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Elisa De Carlo1, Emanuela Ingusci1, Alessia Anna Catalano2
1Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 27, 2025
Summary
University students
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Education
Background:
- COVID-19 pandemic increased university students' psychological vulnerability.
- Identifying protective factors for well-being and career readiness is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the predictive role of soft skills on psychological outcomes.
- Examine soft skills' impact on optimism, resilience, and self-management in students.
Main Methods:
- 1067 Italian university students participated.
- Validated self-report questionnaires were used.
- Structural equation modeling analyzed the data.
Main Results:
- Soft skills significantly predicted optimism, resilience, and self-management.
- No significant gender differences were found in the overall prediction.
- Slight variations suggested different coping styles between genders.
Conclusions:
- Integrating soft skill development into university curricula is vital.
- Enhancing students' psychological capital prepares them for post-COVID-19 challenges.
- Inclusive interventions foster healthier academic and occupational environments.
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