The protective role of positivity and emotional self-efficacy beliefs in times of the COVID-19 pandemic

Caprara, Mariagiovanna; Zuffianò, Antonio; Contreras, Antonio; Suárez-Falcón, Juan C.; Pozo, Pilar; Cabras, Emilia; Gómez-Veiga, Isabel

doi:10.1007/s12144-023-05159-y

Curr Psychol

2023

DOI: 10.1007/s12144-023-05159-y

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The protective role of positivity and emotional self-efficacy beliefs in times of the COVID-19 pandemic

Mariagiovanna Caprara,

Antonio Zuffianò,

Antonio Contreras

et al.

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The influence of positivity and self-efficacy beliefs on family functioning among young adults in Italy and Colombia

Baiocco,

Pistella,

Gomez Plata

et al. 2024

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BackgroundResearch suggests that positivity and self-efficacy beliefs may impact adaptive behavior and developmental outcomes, such as social adjustment and subjective wellbeing. The present study explored the effect of positive dimensions (positivity and self-efficacy beliefs) and individual characteristics (gender, type of country, age, and sexual orientation) on family cohesion and flexibility in a group of Colombian and Italian young adults.MethodAn online survey was administered to 949 Colombian and 2,073 Italian people aged between 18 and 40 years (Mage = 24.3; SDage = 4.5; 67% women). A mediational model was performed to test the influence of positivity on family functioning via the mediational role of self-efficacy beliefs, analyzing the moderated effects of gender, type of country, sexual orientation, and age.ResultsFilial self-efficacy mediated the effect of positivity on family functioning, showing stronger paths in men and Colombian participants than in women and Italian counterparts. Regulatory self-efficacy mediated the associations between positivity and family functioning for both genders and types of countries.ConclusionThe results suggest that positivity and self-efficacy beliefs may allow families to engage in more adaptive family functioning across countries and genders. Further research should focus on implications from a cross-national perspective to examine other culture-specific factors that may impact family adjustment.

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The protective role of positivity and emotional self-efficacy beliefs in times of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Positive self-beliefs mediate the association between body appreciation and positive mental health

Positive self-beliefs mediate the association between body appreciation and positive mental health

The influence of positivity and self-efficacy beliefs on family functioning among young adults in Italy and Colombia

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