Browsing by Author "Mandatori, Flavia"
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Item Comparing the Effects of Victimization, School Connectedness, and Social Support on Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Adolescent Suicidality: A Partial Test of Minority Stress Theory(MSCC, The University of Tampa, 2022-12) Mandatori, Flavia; Dr. Gabriel Paez; Dr. Rhissa Briones Robinson; Dr. Rachel SeversonRising rates of suicide among adolescents constitute a pressing social concern, with extant research emphasizing that sexual minority adolescents are at significantly higher risk for suicide compared to their heterosexual counterparts. Thus, the current study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the impact that victimization, school connectedness, and social support have on heterosexual and sexual minority adolescent suicidality within the context of Minority Stress Theory (MST). The additional focus of the current study on multiple types of victimization allowed for a comparison of general stressors as predictors of adolescent suicidality. Findings highlighted significant effects of the three abovementioned components of MST on adolescent suicidality. Thus, recommended policy implications include implementing effective strategies to minimize adolescent suicide rates and prevent negative mental health outcomes.Item An Examination of Adult Female and Male Offending in the Context of Strain(Honors Program, The University of Tampa, 2021-05) Mandatori, Flavia; Dr. Chivon FitchThis study aims to analyze the variance in socioeconomic strains related to offending trends for males and females.Item The Role of Personality Traits in Predicting Intimate Partner Aggression within Romantic Relationships(Keyhole Press, The University of Tampa, 2021) Mandatori, Flavia; Hardin, Dr. DelethaThe purpose of this literature review was to examine the relationship between personality traits and intimate partner aggression within romantic relationships. Specifically, this study focused on the role of the Big Five, borderline personality traits, and psychopathic traits to explain aggressive behavior within romantic relationships. Extant scholarships emphasize the significant relationship between personality traits and intimate partner aggression. In particular, neuroticism was strongly correlated with psychological aggression for both men and women. Furthermore, borderline personality features, especially the trait anger, played a significant role in predicting intimate partner aggression. Psychopathic traits were also strong predictors of violent and aggressive behavior towards an intimate partner. The current findings highlight the importance of gaining a better understanding of the role of personality traits on individual behavior, as to identify the etiologies of aggressive behaviors and develop effective treatment and prevention strategies. This essay was written in Dr. Deletha Hardin’s PSY 319 class.