Francesca Policastro
Biographic Data
| ID | 8252601 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Francesca Policastro |
| GIVEN NAMES | Francesca |
| FAMILY NAME | Policastro |
| SIGNATURE | POLICASTRO F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Trieste |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9560-1436 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Motor Development of Children in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The actual literature highlights the importance of the socio-cultural context in the development of children. However, there is a lack of specific evidence about the middle East, especially regarding the development of Kurdish children who are living in a post-war scenario, in a country which is experiencing continuous instability due to the different crises. The main aim of this study is to identify the features of the motor development of Kurdi…
Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the StimQ for Use with Italian Children from Kindergartens
The StimQ questionnaire is used to assess the home environment of children. The questionnaire is comprised of four subscales, and it was completed by the main caregiver. The items were different considering the band ages of the children: infants (5-12 months), toddlers (12-36 months), and preschoolers (36-72 months). The aim of the study was to translate, transculturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Italian version …
Animal Fun
The present literature supports the importance of physical activity from a very early age. However, there is a lack of information about evidence-based motor programs suitable for supporting preschoolers' development in Italy. The Animal Fun program, developed in Australia, might be a valuable tool to promote children's development. The aim of this study was to use Animal Fun to verify the motor improvements in balance, aiming and catching, and t…
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Animal Fun
The present literature supports the importance of physical activity from a very early age. However, there is a lack of information about evidence-based motor programs suitable for supporting preschoolers' development in Italy. The Animal Fun program, developed in Australia, might be a valuable tool to promote children's development. The aim of this study was to use Animal Fun to verify the motor improvements in balance, aiming and catching, and t…
Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the StimQ for Use with Italian Children from Kindergartens
The StimQ questionnaire is used to assess the home environment of children. The questionnaire is comprised of four subscales, and it was completed by the main caregiver. The items were different considering the band ages of the children: infants (5-12 months), toddlers (12-36 months), and preschoolers (36-72 months). The aim of the study was to translate, transculturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Italian version …
Motor Development of Children in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The actual literature highlights the importance of the socio-cultural context in the development of children. However, there is a lack of specific evidence about the middle East, especially regarding the development of Kurdish children who are living in a post-war scenario, in a country which is experiencing continuous instability due to the different crises. The main aim of this study is to identify the features of the motor development of Kurdi…
Developmental psychology (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Child Development and Digital Technology (2 works) · Infant Development and Preterm Care (2 works) · Motor skill (2 works) · Adaptation (eye (1 work) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (1 work) · Biology (1 work) · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (1 work) · Child and Adolescent Health (1 work)