Sofia Mastrokoukou
Biographic Data
| ID | 3515381 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sofia Mastrokoukou |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sofia |
| FAMILY NAME | Mastrokoukou |
| SIGNATURE | MASTROKOUKOU S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Turin |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3350-6679 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 25 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Unravelling perceptions of teacher effectiveness for students with disabilities in higher education
The increasing participation of students with disabilities in higher education (HE) has brought renewed focus on the role of teachers in promoting inclusive learning environments. Although the concept of teacher effectiveness is widely discussed, much of the existing literature is based on subjective accounts rather than objective assessments. This scoping review synthesises empirical research on teachers’ and students’ perceptions of teacher eff…
Buffering the impact of conflict
The relationship between student–teacher interactions and mental health issues in elementary school children is well-documented in the literature. This study aimed to examine the relationships among student–teacher conflict, emotional awareness, somatic symptoms, and mental health problems, and to test a moderated mediation model in which emotional awareness attenuates the mediating effect of student–teacher conflict on mental health problems thr…
When parents share too much
Perceived teacher unfairness and students' school‐based adjustment
BACKGROUND: This study examined the pathways through which perceived teacher unfairness affects students' psychological adjustment, focusing on the mediating role of self-handicapping and the moderating role of perceived social support. AIMS: The study investigated whether self-handicapping mediates the association between perceived teacher unfairness and students' psychological functioning, and whether perceived social support moderates this ind…
Ready or Not? Greek K-12 Teachers’ Psychological Readiness for Bringing the EU into the Classroom
This study examines the role of psychological factors on Greek K-12 teachers’ perceptions of the European Union (EU) and their readiness to integrate EU-related content into class-room practice. Grounded in self-determination theory and burnout literature, it focuses on the role of personality traits, psychological needs, self-efficacy, and mental health. A sample of 171 teachers (Mage = 47.67, SD = 8.61) completed validated instruments assessing…
The Association Between Social Media Addiction and Aggressive Behaviors
INTRODUCTION: Recent evidence demonstrates an association between social media addiction (SMA) and aggressive behaviors; however, the longitudinal relationship between these two variables remains not fully understood. The aim of this study was to examine the longitudinal relationship between SMA and aggressive behaviors (overt and relational aggression) in early adolescence and to identify gender differences in this relationship. METHODS: = 12.59…
Drivers of Academic Procrastination and Achievement
Academic procrastination, increasingly prevalent among students, is posing challenges to academic success. In particular, students with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) in higher education (HE) often experience increased anxiety, along with lower self-efficacy, which may heighten their vulnerability to the negative effects of academic procrastination. This study was designed to investigate how academic procrastination relates to academic ach…
Parent Attachment and Video Gaming Addiction
Previous research has demonstrated both direct and indirect relationships between parental attachment and gaming addiction in adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the role of parental attachment in adolescent gaming addiction, specifically examining how maladaptive daydreaming and perceived social support function as mediators in this relationship. A convenience sample of 898 Italian adolescents (550 female, Mage = 14.89 years, SD = 1.71)…
Exploring Traditional and Cyberbullying Profiles in Omani Adolescents
In the digital age, adolescents spend considerable time online, heightening their exposure to both cyberbullying and traditional bullying. However, few studies have investigated both forms of victimization simultaneously, particularly regarding their impact on adolescents in Middle Eastern countries such as Oman. This study used latent profile analysis to identify victimization profiles based on indicators of verbal, social, physical, and cyberbu…
The Moderating Role of Resilience in the Relationship Between Occupational Stressors and Psychological Distress Among Aviation Pilots in Pakistan
Background: Aviation is one of the most demanding professions, exposing pilots to persistent stressors such as fatigue, irregular schedules, and high safety responsibility. These conditions heighten vulnerability to depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS), yet the protective mechanisms mitigating such effects remain less well understood. Objective: This study examined the roles of resilience, coping strategies, and fatigue in predicting DAS among c…
From Self-Objectification to Self-Perception
Although the theoretical basis suggests that portrayals of traditional beauty ideals in the media not only lead to dissatisfaction with one’s own body but can also distort an individual’s entire self-concept, as it is not only the body that is strongly influenced by perfect images, it is necessary to examine the enormous influence that media portrayals of idealized images have from a broader perspective. Accordingly, the main aim of the present s…
Bullying in Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The present study investigated how the quality of teacher-student relationships and students' social status among peers relate to bullying experiences in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and those with typical development (TD). A sample of 135 students (27 with ADHD and 108 with TD; M = 11.37, SD = 1.25) participated. Using a structural equation model, we examined whether ADHD predicted students' relationships with te…
Parental rejection and risk of muscle dysmorphia in Italian male adolescents
Development of the Checklist for Imitation, Exploration and Imagination Behaviour for Play Observation in Preschool Age
The purpose of this paper is to offer a new coding system to capture preschool playful behaviours based on the imitative, exploratory and imaginative aspects underlying playful behaviours (CIEIPO checklist: Imitation, Exploration, Imagination, for Play Observation). A series of focus group sessions (four in total) involving experts in the field were conducted to identify the most typical preschool play behaviours. In addition, a thorough literatu…
Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality on Educational Inclusion
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies offers transformative potential for the advancement of inclusive education, particularly for students with disabilities. This systematic review critically evaluates the current state of research to assess the impact of AI and VR on enhancing educational accessibility, personalisation and social inclusion in education. AI-driven adaptive systems can dynamically tai…
Resilience and psychological distress in the transition to university
Young adults face numerous challenges during their first year of university, which is considered by various researchers to be a time of potential threat and acute stress. These challenges were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in disruption of old learning and social structures that make it all the more difficult to adapt. The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between resilience, emotion regulation, a…
The influence of resilience and future orientation on academic achievement during the transition to high school
This study applies Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological systems theory to analyse how social support impacts resilience, future outlook, and academic performance during high school transition. Self-report questionnaires were completed by 958 high school students (54.5% female) ages 13–1 (M = 13.72, SD = 0.47). After descriptive and correlational analyses, path analysis explored the mediating function of general social support and its specific manifesta…
Subjective socioeconomic status and life satisfaction among high school students
Teacher sentiments about physical appearance and risk of bullying victimization
Introduction This study investigated the relationship between teachers’ sentiments about physical appearance, student–teacher relationships, psychological adjustment, and the risk of becoming a victim of bullying. Method Participants consisted of 995 students (471 females, 47.3%; M age = 11.3, SD age = 1.49) and 64 teachers (56 females, 87.5%; M age = 47.59). Students reported their levels of psychological adjustment and their involvement with bu…
Mindful minds and entrepreneurial spirits in higher education
Introduction Mindfulness at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) may enhance personal development, learning, and entrepreneurial thinking. Thus, this scoping review investigates the effects of mindfulness on HEI entrepreneurship education, focusing on teaching, learning, and entrepreneurial intention. Method To identify relevant articles for inclusion, the study used a predetermined set of keywords and a descriptive search algorithm in six electr…
Entrepreneurship as a Career Option within Education
Entrepreneurship is now suggested as a competence not only for starting new businesses but for employability and well-being as well. Envisaged as a career option, entrepreneurship is now a new concern in the field of career counseling psychology. Traditionally, entrepreneurship is about starting new businesses or being self-employed, but nowadays, it is also considered a competence for employability and well-being. Systematically nurtured in educ…
Students' transition into higher education
Transition into higher education (HE) has received increased interest in recent years, since it represents a challenging period for students. The aim of this study was to further understand the associations between self‐efficacy, academic achievements, and regulation in first‐year university students during their transition into HE. The convenience sample consisted of 374 first‐year university students (230 females, 61.5%), aged from 18 to 33 ( M…
Social relationships and social media addiction among adolescents
Social media addiction (SMA) among adolescents is associated with many maladaptive developmental outcomes and thus has been a concern in many countries. Guided by the bioecological systems theory and the self-determination theory, this study examined the associations between social relationships (i.e., parent-adolescent, teacher-student, and peer relationships) and SMA among adolescents, as well as the underlying mechanisms. Valid participants we…
Rediscovering Teaching in University
Although teacher effectiveness plays a critical role in the learning process, little is known about its conceptualization and assessment, particularly in higher education (HE). This review aims to fill this gap by (a) listing the literature on teacher effectiveness, (b) identifying the instruments that have been used to assess teacher effectiveness (HE), and (c) highlighting the most effective teaching approaches based on the relevant literature.…
Teachers’ sentiment about physical appearance of primary school students
Rediscovering Teaching in University
Although teacher effectiveness plays a critical role in the learning process, little is known about its conceptualization and assessment, particularly in higher education (HE). This review aims to fill this gap by (a) listing the literature on teacher effectiveness, (b) identifying the instruments that have been used to assess teacher effectiveness (HE), and (c) highlighting the most effective teaching approaches based on the relevant literature.…
Teachers’ sentiment about physical appearance of primary school students
Teacher sentiments about physical appearance and risk of bullying victimization
Introduction This study investigated the relationship between teachers’ sentiments about physical appearance, student–teacher relationships, psychological adjustment, and the risk of becoming a victim of bullying. Method Participants consisted of 995 students (471 females, 47.3%; M age = 11.3, SD age = 1.49) and 64 teachers (56 females, 87.5%; M age = 47.59). Students reported their levels of psychological adjustment and their involvement with bu…
Mindful minds and entrepreneurial spirits in higher education
Introduction Mindfulness at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) may enhance personal development, learning, and entrepreneurial thinking. Thus, this scoping review investigates the effects of mindfulness on HEI entrepreneurship education, focusing on teaching, learning, and entrepreneurial intention. Method To identify relevant articles for inclusion, the study used a predetermined set of keywords and a descriptive search algorithm in six electr…
Entrepreneurship as a Career Option within Education
Entrepreneurship is now suggested as a competence not only for starting new businesses but for employability and well-being as well. Envisaged as a career option, entrepreneurship is now a new concern in the field of career counseling psychology. Traditionally, entrepreneurship is about starting new businesses or being self-employed, but nowadays, it is also considered a competence for employability and well-being. Systematically nurtured in educ…
Students' transition into higher education
Transition into higher education (HE) has received increased interest in recent years, since it represents a challenging period for students. The aim of this study was to further understand the associations between self‐efficacy, academic achievements, and regulation in first‐year university students during their transition into HE. The convenience sample consisted of 374 first‐year university students (230 females, 61.5%), aged from 18 to 33 ( M…
Social relationships and social media addiction among adolescents
Social media addiction (SMA) among adolescents is associated with many maladaptive developmental outcomes and thus has been a concern in many countries. Guided by the bioecological systems theory and the self-determination theory, this study examined the associations between social relationships (i.e., parent-adolescent, teacher-student, and peer relationships) and SMA among adolescents, as well as the underlying mechanisms. Valid participants we…
Development of the Checklist for Imitation, Exploration and Imagination Behaviour for Play Observation in Preschool Age
The purpose of this paper is to offer a new coding system to capture preschool playful behaviours based on the imitative, exploratory and imaginative aspects underlying playful behaviours (CIEIPO checklist: Imitation, Exploration, Imagination, for Play Observation). A series of focus group sessions (four in total) involving experts in the field were conducted to identify the most typical preschool play behaviours. In addition, a thorough literatu…
Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality on Educational Inclusion
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies offers transformative potential for the advancement of inclusive education, particularly for students with disabilities. This systematic review critically evaluates the current state of research to assess the impact of AI and VR on enhancing educational accessibility, personalisation and social inclusion in education. AI-driven adaptive systems can dynamically tai…
Resilience and psychological distress in the transition to university
Young adults face numerous challenges during their first year of university, which is considered by various researchers to be a time of potential threat and acute stress. These challenges were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in disruption of old learning and social structures that make it all the more difficult to adapt. The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between resilience, emotion regulation, a…
The influence of resilience and future orientation on academic achievement during the transition to high school
This study applies Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological systems theory to analyse how social support impacts resilience, future outlook, and academic performance during high school transition. Self-report questionnaires were completed by 958 high school students (54.5% female) ages 13–1 (M = 13.72, SD = 0.47). After descriptive and correlational analyses, path analysis explored the mediating function of general social support and its specific manifesta…
Subjective socioeconomic status and life satisfaction among high school students
Ready or Not? Greek K-12 Teachers’ Psychological Readiness for Bringing the EU into the Classroom
This study examines the role of psychological factors on Greek K-12 teachers’ perceptions of the European Union (EU) and their readiness to integrate EU-related content into class-room practice. Grounded in self-determination theory and burnout literature, it focuses on the role of personality traits, psychological needs, self-efficacy, and mental health. A sample of 171 teachers (Mage = 47.67, SD = 8.61) completed validated instruments assessing…
The Association Between Social Media Addiction and Aggressive Behaviors
INTRODUCTION: Recent evidence demonstrates an association between social media addiction (SMA) and aggressive behaviors; however, the longitudinal relationship between these two variables remains not fully understood. The aim of this study was to examine the longitudinal relationship between SMA and aggressive behaviors (overt and relational aggression) in early adolescence and to identify gender differences in this relationship. METHODS: = 12.59…
Drivers of Academic Procrastination and Achievement
Academic procrastination, increasingly prevalent among students, is posing challenges to academic success. In particular, students with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) in higher education (HE) often experience increased anxiety, along with lower self-efficacy, which may heighten their vulnerability to the negative effects of academic procrastination. This study was designed to investigate how academic procrastination relates to academic ach…
Parent Attachment and Video Gaming Addiction
Previous research has demonstrated both direct and indirect relationships between parental attachment and gaming addiction in adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the role of parental attachment in adolescent gaming addiction, specifically examining how maladaptive daydreaming and perceived social support function as mediators in this relationship. A convenience sample of 898 Italian adolescents (550 female, Mage = 14.89 years, SD = 1.71)…
Exploring Traditional and Cyberbullying Profiles in Omani Adolescents
In the digital age, adolescents spend considerable time online, heightening their exposure to both cyberbullying and traditional bullying. However, few studies have investigated both forms of victimization simultaneously, particularly regarding their impact on adolescents in Middle Eastern countries such as Oman. This study used latent profile analysis to identify victimization profiles based on indicators of verbal, social, physical, and cyberbu…
The Moderating Role of Resilience in the Relationship Between Occupational Stressors and Psychological Distress Among Aviation Pilots in Pakistan
Background: Aviation is one of the most demanding professions, exposing pilots to persistent stressors such as fatigue, irregular schedules, and high safety responsibility. These conditions heighten vulnerability to depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS), yet the protective mechanisms mitigating such effects remain less well understood. Objective: This study examined the roles of resilience, coping strategies, and fatigue in predicting DAS among c…
From Self-Objectification to Self-Perception
Although the theoretical basis suggests that portrayals of traditional beauty ideals in the media not only lead to dissatisfaction with one’s own body but can also distort an individual’s entire self-concept, as it is not only the body that is strongly influenced by perfect images, it is necessary to examine the enormous influence that media portrayals of idealized images have from a broader perspective. Accordingly, the main aim of the present s…
Bullying in Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The present study investigated how the quality of teacher-student relationships and students' social status among peers relate to bullying experiences in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and those with typical development (TD). A sample of 135 students (27 with ADHD and 108 with TD; M = 11.37, SD = 1.25) participated. Using a structural equation model, we examined whether ADHD predicted students' relationships with te…
Parental rejection and risk of muscle dysmorphia in Italian male adolescents
Unravelling perceptions of teacher effectiveness for students with disabilities in higher education
The increasing participation of students with disabilities in higher education (HE) has brought renewed focus on the role of teachers in promoting inclusive learning environments. Although the concept of teacher effectiveness is widely discussed, much of the existing literature is based on subjective accounts rather than objective assessments. This scoping review synthesises empirical research on teachers’ and students’ perceptions of teacher eff…
Buffering the impact of conflict
The relationship between student–teacher interactions and mental health issues in elementary school children is well-documented in the literature. This study aimed to examine the relationships among student–teacher conflict, emotional awareness, somatic symptoms, and mental health problems, and to test a moderated mediation model in which emotional awareness attenuates the mediating effect of student–teacher conflict on mental health problems thr…
When parents share too much
Perceived teacher unfairness and students' school‐based adjustment
BACKGROUND: This study examined the pathways through which perceived teacher unfairness affects students' psychological adjustment, focusing on the mediating role of self-handicapping and the moderating role of perceived social support. AIMS: The study investigated whether self-handicapping mediates the association between perceived teacher unfairness and students' psychological functioning, and whether perceived social support moderates this ind…
Psychology (15 works) · Developmental psychology (10 works) · Social Psychology (10 works) · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression (7 works) · Mediation (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Psychological intervention (6 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (5 works) · Mathematics education (5 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (4 works)