Publications by authors named "Ivana Pacucci"

Article Synopsis
  • - This pilot study investigates the phenomenon of "sharenting," where parents share their children's images and information online, focusing on how parents perceive its risks, including privacy concerns akin to child abuse.
  • - Utilizing a survey method, the research conducted by the Pediatric Department in Rome found that demographic factors like gender and education didn't significantly influence perceptions of sharenting as neglect or abuse, with timing and frequency being more critical.
  • - The study emphasizes the need for preventive measures, such as parental education and counseling, to protect children's well-being and privacy, and highlights the potential for expanding research efforts on the topic internationally.
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Child maltreatment is a widespread global issue involving any form of harm or neglect by a parent or caregiver, leading to various forms of physical or emotional damage, with approximately 150 million affected children globally. This study discusses the potential mechanism of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction and cortisol hormone changes in linking child maltreatment to mental health disorders. It also discusses supportive strategies to prevent mental diseases and counteract the biological embedding of these conditions, emphasizing the need for comprehensive interventions to address the long-term impact of child maltreatment on mental health.

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