Open access funding provided by Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore within the CRUI-CARE Agreement.; Although emerging adults (i.e., individuals aged 18-29 years old) may be at a lesser risk of COVID-19 severe illness and mortality, studies have found that the negative impact of COVID-19 on mental health and well-being is higher among emerging adults when compared to other age groups. The current study aimed t...