In recent years, global population have been directly or indirectly affected by traumatic events, such as COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine war or the Israeli Palestinian conflict. These events, along with natural disasters (e.g., the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake) and socio-economic crises (e.g., relative to the migration phenomenon) are involved in the generation of the so called “collective traumas”. Collective trauma is a complex and widespread phenomenon that impacts both social and individual dynamics, often disrupting community cohesion and particularly affecting vulnerable groups. This thesis focuses specifically on two populations: women and young adults. Women are particularly vulnerable to psychosocial distress due to higher exposure to gender-based violence and caregiving burdens. These factors, when in the context of a crisis, increase the risk of negative psychological outcomes. Similarly, adolescents and young adults, as they navigate crucial stages of identity, personal, and professional development, also face significant challenges in developing resilience in the aftermath of trauma. This thesis aims to explore the interaction between collective traumas and psychosocial vulnerability within these populations, through a review of the literature and studies in which the author has participated. Protective factors and available resources will also be examined, to identify effective intervention strategies. Additionally, the role of digital interventions in mitigating the effects of collective trauma will be discussed as digital platforms have proven to be essential tools facilitating access to care. This thesis moreover presents the results of a two-yearsresearch evaluating online interventions conducted at the "Listening and Consultation Service for Students" (SACS) at the University of L'Aquila, as well as a narrative review aimed at assessing the use of gamification and Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies to enhance compliance with digital treatments. In summary, this thesis provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of collective trauma and psychosocial vulnerabilities, particularly in women and young adults, while highlighting digital interventions as a pathway to overcome barriers to mental health care access.

Traumi Collettivi e Vulnerabilità Psicosociali: Analisi dell'Impatto sulle donne e sui giovani adulti e ruolo degli interventi digitali

DEL VECCHIO, SASHA
2025

Abstract

In recent years, global population have been directly or indirectly affected by traumatic events, such as COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine war or the Israeli Palestinian conflict. These events, along with natural disasters (e.g., the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake) and socio-economic crises (e.g., relative to the migration phenomenon) are involved in the generation of the so called “collective traumas”. Collective trauma is a complex and widespread phenomenon that impacts both social and individual dynamics, often disrupting community cohesion and particularly affecting vulnerable groups. This thesis focuses specifically on two populations: women and young adults. Women are particularly vulnerable to psychosocial distress due to higher exposure to gender-based violence and caregiving burdens. These factors, when in the context of a crisis, increase the risk of negative psychological outcomes. Similarly, adolescents and young adults, as they navigate crucial stages of identity, personal, and professional development, also face significant challenges in developing resilience in the aftermath of trauma. This thesis aims to explore the interaction between collective traumas and psychosocial vulnerability within these populations, through a review of the literature and studies in which the author has participated. Protective factors and available resources will also be examined, to identify effective intervention strategies. Additionally, the role of digital interventions in mitigating the effects of collective trauma will be discussed as digital platforms have proven to be essential tools facilitating access to care. This thesis moreover presents the results of a two-yearsresearch evaluating online interventions conducted at the "Listening and Consultation Service for Students" (SACS) at the University of L'Aquila, as well as a narrative review aimed at assessing the use of gamification and Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies to enhance compliance with digital treatments. In summary, this thesis provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of collective trauma and psychosocial vulnerabilities, particularly in women and young adults, while highlighting digital interventions as a pathway to overcome barriers to mental health care access.
24-apr-2025
Italiano
RONCONE, RITA
CIFONE, MARIA GRAZIA
GIUSTI, LAURA
Università degli Studi dell'Aquila
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