Alessia Passanisi
Biographic Data
| ID | 6690110 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alessia Passanisi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alessia |
| FAMILY NAME | Passanisi |
| SIGNATURE | PASSANISI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Università degli Studi di Enna Kore |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5140-0256 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The complex role played by creativity and competitive attitude on career self-efficacy among adolescents
In the competitive landscape of the job market, imaginative thinking allows adolescents to see beyond traditional career paths and envision creative ways to solve problems. Moreover, competitive attitude drives success in the workplace is not necessarily about outperforming others, but about striving for personal growth. We sought to analyze in a sample of 661 Italian adolescents, 424 males and 237 females, the role of imaginative and competitive…
Understanding burnout among special education teachers
Purpose The present study was intended to investigate the relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy, sentiments and concerns toward disability and burnout in pre-service special education teachers. Design/methodology/approach Three hundred seventy-two special education teachers participated in the study. Participants were administered the following self-reports: Teacher Efficacy for Inclusive Practices, Sentiments and Concerns Scale and Maslac…
Psychological variables linked to hesitation toward vaccination against Covid‐19 among late adolescents and young adults
INTRODUCTION: Several studies on the predisposition to be subjected to vaccination have shown that vaccine hesitation is a global phenomenon influenced by a lack of knowledge and awareness, as well as perceived risks and benefits. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of right-wing authoritarianism in the relationship between magical thinking and positive attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines (i.e. trust of vaccine benefits…
Fake News and the Sleeper Effect in Social Media Posts
Fake news and misinformation on social media platforms are two of the biggest problems of the last few years. Understanding the underlying mechanisms of memory is of fundamental importance to develop specific intervention programs. In this study, 324 white-collar workers viewed Facebook posts focused on coronavirus disease-2019 prevention norms in the workplace. In a within-participants design, we manipulated the message and the source to expose …
The relationships between attachment styles, reflective functioning, and emotion regulation in mothers of children diagnosed with ADHD
The relationship between socio-cognitive skills and ethnic prejudice in preservice special education teachers
The current cross-sectional study aimed to increase the knowledge about socio-cognitive skills of preservice special education teachers that may affect their ethnic prejudices. In particular, the purpose of the study was to analyze the mediating role of empathy dimensions in the relationship between affective theory of mind and blatant and subtle prejudices. Participants included 531 Italian preservice special education teachers (76.4% females an…
Special Education Teachers
Research on special education teachers has increased in recent years. However, few studies have investigated factors related to teachers' preference for a specific style in inclusive education. For this reason, the aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the mediating role of autonomous motivation in the relationship between teachers' efficacy for inclusive practice (TEIP) and teaching styles (structuring, autonomous, controlling, cha…
Electronic surveillance in the couple
Are Impulsive Decisions Always Irrational? An Experimental Investigation of Impulsive Decisions in the Domains of Gains and Losses
Intertemporal choices are very prevalent in daily life, ranging from simple, mundane decisions to highly consequential decisions. In this context, thinking about the future and making sound decisions are crucial to promoting mental and physical health, as well as a financially sustainable lifestyle. In the present study, we set out to investigate some of the possible underlying mechanisms, such as cognitive factors and emotional states, that prom…
Measurement Invariance of the Short Version of the Problematic Mobile Phone Use Questionnaire (PMPUQ-SV) across Eight Languages
The prevalence of mobile phone use across the world has increased greatly over the past two decades. Problematic Mobile Phone Use (PMPU) has been studied in relation to public health and comprises various behaviours, including dangerous, prohibited, and dependent use. These types of problematic mobile phone behaviours are typically assessed with the short version of the Problematic Mobile Phone Use Questionnaire (PMPUQ−SV). However, to date, no s…
Self-reported dependence on mobile phones in young adults
Background and aims Despite many positive benefits, mobile phone use can be associated with harmful and detrimental behaviors. The aim of this study was twofold: to examine (a) cross-cultural patterns of perceived dependence on mobile phones in ten European countries, first, grouped in four different regions (North: Finland and UK; South: Spain and Italy; East: Hungary and Poland; West: France, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland), and second by co…
Abuse in childhood and psychopathic traits in a sample of violent offenders
A significant body of research underlines the link between the exposure to abuse in childhood and subsequent criminal behaviors. Research on the role played by childhood interpersonal trauma in the development of psychopathy, however, is still scant. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between childhood experiences of abuse and psychopathic traits in a group of violent offenders from Italy. Seventy-eight inmates who were convict…
Insecure Attachment Attitudes in the Onset of Problematic Internet Use Among Late Adolescents
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Insecure Attachment Attitudes in the Onset of Problematic Internet Use Among Late Adolescents
Abuse in childhood and psychopathic traits in a sample of violent offenders
A significant body of research underlines the link between the exposure to abuse in childhood and subsequent criminal behaviors. Research on the role played by childhood interpersonal trauma in the development of psychopathy, however, is still scant. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between childhood experiences of abuse and psychopathic traits in a group of violent offenders from Italy. Seventy-eight inmates who were convict…
Self-reported dependence on mobile phones in young adults
Background and aims Despite many positive benefits, mobile phone use can be associated with harmful and detrimental behaviors. The aim of this study was twofold: to examine (a) cross-cultural patterns of perceived dependence on mobile phones in ten European countries, first, grouped in four different regions (North: Finland and UK; South: Spain and Italy; East: Hungary and Poland; West: France, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland), and second by co…
Measurement Invariance of the Short Version of the Problematic Mobile Phone Use Questionnaire (PMPUQ-SV) across Eight Languages
The prevalence of mobile phone use across the world has increased greatly over the past two decades. Problematic Mobile Phone Use (PMPU) has been studied in relation to public health and comprises various behaviours, including dangerous, prohibited, and dependent use. These types of problematic mobile phone behaviours are typically assessed with the short version of the Problematic Mobile Phone Use Questionnaire (PMPUQ−SV). However, to date, no s…
Electronic surveillance in the couple
Are Impulsive Decisions Always Irrational? An Experimental Investigation of Impulsive Decisions in the Domains of Gains and Losses
Intertemporal choices are very prevalent in daily life, ranging from simple, mundane decisions to highly consequential decisions. In this context, thinking about the future and making sound decisions are crucial to promoting mental and physical health, as well as a financially sustainable lifestyle. In the present study, we set out to investigate some of the possible underlying mechanisms, such as cognitive factors and emotional states, that prom…
Special Education Teachers
Research on special education teachers has increased in recent years. However, few studies have investigated factors related to teachers' preference for a specific style in inclusive education. For this reason, the aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the mediating role of autonomous motivation in the relationship between teachers' efficacy for inclusive practice (TEIP) and teaching styles (structuring, autonomous, controlling, cha…
Fake News and the Sleeper Effect in Social Media Posts
Fake news and misinformation on social media platforms are two of the biggest problems of the last few years. Understanding the underlying mechanisms of memory is of fundamental importance to develop specific intervention programs. In this study, 324 white-collar workers viewed Facebook posts focused on coronavirus disease-2019 prevention norms in the workplace. In a within-participants design, we manipulated the message and the source to expose …
The relationships between attachment styles, reflective functioning, and emotion regulation in mothers of children diagnosed with ADHD
The relationship between socio-cognitive skills and ethnic prejudice in preservice special education teachers
The current cross-sectional study aimed to increase the knowledge about socio-cognitive skills of preservice special education teachers that may affect their ethnic prejudices. In particular, the purpose of the study was to analyze the mediating role of empathy dimensions in the relationship between affective theory of mind and blatant and subtle prejudices. Participants included 531 Italian preservice special education teachers (76.4% females an…
Understanding burnout among special education teachers
Purpose The present study was intended to investigate the relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy, sentiments and concerns toward disability and burnout in pre-service special education teachers. Design/methodology/approach Three hundred seventy-two special education teachers participated in the study. Participants were administered the following self-reports: Teacher Efficacy for Inclusive Practices, Sentiments and Concerns Scale and Maslac…
Psychological variables linked to hesitation toward vaccination against Covid‐19 among late adolescents and young adults
INTRODUCTION: Several studies on the predisposition to be subjected to vaccination have shown that vaccine hesitation is a global phenomenon influenced by a lack of knowledge and awareness, as well as perceived risks and benefits. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of right-wing authoritarianism in the relationship between magical thinking and positive attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines (i.e. trust of vaccine benefits…
The complex role played by creativity and competitive attitude on career self-efficacy among adolescents
In the competitive landscape of the job market, imaginative thinking allows adolescents to see beyond traditional career paths and envision creative ways to solve problems. Moreover, competitive attitude drives success in the workplace is not necessarily about outperforming others, but about striving for personal growth. We sought to analyze in a sample of 661 Italian adolescents, 424 males and 237 females, the role of imaginative and competitive…
Psychology (12 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Cognition (3 works) · Pedagogy (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works)