Although transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) youth represent a highly resilient community capable of successfully overcoming adverse life circumstances, they still face social stigma that negatively impacts their health, being at risk of developing negative feelings toward their own TGNC identity (i.e., internalized transphobia). A poorly investigated dimension in TGNC health research is perceived loneliness. Thus, within the minority stress theory, the present study aimed to investigate the mediating role of loneliness and the moderating role of social support in the relationship between internalized transphobia and psychological well-being among 79 Italian TGNC youths aged 18 to 30-years-old who participated in an online survey. The main results show that loneliness partially mediated the relationship between internalized transphobia and psychological well-being. In addition, social support emerged as a significant moderator, as the impact of internalized transphobia on psychological well-being decreased at moderate and high levels of social support, but not at low levels. The findings have significant implications for clinical practice and psychosocial interventions to reduce the impact of internalized stigma and stress on psychological health.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) profoundly shapes adolescents’ digital experiences, presenting both developmental opportunities and risks related to privacy and psychological well-being. This study investigates first the possible generational gap between adolescents and their parents in AI use and trust, and then the associations between the Trait Emotional Intelligence (trait EI), parenting styles, perceived social support, and parental involvement on adolescents’ use and trust in AI-based technologies. Participants were 170 adolescents (aged 13–17) and 175 parents from southern Italy, who completed standardized questionnaires assessing parenting styles, Trait Emotional Intelligence (Trait EI), social support, digital literacy, and use and trust in AI. Adolescents used AI more frequently than parents, especially for school- or work-related support and were more likely to seek behavioral advice from AI. They also showed higher trust in AI data security and the quality of behavioral advice than parents. Moreover, greater trait EI and more authoritative (vs. authoritarian) parenting were associated with less frequent AI use and lower use and trust in AI. In 47 matched parent–adolescent dyads, cluster analysis identified Balanced Users (higher trait EI, authoritative parenting, stronger support, cautious AI use) and At-Risk Users (lower trait EI, authoritarian parenting, lower support, heavier and more trusting AI use) Despite no causal inferences can be drawn due to the correlational nature of the data, the results suggested the importance of considering adolescents’ trait EI and authoritative parenting practices in supporting balanced and critical digital engagement, highlighting the concept of a “digital secure base” as essential for navigating the evolving digital landscape.

In Italy, the debate on migrants often focuses on issues such as social integration, economic conditions, and access to services. However, a little-investigated aspect concerns the double stigmatization of LGBTQ+ migrants, a reality made invisible by both the lack of research and the strict anti-LGBTQ+ laws present in many countries of origin. This study aimed to compare homonegativity levels between first- and second-generation migrants. A quantitative approach was used, with 127 participants (age 18–55, M = 30.63, SD = 11.58) completing an anonymous online questionnaire in three different languages. The instrument included a sociodemographic form and the Italian Scale for Measuring Homonegativity. A multivariate General Linear Model (GLM) analysis revealed significant effects of generation (p < 0.001, η² = 0.688) and gender (p < 0.01, η² = 0.144), with second-generation youth and women reporting lower levels of homonegativity. Religious affiliation had a minimal impact, influencing only the perception of deviance towards gay men (p < 0.05). Interactions between factors were generally non-significant, except for gender and religion. These findings underline the importance of generational and gender differences in the formation of homonegativity and highlight the need for further research to explore the cultural and social dynamics influencing these attitudes. In addition, there is a need to further explore how experiences of discrimination influence the well-being of LGBTQ+ migrants and what resilience strategies are adopted to address the challenges of homonegativity and marginalization.