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The representation of serial killers was examined from the analysis of 317 Web pages in the Italian language to study how the psychological profiles of serial killers are described on the Italian Internet. The correspondence analysis of... more
The representation of serial killers was examined from the analysis of 317 Web pages in the Italian language to study how the psychological profiles of serial killers are described on the Italian Internet. The correspondence analysis of the content of these Web pages shows that in Italy the serial killer is associated with words such as "monster" and "horror," which suggest and imply psychological perversion and aberrant acts. These traits are peculiar for the Italian scenario.
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The analysis of demographic trends indicates that among EU countries, Italy is characterized by the longer delay before youths can accomplish some fundamental psychosocial transitions (to work, leave parents' home and marry), and... more
The analysis of demographic trends indicates that among EU countries, Italy is characterized by the longer delay before youths can accomplish some fundamental psychosocial transitions (to work, leave parents' home and marry), and take on significant roles and responsibilities in the political, professional, and social arena. One question is whether such condition of prolonged (forced) moratoria may have an impact on the process of civic and political socialization of Italian youths, contributing to the explanation of their increasing ...