Diana Miconi
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 254423 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Diana Miconi |
| PRENOMES | Diana |
| SOBRENOME | Miconi |
| ASSINATURA | MICONI D |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Université de Montréal |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7088-1646 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 32 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 43 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 31 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 1 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2018 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
A moderated mediation model linking financial difficulties to support for violent radicalization
Away from violence
BACKGROUND: Support for violent and non-violent radicalization co-exists in some, but not all, adolescents. Yet, little is known about how adolescents transition towards or away from violent and/or non-violent radicalization over time. Within a socio-ecological framework, this study investigates how Canadian adolescents move from profiles that support violent radicalization to non-violent profiles and vice-versa and whether profile belonging is a…
Hybrid ideologies and glorification of violence during adolescence
Adolescence is a seminal period for the development of ideologies and a time of heightened risk for both violent and nonviolent radicalization. Although mounting evidence points to the growing prevalence of hybrid ideologies and violence glorification among individuals legitimizing violence, empirical studies that document these emerging phenomena are scarce, especially among youth. If and how specific ideologies or their combination are associat…
Multi-method cross-linguistic validation of the Activism and Radicalism Intention Scale for adolescents
The world is rapidly changing, and many societies face radicalization involving activism and sometimes violence. Adolescents are at increased risk of radicalization, yet validated scales to assess violent and non-violent radical intentions among youth are lacking. This study aimed to validate the Activism-Radicalism Intention Scale (ARIS) for use among French- and English-speaking adolescents (14–18 years) using data from 1,911 Canadian high scho…
Interventions Addressing Current Social Polarization in the School Context
The current climate in schools is increasingly polarized, mirroring the social and political tensions at the meso- and macro-levels of society. This relatively recent phenomenon calls for school-based interventions, yet the existing empirical evidence is still scant. This scoping literature review aimed to provide an overview of existing studies that critically and/or empirically appraise interventions implemented at the intersection of social po…
It's all about making room for young people”
This mixed-method study aims to explore adolescents' experiences of social adversity and how these experiences are associated with support for violent radicalization (VR) within the school context. A total of 1911 students (M age = 15.7; SD age = 0.98; age range 14-18; 49% girls; 73% Canadian-born) responded to an online survey and four focus groups were conducted with 17 adolescents. Results indicated that experiences of social adversity are ver…
Global Profiles of Positive Youth Development
Navigating a Diverse and Globalized World
Globalization and digitalization have brought about rapid changes in society, contributing to an increase in diversity as well as in social inequalities and tensions between communities and identities. This rapidly changing world presents both challenges and opportunities for early adolescents. This special issue aims to investigate how early adolescents navigate this context of increasing diversity and polarization across different realities and…
Social and mental health pathways to institutional trust
This study identified factors related to structural inequality, interpersonal relationships, and mental health over development that were associated with institutional trust. Interventions aimed at promoting social connectedness and equity may improve institutional trust and wellbeing
Addressing Social Justice
Covering an introductory chapter, a commentary and nine full chapters published as protocol, experimental, theoretical, or empirical studies, this publication depicts the voices, perceptions, experiences and developmental outcomes of adolescents and emerging adults from countries located in four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Individually and collectively, the different book chapters address how social justice and equity can…
Contribution of Relationships with Friends and Teachers and Experiences of School Violence to the Subjective Well-Being of Immigrant Children
Digital media use, depressive symptoms and support for violent radicalization among young Canadians
It is essential to tailor prevention and intervention efforts to mitigate risks of VR to the specific needs and experiences of different groups in society, within a socio-ecological perspective. Prevention should consider both strengths and risks of digital media use and simulteaneously target both online and offline experiences and networks, with a focus on the sociopolitical and relational/emotional components of Internet use
Disentangling Support for Violent and Non-violent Radicalization among Adolescents
The protective power of dissent? A longitudinal study on cognitive and socio-emotional determinants of Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among young people in Canada
COVID-19 has elicited polarized reactions to public health measures, fueling anti-vaccination movements worldwide which indicate that vaccine hesitancy represents a common expression of dissent. We investigate changes in cognitive (i.e., trust in government, conspiracy beliefs, vaccine attitudes, and other COVID-19-related factors) and socio-emotional factors (i.e., psychological distress and social support) over time, and examine if these factor…
Preference for online social interactions and support for violent radicalization among college and university students
7.45) responded to an online survey. We implemented multivariable mixed-effects regression models, stratified and mediation analyses. Greater preference for online social interactions was associated with stronger support for VR. Preference for online social interactions was a risk factor for VR, particularly at low levels of public self-esteem and social support as well as at high levels of importance attributed to one's group identity. Depressiv…
Meaning in Life, Future Orientation and Support for Violent Radicalization Among Canadian College Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased levels of uncertainty and social polarization in our societies, compromising young people's capacity to envision a positive future and maintain a meaningful sense of purpose in life. Within a positive youth development framework, the present study investigates the associations of a positive future orientation, presence of and search for meaning in life, and support for violent radicalization (VR) in a diverse s…
Latent class analysis of Covid-19 experiences, social distancing, and mental health
< .001). We discuss study implications for public health programming and interventions to promote the mental health of at-risk populations during the pandemic. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among young adults in Canada
Another Way Out
Conspiracy Theories, Psychological Distress, and Sympathy for Violent Radicalization in Young Adults during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has spread uncertainty, promoted psychological distress, and fueled interpersonal conflict. The concomitant upsurge in endorsement of COVID-19 conspiracy theories is worrisome because they are associated with both non-adherence to public health guidelines and intention to commit violence. This study investigates associations between endorsement of COVID-19 conspiracy theories, support for violent radicalization (VR) and psyc…
Egyptian and Roma Adolescents’ Perspectives on Their Developmental Assets in Albania During the Covid‐19 Pandemic
This mixed-method study explores the accessibility of developmental assets among Egyptian and Roma minority youth in Albania during the COVID-19 pandemic. Six focus groups were conducted in August 2020 with Egyptian (n = 16) and Roma (n = 15) adolescents (14-20 years, M age = 16.71; SD age = 2.00; 14 girls and 17 boys). In addition, adolescents rated how much they experienced each developmental asset. Descriptive and thematic analyses highlighted…
Socio-cultural correlates of self-reported experiences of discrimination related to Covid-19 in a culturally diverse sample of Canadian adults
Minorities and marginalized groups have increasingly become the target of discriminatory actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Detailed information about the manifestation of COVID-related discrimination is required to develop preventive actions that are not stigmatizing for such groups. The present study investigates experiences of perceived discrimination related to COVID-19 and its socio-cultural correlates in a culturally diverse sample o…
Are there Local Differences in Support for Violent Radicalization? A Study on College Students in the Province of Quebec, Canada
Support for violent radicalization (VR) is a multidimensional phenomenon determined by individual, social, and contextual variables. However, how local contexts influence the configurations of risk and protective factors leading to the process of VR remains an open question. In line with a socioecological framework, this study aims to investigate local differences in support for VR and its associated risk factors (i.e., immigrant status, social a…
Evaluation of a training program on the prevention of violent radicalization for health and education professionals
This article presents a preliminary evaluation of training sessions promoting a systemic approach to violent radicalization (VR) offered to first-line health and education professionals in Quebec. We describe the rationale and content for the training program, its general principles and implementation modalities. The mixed-method evaluation indicated that the participants felt the training increased their level of confidence in dealing with VR in…
Transnational evaluation of the Sympathy for Violent Radicalization Scale
Countering violent radicalization is a priority in many countries, prompting research that assesses attitudes and beliefs about violent radicalization in the general population. The majority of violent radicalization assessments have been developed among specific populations, with limited investigation into the generalizability and cross-cultural applicability of measurement tools. A transcultural investigation raises questions about the implicit…
Socio-cultural correlates of self-reported experiences of discrimination related to Covid-19 in a culturally diverse sample of Canadian adults
Minorities and marginalized groups have increasingly become the target of discriminatory actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Detailed information about the manifestation of COVID-related discrimination is required to develop preventive actions that are not stigmatizing for such groups. The present study investigates experiences of perceived discrimination related to COVID-19 and its socio-cultural correlates in a culturally diverse sample o…
Discrimination and externalizing problems among Moroccan- and Romanian-origin early adolescents in Italy
Findings underscore the need to consider both cultural orientation processes and early adolescents' ability to control their impulses when developing interventions aimed to reduce discrimination-related problem behaviors in immigrant youth. Implications for theory and practice are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record
Egyptian and Roma Adolescents’ Perspectives on Their Developmental Assets in Albania During the Covid‐19 Pandemic
This mixed-method study explores the accessibility of developmental assets among Egyptian and Roma minority youth in Albania during the COVID-19 pandemic. Six focus groups were conducted in August 2020 with Egyptian (n = 16) and Roma (n = 15) adolescents (14-20 years, M age = 16.71; SD age = 2.00; 14 girls and 17 boys). In addition, adolescents rated how much they experienced each developmental asset. Descriptive and thematic analyses highlighted…
Transnational evaluation of the Sympathy for Violent Radicalization Scale
Countering violent radicalization is a priority in many countries, prompting research that assesses attitudes and beliefs about violent radicalization in the general population. The majority of violent radicalization assessments have been developed among specific populations, with limited investigation into the generalizability and cross-cultural applicability of measurement tools. A transcultural investigation raises questions about the implicit…
Disentangling Support for Violent and Non-violent Radicalization among Adolescents
Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among young adults in Canada
Are there Local Differences in Support for Violent Radicalization? A Study on College Students in the Province of Quebec, Canada
Support for violent radicalization (VR) is a multidimensional phenomenon determined by individual, social, and contextual variables. However, how local contexts influence the configurations of risk and protective factors leading to the process of VR remains an open question. In line with a socioecological framework, this study aims to investigate local differences in support for VR and its associated risk factors (i.e., immigrant status, social a…
Implicit and explicit self-construals in Chinese-heritage and Italian nonimmigrant early adolescents
The current study examined levels of implicit and explicit independent and interdependent self-construals (SCs) in early adolescents with and without a migration background in Italy and assessed whether SCs were linked to youths' positive adjustment in terms of self-esteem and prosocial behavior. Chinese early adolescents of immigrant background ( n = 123) and Italian mainstreamers ( n = 187) aged between 11 and 13 years participated in the Seman…
Parental Supervision, Executive Functions, and Emotional-Behavioral Problems in Chinese Immigrant and Italian Nonimmigrant Early Adolescents in Italy
The current study aimed to examine whether executive functioning (EF) moderates the expected association between poor parental supervision and emotional-behavioral problems among early adolescents with and without a migration background in Italy. In total, 97 Chinese immigrant and 165 Italian nonimmigrant early adolescents, aged 11 to 13 years (52% girls), completed a series of performance and computer-based tasks assessing their EFs, whereas pri…
Social and mental health pathways to institutional trust
This study identified factors related to structural inequality, interpersonal relationships, and mental health over development that were associated with institutional trust. Interventions aimed at promoting social connectedness and equity may improve institutional trust and wellbeing
The protective power of dissent? A longitudinal study on cognitive and socio-emotional determinants of Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among young people in Canada
COVID-19 has elicited polarized reactions to public health measures, fueling anti-vaccination movements worldwide which indicate that vaccine hesitancy represents a common expression of dissent. We investigate changes in cognitive (i.e., trust in government, conspiracy beliefs, vaccine attitudes, and other COVID-19-related factors) and socio-emotional factors (i.e., psychological distress and social support) over time, and examine if these factor…
Preference for online social interactions and support for violent radicalization among college and university students
7.45) responded to an online survey. We implemented multivariable mixed-effects regression models, stratified and mediation analyses. Greater preference for online social interactions was associated with stronger support for VR. Preference for online social interactions was a risk factor for VR, particularly at low levels of public self-esteem and social support as well as at high levels of importance attributed to one's group identity. Depressiv…
Evaluation of a training program on the prevention of violent radicalization for health and education professionals
This article presents a preliminary evaluation of training sessions promoting a systemic approach to violent radicalization (VR) offered to first-line health and education professionals in Quebec. We describe the rationale and content for the training program, its general principles and implementation modalities. The mixed-method evaluation indicated that the participants felt the training increased their level of confidence in dealing with VR in…
Child supervision in low- and middle-income countries
Parental Supervision, Executive Functions, and Emotional-Behavioral Problems in Chinese Immigrant and Italian Nonimmigrant Early Adolescents in Italy
The current study aimed to examine whether executive functioning (EF) moderates the expected association between poor parental supervision and emotional-behavioral problems among early adolescents with and without a migration background in Italy. In total, 97 Chinese immigrant and 165 Italian nonimmigrant early adolescents, aged 11 to 13 years (52% girls), completed a series of performance and computer-based tasks assessing their EFs, whereas pri…
Discrimination and externalizing problems among Moroccan- and Romanian-origin early adolescents in Italy
Findings underscore the need to consider both cultural orientation processes and early adolescents' ability to control their impulses when developing interventions aimed to reduce discrimination-related problem behaviors in immigrant youth. Implications for theory and practice are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record
Impulse Control Moderates the Link Between Parent-Child Cultural Orientation Gaps and Externalizing Problems in Chinese Immigrant Early Adolescents
The current study aimed to investigate whether the expected association between parent-child cultural orientation gaps and externalizing problems was moderated by impulse control (IC) among Chinese early adolescents in immigrant families. Ninety-one first- and second-generation Chinese immigrant youths (58% girls) aged between 11 and 13 years and their parents completed independent measures of mainstream and heritage cultural orientations. IC was…
Mental Health of Refugee Children and Youth
The number of refugee youth worldwide receives international attention and is a top priority in both academic and political agendas. This article adopts a critical eye in summarizing current epidemiological knowledge of refugee youth mental health as well as interventions aimed to prevent or reduce mental health problems among children and adolescents in both high- and low-to-middle-income countries. We highlight current challenges and limitation…
Implicit and explicit self-construals in Chinese-heritage and Italian nonimmigrant early adolescents
The current study examined levels of implicit and explicit independent and interdependent self-construals (SCs) in early adolescents with and without a migration background in Italy and assessed whether SCs were linked to youths' positive adjustment in terms of self-esteem and prosocial behavior. Chinese early adolescents of immigrant background ( n = 123) and Italian mainstreamers ( n = 187) aged between 11 and 13 years participated in the Seman…
A repeated cross-sectional study of sympathy for violent radicalization in Canadian college students
702) indicate that although overall scores on the SVR scale remained stable, there were changes in the association between age, identity, and the outcome at the two time points. Specifically, scores on the SVR were significantly higher among younger students in 2017 than in 2015. In addition, in 2017 we observed a relationship between collective identity and SVR that was not present in 2015. These results align with other recent studies in Canada…
Another Way Out
Conspiracy Theories, Psychological Distress, and Sympathy for Violent Radicalization in Young Adults during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has spread uncertainty, promoted psychological distress, and fueled interpersonal conflict. The concomitant upsurge in endorsement of COVID-19 conspiracy theories is worrisome because they are associated with both non-adherence to public health guidelines and intention to commit violence. This study investigates associations between endorsement of COVID-19 conspiracy theories, support for violent radicalization (VR) and psyc…
Egyptian and Roma Adolescents’ Perspectives on Their Developmental Assets in Albania During the Covid‐19 Pandemic
This mixed-method study explores the accessibility of developmental assets among Egyptian and Roma minority youth in Albania during the COVID-19 pandemic. Six focus groups were conducted in August 2020 with Egyptian (n = 16) and Roma (n = 15) adolescents (14-20 years, M age = 16.71; SD age = 2.00; 14 girls and 17 boys). In addition, adolescents rated how much they experienced each developmental asset. Descriptive and thematic analyses highlighted…
Socio-cultural correlates of self-reported experiences of discrimination related to Covid-19 in a culturally diverse sample of Canadian adults
Minorities and marginalized groups have increasingly become the target of discriminatory actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Detailed information about the manifestation of COVID-related discrimination is required to develop preventive actions that are not stigmatizing for such groups. The present study investigates experiences of perceived discrimination related to COVID-19 and its socio-cultural correlates in a culturally diverse sample o…
Are there Local Differences in Support for Violent Radicalization? A Study on College Students in the Province of Quebec, Canada
Support for violent radicalization (VR) is a multidimensional phenomenon determined by individual, social, and contextual variables. However, how local contexts influence the configurations of risk and protective factors leading to the process of VR remains an open question. In line with a socioecological framework, this study aims to investigate local differences in support for VR and its associated risk factors (i.e., immigrant status, social a…
Evaluation of a training program on the prevention of violent radicalization for health and education professionals
This article presents a preliminary evaluation of training sessions promoting a systemic approach to violent radicalization (VR) offered to first-line health and education professionals in Quebec. We describe the rationale and content for the training program, its general principles and implementation modalities. The mixed-method evaluation indicated that the participants felt the training increased their level of confidence in dealing with VR in…
Transnational evaluation of the Sympathy for Violent Radicalization Scale
Countering violent radicalization is a priority in many countries, prompting research that assesses attitudes and beliefs about violent radicalization in the general population. The majority of violent radicalization assessments have been developed among specific populations, with limited investigation into the generalizability and cross-cultural applicability of measurement tools. A transcultural investigation raises questions about the implicit…
Meaning in Life, Future Orientation and Support for Violent Radicalization Among Canadian College Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased levels of uncertainty and social polarization in our societies, compromising young people's capacity to envision a positive future and maintain a meaningful sense of purpose in life. Within a positive youth development framework, the present study investigates the associations of a positive future orientation, presence of and search for meaning in life, and support for violent radicalization (VR) in a diverse s…
Latent class analysis of Covid-19 experiences, social distancing, and mental health
< .001). We discuss study implications for public health programming and interventions to promote the mental health of at-risk populations during the pandemic. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among young adults in Canada
Preference for online social interactions and support for violent radicalization among college and university students
7.45) responded to an online survey. We implemented multivariable mixed-effects regression models, stratified and mediation analyses. Greater preference for online social interactions was associated with stronger support for VR. Preference for online social interactions was a risk factor for VR, particularly at low levels of public self-esteem and social support as well as at high levels of importance attributed to one's group identity. Depressiv…
Addressing Social Justice
Covering an introductory chapter, a commentary and nine full chapters published as protocol, experimental, theoretical, or empirical studies, this publication depicts the voices, perceptions, experiences and developmental outcomes of adolescents and emerging adults from countries located in four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Individually and collectively, the different book chapters address how social justice and equity can…
Contribution of Relationships with Friends and Teachers and Experiences of School Violence to the Subjective Well-Being of Immigrant Children
Digital media use, depressive symptoms and support for violent radicalization among young Canadians
It is essential to tailor prevention and intervention efforts to mitigate risks of VR to the specific needs and experiences of different groups in society, within a socio-ecological perspective. Prevention should consider both strengths and risks of digital media use and simulteaneously target both online and offline experiences and networks, with a focus on the sociopolitical and relational/emotional components of Internet use
Disentangling Support for Violent and Non-violent Radicalization among Adolescents
The protective power of dissent? A longitudinal study on cognitive and socio-emotional determinants of Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among young people in Canada
COVID-19 has elicited polarized reactions to public health measures, fueling anti-vaccination movements worldwide which indicate that vaccine hesitancy represents a common expression of dissent. We investigate changes in cognitive (i.e., trust in government, conspiracy beliefs, vaccine attitudes, and other COVID-19-related factors) and socio-emotional factors (i.e., psychological distress and social support) over time, and examine if these factor…
It's all about making room for young people”
This mixed-method study aims to explore adolescents' experiences of social adversity and how these experiences are associated with support for violent radicalization (VR) within the school context. A total of 1911 students (M age = 15.7; SD age = 0.98; age range 14-18; 49% girls; 73% Canadian-born) responded to an online survey and four focus groups were conducted with 17 adolescents. Results indicated that experiences of social adversity are ver…
Global Profiles of Positive Youth Development
Psychology (26 obras) · Medicine (19 obras) · Social Psychology (15 obras) · Radicalization (13 obras) · Political science (12 obras) · Psychiatry (12 obras) · Clinical Psychology (11 obras) · Developmental psychology (11 obras) · Social Psychology (10 obras) · Sociology (10 obras)