Cornelia Rada
Biographic Data
| ID | 4044809 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cornelia Rada |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cornelia |
| FAMILY NAME | Rada |
| SIGNATURE | RADA C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Romanian Academy |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0626-4659 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 26 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Substance Use and Violence in Adolescence
Introduction. This study examines the coping mechanisms, emotional factors, and family contexts that influence substance use and violent behavior among adolescents. Methods and Materials. The research draws on 27 semi-structured interviews with 18-year-old students from 11 counties in Romania. A thematic content analysis was performed through an inductive approach, involving open coding of meaning units and the extraction of key themes related to…
Personality Dimensions Involved in the Adaptation to the Prison Environment
Background: Personality traits, particularly those belonging to the Dark Triad (Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy), may influence violent behavior and adaptation to the prison environment. Methods: The study included 250 male inmates from Bucharest-Jilava Penitentiary, aged between 20 and 67 years. The Emotional Stability Scale (IPIP), the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire, and the Short Dark Triad Scale (SD3) were administered. Sta…
The First Step in Validating the Criminogenic Cognitions Scale on a Sample of Romanian Prison Inmates
(1) Background: Criminogenic cognitions can influence criminal behavior and recidivism. The validation of the Criminogenic Cognitions Scale (CCS) within the cultural and social context of Romanian offenders, along with an understanding of their profiles, is essential for the development of effective rehabilitation. (2) Methods: The CCS was administered to 460 inmates across eight Romanian prisons, with the respondents having a mean age of 39.23 (…
Adolescents and Violence
Objectives. The objective of the study was to identify the most common predictors and protective factors regarding juvenile violence as revealed by the scientific literature. Material and methods. Information was searched in the APA PsycNet and PubMed platforms. Longitudinal studies were chosen, which evaluated potential risk or protective factors in violent manifestation and whose samples had an average age of 14-21 years at the time of the viol…
The Role of Executive Functions and Emotional Regulation in Substance Use – A Systematic Review
Objectives. The aim of the study was to explore the scientific literature on the variability of executive functions and emotional regulation in substance users, and based on it, one can formulate prevention and intervention strategies in order to reduce substance use. Methodology. Using the APA PsycNet and Scopus platforms, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies investigating executive functions and emotional regulation in illicit drug users ag…
Specific Personality Traits of Inmates Who Have Committed Violent and Sexual Offenses
Objective. This study analyzed the personality traits that may characterize offenders convicted of rape and violent acts. Material and methods. The study involved 850 incarcerated individuals, permanently sentenced and detained within the National Penitentiary Administration of Romania. Participants were aged between 21 and 71 years (MD = 38.7), with 3% being female. The CP5F Personality Questionnaire and a thematic omnibus questionnaire were app…
Drug Use and Alcohol Abuse Among Inmates – Causes, Consequences, Prevention
Objectives. Drug use and alcohol abuse are initially a physical and mental health problem at the individual level, later with direct effects on public safety and security. In order to understand what are the appropriate measures in preventing and reducing these phenomena, this paper aimed to analyze the causes and consequences of substance use among inmates. Material and Methods. This literature review was developed from a survey of relevant arti…
The First Step in Validating the Pedsqltm – Family Impact Module Questionnaire in Romania. The Quality of Life of Parents With Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Objectives. The study’s objectives were to test the psychometric properties of the Romanian version of The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) – Family Impact Module (PedsQLTM – FIM), an instrument that evaluates the quality of life of parents of children with chronic illnesses, and to provide a general characterization of life’s quality. Material and Methods. The Romanian version of the PedsQLTM – FIM was obtained based on a request fro…
Media Frames and Narratives About Drugs and Alcohol
Objectives. The objectives of this research paper are to identify the frames used by online journalists in covering the acts of violence done by teenagers involving alcohol and/or drug consumption, study realised during the two publicized events with the aim to analyze the similarities and the differences during the media coverage of these incidents across in both cases. Material and methods. The research used the narrative analysis in order to e…
Emotional, coping factors and personality traits that influenced alcohol consumption in Romanian students during the Covid-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study
Probably the prevalence of AC was low as a result of the fact that most respondents were studying in the field of health promotion and as a result of the closure of entertainment venues. This study advocates for the education of youngsters to clearly express their opinions without violating the boundaries of others' feelings (assertive action) and to act prudently in dangerous or uncertain situations (cautious action) since these coping mechanism…
Validation of the Ruminative Responses Scale on the Romanian Population – Gender Differences in Ruminating Responses
Objectives. The objectives of the study were to develop the Romanian version of the RRS-22 Ruminative Response Scale, thus initiating the process of validating it and exploring gender differences in ruminative-depressive responses with the help of this instrument. Material and methods. The scale was translated by two English translators. The two variants were compared in order to preserve the semantic content of the items, and the Romanian versio…
Trafficking in Women and Prostitution – Legislative Models, Institutional Practices and Risk Factors
Objective. The objective was to analyze the impact of institutional practices on the physical and mental health of women victims of human trafficking and prostitution, as well as to highlight the main risk factors for them. Material and methods. By using several databases, the number of studies included in this meta-analysis was 25. Scientific articles, doctoral theses, dissertations, presentations at conferences, book chapters, or reports were t…
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Coping Strategies, in Romanian Students After the Outbreak of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Objectives. The outbreak of the SarsCov-2 virus pandemic in March 2020, produced essential changes in the way of life for students in different countries. Each person has developed their own personal coping systems to adapt to the times. The purpose was to assess the magnitude of impact produced in behavioral and emotional life dimensions at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown. Material and methods. Collecting data was based on a comprehensive…
Criminogenic Thinking and Personality at Inmates From Romania
Objective. The objective was to identify and analyze how criminogenic thinking and personality are involved in delinquency and crime in order to prevent criminal behavior. Material and methods. Data were collected from 300 male inmates, with ages between 21 and 65, definitively sentenced and in custody in seven Romanian penitentiaries. An omnibus questionnaire and two psychological questionnaires were used: the Criminogenic Cognitions Scale and t…
The Sexual Abuser, Characteristics and Risk Factors – Literature Review
Objective. The objective of this study was to examine some dimensions of personality encountered among people with difficulties in controlling sexual impulses, depending on the gender of the aggressor, as well as to highlight the main predictors regarding the probability of committing sexual abuse. Material and methods. 48 studies were analyzed, of which 13 qualitative and 35 quantitative. The qualitative researches were mainly based on observati…
Out of Control
Obiectives. This systematic review aimed to explore the relationship between low self-control and risky behaviors, in order to identify prophylactic and interventional measures to reduce the dangers to which some adolescents may be exposed. Material and methods. Using the APA PsycNet and PubMed platforms, studies that investigated the link between self-control and risk were sought. Of the 2707 articles initially obtained, it was opted for studies…
Dimensions of Crime Involving Women in Drug Trafficking - Literature Review From Dependent Behavior to Relapse
Objectives. The aim of this study was to review the most important factors influencing women's involvement in drug trafficking. Material and methods. A systematic search of literature was carried out using Web of Science, Academic Search Complete, ProQuest Central, PsychInfo. The inclusion criteria were met by fifty-two studies. In order to facilitate the understanding of the behaviour of women who commit this crime, factor analysis was grouped i…
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Emotionality and Aggressivity - Factors That May Influence Irrational Alcohol Consumption and Risky Sexual Behavior
Objectives. This literature review aimed to reveal the relationship between psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, stress, emotionality and aggression on the one hand, and irrational alcohol consumption and risky sexual activity on the other hand, in students (19-25 years) and adjacent age groups. Material and methods. The study was conducted by analyzing the literature published between 2010 and 2020. The search was conducted in Roma…
Predictors of Adolescent Involvement in Cliques and Gangs
Objectives. The gangs came to the attention of the authorities because of the criminal nature of some of them. To understand which are the appropriate measures to prevent and reduce gang delinquency, this paper aimed at identifying the predictors of adolescents' belonging to such groups. Material and methods. Relevant articles published between 2010 and 2020, were searched in three access platforms to the scientific literature. The papers based o…
Violence, communication, and satisfaction among middle-aged adults and older people from Romania
Data on intimate partner violence (IPV) are necessary when planning public health policies aimed at prevention and support. Family communication and satisfaction are essential for health and well-being. Here, we report the findings of a quantitative cross-sectional study performed between 2016 and 2017 on 601 patients (55–93-years-old) who were treated at the Ana Aslan National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics. We explore the answers to on…
Gender differences in sexual and reproductive health education in the family
In designing health programs for adolescents and youth, the family should be involved in sex education. Modeling family sex education by gender can produce differentiated effects on the sexual debut of men and women
Psychometric Quality of Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale Iv by Latent Class Analysis; Quantitative Study on the Elderly in Romania
Objective. The aim of this study is to show the strengths of Romanian version of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV (FACES IV) on a sample of subjects without apparent problems and to assess the cohesion and flexibility of the FACES IV according to gender, age and place of residence. FACES is useful in clinical evaluations and assessments of marital and family therapeutic interventions, in research highlighting changes withi…
Aging and intergenerational care
Objectives. The evaluation and identification of support flows within the family, and the people involved in helping the elderly. Material and methods. Between 2016-2017 multiple questionnaires were applied to a total of 601 patients aged 55-93 years. In addition, between 2015-2017, face-to-face interviews with 50 subjects were organized on 4 themes, one on intergenerational support. Results. The main beneficiaries of the respondents’ support wer…
Latent Class Analysis Approach for the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV Among Young People From Romania
The objectives of this study were the following: (a) to examine the psychometric quality of the Romanian version of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV and (b) to assess the cohesion and flexibility of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV according to gender, age, and marital status. A total of 1,359 young people, aged 18 to 30 years, selected from the main university centers in Romania participate in this…
Impact of some demographic parameters on leisure time and body weight
Objectives. This study aims to determine the variability of the preferred way of spending leisure time (LT), classification according to Body mass index (BMI) and the interest in the control of body weight (BW), in relation to age, gender, place of residence and education within a Romanian sample. Material and methods. Questionnaire data were obtained during 2011 and 2012 from 497 respondents aged 35-74. The sample was stratified to produce a wel…
Aging and intergenerational care
Objectives. The evaluation and identification of support flows within the family, and the people involved in helping the elderly. Material and methods. Between 2016-2017 multiple questionnaires were applied to a total of 601 patients aged 55-93 years. In addition, between 2015-2017, face-to-face interviews with 50 subjects were organized on 4 themes, one on intergenerational support. Results. The main beneficiaries of the respondents’ support wer…
Impact of some demographic parameters on leisure time and body weight
Objectives. This study aims to determine the variability of the preferred way of spending leisure time (LT), classification according to Body mass index (BMI) and the interest in the control of body weight (BW), in relation to age, gender, place of residence and education within a Romanian sample. Material and methods. Questionnaire data were obtained during 2011 and 2012 from 497 respondents aged 35-74. The sample was stratified to produce a wel…
Criminogenic Thinking and Personality at Inmates From Romania
Objective. The objective was to identify and analyze how criminogenic thinking and personality are involved in delinquency and crime in order to prevent criminal behavior. Material and methods. Data were collected from 300 male inmates, with ages between 21 and 65, definitively sentenced and in custody in seven Romanian penitentiaries. An omnibus questionnaire and two psychological questionnaires were used: the Criminogenic Cognitions Scale and t…
Latent Class Analysis Approach for the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV Among Young People From Romania
The objectives of this study were the following: (a) to examine the psychometric quality of the Romanian version of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV and (b) to assess the cohesion and flexibility of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV according to gender, age, and marital status. A total of 1,359 young people, aged 18 to 30 years, selected from the main university centers in Romania participate in this…
Violence against women by male partners and against children within the family
In Romania, the use of violence as a form of discipline or instruction of children and women remains a significant problem, with a higher rate of intimate partner violence than in other developed countries. Furthermore, implementing intervention mechanisms for psychological abuse is urgently required, as are education and intervention in high-risk populations
Impact of some demographic parameters on leisure time and body weight
Objectives. This study aims to determine the variability of the preferred way of spending leisure time (LT), classification according to Body mass index (BMI) and the interest in the control of body weight (BW), in relation to age, gender, place of residence and education within a Romanian sample. Material and methods. Questionnaire data were obtained during 2011 and 2012 from 497 respondents aged 35-74. The sample was stratified to produce a wel…
Aging and intergenerational care
Objectives. The evaluation and identification of support flows within the family, and the people involved in helping the elderly. Material and methods. Between 2016-2017 multiple questionnaires were applied to a total of 601 patients aged 55-93 years. In addition, between 2015-2017, face-to-face interviews with 50 subjects were organized on 4 themes, one on intergenerational support. Results. The main beneficiaries of the respondents’ support wer…
Latent Class Analysis Approach for the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV Among Young People From Romania
The objectives of this study were the following: (a) to examine the psychometric quality of the Romanian version of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV and (b) to assess the cohesion and flexibility of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV according to gender, age, and marital status. A total of 1,359 young people, aged 18 to 30 years, selected from the main university centers in Romania participate in this…
Gender differences in sexual and reproductive health education in the family
In designing health programs for adolescents and youth, the family should be involved in sex education. Modeling family sex education by gender can produce differentiated effects on the sexual debut of men and women
Psychometric Quality of Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale Iv by Latent Class Analysis; Quantitative Study on the Elderly in Romania
Objective. The aim of this study is to show the strengths of Romanian version of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV (FACES IV) on a sample of subjects without apparent problems and to assess the cohesion and flexibility of the FACES IV according to gender, age and place of residence. FACES is useful in clinical evaluations and assessments of marital and family therapeutic interventions, in research highlighting changes withi…
Violence, communication, and satisfaction among middle-aged adults and older people from Romania
Data on intimate partner violence (IPV) are necessary when planning public health policies aimed at prevention and support. Family communication and satisfaction are essential for health and well-being. Here, we report the findings of a quantitative cross-sectional study performed between 2016 and 2017 on 601 patients (55–93-years-old) who were treated at the Ana Aslan National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics. We explore the answers to on…
Dimensions of Crime Involving Women in Drug Trafficking - Literature Review From Dependent Behavior to Relapse
Objectives. The aim of this study was to review the most important factors influencing women's involvement in drug trafficking. Material and methods. A systematic search of literature was carried out using Web of Science, Academic Search Complete, ProQuest Central, PsychInfo. The inclusion criteria were met by fifty-two studies. In order to facilitate the understanding of the behaviour of women who commit this crime, factor analysis was grouped i…
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Emotionality and Aggressivity - Factors That May Influence Irrational Alcohol Consumption and Risky Sexual Behavior
Objectives. This literature review aimed to reveal the relationship between psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, stress, emotionality and aggression on the one hand, and irrational alcohol consumption and risky sexual activity on the other hand, in students (19-25 years) and adjacent age groups. Material and methods. The study was conducted by analyzing the literature published between 2010 and 2020. The search was conducted in Roma…
Predictors of Adolescent Involvement in Cliques and Gangs
Objectives. The gangs came to the attention of the authorities because of the criminal nature of some of them. To understand which are the appropriate measures to prevent and reduce gang delinquency, this paper aimed at identifying the predictors of adolescents' belonging to such groups. Material and methods. Relevant articles published between 2010 and 2020, were searched in three access platforms to the scientific literature. The papers based o…
The Sexual Abuser, Characteristics and Risk Factors – Literature Review
Objective. The objective of this study was to examine some dimensions of personality encountered among people with difficulties in controlling sexual impulses, depending on the gender of the aggressor, as well as to highlight the main predictors regarding the probability of committing sexual abuse. Material and methods. 48 studies were analyzed, of which 13 qualitative and 35 quantitative. The qualitative researches were mainly based on observati…
Out of Control
Obiectives. This systematic review aimed to explore the relationship between low self-control and risky behaviors, in order to identify prophylactic and interventional measures to reduce the dangers to which some adolescents may be exposed. Material and methods. Using the APA PsycNet and PubMed platforms, studies that investigated the link between self-control and risk were sought. Of the 2707 articles initially obtained, it was opted for studies…
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Coping Strategies, in Romanian Students After the Outbreak of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Objectives. The outbreak of the SarsCov-2 virus pandemic in March 2020, produced essential changes in the way of life for students in different countries. Each person has developed their own personal coping systems to adapt to the times. The purpose was to assess the magnitude of impact produced in behavioral and emotional life dimensions at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown. Material and methods. Collecting data was based on a comprehensive…
Criminogenic Thinking and Personality at Inmates From Romania
Objective. The objective was to identify and analyze how criminogenic thinking and personality are involved in delinquency and crime in order to prevent criminal behavior. Material and methods. Data were collected from 300 male inmates, with ages between 21 and 65, definitively sentenced and in custody in seven Romanian penitentiaries. An omnibus questionnaire and two psychological questionnaires were used: the Criminogenic Cognitions Scale and t…
Emotional, coping factors and personality traits that influenced alcohol consumption in Romanian students during the Covid-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study
Probably the prevalence of AC was low as a result of the fact that most respondents were studying in the field of health promotion and as a result of the closure of entertainment venues. This study advocates for the education of youngsters to clearly express their opinions without violating the boundaries of others' feelings (assertive action) and to act prudently in dangerous or uncertain situations (cautious action) since these coping mechanism…
Validation of the Ruminative Responses Scale on the Romanian Population – Gender Differences in Ruminating Responses
Objectives. The objectives of the study were to develop the Romanian version of the RRS-22 Ruminative Response Scale, thus initiating the process of validating it and exploring gender differences in ruminative-depressive responses with the help of this instrument. Material and methods. The scale was translated by two English translators. The two variants were compared in order to preserve the semantic content of the items, and the Romanian versio…
Trafficking in Women and Prostitution – Legislative Models, Institutional Practices and Risk Factors
Objective. The objective was to analyze the impact of institutional practices on the physical and mental health of women victims of human trafficking and prostitution, as well as to highlight the main risk factors for them. Material and methods. By using several databases, the number of studies included in this meta-analysis was 25. Scientific articles, doctoral theses, dissertations, presentations at conferences, book chapters, or reports were t…
Adolescents and Violence
Objectives. The objective of the study was to identify the most common predictors and protective factors regarding juvenile violence as revealed by the scientific literature. Material and methods. Information was searched in the APA PsycNet and PubMed platforms. Longitudinal studies were chosen, which evaluated potential risk or protective factors in violent manifestation and whose samples had an average age of 14-21 years at the time of the viol…
The Role of Executive Functions and Emotional Regulation in Substance Use – A Systematic Review
Objectives. The aim of the study was to explore the scientific literature on the variability of executive functions and emotional regulation in substance users, and based on it, one can formulate prevention and intervention strategies in order to reduce substance use. Methodology. Using the APA PsycNet and Scopus platforms, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies investigating executive functions and emotional regulation in illicit drug users ag…
Specific Personality Traits of Inmates Who Have Committed Violent and Sexual Offenses
Objective. This study analyzed the personality traits that may characterize offenders convicted of rape and violent acts. Material and methods. The study involved 850 incarcerated individuals, permanently sentenced and detained within the National Penitentiary Administration of Romania. Participants were aged between 21 and 71 years (MD = 38.7), with 3% being female. The CP5F Personality Questionnaire and a thematic omnibus questionnaire were app…
Drug Use and Alcohol Abuse Among Inmates – Causes, Consequences, Prevention
Objectives. Drug use and alcohol abuse are initially a physical and mental health problem at the individual level, later with direct effects on public safety and security. In order to understand what are the appropriate measures in preventing and reducing these phenomena, this paper aimed to analyze the causes and consequences of substance use among inmates. Material and Methods. This literature review was developed from a survey of relevant arti…
The First Step in Validating the Pedsqltm – Family Impact Module Questionnaire in Romania. The Quality of Life of Parents With Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Objectives. The study’s objectives were to test the psychometric properties of the Romanian version of The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) – Family Impact Module (PedsQLTM – FIM), an instrument that evaluates the quality of life of parents of children with chronic illnesses, and to provide a general characterization of life’s quality. Material and Methods. The Romanian version of the PedsQLTM – FIM was obtained based on a request fro…
Media Frames and Narratives About Drugs and Alcohol
Objectives. The objectives of this research paper are to identify the frames used by online journalists in covering the acts of violence done by teenagers involving alcohol and/or drug consumption, study realised during the two publicized events with the aim to analyze the similarities and the differences during the media coverage of these incidents across in both cases. Material and methods. The research used the narrative analysis in order to e…
Substance Use and Violence in Adolescence
Introduction. This study examines the coping mechanisms, emotional factors, and family contexts that influence substance use and violent behavior among adolescents. Methods and Materials. The research draws on 27 semi-structured interviews with 18-year-old students from 11 counties in Romania. A thematic content analysis was performed through an inductive approach, involving open coding of meaning units and the extraction of key themes related to…
Personality Dimensions Involved in the Adaptation to the Prison Environment
Background: Personality traits, particularly those belonging to the Dark Triad (Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy), may influence violent behavior and adaptation to the prison environment. Methods: The study included 250 male inmates from Bucharest-Jilava Penitentiary, aged between 20 and 67 years. The Emotional Stability Scale (IPIP), the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire, and the Short Dark Triad Scale (SD3) were administered. Sta…
Psychology (20 works) · Clinical Psychology (13 works) · Clinical Psychology (13 works) · Social Psychology (11 works) · Developmental psychology (10 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Psychiatry (10 works) · Social Psychology (9 works) · Poison control (6 works) · Sociology (6 works)