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Michael P. Scarpa
Researcher at University of Miami
Publications - 8
Citations - 28
Michael P. Scarpa is an academic researcher from University of Miami. The author has contributed to research in topics: Computer science & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 5 publications receiving 4 citations.
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Assessing multidimensional mattering: Development and exploratory validation of the Mattering in Domains of Life Scale (MIDLS)
TL;DR: The Mattering in Domains of Life Scale (MIDLS) as discussed by the authors is a multidimensional measure of feeling valued and adding value across personal, interpersonal, occupational, and community domains, as well as overall mattering.
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Between wellness and fairness: The mediating role of autonomous human choice and social capital in OECD countries
TL;DR: In this article , the authors explored the role of two potential mediating variables: autonomous human choice and social capital, and found that the OECD Social Justice Index (SJI) is directly linked to country-level life satisfaction, and its indirect effect operates primarily through people's autonomous choices in life and their country's level of social capital.
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Mattering Mediates Between Fairness and Well-being.
TL;DR: In this paper, a Latent Path Analysis conducted on a representative sample of 1051 U.S. adults revealed a strong direct predictive effect of mattering onto well-being as well as a strong indirect effect of fairness onto wellbeing through mattering.
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Is Fun For Wellness Engaging? Evaluation of User Experience of an Online Intervention to Promote Well-Being and Physical Activity
Michael P. Scarpa,Isaac Prilletensky,Adam McMahon,Nicholas D. Myers,Ora Prilleltensky,Seungmin Lee,Karin A. Pfeiffer,André G. Bateman,Ahnalee M. Brincks +8 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used qualitative and quantitative user experience data collected during two RCT trials to understand and evaluate engagement with FFW, its drivers, and its outcomes, and suggest that FFW is enjoyable, moderately engaging, and easy to use; and contributes to positive outcomes including skill development and enhanced confidence, for both overweight individuals and the general adult population.