Barbara Poletti
Biographic Data
| ID | 7925928 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Barbara Poletti |
| GIVEN NAMES | Barbara |
| FAMILY NAME | Poletti |
| SIGNATURE | POLETTI B |
| AFFILIATIONS | IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4398-2051 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Validation of the Italian Version of the STAR-MH Mental Health Screening Tool in a Sample of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Northern Italy
BACKGROUND: Asylum seekers and refugees (ASR) are at high risk of mental health disorders including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and anxiety. However, prevalence rates vary significantly due to methodological differences and the diverse socio-demographic characteristics of these populations. Access to mental health care is further complicated by language barriers, cultural differences, and systemic discri…
The Effects of Attachment, Temperament, and Self-Esteem on Technology Addiction: A Mediation Model Among Young Adults
Excessive use of technology has become a worldwide problem due to its high prevalence, fast growth rate, and undesirable consequences. However, little is known about underlying psychological mechanisms that maintain excessive use of technology. We investigated the mediating role of self-esteem, novelty seeking, and persistence on the relationship between attachment dimensions and technology addiction among young adults. Data were collected from 7…
The Effect of Surgical Masks on the Featural and Configural Processing of Emotions
From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of surgical masks became widespread. However, they occlude an important part of the face and make it difficult to decode and interpret other people's emotions. To clarify the effect of surgical masks on configural and featural processing, participants completed a facial emotion recognition task to discriminate between happy, sad, angry, and neutral faces. Stimuli included fully visible faces, maske…
Insecure Attachment and Technology Addiction Among Young Adults: The Mediating Role of Impulsivity, Alexithymia, and General Psychological Distress
Previous studies have emphasized the effect of insecurity attachment on youth's Internet and smartphone addiction. In this study, we examine the mediating role of alexithymia, impulsivity, and general psychological distress in the relationship between insecure attachment dimensions and technology addiction. Data were collected from 539 adolescents and young adults, mostly women ( N = 378; 70.1 percent), aged 19.76 ± 1.99 years. Participants compl…
Psychological Impact During the First Outbreak of Covid-19 in Italy
The first outbreak of COVID-19 in Italy was confirmed on February 21, 2020. Subsequently, COVID-19 turned into a global pandemic, causing a global health emergency, triggering an unprecedented event in the modern era. This study assessed the immediate psychological impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on emotional health and well-being. An ad hoc questionnaire was designed for online completion to expedite data collection during the COVID-19 outbreak.…
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Insecure Attachment and Technology Addiction Among Young Adults: The Mediating Role of Impulsivity, Alexithymia, and General Psychological Distress
Previous studies have emphasized the effect of insecurity attachment on youth's Internet and smartphone addiction. In this study, we examine the mediating role of alexithymia, impulsivity, and general psychological distress in the relationship between insecure attachment dimensions and technology addiction. Data were collected from 539 adolescents and young adults, mostly women ( N = 378; 70.1 percent), aged 19.76 ± 1.99 years. Participants compl…
Psychological Impact During the First Outbreak of Covid-19 in Italy
The first outbreak of COVID-19 in Italy was confirmed on February 21, 2020. Subsequently, COVID-19 turned into a global pandemic, causing a global health emergency, triggering an unprecedented event in the modern era. This study assessed the immediate psychological impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on emotional health and well-being. An ad hoc questionnaire was designed for online completion to expedite data collection during the COVID-19 outbreak.…
The Effects of Attachment, Temperament, and Self-Esteem on Technology Addiction: A Mediation Model Among Young Adults
Excessive use of technology has become a worldwide problem due to its high prevalence, fast growth rate, and undesirable consequences. However, little is known about underlying psychological mechanisms that maintain excessive use of technology. We investigated the mediating role of self-esteem, novelty seeking, and persistence on the relationship between attachment dimensions and technology addiction among young adults. Data were collected from 7…
The Effect of Surgical Masks on the Featural and Configural Processing of Emotions
From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of surgical masks became widespread. However, they occlude an important part of the face and make it difficult to decode and interpret other people's emotions. To clarify the effect of surgical masks on configural and featural processing, participants completed a facial emotion recognition task to discriminate between happy, sad, angry, and neutral faces. Stimuli included fully visible faces, maske…
Validation of the Italian Version of the STAR-MH Mental Health Screening Tool in a Sample of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Northern Italy
BACKGROUND: Asylum seekers and refugees (ASR) are at high risk of mental health disorders including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and anxiety. However, prevalence rates vary significantly due to methodological differences and the diverse socio-demographic characteristics of these populations. Access to mental health care is further complicated by language barriers, cultural differences, and systemic discri…
Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychological intervention (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Addiction (2 works) · Anger (2 works) · Anxiety (2 works) · Digital Marketing and Social Media (2 works) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (2 works)