Andrea Zammitti
Biographic Data
| ID | 3514484 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Andrea Zammitti |
| GIVEN NAMES | Andrea |
| FAMILY NAME | Zammitti |
| SIGNATURE | ZAMMITTI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Catania |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1666-638X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 20 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The effects of genocide testimony on the dehumanization of victims
The Effects of Incidental Empathy on Outgroup Perception
Integral empathy (that stems from and is intrinsic to the outgroup) has been extensively studied in intergroup relations. In contrast, incidental empathy (that stems from factors unrelated and is extrinsic to the outgroup) still needs to be explored. In Study 1, we tested the effects of incidental empathy on outgroup perception, while in Study 2, we verified if the effects of incidental empathy on outgroup perception may be due to integral empath…
La experiencia migratoria y su impacto en la concepción del trabajo decente. Un estudio de la migración latinoamericana en la Unión Europea
This study aimed to explore the perceptions of Latin American and Caribbean migrants in Europe regarding the concept of decent work. A total of 411 participants, selected through chain sampling, responded to an online survey based on open-ended questions. A mixed-methods approach was applied, including descriptive analyses in SPSS and inductive qualitative analysis using Grounded Theory in NVivo. The results identified four main themes: respect f…
Unlocking the power of meaningful work
Purpose Sustainable development must address the challenge of ensuring decent work for all (SDG 8) and promoting good health and well-being (SDG 3). This study aims to assess the relationship between decent and meaningful work and their impact on work engagement and job satisfaction among adult workers. Decent work goes beyond mere employment, encompassing standards for a fulfilling life, including fair compensation and workplace security, while …
Development and Validation of the Career Imagination Scale (CIS)
Although stimulating career imagination is important, little research has focused on its characteristics, and no measure of career imagination domains has yet been developed. To address this issue, the aim of this work was to develop a new instrument to measure career imagination. In Study 1 ( n = 457), the CIS was developed, and an EFA was conducted. In Study II ( n = 520), a CFA was performed to test the four-factor structure (Frequency, Emotio…
Italian Validation and Psychometric Properties of the New Work Values Scale
The construction of a fulfilling career and the people management processes within organizations, like the selection of personnel, require a multidisciplinary approach that takes into account psychological, social, and cultural factors. Various concepts have been suggested to explain work motivations and organizational outcomes, including work values. Work values can encompass individual preferences, as well as moral standards and social norms. T…
Sustainable career and decent work as mediators between the sense of community responsibility and well-being
This study highlights the potential of cultivating a sense of community responsibility as a catalyst for individual and societal sustainable development cycles. By fostering a sense of community, career professionals can empower individuals to make career choices that align with decent work and sustainable career principles, ultimately leading to improved well-being for both individuals and communities. The findings underscore the importance of i…
The General Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence Scale (Gaais)
This two-study investigation aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the General Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence Scale (GAAIS). In study 1 (N = 236 adults) confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to examine the factorial structure of the scale. Study 2 (N = 177) assessed the concurrent and predictive validity of GAAIS. Concurrent validity was examined by correlating positive and negative attitude s…
Cross-Cultural Validation of the 9-Item Temporal Satisfaction With Life Scale (TSWLS) Among Algerian and Spanish Emerging Adults
University Students' Sense of Community and Its Relationships With Well‐Being and Risk of Drop‐Out
Sense of community has emerged as a pivotal factor in enhancing well‐being. Universities are small communities where students develop academic skills and personal networks, and where the degree of integration and perceived support significantly influence various aspects of the educational experience. However, little consideration was given to the measure of the specific sense of community of university students. While existing instruments assess …
El trabajo decente en el desarrollo de la carrera
El empleo y el trabajo decente de las personas jóvenes constituyen uno de los desafíos más urgentes en las políticas europeas, en especial, en aquellos países donde los índices de tasa de desempleo juvenil superan la media de la UE como son España e Italia. La literatura científica ha demostrado cómo la concepción que tienen las personas sobre el trabajo afecta su trayectoria laboral. Este estudio pretende, de una parte, describir la concepción d…
The relationship between psychological flexibility and career adaptability as resources to promote well-being
One of career counseling goals is to understand how to promote the well-being of people facing the unforeseen challenges of the changing world of work. The study investigates the relationship between psychological flexibility, career adaptability and well-being. 498 adult participants reply to Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II, Career Adapt-Abilities Scale, Satisfaction with life scale, and Flourishing Scale. Results show that career adaptab…
Relationships between Self-Efficacy, Job Instability, Decent Work, and Life Satisfaction in A Sample of Italian, Swiss, and Spanish Students
Recent research has shown that self-efficacy has a positive relationship with life satisfaction and with the perception of access to decent work. On the other hand, a perception of instability regarding the profession is negatively correlated with these dimensions. Few authors have studied these constructs within the same research. Therefore, the aim of the study was to fill this gap in the literature by testing a structural equation model in whi…
Career Choices, Representation of Work and Future Planning
Choosing a career is one of the most challenging for young adults, and the representations of work could influence how people make decisions and build their career paths. This qualitative study examined the career choices, representations of work and future plans of 58 Italian university students. Semi-structured interviews were analyzed using a consensual qualitative research procedure. The results emphasize the centrality of environmental condi…
Work Engagement as a Moderating Factor between Positive Attitude toward Smart Working and Job and Life Satisfaction
Attitude toward smart working reflects feelings of favorableness towards this object; attitudes influence intentions, which in turn guide behaviors. Recent research confirms the positive influence that attitude toward smart working has on expected usage of it. Despite a direct influence, other factors could interact in the context of opportunities for ICT usage for teleworkers; among these factors, work engagement stands out. In turn, work engage…
The Relationship between Subjective Risk Intelligence and Courage with Working Performance
Background: There is a growing attention toward the construct of courage from a psychological point of view; recently, courage has been related with numerous positive individual behaviors and outcomes, such as coping strategies and subjective wellbeing, and an increasing number of studies explore the role of courage in the working and organizational environments. The present study is aimed to analyze the effect that individual courage—together wi…
The Psychological Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic Restrictions in Italy. The Mediating Role of the Fear of Covid-19 in the Relationship between Positive and Negative Affect with Positive and Negative O…
Italy was quickly hit hard by the coronavirus. ‘Lockdown’ has significantly impacted the psychological health, personal wellbeing and quality of life of the people. The study aims to explore the relationship between positive and negative affect, as well as positive (spiritual well-being and flourishing) and negative outcomes (psychological distress caused by a traumatic life event in terms of perception of PTSD symptoms) on Italian adults during …
Risk Intelligence as a Resource in Career Transition
(1) Background: University transition is a critical step in career construction due to the uncertainty and unpredictability of socioeconomic conditions; these conditions compel people to manage a greater quantity of perceived risks associated with their career projects than in the past, and to face unexpected situations that could compromise their quality of life in educational and work contexts. After all, experiencing well-being during the univ…
Courage, Career Adaptability, and Readiness as Resources to Improve Well-Being during the University-to-Work Transition in Italy
College students approaching a university degree can experience a critical period in their career development path that could affect their well-being. The main aim of this study was to examine the role of courage, career adaptability, and professional readiness as protective factors toward life satisfaction and flourishing during the university-to-work transition. These psychosocial resources could be useful to cope with the recent transformation…
Italian validation of the Jarel Spiritual Well-Being Scale
Spiritual well-being is a multidimensional construct that includes both existential and religious dimensions. It is associated with several indicators of well-being, as self-esteem and assertiveness. The study presents the adaptation of the Jarel Spiritual Well-Being Scale to the Italian context. The participants are 531 Italian adults. The survey includes: Hope State Scale, Adult Hope Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Vision about Future Scale…
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Italian validation of the Jarel Spiritual Well-Being Scale
Spiritual well-being is a multidimensional construct that includes both existential and religious dimensions. It is associated with several indicators of well-being, as self-esteem and assertiveness. The study presents the adaptation of the Jarel Spiritual Well-Being Scale to the Italian context. The participants are 531 Italian adults. The survey includes: Hope State Scale, Adult Hope Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Vision about Future Scale…
The Psychological Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic Restrictions in Italy. The Mediating Role of the Fear of Covid-19 in the Relationship between Positive and Negative Affect with Positive and Negative O…
Italy was quickly hit hard by the coronavirus. ‘Lockdown’ has significantly impacted the psychological health, personal wellbeing and quality of life of the people. The study aims to explore the relationship between positive and negative affect, as well as positive (spiritual well-being and flourishing) and negative outcomes (psychological distress caused by a traumatic life event in terms of perception of PTSD symptoms) on Italian adults during …
Risk Intelligence as a Resource in Career Transition
(1) Background: University transition is a critical step in career construction due to the uncertainty and unpredictability of socioeconomic conditions; these conditions compel people to manage a greater quantity of perceived risks associated with their career projects than in the past, and to face unexpected situations that could compromise their quality of life in educational and work contexts. After all, experiencing well-being during the univ…
Courage, Career Adaptability, and Readiness as Resources to Improve Well-Being during the University-to-Work Transition in Italy
College students approaching a university degree can experience a critical period in their career development path that could affect their well-being. The main aim of this study was to examine the role of courage, career adaptability, and professional readiness as protective factors toward life satisfaction and flourishing during the university-to-work transition. These psychosocial resources could be useful to cope with the recent transformation…
Work Engagement as a Moderating Factor between Positive Attitude toward Smart Working and Job and Life Satisfaction
Attitude toward smart working reflects feelings of favorableness towards this object; attitudes influence intentions, which in turn guide behaviors. Recent research confirms the positive influence that attitude toward smart working has on expected usage of it. Despite a direct influence, other factors could interact in the context of opportunities for ICT usage for teleworkers; among these factors, work engagement stands out. In turn, work engage…
The Relationship between Subjective Risk Intelligence and Courage with Working Performance
Background: There is a growing attention toward the construct of courage from a psychological point of view; recently, courage has been related with numerous positive individual behaviors and outcomes, such as coping strategies and subjective wellbeing, and an increasing number of studies explore the role of courage in the working and organizational environments. The present study is aimed to analyze the effect that individual courage—together wi…
Relationships between Self-Efficacy, Job Instability, Decent Work, and Life Satisfaction in A Sample of Italian, Swiss, and Spanish Students
Recent research has shown that self-efficacy has a positive relationship with life satisfaction and with the perception of access to decent work. On the other hand, a perception of instability regarding the profession is negatively correlated with these dimensions. Few authors have studied these constructs within the same research. Therefore, the aim of the study was to fill this gap in the literature by testing a structural equation model in whi…
Career Choices, Representation of Work and Future Planning
Choosing a career is one of the most challenging for young adults, and the representations of work could influence how people make decisions and build their career paths. This qualitative study examined the career choices, representations of work and future plans of 58 Italian university students. Semi-structured interviews were analyzed using a consensual qualitative research procedure. The results emphasize the centrality of environmental condi…
El trabajo decente en el desarrollo de la carrera
El empleo y el trabajo decente de las personas jóvenes constituyen uno de los desafíos más urgentes en las políticas europeas, en especial, en aquellos países donde los índices de tasa de desempleo juvenil superan la media de la UE como son España e Italia. La literatura científica ha demostrado cómo la concepción que tienen las personas sobre el trabajo afecta su trayectoria laboral. Este estudio pretende, de una parte, describir la concepción d…
The relationship between psychological flexibility and career adaptability as resources to promote well-being
One of career counseling goals is to understand how to promote the well-being of people facing the unforeseen challenges of the changing world of work. The study investigates the relationship between psychological flexibility, career adaptability and well-being. 498 adult participants reply to Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II, Career Adapt-Abilities Scale, Satisfaction with life scale, and Flourishing Scale. Results show that career adaptab…
Unlocking the power of meaningful work
Purpose Sustainable development must address the challenge of ensuring decent work for all (SDG 8) and promoting good health and well-being (SDG 3). This study aims to assess the relationship between decent and meaningful work and their impact on work engagement and job satisfaction among adult workers. Decent work goes beyond mere employment, encompassing standards for a fulfilling life, including fair compensation and workplace security, while …
Development and Validation of the Career Imagination Scale (CIS)
Although stimulating career imagination is important, little research has focused on its characteristics, and no measure of career imagination domains has yet been developed. To address this issue, the aim of this work was to develop a new instrument to measure career imagination. In Study 1 ( n = 457), the CIS was developed, and an EFA was conducted. In Study II ( n = 520), a CFA was performed to test the four-factor structure (Frequency, Emotio…
Italian Validation and Psychometric Properties of the New Work Values Scale
The construction of a fulfilling career and the people management processes within organizations, like the selection of personnel, require a multidisciplinary approach that takes into account psychological, social, and cultural factors. Various concepts have been suggested to explain work motivations and organizational outcomes, including work values. Work values can encompass individual preferences, as well as moral standards and social norms. T…
Sustainable career and decent work as mediators between the sense of community responsibility and well-being
This study highlights the potential of cultivating a sense of community responsibility as a catalyst for individual and societal sustainable development cycles. By fostering a sense of community, career professionals can empower individuals to make career choices that align with decent work and sustainable career principles, ultimately leading to improved well-being for both individuals and communities. The findings underscore the importance of i…
The General Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence Scale (Gaais)
This two-study investigation aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the General Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence Scale (GAAIS). In study 1 (N = 236 adults) confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to examine the factorial structure of the scale. Study 2 (N = 177) assessed the concurrent and predictive validity of GAAIS. Concurrent validity was examined by correlating positive and negative attitude s…
Cross-Cultural Validation of the 9-Item Temporal Satisfaction With Life Scale (TSWLS) Among Algerian and Spanish Emerging Adults
University Students' Sense of Community and Its Relationships With Well‐Being and Risk of Drop‐Out
Sense of community has emerged as a pivotal factor in enhancing well‐being. Universities are small communities where students develop academic skills and personal networks, and where the degree of integration and perceived support significantly influence various aspects of the educational experience. However, little consideration was given to the measure of the specific sense of community of university students. While existing instruments assess …
The effects of genocide testimony on the dehumanization of victims
The Effects of Incidental Empathy on Outgroup Perception
Integral empathy (that stems from and is intrinsic to the outgroup) has been extensively studied in intergroup relations. In contrast, incidental empathy (that stems from factors unrelated and is extrinsic to the outgroup) still needs to be explored. In Study 1, we tested the effects of incidental empathy on outgroup perception, while in Study 2, we verified if the effects of incidental empathy on outgroup perception may be due to integral empath…
La experiencia migratoria y su impacto en la concepción del trabajo decente. Un estudio de la migración latinoamericana en la Unión Europea
This study aimed to explore the perceptions of Latin American and Caribbean migrants in Europe regarding the concept of decent work. A total of 411 participants, selected through chain sampling, responded to an online survey based on open-ended questions. A mixed-methods approach was applied, including descriptive analyses in SPSS and inductive qualitative analysis using Grounded Theory in NVivo. The results identified four main themes: respect f…
Psychology (13 works) · Social Psychology (12 works) · Applied Psychology (7 works) · Political science (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Career development (5 works) · Career Development and Diversity (5 works) · Job satisfaction (5 works) · Life satisfaction (4 works) · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being (4 works)