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Il counselling psicodinamico con i giovani adulti. L'intervento clinico sulle impasse evolutive
Full text linkNello scritto si illustra la teoria e la tecnica del counselling psicodinamico rivolto a giovani adulti in un setting istituzionale, con l’obiettivo fondamentale di aiutarli a superare delle crisi evolutive attuali. Nello specifico, si fa riferimento al modello teorizzato dagli psicoterapeuti della Tavistock Clinic di Londra. Attraverso alcuni casi clinici, si discute su come l’identificazione proiettiva, il transfert, il controtransfert ed il setting istituzionale possono rappresentare utili strumenti clinici del counsellor. Infine, viene mostrata una possibile modalità di trattamento del sintomo e di utilizzo del sogno
Transition in the workplace: The experience of Italian transgender and gender non-conforming people through the lens of the minority stress theory
Full text linkTransgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people are a highly stigmatized population experiencing high rates of minority stress and adverse health outcomes. Notwithstanding that, they are able to use adaptive coping strategies to buffer the effect of stigma on their health. Recently, vocational experiences of TGNC individuals were connected to minority stressors, highlighting the effects that stigma have on vocational outcomes. Through the lens of the minority stress theory, this study aimed at exploring the emotional and psychological implications of the gender transition process in the workplace in two male-to-female and six female-to-male Italian TGNC individuals taking part in the study “Reinterpreting organizations through transgender and gender non-conforming narratives”. Participants sent their narratives to the editorial board of the PuntOorg International Journal (PIJ). Narratives were analyzed through the thematic inductive analysis. Three macrocategories were identified, each containing core themes, as follows: 1) Minority stressors (a. Transphobia and rejection; b. Felt stigma and stigma anticipation; c. Internalized transphobia; d. Passing as an obstacle); 2) Protective factors (a. Passing as a resource; b. Coming out, visibility, and intimacy with colleagues; c. Resilience); 3) Effect of minority stress on health (a. Depression; b. Anger and suicide ideation). Results and organizational implications are discussed
Minority stress in transgender people: A moderated mediation model of stigma, internalized transphobia, resilience, and health
No full textIntroduction: Transgender people often experience stigma because of their gender nonconformity, and this might negatively affect their mental health through internalized transphobia. The ability of coping with stigma depends on protective factors, such as resilience, which might reduce the detrimental effect of stigma on mental health. This study was aimed at applied, as an extension of the Minority Stress Perspective (MSP), the Psychological Mediation Framework (PMF) to a sample of Italian transgender people.
Method: This study assessed different hypotheses based both on MSP and PMF. The main hypothesis concerns a moderated mediation model in which the indirect effect of anti-transgender discrimination on mental health through shame and alienation as indicators of internalized transphobia was hypothesized as being moderated by resilience. All the study’s hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling.
Results: The results suggest that alienation mediated the relationship between anti-transgender discrimination and both anxiety and depression, bs = .91 and .60, 95% C.I.s [.17, 2.28] and [.08, 1.56], respectively, whereas shame operated as a mediator of the relationship between anti-transgender discrimination and depression, b = .55, 95% C.I. [.08, 1.55]. Additionally, only one significant moderated indirect effect was found, ω = -.70, 95% C.I. [-1.60, -.14], indicating that the indirect relation of anti-transgender discrimination with anxiety through alienation was conditional on low and moderate levels of resilience, bs = 1.73 and .96, 95% C.I.s [.54, 3.60] and [.22, 2.33].
Conclusion: The moderated-mediation model sheds light on psychological processes that lead both anti-transgender discrimination to affect mental health and protective factors to alleviate the negative effect of stigma on mental health. This model has important implications for clinical practice and psycho-social interventions to reduce stigma and stress
Gender identity as a civil right: Vanguard of Argentina, “underdevelopment” of Italy
No full textIn this paper we are interested in highlighting differences between Argentina and Italy about recognition of LGBT civil rights. Regarding this matter, Argentina is certainly one of the most evolved country of Latin America. In May 2012, the Argentine Senate unanimously approved a reform of Civil Code, which guarantees the right of recognition of gender identity change, allowing freedom to change sex on ID card. The small solution (the change of name and gender on ID card without need of surgery and subsequent ruling of the Court) in this country is a real solution. In Argentina, the government takes on also the expenses related to hormone treatments and surgeries recognizing that “... gender identity is an intimate and personal experience which can correspond or not with the sex assigned at birth”. The law is consistent with the previous one - passed in 2010 - that allows marriage to same-sex couples, the first one in Latin America. The comparison with Italy cannot stand up. In our Country is till unthinkable even to allow gay civil unions and an anti-homophobia and transphobia law. Referring to transgenderism, the Italian law 164 was established in 1982: 30 years ago! Transgender Italian Movement considers that law very restricting because it legally recognizes transgender people just after undergone Sex Reassignment Surgery. That is expression of social rejection of transgender identity. Italian law seems to deny the right of individual freedom as it recognizes transgender people as mental “disordered” and not as human beings with human rights. Surgery appears the only way to avoid becoming a dead hand
A concept analysis on academic psychological distress: Implications for clinical practice
Full text linkThe aim of this paper was to provide a conceptual clarification of the emerging construct of academic psychological distress (APD). Based on the concept analysis method of Walker and Avant, attributes, antecedents, contributing factors, and consequences were isolated. Empirical referents were discussed, and model, borderline, and contrary cases were provided. In March 2024, a systematic search without time limit was conducted in the PsycINFO, PubMED, and SCOPUS databases according to the PRISMA method. Sixty-two articles met the inclusion criteria. The analysis of the literature revealed that APD is a negative emotional reaction that a student may exhibit in the face of perceived stressors in the university environment. In terms of defining attributes, it appears to be characterized primarily by anxiety and depressive states, accompanied by cognitive problems, somatic symptoms, and social impairment. Isolated antecedents include: low academic skills and dispositions, negative academic self-perception, and negative perceptions of various aspects of the university environment (teachers, peers, parents’ academic-related expectations, academic climate and study program). Dysfunctional coping, insecure attachment, maladaptive perfectionism, and low levels of social support were found to be contributing factors. Other risk variables included being a first-generation student and co-occurring psychopathology. The consequences of APD were poor academic performance, dropping out, and poorer mental health. Recommendations for research and clinical practice are provided
Sulla pratica clinica affermativa con le persone transgender e gender nonconforming: Nuove linee-guida dell’American Psychological Association
Full text linkThis short essay aims to present the translation and adaptation to the Italian context of the recent guidelines for psychological-clinical practice with transgender and gender nonconforming people (TGNC) published in 2015 by the American Psychological Association (APA). As a result of the confirmation of the psychiatric diagnosis in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), APA has highlighted the need to use an affirmative practice, that is a respectful, informed, and supportive approach to TGNC identities and life experiences. These guidelines, therefore, represent a fundamental text for a competent and scientifically based psychological cure
Il ruolo del genere nel lavoro con gli uomini autori di violenza: Affetti e rappresentazioni dei professionisti della salute
Full text linkIl lavoro di contrasto alla violenza maschile contro le donne ha recentemente spostato il proprio focus dalla donna vittima di violenza all’uomo maltrattante. Questo cambio di paradigma ha portato all’implementazione di programmi di trattamento rivolti agli autori di violenza e all’impegno di professionisti uomini nel contrasto alla violenza. Il presente studio ha l’obiettivo di esplorare gli affetti e le rappresentazioni di 7 professionisti della salute (3 uomini e 4 donne) che si occupano di trattare uomini autori di violenza, con un focus specifico sul genere di appartenenza. L’analisi semiotica quali-quantitativa applicata alle interviste semi-strutturate analizzate tramite il software T-LAB ha consentito di individuare la presenza di 5 cluster: 1) Riconoscimento delle emozioni; 2) Posizionamento di genere; 3) Competenze lavorative; 4) Percezione del rapporto tra i generi; e 5) Rapporto con il lavoro. I risultati sembrano confermare che il genere di appartenenza degli operatori giochi un ruolo fondamentale nell’esperienza lavorativa con gli uomini maltrattanti
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