Laura Muzi
Biographic Data
| ID | 6761381 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laura Muzi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laura |
| FAMILY NAME | Muzi |
| SIGNATURE | MUZI L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Perugia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6394-6018 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Defensive levels in narcissistic profiles
Emerging adulthood represents a critical period for the development of grandiose and vulnerable pathological narcissism. These narcissistic dimensions, while distinct, frequently oscillate, suggesting a dimensional—rather than categorical—presentation. Research has shown that defenses and epistemic stances (i.e., trust, mistrust, and credulity) may contribute to the development of maladaptive personality patterns. However, the relationship of the…
Filling the emptiness
Profiles of Childhood Maltreatment and Defenses
Childhood maltreatment and maladaptive emotion regulation processes are two interrelated risk factors for impaired personality functioning in emerging adults. However, the impact of the co-occurrence of different childhood maltreatment experiences and maladaptive defensive functioning on personality functioning remains underexplored. This study aimed to identify distinct profiles of maltreatment and defenses while examining their association with…
Emotional dysregulation and eating symptoms in gender dysphoria and eating disorders
Emotional dysregulation is a key transdiagnostic dimension of several clinical conditions, including eating disorders (EDs) and gender dysphoria (GD). Not only is there frequent comorbidity between EDs and GD, but GD individuals also commonly experience ED symptoms and body-image disturbances. However, more research is needed to understand how specific body-related experiences may differently interact with difficulties in emotion regulation and d…
Mentalized Affectivity, Helicopter Parenting, and Psychopathological Risk in Emerging Adults
Emerging adulthood represents a critical stage characterized by heightened risks for anxiety, depression, and somatization symptoms development. Research has shown that difficulties in emotional identification, expression, and processing, as well as dysfunctional parenting styles, may exacerbate symptoms in emerging adults. The present study aimed at examining the interplay between mentalized affectivity (i.e., emotional identification, processin…
Body Uneasiness and Dissatisfaction Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Persons
In-depth knowledge of body dissatisfaction and uneasiness in individuals with LGB identities may have critical implications for the development of personalized prevention and treatment strategies
Eating pathology and Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2) diagnostic assessment
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) categorical classification of eating disorders (ED) has faced substantial criticism due to its limited ability to assess patients’ individual characteristics and thereby evaluate the most appropriate treatment options. The current study aimed at exploring the validity of the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2) diagnostic approach to ED by evaluating the treatment outcomes of a …
How to Improve Compliance with Protective Health Measures during the Covid-19 Outbreak
In the wake of the sudden spread of COVID-19, a large amount of the Italian population practiced incongruous behaviors with the protective health measures. The present study aimed at examining psychological and psychosocial variables that could predict behavioral compliance. An online survey was administered from 18-22 March 2020 to 2766 participants. Paired sample t -tests were run to compare efficacy perception with behavioral compliance. Media…
A clinically useful assessment of patients’ (and therapists’) mental functioning
Among its several changes and innovations, the second edition of the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2) strongly emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship. The manual helps clinicians to understand better their behaviors in therapy with different patient groups, to guide therapeutic interventions, to track in-session processes, to deal with ruptures in the therapeutic alliance, and to achieve a better therapy outcome. In this…
Body Uneasiness and Dissatisfaction Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Persons
In-depth knowledge of body dissatisfaction and uneasiness in individuals with LGB identities may have critical implications for the development of personalized prevention and treatment strategies
A clinically useful assessment of patients’ (and therapists’) mental functioning
Among its several changes and innovations, the second edition of the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2) strongly emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship. The manual helps clinicians to understand better their behaviors in therapy with different patient groups, to guide therapeutic interventions, to track in-session processes, to deal with ruptures in the therapeutic alliance, and to achieve a better therapy outcome. In this…
How to Improve Compliance with Protective Health Measures during the Covid-19 Outbreak
In the wake of the sudden spread of COVID-19, a large amount of the Italian population practiced incongruous behaviors with the protective health measures. The present study aimed at examining psychological and psychosocial variables that could predict behavioral compliance. An online survey was administered from 18-22 March 2020 to 2766 participants. Paired sample t -tests were run to compare efficacy perception with behavioral compliance. Media…
Eating pathology and Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2) diagnostic assessment
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) categorical classification of eating disorders (ED) has faced substantial criticism due to its limited ability to assess patients’ individual characteristics and thereby evaluate the most appropriate treatment options. The current study aimed at exploring the validity of the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2) diagnostic approach to ED by evaluating the treatment outcomes of a …
Body Uneasiness and Dissatisfaction Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Persons
In-depth knowledge of body dissatisfaction and uneasiness in individuals with LGB identities may have critical implications for the development of personalized prevention and treatment strategies
Emotional dysregulation and eating symptoms in gender dysphoria and eating disorders
Emotional dysregulation is a key transdiagnostic dimension of several clinical conditions, including eating disorders (EDs) and gender dysphoria (GD). Not only is there frequent comorbidity between EDs and GD, but GD individuals also commonly experience ED symptoms and body-image disturbances. However, more research is needed to understand how specific body-related experiences may differently interact with difficulties in emotion regulation and d…
Mentalized Affectivity, Helicopter Parenting, and Psychopathological Risk in Emerging Adults
Emerging adulthood represents a critical stage characterized by heightened risks for anxiety, depression, and somatization symptoms development. Research has shown that difficulties in emotional identification, expression, and processing, as well as dysfunctional parenting styles, may exacerbate symptoms in emerging adults. The present study aimed at examining the interplay between mentalized affectivity (i.e., emotional identification, processin…
Defensive levels in narcissistic profiles
Emerging adulthood represents a critical period for the development of grandiose and vulnerable pathological narcissism. These narcissistic dimensions, while distinct, frequently oscillate, suggesting a dimensional—rather than categorical—presentation. Research has shown that defenses and epistemic stances (i.e., trust, mistrust, and credulity) may contribute to the development of maladaptive personality patterns. However, the relationship of the…
Filling the emptiness
Profiles of Childhood Maltreatment and Defenses
Childhood maltreatment and maladaptive emotion regulation processes are two interrelated risk factors for impaired personality functioning in emerging adults. However, the impact of the co-occurrence of different childhood maltreatment experiences and maladaptive defensive functioning on personality functioning remains underexplored. This study aimed to identify distinct profiles of maltreatment and defenses while examining their association with…
Psychology (9 works) · Clinical Psychology (8 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Psychotherapist (3 works) · Anxiety (2 works)