

One of the most problematic modes alcohol consumption in young adults is risky drinking single episodes, which typically takes place social contexts. Several studies have applied Theory Planned Behavior to intentions and behavior people. However, previous show that this model lacks a "bridge" links mental process like physical represented by actual action.The aim present study test predictive power Model Goal-Directed plus influences order overcome theory planned gaps predicting...

Abstract The present study compared immigrant and Italian native adolescents with regard to drug use. Additionally, we analysed the role of family peer risk protective factors for Participants included 2533 (mean age = 17.19, SD 1.6; 66.7% male). Results showed that reported lower levels marijuana pharmaceutical abuse than non‐immigrant adolescents. These results confirm so‐called paradox phenomenon: counterintuitive finding although immigrants often live under challenging conditions...

Neo-liberalism has spread throughout the world in tandem with globalization. This article attempts to address way which neo-liberalism operated Italian university system, an academic context that its own history, values, and traditions. A brief overview of consequences Italy is followed by a description stages neo-liberal reforms have characterized since end 1980s. Finally, three forms resistance hinder process neo-liberalization make it non-linear are examined depth.

Abstract Introduction In the last 20 years, gambling has become more and widespread in Italy. The aim of present study is to compare motivations for emotions felt while three different subgroups: scratch card gamblers, slot‐machine casino gamblers. Methods Three versions a questionnaire have been distributed casino, vendors, slot‐machines venues. All included sociodemographic variables, two‐question Lie‐Bet instrument, scale toward gambling, list positive negative gambling. Results...

Abstract Hierarchical linear modeling was used to examine the relationships between social capital (at individual, neighborhood, and regional levels) adolescents' fear of crime, while controlling for main individual (sociodemographics, television viewing, bullying victimization), neighborhood (neighborhood size aggregated (crime rate level urbanization) variables. Data were analyzed using a three‐level model based on 22,639 15.7‐year‐old ( SD = 0.67) students nested within 1081 neighborhoods...

This study investigated the effectiveness of a program to promote civic responsibility and prevent antisocial behavior in sample Italian adolescents. Participants were 83 male adolescents, attending second year high school (Mean age = 15.79; SD 0.87). In order test efficacy different strategies (in-classroom training service activity voluntary organization) we divided students into two experimental groups—one classroom participated both (training + volunteering group) another only group)—and...

La peer education č stata ampiamente utilizzata come strumento per la promozione del benessere e prevenzione dei comportamenti a rischio, tra cui in particolare il consumo di sostanze psicoattive ed i sessuali rischio. Il contesto elettivo applicazione della tradizionalmente stato quello scolastico, tuttavia recentemente si assistito ad una sua diffusione sempre maggiore anche nei contesti extra-scolastici. ricerca inerente progetti extra-scolastici ridotta rispetto allo studio...

This study examined the relationship between false self-presentation on Instagram and consideration of cosmetic surgery through mediating role body image control in photos (BICP), photo manipulation, shame. We predicted that was indirectly associated with intentions aforementioned constructs.

Obiettivo del presente studio č stato quello di confrontare due diversi contesti socioculturali rispetto all'integrazione ed al benessere psicologico degli adolescenti immigrati. I (Padova Aosta) presentano caratteristiche diverse nell'atteggiamento verso l'immigrazione e nell'inserimento sociale lavorativo Hanno partecipato allo studio, svolto tramite questionario, 2533 studenti (66.7% maschi; etŕ media: 17.26; D.S.=1.63), cui il 14.2% sono immigrati 1a o 2a generazione. risultati mostrano...