Alessandro Musetti
Biographic Data
| ID | 913472 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alessandro Musetti |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alessandro |
| FAMILY NAME | Musetti |
| SIGNATURE | MUSETTI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Parma |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4125-0068 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 41 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 41 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Lonely and/or alone? A person-centred study of young adults’ childhood trauma, attachment orientations, and patterns of social media use
Previous evidence links psychosocial difficulties to social media (SM) use patterns in young adulthood. This study investigated differences between young adults’ profiles based on loneliness and social isolation across different SM use patterns, including problematic SM use (PSMU), active and passive SM use, as well as online social anxiety, adult attachment orientations (anxiety and avoidance), and childhood trauma, through a person-centred appr…
Childhood emotional neglect and problematic social media use in young adults: A moderated moderation model of loneliness and positive solitude
Childhood emotional neglect has been associated with maladaptive online behaviours, including problematic social media use (PSMU). However, less is known about the conditions under which this early relational vulnerability is more strongly related to PSMU in young adulthood. The present study examined whether loneliness moderated the association between childhood emotional neglect and PSMU in young adults, and whether this effect was conditioned …
Sensemaking Process of Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Identification of Specific Clusters of “Sense of Grip”
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represents a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent atypicalities in social communication and social interactions across different domains of life, often with restricted, repetitive, stereotyped patterns of behaviors, interests, and activities. A large corpus of previous research shows that parental involvement in caregiving is perceived as stressful and challenging, in many cases resultin…
Adult attachment, psychological stress, and quality of life: Insights into Italian veterinary medicine students’ mental health
Veterinary medicine students face distinctive challenges, such as exposure to animal suffering and academic pressures, which can adversely affect their quality of life (QoL), particularly regarding mental health. Although the role of adult attachment in healthcare professionals’ QoL is well-documented in research, the potential mediating role of stress in this association has yet to be fully elucidated. This cross-sectional study utilized self-re…
Sexual Victimization in Contexts of Chemsex: A Scoping Review with Harm Reduction Implications
Chemsex, understood as a form of sexualized drug use that involves a range of psychoactive substance and sociocultural contexts, has been associated with various physical and psychological risks. Among these, sexual victimization remains a critical yet underexplored issue. This scoping review synthesizes literature on sexual victimization in chemsex to identify key patterns, risk factors, and research gaps. A systematic search was conducted in mu…
A network analysis approach to understand the relationship between online problematic gaming, defense mechanisms, and psychopathological symptoms
Problematic gaming (PG) refers to a dysfunctional pattern of online gaming behaviour that negatively affects individual functioning. The present study adopted a network analysis approach to investigate the patterns of reciprocal associations between PG, defense mechanisms, and psychopathological symptoms. Participants were 1,036 adult Italian online video game players (Mage = 29.94, SD = 8.85; females = 388) who completed self-report questionnair…
The relationship between sleep, psychological distress, and problematic use of social networks in older adults: A person-centered analysis
Social networking sites (SNS) use is associated with a range of positive outcomes, but a minority of vulnerable individuals experience problematic social networking site use (PSNSU). The relationship between PSNSU, sleep habits, and psychological distress remains insufficiently studied, particularly among older adults. As longer life expectancies and socioeconomic development contribute to the rising prevalence of PSNSU in this population, furthe…
The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Shame: The Mediating Role of Dissociation
Previous research has found significant associations among childhood trauma, dissociation, and shame. Furthermore, the clinical literature suggests that dissociation may foster feelings of shame in individuals who were exposed to childhood trauma. The current study aimed to test the potential mediating effect of dissociation on the association between childhood trauma and shame. The study sample consisted of 763 adults (479 females, 62.8%) from t…
Attachment anxiety, loneliness, and death anxiety in problematic social media use
Problematic social media use (PSMU) has emerged as a growing concern due to its association with mental health challenges and social functioning difficulties. We investigated the role of attachment anxiety, loneliness (i.e., isolation, relational disconnectedness, and trait loneliness), and death anxiety in PSMU. A sample of 799 adult social media users (412 women, 387 men) aged 18-65 completed a battery of self-report questionnaires and socio-de…
Italian validation of the positive solitude scale
Positive Solitude (PS) is the decision to use one's time for a meaningful activity, with a choice made by and for oneself. The purpose of this study is to validate the Italian version of the Positive Solitude Scale (PSS) developed by Palgi et al. (2021a). Data were collected through the administration of a questionnaire to 1,120 Italian adults. Confirmatory factor analyses showed a bi-factor structure, indicating that the scale can be considered …
The Mediating Role of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in the Relationship between Adult Attachment and Quality of Life
There is evidence that anxiety and avoidance toward close relationships (i.e., insecure attachment orientations), as well as posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSSs), are linked to a poor quality of life. The current study aimed to investigate the potential mediating effects of PTSSs on the associations between insecure attachment orientations and domains of quality of life. A convenience sample of 497 adults (375 females, 75.5%), ranging in age bet…
Longitudinal associations of depression, anxiety, and stress among healthcare workers assisting patients with end-stage cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic: The moderator role of emotional exhaustion
Overall, the results of this study highlight that emotional exhaustion moderated depression and anxiety over time. Psychological interventions to promote psychological mental health among healthcare workers assisting patients with end-stage cancer should carefully consider these findings
Insecure Minds through the Looking Glass: The Mediating Role of Mentalization in the Relationships between Adult Attachment Styles and Problematic Social Media Use
Research shows that insecure attachment styles and failures in mentalizing are associated with increased problematic social media use (PSMU). This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of failures in mentalizing in the relationships between attachment styles and PSMU within a large sample of individuals from the community. The study involved the participation of 3600 adult volunteers (2312 females, 64.2%) aged between 18 and 60 years old …
Can Personal Identity Protect against Problematic Gaming? A Study on the Relationships between Identity Motives, User-Avatar Bond, and Problematic Gaming in a Sample of MMORPG Players
A positive relationship between user–avatar bond (UAB; i.e., avatar identification and avatar idealization) and problematic gaming (PG) has been well established among Massive Multiplayer Role-Playing Games (MMORPG) players. However, no study has examined how players' personal identity relates both to UAB and PG. Based on the Motivated Identity Construction Theory, the current study examined the relationships between actual levels of identity mot…
Longitudinal associations between maladaptive daydreaming and psychological distress during the Covid-19 health crisis
Are Defense Styles Mediators between traumatic Experiences and Maladaptive Daydreaming
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is a new proposed mental disorder in which an excessive absorption in vivid, narrative fantasies generates impairments in various life domains. This study aimed to examine the role of traumatic life experiences and immature, neurotic, and mature defense styles in MD. Three hundred and fifty-six Italian adults, ranging in age from 18 to 60 years completed an online survey, including measures of MD, traumatic life event…
The Assessment of Identity Development in Adolescence (Aida) Questionnaire: First Psychometric Evaluation in Two North American Samples of Young People
The Assessment of Identity Development in Adolescence (AIDA) is a recently developed measure of identity diffusion in young people. Originally validated in Switzerland, the English version has not yet been validated. Our aim was to evaluate the AIDA's internal factor structure, internal consistency, incremental validity, and relations to other variables in adolescents and young adults and derive clinical cutoffs for use in clinical settings. Stud…
From childhood emotional maltreatment to disordered eating: A path analysis
Covid-19-related fears, stress and depression in adolescents: The role of loneliness and relational closeness to online friends
Research shows that the various waves of COVID-19 have generated increased fears, loneliness, and negative feelings in many adolescents. In this context, social media use may fulfill the pivotal function of connection, thereby supporting a sense of relational and emotional closeness to others via online interactions. However, there is no agreement as to the risks or buffering effects of social media usage among adolescents during the pandemic. Th…
Pathways towards posttraumatic stress symptomatology: A moderated mediation model including perceived stress, worry, and defense mechanisms
Such data can provide useful indications to elaborate tailored interventions and specific prevention activities for PTSD. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Prolonged Grief Disorder and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression among Bereaved Family Caregivers in the Context of Palliative Home Care
Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and the psychological comorbidity of PGD among bereaved family caregivers of palliative care cancer patients. We also examined the discriminant validity of two simple and reliable tools in correctly categorized individuals with PGD. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 157 bereaved participants (77.1% females, mean age = 43.50 ± 14.04 years, mean time since the loss = 3.59 …
Measuring Vulnerability in Grief: The Psychometric Properties of the Italian Adult Attitude to Grief Scale
Although experiences of loss and the consequent grief are natural in human life, some individuals may have difficulty managing these events, to the point of developing significant impairment in their functioning in important life areas. Given this, the present research aimed to explore the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Adult Attitude to Grief scale (AAG) to facilitate research on adult vulnerability to grief among Italian-…
Flow Experience Is a Key Factor in the Likelihood of Adolescents’ Problematic TikTok Use: The Moderating Role of Active Parental Mediation
TikTok use and overuse have grown rapidly in recent years among adolescents. However, risk factors for problematic TikTok use are still largely unknown. In addition, drawing on the flow theory and parental mediation theory, this study aims to examine how adolescents' perceptions of enjoyment, concentration, and time distortion affect their problematic TikTok use behavior. Further, we examined the moderating effect of active parental mediation. An…
Substance Addictive Behaviors and Their Relationship with Interpersonal Trauma, Emotion Dysregulation, and Psychopathological Symptoms: A Correlation Network Approach
The addiction behavior of short-form video app TikTok: The information quality and system quality perspective
TikTok has one of the most advanced algorithm systems and is the most addictive as compared to other social media platforms. While research on social media addiction is abundant, we know much less about how the TikTok information system environment affects users’ internal states of enjoyment, concentration, and time distortion (which scholars define as the flow experience), which in turn influences their addiction behavior. To fill this gap, this…
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The Unfabulous Four: Maladaptive Personality Functioning, Insecure Attachment, Dissociative Experiences, and Problematic Internet Use Among Young Adults
Facing Loneliness and Anxiety During the Covid-19 Isolation: The Role of Excessive Social Media Use in a Sample of Italian Adults
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prompted people to face a distressing and unexpected situation. Uncertainty and social distancing changed people's behaviors, impacting on their feelings, daily habits, and social relationships, which are core elements in human well-being. In particular, restrictions due to the quarantine increased feelings of loneliness and anxiety. Within this context, the use of digital technologies has been …
Harmonious and obsessive involvement, self-esteem, and well-being. A longitudinal study on MMORPG players
Starting from the dualistic model of passion by Vallerand and colleagues (2003), this study aimed to identify “obsessive” and “harmonious” involvements in MMORPGs and to verify their relationships with players’ self-esteem and well-being. An international sample of 147 MMORPG players participated in a longitudinal design filling out for 3 times an online questionnaire measuring game involvement (in terms of Internet Gaming Disorder [IGD] symptoms…
Psychometric Properties of the Italian Version of the Assessment of Identity Development in Adolescence (Aida)
Identity diffusion is a core element of the borderline personality organization. A valid and reliable assessment tool is needed to identify at-risk adolescents in the Italian context. In this study, we investigated the psychometric properties of the Assessment of Identity Development in Adolescence (AIDA), a self-report questionnaire designed to assess identity diffusion vs. identity integration, in an Italian sample (N = 1,102) of clinical and n…
ACTonFood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Group Treatment Compared to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Group Treatment for Weight Loss Maintenance: An Individually Randomized Group Treatmen…
The purpose of this Individually Randomized Group Treatment Trial was to compare an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based (ACT) group intervention and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based (CBT) group intervention for weight loss maintenance in a sample of adult patients with obesity seeking treatment for weight loss. One hundred and fifty-five adults (BMI: Kg/m 2 = 43.8 [6.8]) attending a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program for weight loss…
Is Watching TV Series an Adaptive Coping Strategy During the Covid-19 Pandemic? Insights From an Italian Community Sample
Social distancing and lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted individuals' daily habits and well-being. Within such a context, digital technology may provide a welcome source of alternative forms of connection and entertainment. Indeed, streaming services showed a remarkable increase in membership subscriptions throughout the period considered. However, excessive involvement in watching TV series has recently become a subject…
Maladaptive Daydreaming in Relation to Linguistic Features and Attachment Style
(1) Background: Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is a concept that describes a significant imaginary activity that replaces human engagement and/or interferes with academic, interpersonal, or vocational functioning. We explored the interaction between attachment style, reflective functioning (RF), and the narrative dimension of MD. (2) Methods: 414 adults completed an online survey, including socio-demographic variables, the 16-item Maladaptive Daydr…
Time Waits for No One: Longitudinal Study on the Effects of an Anti-Stigma Seminar on the Psychology Student Population
The primary aim is to describe the changes in the knowledge of mental health conditions, the attitudes toward the mentally ill, and the intended behaviour towards people with mental illness among the entire student population of the third year of a degree course in Psychology. A total of 570 students attended a seminar on stigma towards mental illness and were invited to complete an online survey which collected data on sociodemographic character…
Are we dreaming or are we awake? A quali-quantitative analysis of dream narratives and dreaming process during the Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictive measures taken against the spread of the contagion can be considered as traumatic events having a major impact on mental health. Dreams after undergoing traumatic experiences could “replay” traumatic scenes or have a para-therapeutic role that facilitates connections between a traumatic event and associated emotions. However, the studies carried out thus far in the field of sleep and dreams during the COV…
The addiction behavior of short-form video app TikTok: The information quality and system quality perspective
TikTok has one of the most advanced algorithm systems and is the most addictive as compared to other social media platforms. While research on social media addiction is abundant, we know much less about how the TikTok information system environment affects users’ internal states of enjoyment, concentration, and time distortion (which scholars define as the flow experience), which in turn influences their addiction behavior. To fill this gap, this…
Self-concept, loneliness, and voluntary aloneness during late childhood
Problematic social networking sites use and attachment: A systematic review
Fear of Covid-19 and future orientation: Different profiles in dealing with the pandemic and associations with loneliness and posttraumatic growth
Overall, these results point out the various profile of reaction to the pandemic and that adopting a person-oriented approach could enhance their grasp. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Prevalence and Possible Predictors of Gambling Disorder in a Sample of Students in the Healthcare Professions
The Italian version of the South Oaks Gambling Screen questionnaire (SOGS) and a socio-demographic questionnaire were administered to a sample of 275 healthcare professions students aged 19 to 58 years (mean age = 22.17; females = 81.1%) to address the research objectives: to examine the prevalence and correlates of problem gambling in a population of university healthcare professions students in Italy. Among the sample, 8.7% ( n = 24) of partici…
Failures in Reflective Functioning and Reported Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Bereaved Individuals: A Study on a Sample of Family Caregivers of Palliative Care Patients
Introduction. This study aims at examining the role of failures in reflective functioning in predicting anxiety and depression among family caregivers of palliative care patients deceased for at least one year. Methods. A sample of 157 bereaved participants (77.1% females, mean age = 43.50 ± 14.04 years) completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire (RFQ). Results. Results of the correlati…
Exploring the Role of Problematic Social Network Site Use in the Link Between Reflective Functioning and Identity Processes in Adolescents
Literature highlighted that problematic social network site use might have relevant detrimental consequences on users’ well-being, particularly in adolescence. However, it is still not clear which variables could be considered protective or risk factors for such problematic use. The present study aimed to fill this gap, examining the relationship between reflective functioning and adolescents’ identity development, while taking problematic SNS us…
Maladaptive Daydreaming and Its Relationship with Psychopathological Symptoms, Emotion Regulation, and Problematic Social Networking Sites Use: A Network Analysis Approach
The present study investigated the patterns of mutual associations between maladaptive daydreaming-related variables (MD, i.e., interference with life and somatosensory retreat), psychopathological symptoms (i.e., depression, anxiety, somatization, obsessive–compulsive, interpersonal sensitivity, psychoticism), emotion regulation strategies (i.e., cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression), and problematic social networking sites use (PSNS…
Longitudinal associations between maladaptive daydreaming and psychological distress during the Covid-19 health crisis
Are Defense Styles Mediators between traumatic Experiences and Maladaptive Daydreaming
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is a new proposed mental disorder in which an excessive absorption in vivid, narrative fantasies generates impairments in various life domains. This study aimed to examine the role of traumatic life experiences and immature, neurotic, and mature defense styles in MD. Three hundred and fifty-six Italian adults, ranging in age from 18 to 60 years completed an online survey, including measures of MD, traumatic life event…
The Assessment of Identity Development in Adolescence (Aida) Questionnaire: First Psychometric Evaluation in Two North American Samples of Young People
The Assessment of Identity Development in Adolescence (AIDA) is a recently developed measure of identity diffusion in young people. Originally validated in Switzerland, the English version has not yet been validated. Our aim was to evaluate the AIDA's internal factor structure, internal consistency, incremental validity, and relations to other variables in adolescents and young adults and derive clinical cutoffs for use in clinical settings. Stud…
From childhood emotional maltreatment to disordered eating: A path analysis
Covid-19-related fears, stress and depression in adolescents: The role of loneliness and relational closeness to online friends
Research shows that the various waves of COVID-19 have generated increased fears, loneliness, and negative feelings in many adolescents. In this context, social media use may fulfill the pivotal function of connection, thereby supporting a sense of relational and emotional closeness to others via online interactions. However, there is no agreement as to the risks or buffering effects of social media usage among adolescents during the pandemic. Th…
Pathways towards posttraumatic stress symptomatology: A moderated mediation model including perceived stress, worry, and defense mechanisms
Such data can provide useful indications to elaborate tailored interventions and specific prevention activities for PTSD. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Prolonged Grief Disorder and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression among Bereaved Family Caregivers in the Context of Palliative Home Care
Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and the psychological comorbidity of PGD among bereaved family caregivers of palliative care cancer patients. We also examined the discriminant validity of two simple and reliable tools in correctly categorized individuals with PGD. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 157 bereaved participants (77.1% females, mean age = 43.50 ± 14.04 years, mean time since the loss = 3.59 …
Measuring Vulnerability in Grief: The Psychometric Properties of the Italian Adult Attitude to Grief Scale
Although experiences of loss and the consequent grief are natural in human life, some individuals may have difficulty managing these events, to the point of developing significant impairment in their functioning in important life areas. Given this, the present research aimed to explore the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Adult Attitude to Grief scale (AAG) to facilitate research on adult vulnerability to grief among Italian-…
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