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Personality Traits and Sociodemographic Variables’ Effects on Parental Burnout During the Second and Fourth COVID-19 Waves in Italian Parents

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  • Giulia Giordano

    (Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
    WeSearch Lab—Laboratory of Behavioral Observation and Research on Human Development, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy)

  • Barbara Caci

    (Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
    WeSearch Lab—Laboratory of Behavioral Observation and Research on Human Development, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy)

  • Marianna Alesi

    (Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
    WeSearch Lab—Laboratory of Behavioral Observation and Research on Human Development, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy)

  • Ambra Gentile

    (Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
    WeSearch Lab—Laboratory of Behavioral Observation and Research on Human Development, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy)

  • Sofia Burgio

    (Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
    WeSearch Lab—Laboratory of Behavioral Observation and Research on Human Development, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy)

  • Concetta Polizzi

    (Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
    WeSearch Lab—Laboratory of Behavioral Observation and Research on Human Development, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy)

Abstract

(1) Background: Since the COVID-19 pandemic was a source of stress for families, this study aimed to investigate the influence of dispositional factors, such as personality traits and sociodemographic variables, on parental burnout among Italian parents during two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the study assessed personality traits and sociodemographic variables as protective or risk factors for parental burnout levels. (2) Methods: The study consisted of two cross-sectional samples collected during the second and fourth waves of the Italian pandemic. The participants included 600 Italian parents: 245 from the second wave (average age = 37.12, SD = 2.78) and 355 from the fourth wave (average age = 36.89, SD = 3.14). The measures used were the Balance between Risks and Resources, the Personality Inventory, and a sociodemographic questionnaire. (3) Results: The t -test showed that parents in the fourth wave had lower parental burnout levels. Moreover, stepwise multiple linear regression revealed that sociodemographic variables did not have an effect, while significant effects of personality traits were found. Specifically, neuroticism was identified as a risk factor for parental burnout, while agreeableness and openness were identified as protective factors. (4) Conclusions: The findings indicated that similar stress levels were reported between the two waves of parents and that personality traits play a crucial role in facilitating or limiting the management of parental competencies during a risk condition.

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  • Giulia Giordano & Barbara Caci & Marianna Alesi & Ambra Gentile & Sofia Burgio & Concetta Polizzi, 2024. "Personality Traits and Sociodemographic Variables’ Effects on Parental Burnout During the Second and Fourth COVID-19 Waves in Italian Parents," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(11), pages 1-12, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:11:p:1520-:d:1521853
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    1. Concetta Polizzi & Giovanna Perricone & Maria Regina Morales & Sofia Burgio, 2021. "A Study of Maternal Competence in Preterm Birth Condition, during the Transition from Hospital to Home: An Early Intervention Program’s Proposal," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(16), pages 1-24, August.
    2. Concetta Polizzi & Giulia Giordano & Sofia Burgio & Gioacchino Lavanco & Marianna Alesi, 2022. "Maternal Competence, Maternal Burnout and Personality Traits in Italian Mothers after the First COVID-19 Lockdown," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(16), pages 1-13, August.
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