Francesca Cuzzocrea
Biographic Data
| ID | 342085 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Francesca Cuzzocrea |
| GIVEN NAMES | Francesca |
| FAMILY NAME | Cuzzocrea |
| SIGNATURE | CUZZOCREA F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Messina |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3527-2386 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 34 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Well-being in romantic relationships: The role of motivation and conflict engagement
Relationship science emphasises that most people desire romantic relationships. Self-determination theory provides a theoretical approach that can capture the variety of motivations potentially underlying the pursuit of romantic relationships. Within this framework, couple and sexual motivations can help us to understand why people are in relationships, what motivates them to stay together and what can increase the risk of conflict. Indeed, how c…
A systematic review on the role of parents and peers in adolescents’ pro-environmental behaviors
Young generations are often identified as key actors in promoting sustainability. However, some studies suggest that adolescents may engage in pro-environmental behaviors to a lesser extent than other age groups. The literature on socialization provides useful insights into the factors that may facilitate or hinder these practices, examining how young people develop environmental attitudes and values within their social contexts. This systematic …
The Relationship Between Trait Emotional Intelligence and Problematic Social Media Use
The increasing usage of social media has sparked interest in identifying characteristics that contribute to problematic social media use (PSMU). Using the Interaction Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution (I-PACE) model, the current study analyzes whether fear of missing out (FoMO) and dissociative experiences affect the link between trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) and PSMU. The research included 1,216 Italian adolescents (50% girls) aged 14 …
Parents Between Family and Work: The Role of Psychological Needs Satisfaction
The mediating role of trait mindfulness and dissociative experiences in the relationship between childhood emotional abuse and problematic internet use in Italian adolescents
There is clear evidence linking trauma, mindfulness, dissociation and problematic internet use (PIU). Nonetheless, little is known about the role trait mindfulness and dissociative experiences may have in the relationship between childhood emotional abuse (CEA) and PIU, as well as the role that gender may have in such relationships. In the current research, self‐report questionnaires on CEA, trait mindfulness, dissociative experiences and PIU wer…
The Interplay between Binge Watching and Suicide Risk: Daytime Sleepiness and Maladaptive Daydreaming as Mediators
Binge watching, which entails consecutively viewing numerous episodes of a TV series or a selection of movies over an extended timeframe, often without pause, is notably widespread among young adults skilled in digital media usage. Nevertheless, this escalating habit can lead to problematic and addictive behavior, with potential associations including disruptions in sleep patterns, dreaming, and an elevated risk of suicide. The primary objective …
Attachment Styles, Vulnerable Narcissism, Emotion Dysregulation and Perceived Social Support: A Mediation Model
Attachment styles have been shown to significantly influence individuals' social and emotional functioning. Furthermore, vulnerable narcissism and emotion dysregulation are both relevant factors to consider in understanding individuals' social interactions and support networks. However, the mechanisms underlying such relationships are not fully understood yet. The objective of this research was to assess whether vulnerable narcissism and emotion …
Emotion recognition in individuals wearing facemasks: A preliminary analysis of age-related differences
The role of parental control and coping strategies on adolescents’ problem behaviors
Problematic behaviours and flow experiences during screen-based activities as opposite outcomes of the dual process of passion and basic needs
Drawing on the self-determination theory (SDT) framework and the dualistic model of passion, the current study sought to test a model in which psychological basic needs differently predicted harmonious and obsessive passion, which in turn lead to problematic behaviours and flow experience across two different screen-based activities (gaming and social network use) through two separate studies. Across all studies, the results showed that higher le…
The relationship between Trait Emotional Intelligence and emotion recognition in the context of Covid-19 pandemic
Covid-19 pandemic is severely impacting worldwide. A line of research warned that facial occlusion may impair facial emotion recognition, whilst prior research highlighted the role of Trait Emotional Intelligence in the recognition of non-verbal social stimuli. The sample consisted of 102 emerging adults, aged 18-24 (M = 20.76; SD = 2.10; 84% females, 16% males) and were asked to recognize four different emotions (happiness, fear, anger, and sadn…
Empathy, Social Self-Efficacy, Problematic Internet Use, and Problematic Online Gaming Between Early and Late Adolescence
This study aims to investigate the relationship between empathy, social self-efficacy, problematic Internet use (PIU), and problematic online gaming (POG) and to evaluate how such relationship varies according to the age of the participants. A sample of 1,585 Italian students, both genders, aged 12-20 years, were divided into three groups according to the age filled in these self-report questionnaires: PIU; Game Addiction Scale for Adolescents; I…
Social support and motivation for parenthood as resources against prenatal parental distress
During the pregnancy period, future parents differ substantially in their psychological adjustment, with some parents being more at risk for stress and depression than others. Grounded in self‐determination theory, the present study aimed to investigate the role of motivation to have a child and the social support perceived by both partners in predicting partners’ psychological distress. We examined whether satisfaction of the psychological needs…
Technological Addiction in Adolescents: The Interplay Between Parenting and Psychological Basic Needs
Examination of the Psychometric Characteristics of the Italian Version of the Game Addiction Scale for Adolescents
In the last years, the interest in Internet Gaming Disorder has grown considerably, which has necessitated the development of valid and reliable tools in different cultural contexts. Although, in the scientific literature, there are several measures that evaluate the Internet Gaming Disorder, the Game Addiction Scale has shown to be a valid questionnaire specifically designed for adolescents and based on the Griffiths' theory of components model …
Antecedents and consequences of parental psychological control and autonomy support: The role of psychological basic needs
Research suggests that psychologically controlling and autonomy-supportive parenting can be described within the Self-Determination Theory's (SDT) framework. Two studies were conducted to examine (a) the role of parental need frustration as a predictor of parental psychological control, (b) the role of parental need satisfaction as a predictor of parental autonomy support, and (c) the role of parents' psychological control and autonomy support in…
Relationship between Alexithymia, Parenting Style, and Parental Control
Research on the relationship between parental alexithymia and parenting is relatively scarce. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between parental alexithymia and three styles of parenting (authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive) and the relationships between parental alexithymia and two domains of psychological control (dependency and achievement). The participants were 946 parents ages 29-60 years (mothers: n = …
Associations Between Parental Psychological Control and Autonomy Support, and Psychological Outcomes in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Need Satisfaction and Need Frustration
Perceived Parental Psychological Control and Exercise Dependence Symptoms in Competitive Athletes
Parents' competence and social skills in siblings of disabled children
In this study we aimed to determine whether or not the siblings of children with disabilities have more emotional (stress levels) and relational (parental education levels, family functioning levels, relational and behavioral problems of children while at school), problems than do their peers. We selected 32 couples (16 with and 16 without children with low intellectual ability) and administered self-report questionnaires. Results confirmed the a…
Use of the Internet in educative informal contexts. Implication for formal education
Media use plays an important role in the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young individuals and accounts for a large portion of their time. For this reason it is important to understand the variables that contribute to improve the use of the Internet as a source of information and knowledge in formal and informal contexts. How is it possible to exploit the huge potential of this tool to help people learn? What are the cognitive and…
Associations Between Parental Psychological Control and Autonomy Support, and Psychological Outcomes in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Need Satisfaction and Need Frustration
Antecedents and consequences of parental psychological control and autonomy support: The role of psychological basic needs
Research suggests that psychologically controlling and autonomy-supportive parenting can be described within the Self-Determination Theory's (SDT) framework. Two studies were conducted to examine (a) the role of parental need frustration as a predictor of parental psychological control, (b) the role of parental need satisfaction as a predictor of parental autonomy support, and (c) the role of parents' psychological control and autonomy support in…
Attachment Styles, Vulnerable Narcissism, Emotion Dysregulation and Perceived Social Support: A Mediation Model
Attachment styles have been shown to significantly influence individuals' social and emotional functioning. Furthermore, vulnerable narcissism and emotion dysregulation are both relevant factors to consider in understanding individuals' social interactions and support networks. However, the mechanisms underlying such relationships are not fully understood yet. The objective of this research was to assess whether vulnerable narcissism and emotion …
The Interplay between Binge Watching and Suicide Risk: Daytime Sleepiness and Maladaptive Daydreaming as Mediators
Binge watching, which entails consecutively viewing numerous episodes of a TV series or a selection of movies over an extended timeframe, often without pause, is notably widespread among young adults skilled in digital media usage. Nevertheless, this escalating habit can lead to problematic and addictive behavior, with potential associations including disruptions in sleep patterns, dreaming, and an elevated risk of suicide. The primary objective …
Use of the Internet in educative informal contexts. Implication for formal education
Media use plays an important role in the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young individuals and accounts for a large portion of their time. For this reason it is important to understand the variables that contribute to improve the use of the Internet as a source of information and knowledge in formal and informal contexts. How is it possible to exploit the huge potential of this tool to help people learn? What are the cognitive and…
Perceived Parental Psychological Control and Exercise Dependence Symptoms in Competitive Athletes
Parents' competence and social skills in siblings of disabled children
In this study we aimed to determine whether or not the siblings of children with disabilities have more emotional (stress levels) and relational (parental education levels, family functioning levels, relational and behavioral problems of children while at school), problems than do their peers. We selected 32 couples (16 with and 16 without children with low intellectual ability) and administered self-report questionnaires. Results confirmed the a…
Use of the Internet in educative informal contexts. Implication for formal education
Media use plays an important role in the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young individuals and accounts for a large portion of their time. For this reason it is important to understand the variables that contribute to improve the use of the Internet as a source of information and knowledge in formal and informal contexts. How is it possible to exploit the huge potential of this tool to help people learn? What are the cognitive and…
Relationship between Alexithymia, Parenting Style, and Parental Control
Research on the relationship between parental alexithymia and parenting is relatively scarce. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between parental alexithymia and three styles of parenting (authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive) and the relationships between parental alexithymia and two domains of psychological control (dependency and achievement). The participants were 946 parents ages 29-60 years (mothers: n = …
Associations Between Parental Psychological Control and Autonomy Support, and Psychological Outcomes in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Need Satisfaction and Need Frustration
Technological Addiction in Adolescents: The Interplay Between Parenting and Psychological Basic Needs
Examination of the Psychometric Characteristics of the Italian Version of the Game Addiction Scale for Adolescents
In the last years, the interest in Internet Gaming Disorder has grown considerably, which has necessitated the development of valid and reliable tools in different cultural contexts. Although, in the scientific literature, there are several measures that evaluate the Internet Gaming Disorder, the Game Addiction Scale has shown to be a valid questionnaire specifically designed for adolescents and based on the Griffiths' theory of components model …
Antecedents and consequences of parental psychological control and autonomy support: The role of psychological basic needs
Research suggests that psychologically controlling and autonomy-supportive parenting can be described within the Self-Determination Theory's (SDT) framework. Two studies were conducted to examine (a) the role of parental need frustration as a predictor of parental psychological control, (b) the role of parental need satisfaction as a predictor of parental autonomy support, and (c) the role of parents' psychological control and autonomy support in…
Empathy, Social Self-Efficacy, Problematic Internet Use, and Problematic Online Gaming Between Early and Late Adolescence
This study aims to investigate the relationship between empathy, social self-efficacy, problematic Internet use (PIU), and problematic online gaming (POG) and to evaluate how such relationship varies according to the age of the participants. A sample of 1,585 Italian students, both genders, aged 12-20 years, were divided into three groups according to the age filled in these self-report questionnaires: PIU; Game Addiction Scale for Adolescents; I…
Social support and motivation for parenthood as resources against prenatal parental distress
During the pregnancy period, future parents differ substantially in their psychological adjustment, with some parents being more at risk for stress and depression than others. Grounded in self‐determination theory, the present study aimed to investigate the role of motivation to have a child and the social support perceived by both partners in predicting partners’ psychological distress. We examined whether satisfaction of the psychological needs…
The role of parental control and coping strategies on adolescents’ problem behaviors
Problematic behaviours and flow experiences during screen-based activities as opposite outcomes of the dual process of passion and basic needs
Drawing on the self-determination theory (SDT) framework and the dualistic model of passion, the current study sought to test a model in which psychological basic needs differently predicted harmonious and obsessive passion, which in turn lead to problematic behaviours and flow experience across two different screen-based activities (gaming and social network use) through two separate studies. Across all studies, the results showed that higher le…
The relationship between Trait Emotional Intelligence and emotion recognition in the context of Covid-19 pandemic
Covid-19 pandemic is severely impacting worldwide. A line of research warned that facial occlusion may impair facial emotion recognition, whilst prior research highlighted the role of Trait Emotional Intelligence in the recognition of non-verbal social stimuli. The sample consisted of 102 emerging adults, aged 18-24 (M = 20.76; SD = 2.10; 84% females, 16% males) and were asked to recognize four different emotions (happiness, fear, anger, and sadn…
Emotion recognition in individuals wearing facemasks: A preliminary analysis of age-related differences
Parents Between Family and Work: The Role of Psychological Needs Satisfaction
The mediating role of trait mindfulness and dissociative experiences in the relationship between childhood emotional abuse and problematic internet use in Italian adolescents
There is clear evidence linking trauma, mindfulness, dissociation and problematic internet use (PIU). Nonetheless, little is known about the role trait mindfulness and dissociative experiences may have in the relationship between childhood emotional abuse (CEA) and PIU, as well as the role that gender may have in such relationships. In the current research, self‐report questionnaires on CEA, trait mindfulness, dissociative experiences and PIU wer…
The Interplay between Binge Watching and Suicide Risk: Daytime Sleepiness and Maladaptive Daydreaming as Mediators
Binge watching, which entails consecutively viewing numerous episodes of a TV series or a selection of movies over an extended timeframe, often without pause, is notably widespread among young adults skilled in digital media usage. Nevertheless, this escalating habit can lead to problematic and addictive behavior, with potential associations including disruptions in sleep patterns, dreaming, and an elevated risk of suicide. The primary objective …
Attachment Styles, Vulnerable Narcissism, Emotion Dysregulation and Perceived Social Support: A Mediation Model
Attachment styles have been shown to significantly influence individuals' social and emotional functioning. Furthermore, vulnerable narcissism and emotion dysregulation are both relevant factors to consider in understanding individuals' social interactions and support networks. However, the mechanisms underlying such relationships are not fully understood yet. The objective of this research was to assess whether vulnerable narcissism and emotion …
A systematic review on the role of parents and peers in adolescents’ pro-environmental behaviors
Young generations are often identified as key actors in promoting sustainability. However, some studies suggest that adolescents may engage in pro-environmental behaviors to a lesser extent than other age groups. The literature on socialization provides useful insights into the factors that may facilitate or hinder these practices, examining how young people develop environmental attitudes and values within their social contexts. This systematic …
The Relationship Between Trait Emotional Intelligence and Problematic Social Media Use
The increasing usage of social media has sparked interest in identifying characteristics that contribute to problematic social media use (PSMU). Using the Interaction Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution (I-PACE) model, the current study analyzes whether fear of missing out (FoMO) and dissociative experiences affect the link between trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) and PSMU. The research included 1,216 Italian adolescents (50% girls) aged 14 …
Well-being in romantic relationships: The role of motivation and conflict engagement
Relationship science emphasises that most people desire romantic relationships. Self-determination theory provides a theoretical approach that can capture the variety of motivations potentially underlying the pursuit of romantic relationships. Within this framework, couple and sexual motivations can help us to understand why people are in relationships, what motivates them to stay together and what can increase the risk of conflict. Indeed, how c…
Psychology (19 works) · Social Psychology (13 works) · Developmental psychology (12 works) · Clinical Psychology (11 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (8 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works)