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View article: Use of Technological Devices in Children Aged 3–11 Years: Possible Effects on Sleep and Behavioral Difficulties
Use of Technological Devices in Children Aged 3–11 Years: Possible Effects on Sleep and Behavioral Difficulties Open
Background: The use of technological devices by children has increased in recent years, as several Italian studies have shown, even if limited studies assessed the possible effects on sleep and psychological wellbeing in preschool and scho…
View article: Correction: The impact of social norms and conformity on cyberbullying perpetration among adolescents: an integration of the theory of planned behavior model
Correction: The impact of social norms and conformity on cyberbullying perpetration among adolescents: an integration of the theory of planned behavior model Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1492295.].
View article: The impact of social norms and conformity on cyberbullying perpetration among adolescents: an integration of the theory of planned behavior model
The impact of social norms and conformity on cyberbullying perpetration among adolescents: an integration of the theory of planned behavior model Open
Introduction In recent years, literature has focused on the social factors that influence cyberbullying behavior among adolescents. According to the most recent perspective on cyberbullying, online aggression includes both direct interacti…
View article: Geochemical Hydrocarbon Markers in River Sediments from a Densely Populated Area of Curitiba, Brazil
Geochemical Hydrocarbon Markers in River Sediments from a Densely Populated Area of Curitiba, Brazil Open
Employing geochemical hydrocarbon markers, this work aimed to identify the sources of organic matter in water bodies in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, State of Paraná, Brazil. Also, a reduced scale protocol assisted by ultrasonic bat…
View article: Effects of Virtual Reality on the Management of Anxiety and Pain in Pediatric Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study
Effects of Virtual Reality on the Management of Anxiety and Pain in Pediatric Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study Open
Pediatric hospitalization often induces significant anxiety, fear, and pain, particularly during invasive medical procedures. Traditionally addressed through pharmacological interventions, pain management has increasingly embraced a multim…
View article: Use of Technological Devices in Children Aged 3–11 Years: Possible Effects on Sleep and Behavioral Difficulties
Use of Technological Devices in Children Aged 3–11 Years: Possible Effects on Sleep and Behavioral Difficulties Open
The use of technological devices by children has increased in recent years. This study aims to: Investigate the frequency and typology of its use and the possible socio-demographic factors associated; screen emotional behavior and sleeping…
View article: Performance and Self-Representation of Socioemotional Competencies in Preschool Children: Implication for Adaptive Developmental Outcome
Performance and Self-Representation of Socioemotional Competencies in Preschool Children: Implication for Adaptive Developmental Outcome Open
Developing socioemotional competence in preschool children is essential to their growth. Numerous studies have emphasized the importance of socioemotional skills in early childhood, documenting distinct patterns in socioemotional growth an…
View article: The Influence of Gifted Children’s Stress Management on Parental Stress Levels
The Influence of Gifted Children’s Stress Management on Parental Stress Levels Open
This study explores the associations between gifted children’s stress management and parental stress level. A sample of 78 primary school children and their 76 parents took part in this study. Children were screened for intelligence and em…
View article: Adolescents and young adults with oncohematological disease: use of social networks, impact of SARS-COV-2, and psychosocial well-being
Adolescents and young adults with oncohematological disease: use of social networks, impact of SARS-COV-2, and psychosocial well-being Open
Objective Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with oncohematological diseases could have important psychosocial difficulties that could be worsened by the effects of the COVID19 pandemic. At this developmental stage, it is also important to…
View article: Systematic Review of Intervention and Prevention Programs to Tackle Homophobic Bullying at School: a Socio-emotional Learning Skills Perspective
Systematic Review of Intervention and Prevention Programs to Tackle Homophobic Bullying at School: a Socio-emotional Learning Skills Perspective Open
Homophobia is a persisting and changing phenomenon globally affecting the educational system. Data clearly shows that school is not perceived as a safe environment for sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY). This work aims to systematical…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychosocial Well-being and Adaptation in Children and Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychosocial Well-being and Adaptation in Children and Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome Open
Mental health could worsen in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, their parents could be more at risk for an increase in anxiety and depression symptomatology. This study aims t…
View article: Psychosocial Well-Being and Adaptation in Children and Adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome during Covid-19 Pandemic
Psychosocial Well-Being and Adaptation in Children and Adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome during Covid-19 Pandemic Open
Mental health could worsen in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder during the Covid19 pandemic. In addition, their parents could be more at risk for an increase in anxiety and depression symptomatology. This study aims to…
View article: Referee report. For: Occupational therapy and Beery VMI scores of children with autism spectrum disorder, brachial plexus injury, and cerebral palsy [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
Referee report. For: Occupational therapy and Beery VMI scores of children with autism spectrum disorder, brachial plexus injury, and cerebral palsy [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] Open
View article: Psychological Well-Being, Cognitive Functioning, and Quality of Life in 205 Adolescent and Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors Compared to Healthy Peers
Psychological Well-Being, Cognitive Functioning, and Quality of Life in 205 Adolescent and Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors Compared to Healthy Peers Open
The majority of the studies underlined how adolescent and young adult (AYA) Cancer Survivors had no significant differences in their well-being and quality of life compared with a control group of healthy counterparts, although French et a…
View article: Pain coping strategies in paediatric patients newly diagnosed with leukaemia compared with healthy peers
Pain coping strategies in paediatric patients newly diagnosed with leukaemia compared with healthy peers Open
Objective: Children with leukaemia experience special difficulties adapting to stressful
\nmedical procedures and to the adverse effects of chemotherapy, though they can
\nimplement their coping strategies.
\nThe aims of the study were to …
View article: Social Networking in Adolescents: Time, Type and Motives of Using, Social Desirability, and Communication Choices
Social Networking in Adolescents: Time, Type and Motives of Using, Social Desirability, and Communication Choices Open
The evolution of digital media has changed the patterns and motives for its use among adolescents and has impacted their communication choices within their family and social networks. The objectives of this study are to understand whether …
View article: Social Networking in Adolescents: Time, Type and Motives of Using, Social Desirability and Communication Choices
Social Networking in Adolescents: Time, Type and Motives of Using, Social Desirability and Communication Choices Open
The evolution of digital media in adolescents has changed the patterns and motives of use and the impact on their communication choices in their social and family networks. The objectives of this study are to understand how peers communica…
View article: Programa de Articulación a distancia de la Universidad Nacional del Litoral en Matemática. Rendimiento y Consecuencias
Programa de Articulación a distancia de la Universidad Nacional del Litoral en Matemática. Rendimiento y Consecuencias Open
de este trabajo han tomado parte activa en la definición de los contenidos para el área matemática y
View article: Oncological Children and Well-Being: Occupational Performance and HRQOL Change after Fine Motor Skills Stimulation Activities
Oncological Children and Well-Being: Occupational Performance and HRQOL Change after Fine Motor Skills Stimulation Activities Open
Cancer children experience long periods of hospitalization, which are associated with limited performance in several developmental domains and participation restrictions in age appropriate occupations. Fine motor abilities represent buildi…
View article: The Moderating Effect of Parenting on Adaptation of Children with Leukemia
The Moderating Effect of Parenting on Adaptation of Children with Leukemia Open
Parents’ attitudes and practices may support the children’s reactions to treatments for leukaemia and their general adjustment. This study has two aims: to explore parenting depending on the child’s age and to develop and test a model on h…
View article: The Moderating Effect of Parenting on Adaptation of Children With Leukemia
The Moderating Effect of Parenting on Adaptation of Children With Leukemia Open
Parents’ attitudes and practices may support the children’s reactions to treatments for leukemia and their general adjustment. This study has two aims: to explore parenting depending on child's age and to develop and test a mod…
View article: Assessing children's gross-motor development: Parent and Teacher agreement: Implication for school and wellbeing
Assessing children's gross-motor development: Parent and Teacher agreement: Implication for school and wellbeing Open
Psychological assessments, particularly with young children, rely on developmental estimations reported by different caregivers (i.e. parents and teachers). The degree of accordance between different informants is very important to detect …
View article: Pediatric Patients Treated for Leukemia Back to School: A Mixed-Method Analysis of Narratives about Daily Life and Illness Experience
Pediatric Patients Treated for Leukemia Back to School: A Mixed-Method Analysis of Narratives about Daily Life and Illness Experience Open
In the last few years, more children and adolescents healed from leukemia go back to their daily life, even if they can show some psycho-social difficulties. The study adopted semi-structured interviews and a mixed-method approach to exami…
View article: Ci sono differenti predittori della lettura nelle lingue che hanno un’ortografia trasparente? Evidenze da uno studio longitudinale.
Ci sono differenti predittori della lettura nelle lingue che hanno un’ortografia trasparente? Evidenze da uno studio longitudinale. Open
Toinen kirjoittaja Doris Kofler, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy Viides kirjoittaja Kristin Bauer, Justus Liebig University Kuudes kirjoittaja Taverna Livia, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy The aim of this study was to use …
View article: Health Locus of Control in Parents of Children with Leukemia and Associations with Their Life Perceptions and Depression Symptomatology
Health Locus of Control in Parents of Children with Leukemia and Associations with Their Life Perceptions and Depression Symptomatology Open
In childhood cancer, parents have an important role in the promotion of their children’s wellbeing and in their adoption of a locus of control style towards their children’s health. The current study aimed at identifying types of locus of …
View article: Impact of Psycho-Educational Activities on Visual-Motor Integration, Fine Motor Skills and Name Writing among First Graders: A Kinematic Pilot Study
Impact of Psycho-Educational Activities on Visual-Motor Integration, Fine Motor Skills and Name Writing among First Graders: A Kinematic Pilot Study Open
This pilot study presents the effects on acquisition of pre-writing skills of educational activities targeting visual-motor integration and fine motor skills on a convenient sample of first graders. After a 10-week intervention program, vi…
View article: Who Benefits from An Intervention Program on Foundational Skills for Handwriting Addressed to Kindergarten Children and First Graders?
Who Benefits from An Intervention Program on Foundational Skills for Handwriting Addressed to Kindergarten Children and First Graders? Open
This study examined the effectiveness of a 10-wk intervention program based on occupational therapy principles on visual-motor integration skills and fine motor abilities in kindergartners and first graders. We recruited 55 students tested…
View article: The Complex Relation between Executive Functions and Language in Preschoolers with Developmental Language Disorders
The Complex Relation between Executive Functions and Language in Preschoolers with Developmental Language Disorders Open
Backgrounds: The relationship between linguistic difficulties and cognitive impairments in children with developmental language disorders (DLDs) is receiving growing interest in international research. Executive functions (EF) appear to be…
View article: Health Locus of Control in Parents of Children with Leukemia and Associations with Their Life Perceptions and Depression Symptomatology
Health Locus of Control in Parents of Children with Leukemia and Associations with Their Life Perceptions and Depression Symptomatology Open
Health locus of control is the set of beliefs a person has about his or her personal influence on health. The current study aimed at identifying types of locus of control in parents of leukemia children and possible association with depres…
View article: Psychological Wellbeing in Adolescents with Leukaemia: A Comparative Study with Typical Development Peers
Psychological Wellbeing in Adolescents with Leukaemia: A Comparative Study with Typical Development Peers Open
There is still little research on psychological wellbeing, life satisfaction and reported problems in preadolescents and adolescents under therapy for leukaemia, and also little research comparing them with their healthy peers. The present…