Internet addiction and its related variables (i.e., internet gaming addiction, social media fear of missing out, phubbing) have mostly been investigated in the general population without considering possible gender differences. The present study aimed to investigate specific characteristics men women development pathological behaviors addiction. A total 276 participants (of ages ranging from 18 30 years old) were recruited (46.7% males) responded online questionnaires on psychological...

Internet addiction (IA) has mostly been investigated with the fear of missing out and difficulties in emotional regulation. The present study examined link between IA variables related to problematic social media use (i.e., out, addiction), together (dys)regulation personality traits, providing new insights an integrated assessment IA. In total, 397 participants, aged 18-35 years (M = 22.00; SD 3.83), were administered a set questionnaires pertaining IA, use, (dys)regulation, traits....

Drivers consider external and hypothetical behaviours of other drivers, but internal factors also impact road safety. This study aims to examine the connection between Cognitive Affective Theory Mind (ToM) Driving Style in It hypothesizes that a higher level ToM corresponds greater ability avoid accidents assume virtuous driving behaviour. The investigates how impacts behaviour, directly correlating with assessing potential accidents' probability severity. 207 non-expert including 164...

Background: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, since March 2020, Italian population was forced into lockdown to prevent spread virus. The restrictive measures imposed many organizations and workers work through online platforms no longer in-person. Smart working, enjoyed by some for its flexibility, affected several professional categories. purpose this study investigate whether there are differences in psychological variables related four groups categories (practitioners, managers,...

The rapid development of software applications and the increasing use Internet have raised many questions about impact this technology on lives adolescents, especially “digital natives.” advent social networks (SNs) restructures their relationships in various ways, affecting both adolescents’ mental health. present study aims to investigate uses dangers SNs according a sample 296 (166 female 130 male) Italian middle high schools adolescents (age range 13–18) build model how can turn out be...

Young people engage in a variety of behaviours that can have an impact on their health and safety, including driving road accidents, which represent major issue today. Emotions, particular emotional regulation (ER), interact significantly with key elements behaviour, such as risk perception, decision-making, attention. We carried out systematic review considering the presence association between (dys)regulation behaviour young adults (18–25 years). A total 1849 records were selected for...

Background: Several studies focused on the escalating prevalence of Problematic Use Internet (PUI) and its consequential impact mental health globally. This study investigates relationship between PUI associated psychological variables across different cultural contexts in Italy, Spain, Ecuador, Peru. Method: A total 675 participants, aged 18 to 54 (M = 22.73; SD 4.05), completed measures assessing addiction, social media Fear Missing Out, Gaming Disorder, Phubbing. Results: Significant...

Internet addiction (IA) and related behaviors, such as Gaming Disorder (IGD) social media (SMA), have gained increasing research attention. Studies show gender differences, with males more likely to develop gaming-related addictions females prone phubbing behaviors. This study aimed explore differences in behaviors a Spanish sample, the goal of identifying predictors gender-specific patterns IA.

Given the importance of social–emotional skills in fostering highly prosocial behaviors and increasing frequency by which relationships are established maintained cyberspace, several studies have been conducted focusing on role social‐emotional developed online environment. However, instruments to date mainly considered “face‐to‐face” interactions, without considering unique features virtual The purpose present study was validate Italian translation Socio‐Emotional e‐Competencies...

The restrictions imposed by the Italian government because of coronavirus outbreak have been shown to be demanding on population. Data were collected at four different time points from 29 March 2020 3 May and during final follow-up survey 12 October 2020. In present study, we provided longitudinal evidence relationship between lockdown mental health dimensions, such as emotional state, perceived stress, perspective, for three age groups. results allowed us observe their psychological status...

Extensive research showed that multitasking negatively affects driving performance. Multitasking activities can range from talking and texting to listening music; particularly among young drivers, behavior is caused mainly mobile phone use while which one of the main causes road accidents.The purpose this study was investigate whether some variables (e.g., Sensation-Seeking, preferences Multitasking) could affect in drivers any gender differences were present examined variables.The sample...

On 24 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the order to invade neighbouring Ukraine; a typical trend during war is considering events in one-sided way, emphasising exclusive contribution of one opponent over other for outbreak war. War may trigger experience emotions, such as anger, shame, and disgust. The present study reproduces previous studies on influence emotional regulation support aggressive reactions (AR) Israeli–Palestinian conflict. A questionnaire referring...

The relationships among pornography use, sexist ideology and false or stereotypical ideas about rape are controversial. This study specifically examines the associations of problematic use (PPU) with sexism myth acceptance both male female participants within Italian context utilizing a cross-sectional methodology. Based on data from 815 collected through an online questionnaire, identifies significant gender-based differences, men typically exhibiting higher scores sexism, acceptance, token...

A large body of evidence has documented the impact global COVID-19 outbreak - and especially lockdown period on sleep quality quantity. Here, we present first Italian longitudinal study considering four different time points collected during (from 29 March 2020 to 3 May 2020) a subsequent follow-up (October 2020). We used an online survey collect socio-demographic related information. Subjects were also asked complete diary at each point study. Our sample included 147 participants....

The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) (Gratz & Roemer 2004) is one of the most widely used measures to investigate individual differences ability identify, accept and manage emotional experiences. This scale facilitates understanding disorders underlying dysregulation. However, its length may require a shorter version create more flexible study protocols. original has demonstrated good psychometric properties been shown be useful measurement instrument for emotion regulation....

After a decrease in detected cases the summer, Europe faced emergence of second wave coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). Few studies have investigated adolescents, who may constitute target group with possible lower compliance to public health measures, particularly social distancing measures. A total sample 492 participants was included study, and ages ranged from 18-24 years. According hypothesis our divided into two groups: those experienced COVID-19 symptoms did not experience symptoms....

Introduction Studying gambling behavior is a crucial element in reducing the impact of problem gambling. Nevertheless, most current research carried out controlled laboratory settings rather than real-life situations, which raises concerns about how applicable findings are broader context. Virtual reality (VR) has proven to be valuable tool and been utilized various experimental scenarios. A limited number studies have employed VR investigate behaviors, few explored them an older adolescent...

Online harassment, particularly cyberbullying and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, is a widespread phenomenon among adolescents young adults. Descriptive research was carried out to investigate any differences Italian school classes in perception cybercrime through real-case scenario. Following system, final sample 1777 (Mage = 15.37, SD 1.65; Male 52%) divided into three groups based on class attended: middle (N 562; Mage 13.37, 0.48); high biennium 728; 15.55, 0.50),...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, fear of being infected was a major concern, resulting in both physical and psychological effects. Despite several studies on general population, effects healthy volunteers who face frontlines have not yet been investigated.An online survey specific variables related to administered 720 volunteers, gender differences were investigated.The primary finding that females showed higher scores all dimensions assessed. A multiple linear regression conducted genders...

The issue of gender-based violence has been a public health problem for years. Considering its systemic nature, the possible consequences at individual level on psychological and cognitive wellbeing victims have examined. present research aims to explore differences in various types forms violence.

The wide availability of electronic devices accessible to teenagers has enabled them use the internet communicate, share, and obtain information. However, social media also increased risk vulnerability, exposing people, particularly adolescents, several risks. We collected data from a sample 366 adolescents (186 females 180 males) aged 14-20 years (mean age = 17 ± 1.33 years) investigate mediating role moral disengagement (MD) mechanisms in relationship between gender online vulnerability....