Escritos de Psicología - Psychological Writings
Escritos de Psicología - Psychological Writings is a journal published by the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy at the University of Málaga, aimed at disseminating scientific advances in all areas of psychology and to contribute to the continuous updating and training of psychology professionals. The content of the journal is primarily directed at specialists, researchers, and postgraduate students in the field of psychology. The journal was established in 1997, publishing its first issue in print that same year. In this new phase, starting from 2008, the journal is proposed as a general open-access electronic publication that publishes two issues annually (June and December), including articles in both Spanish and English, following an external and anonymous review process. Escritos de Psicología - Psychological Writings is a Diamond Open Access journal that does not charge for publication or access to its articles.
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Epistemology of mental disorders: A transversal perspective from naturalistic and constructivist metaphysics and the pragmatic approach
Can we affirm that the current nosologies for mental disorders are accurate? In this paper, I present a concise epistemological review related to mental disorders and their conceptualization from three positions within the philosophy of mind. First, I address the naturalistic approach, delving into Szasz’s eliminativist view, Boorse’s biostatistical account, and the Wakefield’s harmful dysfunction, while also highlighting main challenges to this approach. Second, I analyze the constructivist approach and the arguments provided to critique and oppose the naturalistic perspective, as well as pointing out its weaknesses. Third, I outline the pragmatic approach, whose considerations help transcend the dialectic and confrontations between naturalistic reductionism and sociocultural constructivism. Lastly, I summarize the main conclusions and directly respond to the primary question of this paper.
Copyright (c) 2025 Jorge Romero-Castillo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Effect of stereotypic content on anger, contempt and their behavioural patterns: a replication study in a Spanish population
The present study investigated the stereotypical perception of groups from another planet, exploring its emotional and behavioural correlates. Adapting Hoffman and Hurst's (1990) paradigm of a distant planet and replicating Study 1 of Ufkes et al. (2011), our main objective was to examine whether the perception of other beings influenced participants' emotions and behaviours. In this study, (n= 181 participants from the Spanish population), the results showed that perceived lower competence was related to higher contempt. In turn, the perception of less warmth was related to greater anger and, consequently, participants showed greater intention to confront in the face of conflict.
Copyright (c) 2025 MARIA TERESA GUZMÁN NIETO, Inmaculada Valor-Segura https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Quality of life in women who survived cervical cancer: A worldwide systematic review over the past 5 years
Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of death among women worldwide. Its treatment is invasive and taxing, with substantial impacts on quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to review the scientific literature from the past five years on the QoL of women who have survived this cancer. A scoping review was conducted drawing on Scopus and Elsevier’s ScienceDirect platform. The process comprised three stages: Literature retrieval by keywords and filtering; screening of titles and abstracts; and full-text assessment, yielding 11 articles for analysis. The most salient findings indicate that QoL among women diagnosed with cervical cancer is significantly impaired, primarily due to pain and fatigue, which hinder psychological and social adjustment. Additional risk factors identified included older age, physical and psychological comorbidities, low socioeconomic status, and marital status.
Copyright (c) 2025 Kimberly del Carmen Burga Torres, Ignacio Ernesto Cervantes Villegas, Rosa Angelica Seperak Viera https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Explanatory model of anxiety, depression, and work-life balance in Mexican women
This study analyzed the variables that influence the work-life balance of women and their impact on mental health. Using a cross-sectional quantitative design, a sample of 554 women selected through incidental sampling was studied. The Work-Life Balance Scale, the Depression Scale (SDS), and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) were used. Descriptive analyses and explanatory models were conducted using Path Analysis with the GLS method, as well as multi-group analyses to evaluate model invariance. The results showed that job gratification directly predicts anxiety and depression. It was also found that the partner and parenting component predicts anxiety and is associated with interference in depression. These findings highlight the need to consider gender conditions when developing strategies and public policies that facilitate work-life balance for working women.
Copyright (c) 2025 Alicia Hernández-Montaño, Rosa Isabel Garza-Sánchez, José González-Tovar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Academic integrity in Spanish-speaking college students: A systematic review from 2019 to 2024
The study of academic integrity has become especially relevant after the increase of digital education, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior studies have tended to focus on English-speaking students, but not on Spanish-speaking students. Considering this gap, the aim of this systematic review is to analyze practices of academic dishonesty, their causes, the profile of students who get involved in these practices, and the role of new technologies in these practices in Spanish-speaking students. We conducted a search in ScienceDirect, ERIC and Mendeley, and selected 10 papers. We conducted descriptive frequency and qualitative analysis. We observed that, even though students are aware of academic integrity practices and APA guidelines, they tend to transgress them. The most common practice is plagiarism. Collusion tends to not be identified as academic dishonesty. The causes included social pressures and lack of organizational skills. In turn, students who plagiarize tend to procrastinate. Women tend to be against academic dishonesty, but not significantly. Cyber plagiarism appears to be one of the main practices of academic dishonesty in relation to new technologies. ChatGPT generates skepticism, given its risks for academic integrity. In consequence, it is important that digital learning environments implement clear ethical codes.
Copyright (c) 2025 Zoey Tartaglia, Jazmín Cevasco https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Does surprise facilitate the detection of fearful facial expressions?
Facial expressions of surprise and fear share perceptual similarities that may influence their functionality in emotional detection processes. However, previous literature has reported inconsistent findings, possibly due to variations in temporal factors such as stimulus onset asynchronies (SOAs). The present study aimed to examine the role of the surprise expression in the detection of threatening expressions (fear and anger) by manipulating different SOAs (50 ms, 100 ms, 150 ms, 200 ms). A modified spatial cueing task was employed, in which a surprised or neutral facial expression served as the orienting cue, followed by a target expression of fear or anger. The results showed that surprise expressions facilitated the detection of fear (relative to anger) when the cue appeared on the right side of the screen and the SOA was 50 ms. These findings contribute to the debate on the relationship between surprise and fear in emotional detection processes. Nevertheless, the modulatory role of temporal intervals in this relationship remains unclear and warrants further investigation using experimental designs that are more sensitive to subtle but theoretically relevant effects.
Copyright (c) 2025 Lilia Mestas Hernández, Fernando Gordillo León https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Test of Figural Creativity – version for children and adults: an investigation of reliability by different methods
Creative thinking has been valued in different contexts and is considered an essential skill in the 21st century. Despite this emphasis on the construct, the instruments for its assessment remain restricted in Brazil. Due to this scenario, this article presents the results of two studies aimed at investigating the reliability of the Figural Creativity Test for adolescents and adults. In study 1, the temporal stability is estimated in a sample composed by 179 Brazilian participants aged 14 to 80 years. Correlation between test and retest was r = .665. In study 2, evaluator reliability, two judges evaluated the responses of 97 participants and the correlation was r = .88. Favorable results motivate the continuation of the studies until the instrument can be available for professional use.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tatiana de Cassia Nakano https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Meaning in Life in People Diagnosed with Personality Disorder: A systematic review
Experiencing that one’s life is meaningful is a fundamental human motivation. When meaning in life (MiL) is not achieved, existential emptiness or lack of experience of MiL can be experienced, which would manifest through clinical symptoms. Existential emptiness has been linked to disorders such as depression, substance addiction, and BPD. The aim of this systematic review was to analyse the relationship between personality disorders (PD) and MiL. Following the PRISMA procedures, nine studies on MiL in people diagnosed with PD were selected. The results showed a significant relationship between this nosological entity and low MiL. It is suggested to deepen the study on the transdiagnostic role of MiL in PD, its relationship with trauma and attachment, as well as on the efficacy of logotherapy and other psychotherapies that include logotherapeutic elements in the treatment of different PD and disorders with a strong component of existential frustration.
Copyright (c) 2025 Joaquín García-Alandete, María Ribera-Martínez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Depressive symptomatology in LGBT+ and cis-heterosexual people: A comparative analysis
Previous research has identified that experiences of stigma, discrimination, and social and familial rejection are critical factors contributing to the high prevalence of depressive symptoms in LGBT+ individuals. However, evidence of this is limited in Mexico. Therefore, a descriptive-comparative quantitative study was conducted to analyze the levels of depressive symptoms between cisgender-heterosexual and LGBT+ individuals in Mexico. Data from 265 adult participants were collected using the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) through non-probabilistic sampling. The results indicated statistically significant differences in depression levels between both samples, with a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms in the LGBT+ group. Specifically, it was observed that 48.6% of the LGBT+ sample had moderate to severe levels of depression, compared to 22.5% in the cisgender-heterosexual group. These findings align with previous international studies suggesting a greater vulnerability to depression among LGBT+ individuals.
Copyright (c) 2025 José Arce Valdez, Leonor Guadalupe Delgadillo Guzmán https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Efficacy of Melodic Intonation Therapy in the Rehabilitation of Post-VCA Broca's Aphasia: a systematic review
Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) is a language rehabilitation intervention that leverages preserved melodic processing abilities to enhance verbal output in patients with non-fluent aphasia. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MIT in the rehabilitation of patients with Broca’s aphasia following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Eligibility criteria included studies using MIT as the primary intervention for adults with post-stroke Broca’s aphasia. A systematic literature review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines across major databases. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using JBI critical appraisal checklists. Results indicate that MIT effectively improves verbal fluency and grammatical structuring, with positive outcomes in word production and discourse coherence. However, therapy effectiveness varies depending on treatment intensity, duration, and individual factors such as aphasia severity and time since stroke. In conclusion, MIT is an effective intervention, and personalized application is recommended alongside further research in diverse linguistic and cultural settings.
Copyright (c) 2025 Eduardo Calero, Andrea Calero https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Effects of psychosocioeducational interventions with caregivers of dependent persons on personal/social well-being: A systematic review
A systematic review was carried out with the aim of investigating the effects of psychosocioeducational intervention programs aimed at informal caregivers of dependent persons on personal and social well-being. Nine databases were searched (Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, Cochrane, PsycInfo, Social Services Abstracts and Sociological Abstracts) and a total of 28 articles were reviewed. Although certain studies show that some interventions affect certain variables under analysis, no clear relationship between these interventions and improvement in these variables can be affirmed. Regarding the modality of intervention, the results allow us to conclude that multicomponent interventions are systematically more effective than others in the analyzed indicators of personal well-being and reduction of distress. In addition, a greater efficacy of the interventions on variables related to personal well-being than for social well-being is shown. These data represent an important finding for clinical practice and for future lines of research.
Copyright (c) 2025 Miguel Ángel García-Martín, Ana Aguilar-Millán https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Screen consumption, perception and family mediation during confinement due to the Covid-19 pandemic
In the current multi-screen context, it is important to study the way in which parents mediate, manage and regulate their children's links with screens. The objective of this study is to describe the consumption of screens in primary schools in the city of Santa Clara during the confinement due to Covid-19, as well as the perception and family mediation regarding said consumption. An exploratory online study was carried out using a survey on the GoogleForms platform in the period from April to June 2021. The sample was composed of 127 parents of school-age children residing in Santa Clara, Cuba. The results showed that television, followed by cell phones and computers, were the most used screens in the surveyed group, and daily consumption ranged from 3-4 hours to 5-6 hours. Furthermore, 54.3% of parents perceived negative effects on their children as a consequence of consumption. In response to this increase in screen consumption, parents mainly used restrictive mediation, followed by shared mediation. A significant relationship was found between parents' perception of the amount of consumption with the frequency of consumption and the perception of negative effects from screens. The data obtained suggest that even when parents perceive negative effects as a consequence of screen consumption and restrictions are made to control their children's consumption, the frequency and number of hours spent are high.
Copyright (c) 2024 Yaritza García Ortiz, Evelyn Fernández Castillo, Yurianely Machado Machado, Omar Cruz Martín, Delia Maria Santiesteban Pineda, Anna Hernández García https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Impact of supervised residential settings on schizophrenia: a cognitive and functional study
Schizophrenia is one of the severe mental disorders affecting 1 in 300 people worldwide. It significantly affects cognitive states, which in turn impacts autonomy in performing activities of daily living. Sheltered flats emerge as supervised spaces that promote a balance between support and self-management for these people. This study explores how cognitive status influences autonomy in activities of daily living and assesses the impact of sheltered accommodation on autonomy in performing activities of daily living. We worked with 57 users of the ALUME Saúde Mental centre in Lugo, with an average age of 51.23 years and 28% residing in sheltered accommodation. A statistically significant moderate correlation was found between cognitive status scores and activities of daily living, i.e. the higher the cognitive capacity, the better the performance in activities of daily living and vice versa. No significant differences in cognitive status were observed between residents of sheltered housing and other settings. However, a two-sample test showed significant differences in autonomy in activities of daily living, being better in those living in sheltered accommodation.
Copyright (c) 2024 Omneia Sadek, Aarón Argudo, Ana Luisa Regueira, Laura Gallego https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Changes in children’s pattern of digital media use and parental variables during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to increase infants' use of media and pose specific challenges for parents. This study aimed to analyze the dynamics and associations between the perception of change in digital media’s use during the pandemic, parental variables (loss of social support, symptoms of common mental disorders (CMD), perceived stress, parental self-efficacy, and satisfaction), and the child's age. Participants were 231 parents (M=33.84 years; SD=4.84; 91.80% female) of children with typical development of up to 36 months. Instruments used were: Sociodemographic Data Questionnaire; Media Use Questionnaire; Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20); Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4); Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC). Descriptive analyzes were conducted, as well as regularized partial correlation network analysis. The results indicate a perception of increased usage time, and the insertion of new devices into the children's routine. High rates of loss of social support, perceived stress, and CMD symptoms were found. The loss of social support and the child's age were strongly associated with changes in the pattern of use. The perception of increased usage time proved to be relevant from an intervention point of view, as well as mental health measures and loss of social support.
Copyright (c) 2024 Helena Riter, Gabriela Vescovi, Maíra Lopes Almeida, Paulo Ribeiro Bandeira, Mônia da Silva, Giana Bitencourt Frizzo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Obstetric violence and its relation to psychological complications during the puerperium
Obstetric violence is a public health issue of growing interest worldwide. The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between experiencing obstetric violence and psychological complications during the puerperium. For this purpose, a semi-structured interview based on the Obstetric Violence Scale was conducted with 51 first-time mothers who had given birth in the last two years in a public hospital in southern Spain. Statistically significant differences were found in the proportions of three of the 21 psychological complications during the puerperium: ‘problems performing household chores or work’, ‘fear of going through the birth process again’, and ‘sleep disorders’. The results indicate that obstetric violence affects the psychological health of mothers, so further studies are essential to ensure better protocols for achieving a more humanized childbirth.
Copyright (c) 2024 Ana Cristina Robles Rosa, Rosalía Jódar Martínez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Theory of Personality: An Interactive Behavioral Approach
In this paper we propose the keys to a theory of personality from a behavioral perspective. It describes how, in the same context, each individual could generate consistent and idiosyncratic response tendencies. We analyze the characteristics of the contexts that generate personality. We argue that the individual synthesizes his own experience and updates it with what he has just learned, to act quickly, integrating what he has learned through verbal and non-verbal behaviors that are not always coherent. To predict individuals’ behaviors, we can study self-reports or behavioral trends. Finally, we will explain how the structure of personality can be understood from a behavioral approach by defining types of contexts and types of learning.
Copyright (c) 2024 Miriam Romero, Jose Santacreu, Jose Manuel Hernández https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Influence of Dysfunction Family on Children with Aggressive Behaviors
The study determines the influence of family dysfunction in children with aggressive behaviors in the province of Chimborazo. The research follows a non-experimental descriptive correlational design. Regarding the participants, 15 children with aggressive behaviors and an average age of 10.6 years were studied. The projective tests Drawing of Family (Corman, 1967) and The Person in the Rain (Querol & Chaves, 2005) were applied together with rating scales of perception of parents and children, and personal interviews with parents to establish the psychological history of the children. The results revealed adaptation conflicts in the family and school environment, aggressive traits were identified in parents and children, such as: aggressive verbal responses, easy irritation and frequent arguments; It should be noted that the trait that is not manifested in any case is the pleasure in harming animals and plants. In addition, difficulty was observed in making friends and the existence of negative relationships with the teacher. Finally, the proposed hypothesis was verified and the significant positive relationship between aggressive behaviors and family dysfunction was determined (r = .840), confirming the importance of strengthening family functionality as the main axis of psychological and emotional development.
Copyright (c) 2024 Jenny Pino, Yonder Antonio Guanuchi Malla, César Eduardo Ponce Guerra https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Psychological Benefits of Dance: A systematic Review
Dance is a physical activity that is characterized by the movement of the body through sequences and rhythms, generally accompanied by varied musical styles and, because of its nature, it is related to psychological benefits because it is considered a means of emotional expression for being part of art’s world. In the present study, a systematic review of the scientific literature published in the period 2014-2023, on the impact that the practice of dance has on well-being was carried out. The systematic analysis revealed that the practice of dance has benefits on well-being in different populations and cultures regardless of the type of dance, having lasting effects in the short, medium and long term. Dance, in addition to being a recreational or cultural activity, can be used as a specific therapeutic resource for the treatment of different mental disorders.
Copyright (c) 2024 Andrea Roca-Amat, Joaquín García-Alandete https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A Study on Anomie and Neoliberalism: The Role of Social Disconnection on Well-Being
This study analyses whether the levels of anomie and social disconnection as consequences of the perceived implementation of neoliberal economic measures have a negative influence on the well-being of individuals. The study sample consisted of 334 Spanish participants residing in the city and province of Malaga, Spain (201 women and 133 men). The age of the participants ranged from 18 to 80 years (M = 33.22, SD = 15.35). The results obtained in our research showed that anomie and social disconnection exert a serial mediation on the relationship between perceived neoliberalism and well-being. It was obtained that perceived neoliberalism had a positive effect on anomie and that anomie had a positive effect on social disengagement, while pointing to social disengagement having a negative effect on well-being. The results are interpreted from the perspective of social identity, assuming that a society as being in a state of anomie fails to satisfy important psychological needs. This anomie causes individuals to perceive themselves as more disconnected, and as such not benefiting from the potential positive effects of group membership and social identification.
Copyright (c) 2024 Jesús M. Canto, Miguel A. García-Martín, Macarena Vallejo-Martín https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A critical Review on the Application of Cognitive Stimulation in the Gerontological Context
Cognitive stimulation is one of the most used non-pharmacological interventions in older adult populations. Many studies that evaluate its effectiveness present methodological biases and weaknesses that lead to overestimation of the treatment effect, making it difficult to conclusively attribute the improvements observed after the intervention. The objective of this work was to carry out a critical review of recent studies written in Spanish language, through a comparative analysis in which eight quality indicators were applied. The search and screening process resulted in a selection of eleven studies. The results show that only 27.3% of the selection meets the eight evaluated criteria. In this regard, 45.5% of the studies do not describe the intervention implemented, and neither the characteristics of the sessions, and 63.6% has an insufficient sample size to guarantee reliable treatment effects. Although the potential benefits of cognitive stimulation seem to be evident, rigor and commitment must be prioritized in the development of research, in order to minimize biases, reinforce methodological quality, allow replication, and respond satisfactorily to current scientific demands.
Copyright (c) 2024 Alejandro Borrego-Ruiz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Validation of The Questionnaire of Sociocultural Influences on the Aesthetic Body Shape Model (CIMEC-26) in Mexican female population
Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Questionnaire of Sociocultural Influences on the Aesthetic Body Shape Model (CIMEC-26), in a population of young women. Method: The sample consisted of 799 women aged 12 to 30 years (M = 20.29, SD = 2.84). Two groups were included: control and clinical. Results: We observed an adequate internal consistency of the instrument (α = .90). The exploratory factor analysis revealed four factors: 1) Influence of advertising; 2) Influence of social models; 3) Influence of messages and social situations; and 4) Discomfort due to body image. These were ratified in the confirmatory factor analysis, presenting a good fit of the data: 1) significant chi square (X2 (274) = 727.45, p = .001); 2) GFI = .925; 3) AGFI = .976; 4) CFI = .935; 5) RMSEA = .075; 6) RMR = .043. Different cut-off points were explored, observing 22 as the most appropriate according to the sensitivity (66%) and specificity (100%) values. Conclusion: This version showed adequate consistency and construct validity. We observed the usefulness of this questionnaire for mental health professionals, wherefore the study is an important contribution to the field of ​​eating disorders in Mexico.
Copyright (c) 2023 Ana Regina Pérez Bustinzar, Mariana Valdez, Jorge Armando Barriguete Meléndez, Luis Beato-Fernández, Bruno Falissard , Luis Rojo Moreno https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Web-based treatments for PTSD after bereavement: A meta-analysis
Sometimes, after the loss of a loved one, people can develop posttraumatic symptomatology, which web-based treatments can help to reduce. We conducted a meta-analysis of web-based online treatments for reducing PTSD and other symptomatology in people who have lost a loved one. Five databases were searched between 2010 and 2022. A manual search was also performed. The meta-analysis included 13 articles which provided 14 intervention groups and 13 comparative groups. Effect sizes for PTSD, complicated grief, anxiety and depression were moderate. Our conclusion is that web-based programs for people who have lost a loved one are effective in reducing PTSD and other symptomatology, although the effects of certain treatment combinations should still be studied.
Copyright (c) 2023 Jose Luis Vicente-Escudero, Belén Sánchez-Navarro https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Copyright (c) 2023 Javier García Orza https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Many ways of facing an extreme event: Profiling of different coping groups during the COVID-19
Background. Numerous studies have examined the consequences of the COVID-19 lockdown on mental health. Nonetheless, there is no comprehensive analysis of different profiles of coping strategies based on relevant sociodemographic characteristics (gender, age and decreased income), maladaptive habits during lockdown (level of problematic use of social networks and unhealthy habits), and protective personality variables (resilience and optimism). Method. 1003 participants (75.5% women), aged 18-83 years (M = 42.33; SD = 14.32) completed an online questionnaire. A cluster analysis identified the different groups in the sample using variables of problematic social network use, unhealthy habits, gender, age, decreased income, resilience and optimism. Differences between the various groups were subsequently analysed using various ANOVAs. Results. Four coping groups were identified, labelled Young Optimists, Young Pessimists, Middle-aged Optimists and Resilient Elders, with significant differences between them in all of the study variables. Conclusions. This study identified fundamental characteristics of different coping groups during the COVID-19 lockdown. This result allows us to identify which behaviours and traits characterize the most-affected individuals.
Copyright (c) 2023 Covadonga González-Nuevo Vázquez, Álvaro Menéndez-Aller, Álvaro Postigo, Jaime García-Fernández, Eduardo García-Cueto, Marcelino Cuesta, José Muñiz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Theoretical review of the Refusal Syndrome among asylum-seeking children
The Pervasive Refusal Syndrome is a gradual process that leads to catatonia and usually requires nasogastric feeding. This syndrome mainly affects asylum-seeking girls between 7 and 15 years of age from certain ethnic minorities and presents comorbidity with depressive episodes and posttraumatic stress disorder. The Pervasive Refusal Syndrome has a total recovery rate of 78%, partial of 16%, and a mortality of 1%, and sequelae take the form of retrograde amnesia, chronic anxiety or depression. Its therapeutic approach is double: systemic therapy complemented with integrative medicine and pharmacological treatment. The present theoretical review concludes the paucity of ongoing research on a syndrome that, paradoxically, is increasing worldwide.
Copyright (c) 2023 Oriol Miró Martí https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The temporality of psychological constructs, suicidal ideation and emotional dysregulation: a longitudinal study in Mexican adolescents
Background. Adolescence could be considered a period of crisis (emotional and cognitive) where the permanence of psychological discomfort is expressed in different risk factors. That is why it is necessary to evaluate the temporality of psychological constructs. Objective. Analyse, over time, the permanence of emotional dysregulation, suicidal ideation and psychological constructs (emotional disorders, perceived social support, hopelessness, impulsivity, and attitudes and beliefs). Method. Study 1 was a cross-sectional, descriptive-comparative type of 109 teenaged participants from upper secondary education who completed a Scale for the Detection of Suicidal Ideation in Young People and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation that evaluate emotional dysregulation, suicidal ideation and psychological constructs. Study 2 is a longitudinal comparative study of 85 teenaged participants of the original 109. Results. Differences were found for the psychological construct of emotional disorders, where young women obtained a higher average than young men (p < .05). The psychological constructs of emotional disorders, hopelessness, attitudes and beliefs, and impulsiveness, as well as suicidal ideation and emotional dysregulation remained stable over two years. Discussion and conclusion. Emotional regulation as a psychological resource would foster flexibility, tolerance and acceptance in preventing the intensity of psychological distress.
Copyright (c) 2023 Liliana J. Salcido-Cibrián, Ana Celia Chapa-Romero, Mario Sánchez-Cabada, Marisol Elizalde-Monjardin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A Systematic Review of Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Sexual Behavior: Disambiguation and Classification of Self-oriented Cognitive Schemata of Sexual Behavior
Introduction. Sexual behavior attitudes is a mix of constructs still addressed with inconsistent classifications by actual research, showing diverse theoretical structures. For that reason, we aimed to review the literature in the search for common patterns to bring in an exhaustive disambiguated proposal. Methods. We carried out a systematic review of sexual attitudes questionnaires and reviews. After that, following thematic analysis principles, we reviewed and categorized codes. Results. Of the 1126 screened publications, 89 scales and 62 reviews were assessed for eligibility. Of these, 28 were eventually included (15 questionnaires and 13 reviews). We classified 144 pieces of valid information into 17 groups based on content. Discussion. We conclude our work as a classification of broadly referenced self-oriented cognitive schemata of sexual behavior (SO-CSSB) as a first stage in the process of developing common classifications to overcome the inconsistency in the evaluation of sexual attitudes.
Copyright (c) 2023 Carlos Velo, Miguel A. Ruiz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Resilience of vocational training students: Its relationship with teacher support, perceived social support and self-conceptResilience of vocational training students: Its relationship with teacher support, perceived social support and self-concept
The labor market increasingly demands transversal skills, which is why they generate great interest in the field of Vocational Training (VT). In this research, a preliminary study was carried out on resilience and its relationship with other psychosocial (teacher support, perceived social support and self-concept), academic (academic performance) and sociodemographic (gender) variables. The sample was made up of 82 students (61 young men and 21 young women) of intermediate VT, aged between 16 and 23 years (M = 18.06; SD = 1.57). The results showed positive relationships between resilience and the rest of the variables, except academic performance and gender. Teacher support correlated positively with academic self-concept and academic performance. In addition, all the psychosocial variables analyzed turned out to be predictors of resilience, jointly explaining 68.8% of the total variance. Teacher support, specifically, explained 16.4% of the variance. The impact that VT teachers have on students’ resilience and academic results should be considered, offering them resources to promote the students’ transversal and academic skills.
resilience, social support, self-concept, vocational training
Copyright (c) 2023 Marian Soroa, Alaitz Aizpurua, Joanes Lameirinhas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Thirty three years of research in Emotional Intelligence
This monograph on "New Trends in Emotional Intelligence" has been organized to appear in two volumes of "Escritos de Psicología" corresponding to 2022 and 2023. In this volume of 2023, seven articles are published, including three systematic reviews, one theoretical paper, and three empirical articles. The first systematic review analyzes publications on Emotional Intelligence (EI) in Argentina over the last ten years; the second examines the relationship between EI and well-being in adolescents; and the third conducts a review on borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder from dimensional models and the emotional regulation strategies employed by individuals who suffer from these disorders. The fourth article provides a theoretical reflection on the relevance of EI and emotional regulation as transdiagnostic factors in emotional problems, anxiety disorders, and depression. The fifth paper investigates the effectiveness of an EI leadership course in developing leadership competencies in future school leaders. The sixth article studies the relationship between EI, social competencies, and academic performance from a new person-centered approach. Finally, the seventh research presents the validation of a new test to evaluate EI in children and adolescents: EmocioCine. The articles in this monograph will facilitate us as researchers and those interested in studying emotions to identify new trends in EI research and advance its conceptualization, measurement, and training from various disciplines and perspectives.
: inteligencia emocional, bienestar, salud, rendimiento laboral, educación.
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What role has Emotional Intelligence in the clinical, work and educational context?
Emotional intelligence (EI) has been a widely studied construct in recent decades. By involving emotions and the way of directing them, it affects various areas such as clinical, labor and educational fields. This review’s objective is to summarize the main findings about the implications of EI in these areas. The main results in the area of ??health show that EI has been linked to well-being and quality of life, as well as to psychopathology. In the workplace, EI has been associated with job satisfaction, burnout syndrome, teamwork’s performance and leadership styles. Finally, in the educational area, EI seems to influence academic performance through the mediation of personality and metacognitive variables, among others. All this makes clear the importance of focusing research on the analysis of implementing EI in these contexts, putting theory into practice and exploring the influence of each of EI’s components.
MONOGRÁFICO: NUEVAS TENDENCIAS EN INTELIGENCIA EMOCIONAL
emotional intelligence; well-being; psychopathology; work performance; education