A5032966511- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Mental Health Research Topics
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- European and International Law Studies
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
Roma Tre University
2022-2025
European University of Rome
2016-2021
EU Business School
2018
Background: Several scholars hypothesize that one of the most negative impacts coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis would concern increase prevalence and severity both substances behavioral addiction. Despite general concerns about addictions related to COVID-19 emergency, few data are still available. Thus, main aim this study was investigate association between distress and: (i) alcohol problems, (ii) social media addiction (SMA) symptoms, (iii) food (FA) symptoms. Methods: A...
Despite the well-established evidence supporting restorative potential of nature exposure, neurophysiological underpinnings cognitive/emotional effect are not yet fully understood. The main purpose current study was to investigate association between exposure and electroencephalography (EEG) functional connectivity in distress network.Fifty-three individuals (11 men 42 women; mean age 21.38 ± 1.54 years) were randomly assigned two groups: (i) a green group (ii) gray group. A slideshow...
Although the association between problematic use of internet and eating disorders (EDs) in young adults has been previously established, its underlying mechanisms have not completely clarified. It suggested that exposure to idealized very thin toned body images (e.g., "thinspiration" "fitspiration" trends) on social media might lead increased feelings dissatisfaction which, turn, can represent a trigger for EDs. We tested this hypothesis sample (N = 721) (504 females, mean age: 24.13 ± 3.70...
Recent neuroimaging studies have shown that alexithymia is characterized by functional alterations in different brain areas [e.g., posterior cingulate cortex (PCC)], during emotional/social tasks. However, only few data are available about alexithymic cortical networking features resting state (RS). We investigated the modifications of electroencephalographic (EEG) power spectra and EEG connectivity default mode network (DMN) subjects with alexithymia. Eighteen eighteen without matched for...
Background and aims As a part of the framework EU-funded Energy efficiency through Behavior CHANge Transition (ENCHANT) project, present paper intends to provide “Research Protocol” web-based trial to: (i) assess effectiveness behavioral intervention strategies––either single or in combination––on electricity saving, (ii) unravel psychological factors contributing households across Europe. Methods materials Six distinct interventions (i.e., information provision, collective vs. individual...
The therapist’s self-disclosure (TSD) interventions are considered beneficial and often used by psychotherapists. However, their use remains controversial for several reasons, including the of broad definitions neglecting distinction between TSD therapist's self-involving (TSI) interventions. involve revelation personal information to patient, while TSI implicates direct expressions reaction patient’s statements behaviors within session. To compare immediate therapeutic effects...
Interactions between childhood trauma (CT) and dissociation can contribute to psychiatric disturbances. We explored this phenomenon in relation behavioral addictions (BAs) a sample (n = 633) of young adults (age: 18-34 years). Self-report measures investigating CT, dissociation, symptoms related gambling disorder, internet gaming problematic social media use, exercise dependence compulsive buying were used. Scales BAs summarized into single measure ("Total Behavioral Addiction Index" - TBAI)...
Although the Triple Network (TN) model has been proposed as a valid neurophysiological framework for conceptualizing delusion-like experiences, neurodynamics of TN in relation to delusion proneness have relatively understudied nonclinical samples so far. Therefore, main aim current study was investigate functional connectivity resting state electroencephalography (EEG) subjects with high levels proneness. Twenty-one delusion-prone (DP) individuals and thirty-seven non-delusion prone (N-DP)...
An increasing body of experimental data have suggested that aberrant functional interactions between large-scale networks may be the most plausible explanation psychopathology across multiple mental disorders, including substance-related and addictive disorders. In current research, we investigated association problematic cannabis use (PCU) triple-network electroencephalographic (EEG) connectivity. Twelve participants with PCU 24 non-PCU were included in study. EEG recordings performed...
Abstract One of the worrying concomitants problematic use Internet (PUI) is aggression. Although mechanisms underlying such link have not been completely clarified, it has suggested that social media and online videogames (i.e., two common forms PUI among young adults) lead to increased sleep disturbances which, in turn, represent a relevant trigger for We tested this hypothesis sample ( N = 480) individuals (351 females 129 males; mean age: 21.76 ± 1.92 years; range: 18–24). Self‐report...
Abstract The main aim of the study was to examine how brain network metrics change after retrieval attachment memories in individuals with unresolved/disorganized (U/D) attachment-related state mind and those organized/resolved (O/R) mind. We focused on three associated integration segregation: global (E glob ) efficiency for first function, local loc modularity second. also examined assortativity centrality metrics. Electroencephalography (EEG) recordings were performed before Adult...
Suicide is a major public health problem, and it urgent to investigate its underlying clinical psychological concomitants. It has been suggested that low mentalization skills problematic use of the internet (PUI) are factors can play role in suicidal behaviors. possible poor contribute leading forms PUI, which, turn, represent triggers for ideation (SI). We tested this hypothesis through quantitative cross-sectional study on sample (n = 623) young adults (age range: 18–34). Self-report...
Several studies have shown how COrona VIrus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the consequent isolation quarantine measures could affect physical mental well-being. Therefore, increased request for support assistance represents a critical challenge clinicians requiring reorganization of care systems. In this regard, online counselling has been identified as useful tool in providing psychological support. Thus, main purpose current study was to investigate clinical usefulness single session reducing...
<b><i>Aims:</i></b> We investigated default mode network (DMN) electroencephalography (EEG) functional connectivity differences between individuals with self-reported high mentalization capability and low psychopathological symptoms, versus participants impairments symptoms. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Forty-nine students (35 women) a mean age of 22.92 ± 2.53 years were administered the Mentalization Questionnaire (MZQ) Symptom Checklist-90-Revised....