A5085896777- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Gender Studies in Language
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Family Support in Illness
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Italian Social Issues and Migration
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Religion, Society, and Development
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Discrimination and Equality Law
- Gender Diversity and Inequality
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Sex work and related issues
- Social Representations and Identity
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
Sapienza University of Rome
2017-2024
University of Aosta Valley
2023-2024
Background Minority Stress Theory (MST) explains health outcome disparities among trans and gender diverse (TGD) individuals as compared to the general population, emphasizing impact of both distal proximal stressors on well-being. TGD may encounter additional when seeking access accessing services for their affirming pathway (GAP), particularly in Italy where maintains a strong gatekeeping approach.
The coming out (CO) process is fundamental for identity integration among LGBQ+ people, and its impact can vary greatly depending on personal contextual factors. historical, cultural, social contexts in which people develop their sexual mediate the relationship between CO health outcomes. present study aimed at clarifying three generations of Italian (young adults: aged 20-40 years; middle 41-60 older 61-80 years) by providing data on: (a) orientation milestones, such as age first awareness,...
Non-binary people may face specific challenges in psychological settings. Psychotherapists often display a lack of preparation for non-binary gender identities, resulting overt or subtle forms prejudice that compromise the therapeutic alliance. The present study aimed to provide data on clients' positive and negative experiences within relationships. Twenty-five interviews were conducted with age range 19-35. Using codebook thematic analysis, researchers identified three main themes: (1)...
Abstract The present study, using a moderated mediational model, explored levels of distal/proximal stressors, rumination, resilience, and health in group Italian Taiwanese LGB+ people. study also examined the role internalized sexual stigma (ISS) rumination as mediators between discrimination health, resilience moderator relationship ISS, respectively. An online survey was administered to 508 participants (270 238 Taiwanese) whose age ranged from 18 70 years ( M = 37.93, SD 13.53)....
Introduction In recent years, an increasing number of non-bi-nary individuals have sought recognition in Italian society. The language must adapt to this new social complexity, encouraging gender-neutral pronouns and suffixes.
Abstract Introduction Structural stigma in public policies exacerbates minority stress for LGBTQIA+ individuals. This study explores the impact of Italy’s political climate on perceived and civic engagement within population, following inauguration a conservative government that made agenda with explicit negative references to Grounded stress, social safety, intersectionality, relative deprivation theories, research also differences across community subgroups. Methods Data were collected...
This study investigates how speaking a given language impacts the articulation of gender identity, focusing on experience nonbinary individuals in Italian sociocultural and linguistic context. Combining text mining qualitative analyses, research explores strategies highlighting creative, performative, but also constraining nature navigating gender-related challenges.
Research has linked feelings of safety and contentment to lower adverse mental health outcomes (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression) in the general population. The current study aimed at exploring relationship between safe/content positive affect minority stress internalized sexual stigma) lesbian bisexual women, considering effect potential mediators such as identity self-awareness uncertainty. An online survey was administered 400 Italian women (220 180 women), aged 18-40 years (
Abstract Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) older adults may have had the opportunity to reflect on process stressful life experiences, they be more inclined practice queer generative behaviours aimed at strengthening sexual minority identities supporting community. The present study explored unique patterns of generativity practiced by 27 Italian LGB (60 years older) through semi‐structured interviews. Using a constructive grounded theory approach, we identified three main forms generativity:...
Transgender refugees are at risk of experiencing increased minority stress due to experiences trauma in their country origin, and the intersection multiple marginalized identities host country. Adopting a transfeminist decolonial approach, present study aimed exploring transgender refugees' life migration. A semi-structured interview protocol was developed, grounded perspectives intersectionality. Participants were five (four women one non-binary) from different cultural/geographic contexts,...
Background: Most studies suggest that immigrant youth are more likely to be victimized than their non-immigrant counterparts.In Italy, a country in which the number of foreign migrants has grown exponentially over recent decades, this line research is particularly interesting.Thus, main objective present study was examine relationship between peer victimization, gender, and status large sample students.Method: The used data from crosssectional Italian survey on "Integration Second...
Background: A paradoxical profile of greater elevated sympathetic vasoconstriction (increased total peripheral resistance, TPR) and increased vagally-mediated heart rate variability (HRV) -the so-called Cardiovascular Conundrum- has been reported in African Americans (AAs) both at rest response to orthostasis. Whereas some authors have attributed this pattern genetic factors, others pointed the potential role coping with repeated racial discrimination. Objective: To disentangle between these...
Introduction LGBTQIA + communities can be considered collectivist communities, transcending geographical limitations and characterized by shared values, traits, experiences. Community resources play a crucial role in mitigating the impact of stress fostering positive health outcomes from exposure to hostile environments. However, not all members have equal access these resources, particularly transgender gender-diverse individuals.
Introduction Nonbinary gender identities are widely erased and invalidated in Western societies, due to binary normativity. The segregation by of public spaces sports categories may cause unique sources stress for nonbinary people, manifesting at a structural interpersonal level. Utilizing the minority framework this study explores how dichotomous division restrooms, store dressing rooms, locker is associated with distal proximal dimensions stress.
Introduction Older sexual minority people meet a double stigma in our society related to their identity and chronological age. The present study explores how experiences of discrimination prejudice, coming out, personal resiliency influence physical health older lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) adults. Methods Respondents were recruited through online advertisements an online-based survey. sample included 82 Italian cisgender LGB adults over 65 years: young (65–70 years; 78%) old-old (over 71...
Literature suggests that several demographic variables are linked with religiosity in adolescence, such as gender, age and parental religiosity. The sample consisted of 910 young people (53% female) between 14 19 years age, attending secular secondary schools Rome, Italy. They self-identified heterosexual adolescents (91.6%), lesbian/gay (LG) (8.4%). High scores positive attitudes toward God, Jesus, the Bible, prayer church were associated female higher father's religiosity, mother's but not...
The majority of monkeypox (Mpox) cases in the 2022 outbreak have been traced back to mass gathering events May, primarily among men who sex with (MSM). While some quantitative studies exist literature, focusing mainly on link between Mpox knowledge, conspiracy theories, and vaccination hesitancy, there is a dearth qualitative or mixed-method research that examines beliefs surrounding this phenomenon, particularly including LGBTQIA+ groups. This study's primary objective delve into associated...