Marcella Caputi
Biographic Data
| ID | 4621306 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Marcella Caputi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Marcella |
| FAMILY NAME | Caputi |
| SIGNATURE | CAPUTI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Trieste |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8041-5278 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 29 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Standardization study of the Italian cognitive disengagement syndrome scale (ICDSS) in an Italian sample of school-aged children
Group Physical Activity and Behavioral Practices in Adolescents with Autism
Research on physical activity (PA) interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has shown benefits in various domains, yet questions remain about how to implement such interventions in adolescents effectively. This study case-series study explores the contribution of a PA program integrated with applied behavior analysis (ABA) strategies in improving motor skills and reducing repetitive behaviors in three adolescents with ASD…
Mediational Patterns of Parenting Styles Between Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome Difficulties and Youth Psychopathology
These findings highlight the importance of interventions aimed at both addressing CDS in children and improving parenting strategies to enhance youth psychopathological outcomes
Theory of Mind in Preadolescents
Studies on theory of mind (ToM) have traditionally focused on preschool age, neglecting preadolescence and adolescence. However, ToM skills are equally fundamental in these age groups given the continued development of mental abilities and their link to social success. The aim of this study is to measure any changes in ToM skills in a group of middle school students who participated in three intervention sessions that followed a conversational ap…
Motivations for using social media, adverse experiences and adolescent emotional difficulties in the pandemic context
Psychosexual Education Interventions for Autistic Youth and Adults—A Systematic Review
(1) Background: The literature shows a general lack of sexual knowledge and appropriate sexual health education in persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Moreover, the existing interventions mainly target the neurotypical population, without addressing the specific needs of individuals with ASD. (2) Aims: The current systematic review aimed at analyzing the literature encompassing psycho-educational interventions on sexuality addressed exc…
Parent and Child Predictors of Internalizing and Externalizing Symptomatology during Covid-19
The COVID-19 emergency has fostered an increasing risk of experiencing distress and negative emotions in parents that turned into heightened stress for children. In this study, we aim to evaluate the effects of parental stress, children's resilience, and previous adversities on the development of internalizing and externalizing symptoms in children. A series of questionnaires were completed by 158 Italian parents (148 mothers, 10 fathers, mean ag…
The Mediation of Care and Overprotection between Parent-Adolescent Conflicts and Adolescents’ Psychological Difficulties during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Although further investigations are needed to overcome limitations due to the small sample, findings extend our insight into the impact of parent-adolescent conflict, highlighting the role of fathers' care and the need to maximize their involvement in clinical interventions
Cooperation with Teachers as a Mediator of the Relationship between Family Conflict and Children’s Psychological Difficulties
Parent-child conflict can have a series of negative consequences concerning youth emotional and behavioral development. The link between family conflict and children's externalizing symptoms is well established, whereas the association with internalizing symptoms is less explored. Within the school context, children are engaged in other meaningful relationships (i.e., with teachers and peers) which contribute to their growth. This cross-sectional…
The Role of Gender in the Relation Among Anxiety, Theory of Mind, and Well-Being in Early Adolescents
The relation between cognition and life satisfaction is shaped by several factors. The present research investigated whether mindreading skills are linked to subjective well-being and anxiety during the transition into adolescence. Specifically, our aim was to investigate individual differences in those constructs and gendered relational patterns. A sample of 142 Italian sixth- and seventh-graders (84 boys, M = 11.83 years, SD = 6.87 months) comp…
Theory of mind and loneliness
Conversation‐based training programmes are known to be effective in enhancing theory of mind (ToM). The possible consequences of such training programmes on the understanding of other constructs have rarely been investigated. The present research aimed to evaluate the effects of two different types of conversation‐based training on ToM and loneliness. Two hundred and ten fourth and fifth graders (52% boys; Mage = 9.66 years, SD = 0.85), randomly …
Parental Internalizing Psychopathology and PTSD in Offspring after the 2012 Earthquake in Italy
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in youths after earthquakes, with parental psychopathology among the most significant predictors. This study investigated the contribution and the interactional effects of parental internalizing psychopathology, the severity of exposure to the earthquake, and past traumatic events to predict PTSD in offspring, also testing the reverse pattern. Two years after the 2012 earthquake in Italy, 843 childr…
Italian Children’s Well-Being after Lockdown
The first Italian lockdown imposed to fight the spread of COVID-19 caused important disruptions in families’ everyday lives. The main aim of this research was to investigate the predictors of psychopathology in children aged 5–10 years, immediately after the national 2-month lockdown. A total of 158 Italian parents (148 mothers, 10 fathers, mean age = 41 years) were recruited and asked to complete an online research concerning their 158 children …
Longitudinal effects of theory of mind on later peer relations
Children's peer relations represent a key aspect of school adjustment. However, little is known about their social-cognitive precursors. To address this gap, the authors followed 70 children across the transition to primary school. At Time 1 (age 5), Time 2 (age 6), and Time 3 (age 7), children were assessed on their theory of mind, prosocial behavior, and verbal ability. In addition, at Time 2 and at Time 3, the authors gathered peer nominations…
Longitudinal effects of theory of mind on later peer relations
Children's peer relations represent a key aspect of school adjustment. However, little is known about their social-cognitive precursors. To address this gap, the authors followed 70 children across the transition to primary school. At Time 1 (age 5), Time 2 (age 6), and Time 3 (age 7), children were assessed on their theory of mind, prosocial behavior, and verbal ability. In addition, at Time 2 and at Time 3, the authors gathered peer nominations…
Longitudinal effects of theory of mind on later peer relations
Children's peer relations represent a key aspect of school adjustment. However, little is known about their social-cognitive precursors. To address this gap, the authors followed 70 children across the transition to primary school. At Time 1 (age 5), Time 2 (age 6), and Time 3 (age 7), children were assessed on their theory of mind, prosocial behavior, and verbal ability. In addition, at Time 2 and at Time 3, the authors gathered peer nominations…
Theory of mind and loneliness
Conversation‐based training programmes are known to be effective in enhancing theory of mind (ToM). The possible consequences of such training programmes on the understanding of other constructs have rarely been investigated. The present research aimed to evaluate the effects of two different types of conversation‐based training on ToM and loneliness. Two hundred and ten fourth and fifth graders (52% boys; Mage = 9.66 years, SD = 0.85), randomly …
Parental Internalizing Psychopathology and PTSD in Offspring after the 2012 Earthquake in Italy
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in youths after earthquakes, with parental psychopathology among the most significant predictors. This study investigated the contribution and the interactional effects of parental internalizing psychopathology, the severity of exposure to the earthquake, and past traumatic events to predict PTSD in offspring, also testing the reverse pattern. Two years after the 2012 earthquake in Italy, 843 childr…
Italian Children’s Well-Being after Lockdown
The first Italian lockdown imposed to fight the spread of COVID-19 caused important disruptions in families’ everyday lives. The main aim of this research was to investigate the predictors of psychopathology in children aged 5–10 years, immediately after the national 2-month lockdown. A total of 158 Italian parents (148 mothers, 10 fathers, mean age = 41 years) were recruited and asked to complete an online research concerning their 158 children …
Cooperation with Teachers as a Mediator of the Relationship between Family Conflict and Children’s Psychological Difficulties
Parent-child conflict can have a series of negative consequences concerning youth emotional and behavioral development. The link between family conflict and children's externalizing symptoms is well established, whereas the association with internalizing symptoms is less explored. Within the school context, children are engaged in other meaningful relationships (i.e., with teachers and peers) which contribute to their growth. This cross-sectional…
The Role of Gender in the Relation Among Anxiety, Theory of Mind, and Well-Being in Early Adolescents
The relation between cognition and life satisfaction is shaped by several factors. The present research investigated whether mindreading skills are linked to subjective well-being and anxiety during the transition into adolescence. Specifically, our aim was to investigate individual differences in those constructs and gendered relational patterns. A sample of 142 Italian sixth- and seventh-graders (84 boys, M = 11.83 years, SD = 6.87 months) comp…
Psychosexual Education Interventions for Autistic Youth and Adults—A Systematic Review
(1) Background: The literature shows a general lack of sexual knowledge and appropriate sexual health education in persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Moreover, the existing interventions mainly target the neurotypical population, without addressing the specific needs of individuals with ASD. (2) Aims: The current systematic review aimed at analyzing the literature encompassing psycho-educational interventions on sexuality addressed exc…
Parent and Child Predictors of Internalizing and Externalizing Symptomatology during Covid-19
The COVID-19 emergency has fostered an increasing risk of experiencing distress and negative emotions in parents that turned into heightened stress for children. In this study, we aim to evaluate the effects of parental stress, children's resilience, and previous adversities on the development of internalizing and externalizing symptoms in children. A series of questionnaires were completed by 158 Italian parents (148 mothers, 10 fathers, mean ag…
The Mediation of Care and Overprotection between Parent-Adolescent Conflicts and Adolescents’ Psychological Difficulties during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Although further investigations are needed to overcome limitations due to the small sample, findings extend our insight into the impact of parent-adolescent conflict, highlighting the role of fathers' care and the need to maximize their involvement in clinical interventions
Motivations for using social media, adverse experiences and adolescent emotional difficulties in the pandemic context
Group Physical Activity and Behavioral Practices in Adolescents with Autism
Research on physical activity (PA) interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has shown benefits in various domains, yet questions remain about how to implement such interventions in adolescents effectively. This study case-series study explores the contribution of a PA program integrated with applied behavior analysis (ABA) strategies in improving motor skills and reducing repetitive behaviors in three adolescents with ASD…
Mediational Patterns of Parenting Styles Between Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome Difficulties and Youth Psychopathology
These findings highlight the importance of interventions aimed at both addressing CDS in children and improving parenting strategies to enhance youth psychopathological outcomes
Theory of Mind in Preadolescents
Studies on theory of mind (ToM) have traditionally focused on preschool age, neglecting preadolescence and adolescence. However, ToM skills are equally fundamental in these age groups given the continued development of mental abilities and their link to social success. The aim of this study is to measure any changes in ToM skills in a group of middle school students who participated in three intervention sessions that followed a conversational ap…
Standardization study of the Italian cognitive disengagement syndrome scale (ICDSS) in an Italian sample of school-aged children
Psychology (11 works) · Developmental psychology (9 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Cognition (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works)