Design of a regression model to predict the presence of depression during pregnancy based on emotional intelligence, parental care, anxiety and stress / Diseño de un modelo de regresión para predecir la presencia de la depresión durante el embarazo a partir de la inteligencia emocional, el cuidado parental, la ansiedad y el estrés

Background: Emotion regulation involves the modulation of emotional experiences to facilitate goal attainment. Conversely, emotional difficulties are a pattern of emotional experiences and expressions that interfere with goal-directed behavior. Objectives: Design a new model to predict the presence of depression in women during pregnancy. Methods: Non-experimental, cross-sectional, explanatory study of depression in women during pregnancy (logistic regression) considering the variables emotional intelligence, parental care, anxiety and stress. The sample consisted of 273 pregnant women-mothers between 14 and 38 weeks pregnant, aged between 18 and 38 years, for a mean of 25.67 years (SD= 5.8). Results: The regression model is valid and significant in predicting the probability of occurrence of depression, explaining 82.4% of the variance of DV (Presence of depression) by the variables age, clarity and repair of depression dimensions. emotional intelligence, the maternal and paternal overprotection dimensions, and paternal care of the parental style variables; stress, work and single marital status. There is a 95.2% probability of success in the depression result when each of the model variables is incorporated. Conclusions: The best predictors of depression in pregnancy would be, on the one hand, higher levels or values of the variables and indicators age, reparation, maternal overprotection, paternal care, and stress, and on the other hand, low scores in the dimensions and values of clarity variables, and paternal overprotection; added to whether the woman works and is single. This combination of variables would be the individual and contextual conditions that influence said appearance.

Introducción: La depresión perinatal se ha definido como la presencia de episodios depresivos mayores o menores durante el período gestacional y/o durante el primer año posparto. La depresión durante el embarazo afecta alrededor de un 13% de las mujeres embarazadas a nivel mundial y en un 10% en la población chilena con consecuencias significativas para la mujer, su hijo y su familia. Objetivo: Diseñar un nuevo modelo para predecir la presencia de depresión en mujeres durante el embarazo. Método: Estudio no experimental, transversal, de tipo explicativo de la depresión en mujeres durante el embarazo (regresión logística) considerando las variables inteligencia emocional, cuidado parental, ansiedad y estrés. La muestra estuvo conformada por 273 mujeres-madres gestantes entre 14 y 38 semanas de embarazo, con edades entre 18 y 38 años, para una media de 25.67 años (SD= 5.8). Resultados: El modelo de regresión es válido y significativo en la predicción de las probabilidades de ocurrencia de la depresión, explicando el 82,4% de la varianza de la VD (Presencia de la depresión) por las variables edad, las dimensiones claridad y reparación de la inteligencia emocional, las dimensiones sobreprotección materna y paterna, cuidado paterno de las variables estilo parental; estrés, trabajo y estado civil soltera. Hay un 95.2% de probabilidad de acierto en el resultado de la depresión cuando se incorpora cada una de las variables del modelo. Conclusiones: Los mejores predictores de la depresión en el embarazo serían por una parte mayores niveles o valores de las variables e indicadores edad, reparación, sobreprotección materna, cuidado paterno y estrés, y por otra parte puntajes bajos en las dimensiones y valores de variables claridad, y sobreprotección paterna; sumado a si la mujer trabaja y es soltera. Esta combinación de las variables serían las condiciones tanto individuales como contextuales que influyen en dicha aparición.

Diseño de un modelo de regresión para predecir la presencia de la depresión durante el embarazo a partir de la inteligencia emocional, el cuidado parental, la ansiedad y el estrés

Introducción: La depresión perinatal se ha definido como la presencia de episodios depresivos mayores o menores durante el período gestacional y/o durante el primer año posparto. La depresión durante el embarazo afecta alrededor de un 13% de las mujeres embarazadas a nivel mundial y en un 10% en la población chilena con consecuencias significativas para la mujer, su hijo y su familia. Objetivo: Diseñar un nuevo modelo para predecir la presencia de depresión en mujeres durante el embarazo. Método: Estudio no experimental, transversal, de tipo explicativo de la depresión en mujeres durante el embarazo (regresión logística) considerando las variables inteligencia emocional, cuidado parental, ansiedad y estrés. La muestra estuvo conformada por 273 mujeres-madres gestantes entre 14 y 38 semanas de embarazo, con edades entre 18 y 38 años, para una media de 25.67 años (SD= 5.8). Resultados: El modelo de regresión es válido y significativo en la predicción de las probabilidades de ocurrencia de la depresión, explicando el 82,4% de la varianza de la VD (Presencia de la depresión) por las variables edad, las dimensiones claridad y reparación de la inteligencia emocional, las dimensiones sobreprotección materna y paterna, cuidado paterno de las variables estilo parental; estrés, trabajo y estado civil soltera. Hay un 95.2% de probabilidad de acierto en el resultado de la depresión cuando se incorpora cada una de las variables del modelo. Conclusiones: Los mejores predictores de la depresión en el embarazo serían por una parte mayores niveles o valores de las variables e indicadores edad, reparación, sobreprotección materna, cuidado paterno y estrés, y por otra parte puntajes bajos en las dimensiones y valores de variables claridad, y sobreprotección paterna; sumado a si la mujer trabaja y es soltera. Esta combinación de las variables serían las condiciones tanto individuales como contextuales que influyen en dicha aparición.

Background: Emotion regulation involves the modulation of emotional experiences to facilitate goal attainment. Conversely, emotional difficulties are a pattern of emotional experiences and expressions that interfere with goal-directed behavior. Objectives: Design a new model to predict the presence of depression in women during pregnancy. Methods: Non-experimental, cross-sectional, explanatory study of depression in women during pregnancy (logistic regression) considering the variables emotional intelligence, parental care, anxiety and stress. The sample consisted of 273 pregnant women-mothers between 14 and 38 weeks pregnant, aged between 18 and 38 years, for a mean of 25.67 years (SD= 5.8). Results: The regression model is valid and significant in predicting the probability of occurrence of depression, explaining 82.4% of the variance of DV (Presence of depression) by the variables age, clarity and repair of depression dimensions. emotional intelligence, the maternal and paternal overprotection dimensions, and paternal care of the parental style variables; stress, work and single marital status. There is a 95.2% probability of success in the depression result when each of the model variables is incorporated. Conclusions: The best predictors of depression in pregnancy would be, on the one hand, higher levels or values of the variables and indicators age, reparation, maternal overprotection, paternal care, and stress, and on the other hand, low scores in the dimensions and values of clarity variables, and paternal overprotection; added to whether the woman works and is single. This combination of variables would be the individual and contextual conditions that influence said appearance.

Resilience, self-efficacy and motivation as positive psychological characteristics of student and professional dancers / Resiliência, autoeficácia e motivação como características psicológicas positivas de bailarinos alunos e profissionais

ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the following psychological variables: resilience, self-efficacy and motivation. A total of 135 dancers participated in the study, that is, 112 students from the Brazilian dance school known as Escola de Dança do Teatro Guaíra, 15 professional dancers from the school referred to as Balé Teatro Guaíra, and 08 professional dancers from the school named G2 Cia de Dança. The evaluation of the psychological variables was carried out by using four questionnaires: Resilience Scale (RS), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), Self-Efficacy Scale for Dancers (SESD), and Sport Motivation Scale-II (SMS-II). The Hierarchical Cluster Analysis with the Ward's method and Mann-Whitney test were used for assessing the data. The results showed that students and professionals have similar levels of motivation, but divergent ones regarding friendship, personal fulfilment, satisfaction, meaning of life and self-confidence, ability to adapt to situations of resilience, and psychological self-efficacy. The Cluster Analysis enabled the researchers to organize the group of student dancers with similar characteristics into three clusters, that is, 'predominant', 'intermediate' and 'minority', whereas the group of professional dancers was divided into two groups, 'minor and 'major''. It was concluded that both student dancers and professional ones showed high values of resilience, self-efficacy and motivation. These results highlight that dance has an important role in the construction of a positive psychological profile.

RESUMO Esta pesquisa analisou as seguintes variáveis psicológicas: resiliência, autoeficácia e motivação. Um total de 135 bailarinos participou do estudo, isto é, 112 alunos da Escola de Dança do Teatro Guaíra, 15 bailarinos profissionais do Balé Teatro Guaíra e 08 bailarinos profissionais do G2 Cia de Dança. A avaliação das variáveis psicológicas foi realizada por meio de quatro questionários: Escala de Resiliência (ES), Escala de Autoeficácia Geral Percebida (EAGP), Escala de Autoeficácia para Bailarinos (AEBAI) e Escala de Motivação para o Esporte II (SMS-II). Para análise de dados utilizou-se a Análise de Clusters hierárquica com o Método de Ward e o Teste de Mann-Whitney. Os resultados mostraram que alunos e profissionais possuem níveis semelhantes para a motivação, todavia distintos com relação às categorias de amizade, realização pessoal, satisfação, significado de vida e autoconfiança, capacidade de adaptação a situações da resiliência e autoeficácia psicológica. A Análise de Clusters possibilitou organizar o grupo de bailarinos alunos com características semelhantes em três clusters, isto é, "predominante", "intermediário" e "minoritário", enquanto que o grupo de bailarinos profissionais foi dividido em dois grupos, isto é, "menor" e "maior". Concluiu-se que tanto bailarinos alunos e profissionais da dança apresentaram altos índices de resiliência, autoeficácia e motivação. Estes resultados permitem afirmar que a dança têm um papel importante na construção de um perfil psicológico positivo.

Use of Mobile Technologies for Driving, Road Accidents, Health, and Psychological Variables in Colombian Drivers / Uso de Tecnologias Móviles para la Conducción, Accidentabilidad Vial, Salud y Variables Psicológicas en Conductores Colombianos

Abstract The aim of this investigation is to show the relationships between the use of Mobile Driving Applications and Devices (MDAD) with self-reported road accidents, anger, physical health, and subjective wellbeing, in three types of Colombian drivers. The sample is non-randomized (n = 1149) and 93.2% are male drivers. Results showed that (a) for professional drivers, there is an inverse correlation between the use of MDAD with lower driving frequency during weekdays and a higher educational level, (b) for occasional drivers, GPS use was directly associated with fatal road accidents and low driving frequency during weekdays, (C) for private drivers, correlations were found between MDAD broader usage, higher levels of both aggression and perceived driving difficulty as well as physical health problems mainly hypertension and diabetes. It is necessary to conduct in-depth research on MDAD uses, health, and driving styles, by controlling social desirability.

Resumen El objetivo de esta investigación es mostrar las relaciones entre el uso de Dispositivos y Aplicaciones Móviles para la Conducción (DAMC) con la accidentalidad vial auto reportada, la ira, la salud física y el bienestar subjetivo, en tres tipos de conductores colombianos. La muestra es no aleatoria (n = 1149) y el 93.2% son conductores varones. Los resultados muestran que (a) en conductores profesionales, hay una correlación inversa entre el uso de DAMC con una menor fre-cuencia de conducción entre semana y con un mayor nivel educativo, (b) en conductores ocasionales, mayor uso de GPS asociado con accidentes fatales y con menor frecuencia de conducción entre semana, (C) en conductores particulares, mayor uso de DAMC relacionado con niveles más altos de agresividad y de dificultad percibida para conducir, y con más problemas de salud -principalmente hipertensión y diabetes. Es necesario realizar investigaciones en profundidad acerca de los usos de DAMC, salud y estilos de conducción, mediante el control de la deseabilidad social.

Relación entre variables psicológicas y lesiones deportivas en lanzadores de béisbol / Relação entre habilidades psicológicas e lesões desportivas em lançadores de beisebol / Relationship between psychological variables and sports injuries in baseball pitchers

RESUMEN Se realizó un estudio transversal, descriptivo y correlacional para determinar la relación entre variables psicológicas y lesiones en 34 lanzadores de béisbol de diferentes niveles competitivos. Se describieron las lesiones mediante análisis de frecuencias y distribución porcentual, así como media, desviación típica, asimetría y curtosis para las variables psicológicas; se realizó además la prueba de normalidad mediante K-S para una muestra. Se compararon las variables psicológicas entre grupos de lanzadores mediante Anova de un factor y se analizó la relación entre ambos grupos de variables mediante el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson. Se compararon las variables psicológicas en relación a las lesiones, empleando la prueba t para muestras independientes y Anova de un factor en cada caso, con un intervalo de confianza del 95 % donde p≤0.05. Fueron empleados el cuestionario de aspectos deportivos y lesiones, inventario de ansiedad rasgo-estado, inventario de ansiedad estado en competencia e inventario psicológico de ejecución deportiva. Se obtuvo una marcada presencia de lesiones y un perfil psicológico donde la ansiedad-rasgo, el control de la atención, la autoconfianza, el nivel motivacional y el control de afrontamiento positivo constituyen los puntos fuertes, existiendo diferencias en la ansiedad, según el nivel competitivo. Excepto el control de la actitud, las habilidades psicológicas mostraron relación con las lesiones. Los lanzadores con mayor cantidad y gravedad de lesiones durante las competencias presentan mayor ansiedad. Se concluye afirmando que la preparación psicológica del lanzador de béisbol debe poseer la finalidad de optimizar su rendimiento deportivo y preservar su estado de salud.

RESUMO Foi realizado um estudo transversal, descritivo e correlacional para determinar a relação entre variáveis psicológicas e lesões em 34 lançadores de beisebol de diferentes níveis competitivos. As lesões foram descritas por análise de frequência e distribuição percentual, assim como média, desvio padrão, enviesamento e curtose para as variáveis psicológicas; o teste de normalidade K-S também foi realizado para a amostra. As variáveis psicológicas foram comparadas entre grupos de pitchers através de um fator único. Anova e a relação entre ambos os grupos de variáveis foi analisada por meio do coeficiente de correlação de Pearson. As variáveis psicológicas foram comparadas em relação às lesões, utilizando o teste t para amostras independentes e um fator Anova em cada caso, com um intervalo de confiança de 95 %, em que p≤0.05. Foi utilizado o questionário de aspectos e lesões desportivas, inventário de ansiedade do estado do traço, inventário de ansiedade do estado na competição e inventário psicológico do desempenho desportivo; uma presença marcada de lesões e um perfil psicológico onde a ansiedade do traço, o controlo da atenção, a autoconfiança, o nível motivacional e o controlo positivo da resposta constituem os pontos fortes obtidos, com diferenças na ansiedade, de acordo com o nível competitivo. Com restrição do controlo de atitude, as capacidades psicológicas mostraram relação com lesões. Os lançadores com maior quantidade e gravidade de lesões durante as competições apresentam maior ansiedade. Conclui-se que a preparação psicológica do lançador de beisebol deve ter o propósito de otimizar o seu desempenho desportivo e preservar a sua saúde.

ABSTRACT A cross-sectional, descriptive and correlational study was carried out to determine the relationship between psychological variables and injuries in 34 baseball pitchers of different competitive levels. Injuries were described by frequency analysis and percentage distribution, as well as mean, standard deviation, asymmetry and kurtosis for psychological variables; the K-S normality test was also performed for the sample. The psychological variables were compared between groups of pitchers by means of a one-factor Anova and the relationship between both groups of variables was analyzed by means of Pearson's correlation coefficient. Psychological variables were compared in relation to injuries, using the t-test for independent samples and one-factor Anova in each case, with a confidence interval of 95 % where p≤0.05. The questionnaire of sports aspects and injuries, trait-state anxiety inventory, state anxiety inventory in competition and psychological inventory of sports performance were used; a marked presence of injuries and a psychological profile where trait-anxiety, attention control, self-confidence, motivational level and positive coping control constitute the strong points were obtained, with differences in anxiety, according to the competitive level. Except for attitude control, psychological skills showed a relationship with injuries. The throwers with greater number and severity of injuries during the competitions present greater anxiety. It is concluded by affirming that the psychological preparation of the baseball pitcher should have the purpose of optimizing his sports performance and preserving his state of health.

Porcentaje de peso perdido y su recuperación en pacientes bariátricos: un análisis desde la perspectiva temporal / Percentage of total weight loss and weight regain in bariatric patients: a time perspective analysis

RESUMEN La perspectiva temporal se ha asociado a hábitos relacionados con salud. Específicamente, el futuro ha sido asociado a cambios en el estilo de vida como la incorporación de ejercicio físico. En cambio, el presente hedonista se ha asociado a la perdida sub-óptima de peso en pacientes bariátricos. Objetivo: Evaluar la relación entre las variables de la perspectiva temporal y el porcentaje de peso total perdido; su mantención o re-ganancia desde el nadir, en pacientes bariátricos. Material y métodos: Se aplicó a 97 pacientes bariátricos el Inventario de la Perspectiva Temporal de Zimbardo y Boyd, y un cuestionario de estilo de vida construido para esta investigación. Resultados: Un mayor porcentaje de peso total perdido se asoció significativamente a futuro (r= 0,221; p<0,05) y desviación del perfil temporal negativo (r= 0,324; p<0,05). La pérdida de peso insuficiente estuvo asociada al presente fatalista (t= −2,16; p= 0,033) y desviación del perfil temporal balanceado (t= −2,81; p= 0,006). La re-ganancia del %PTP se asoció significativamente a la desviación del perfil temporal balanceado (t= −2,09; p= 0,045) y al consumo de dulces (X2= 13,42; p= 0,009). Conclusiones: Una mayor desviación de la perspectiva temporal balanceada y un mayor consumo de dulces se asociaron a una pérdida de peso insuficiente y a la recuperación desde el nadir.

ABSTRACT Background: A person's perspective of time has been associated with health-related habits. Specifically, future has been associated with changes in lifestyle as well the incorporation of physical exercise. In contrast, current hedonism is associated with sub-optimal weight loss in bariatric patients. Aim: To evaluate the relationship between seven variables of a time perspective and percentage of total weight loss; maintenance or weight regain among bariatric patients. Material and Methods: A sample of 97 bariatric patients answered the Inventory of Temporary Orientation and lifestyle questionnaires. Results: A greater percentage of total weight loss was significantly associated with future (r= 0.221; p<0.05) and deviations from negative time profile (r= 0.324; p<0.05). Insufficient weight loss was associated with a fatalistic present (t= −2.16, p= 0.033) and deviations from a balanced time perspective (t= −2.81; p= 0.006). Regaining weight was significantly associated to deviations from a balanced time perspective (t= −2.09; p=0.045) and consumption of sweets (X2= 13.42; p= 0.009). Conclusions: Deviations from a balanced time perspective and consumption of sweets are associated with sub-optimal weight loss and regaining weight.

¿Mejora el PILATES la salud mental? / Does PILATES improve mental health?

El Pilates es una forma alternativa de terapia física de baja a moderada intensidad, predominantemente realizada en el suelo y que se enfoca en abordar estabilidad, fuerza muscular, flexibilidad, respiración y postura. Existe evidencia que sostiene su utilidad en la salud física. En cambio, la evidencia es todavía limitada en cuanto a su efectividad para mejorar la salud mental. El objetivo de este artículo de revisión fue resaltar la evidencia preliminar que apoya la utilidad del Pilates en la mejora de la salud mental y variables psicológicas de las personas. Esta fue una revisión narrativa, no sistemática, centrada en literatura primaria, seleccionada de una búsqueda en las bases de datos PubMed y SciELO. Los términos clave que se utilizaron fueron los siguientes: "Pilates y salud mental", "Pilates y trastornos mentales" y "Pilates y psiquiatría". Los resultados fueron complementados con literatura secundaria (libros y capítulos de libros). Todos los miembros del equipo de investigación participaron en la revisión de la literatura. Todo lo anterior se realizó a fin de brindar una orientación general que sirva a médicos psiquiatras y a fisioterapeutas en el diseño de planes terapéuticos que complementen a los psicofármacos, la psicoterapia y al ejercicio físico convencional(AU)

Pilates is an alternative form of physical therapy of low-to-moderate intensity, predominantly performed on the floor and which focuses on addressing stability, muscle strength, flexibility, breathing and posture. There is evidence supporting its usefulness in physical health. In contrast, the evidence is still limited in terms of its effectiveness in improving mental health. The objective of this review article was to highlight the preliminary evidence that supports the usefulness of Pilates in the improvement of mental health and psychological variables of people. This was a non-systematic narrative review, focused on primary literature, selected from a search in PubMed and SciELO databases. The key terms used were: "Pilates and mental health", "Pilates and mental disorders", and "Pilates and psychiatry". The results were supplemented with secondary literature (books and book chapters). The research was carried out in order to provide a general orientation that would serve psychiatrists and physiotherapists in the design of therapeutic plans that complement psychopharmaceuticals, psychotherapy and conventional physical exercise(AU)

Efecto de las lesiones deportivas sobre variables psicológicas en lanzadores de béisbol / Effect of sports injuries on psychological variables in pitchers of baseball

Resumen La presente investigación se enmarca en el campo de las lesiones deportivas, teniendo como objeto de estudio su relación con las variables psicológicas, asociadas a la ejecución deportiva en lanzadores de béisbol. Se trabajó con 24 lanzadores lo que constituye una población heterogénea en cuanto a edad cronológica, edad deportiva, antecedentes y cantidad de lesiones sufridas. Para su evaluación, se utilizaron los siguientes instrumentos: cuestionario sobre aspectos deportivos y lesiones, el inventario del estado de ansiedad en competición y el inventario psicológico de ejecución deportiva. Los resultados obtenidos indican diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el estado de las variables psicológicas entre lanzadores con historial de lesiones y aquellos que no las presentaron en el momento del estudio, lo cual permitió determinar el efecto negativo de las lesiones sobre la autoconfianza, la ansiedad competitiva, el control del afrontamiento negativo, el control de la atención y el control visuoimaginativo. En el grupo de lanzadores con antecedentes de lesiones, se mostraron relaciones estadísticamente significativas en la autoconfianza y el control del afrontamiento negativo, estableciendo relaciones con la cantidad de lesiones sufridas, de manera tal, que, a mayor número de lesiones, mayor es la diferencia en ambas variables. Por otra parte, la motivación, el control de la actitud y el control del afrontamiento positivo no ofrecieron diferencias algunas entre lanzadores que se han lesionado y los que no lo han hecho. El efecto negativo de las lesiones sobre las variables psicológicas estudiadas mostró diferentes niveles de relación y dependencia en estos deportistas estudiados.

Abstract The present research is framed in the field of sports injuries, having as object of study its relation with the psychological variables associated to the sports performance in baseball pitchers. The work was developed with 24 pitchers constituting a heterogeneous population in terms of chronological age, sports age, history and number of injuries suffered. The following instruments were used for its evaluation: Questionnaire on Sports Aspects and Injuries, the Inventory of the State of Anxiety in Competition and the Psychological Inventory of Sports Execution. The results obtained indicate statistically significant differences in the state of the psychological variables between pitchers with a history of injuries and those who did not at the time of the study, which allowed determining the negative effect of the injuries on self-confidence, competitive anxiety, negative coping control, attention control and imaginative visual control. In the group of pitchers with a history of injuries, statistically significant relationships were shown in self-confidence and negative coping control, establishing relationships with the number of injuries suffered in such a way that the greater the number of injuries, the greater the difference in both variables. On the other hand, motivation, attitude control and positive coping control did not offer any differences between injured and uninjured pitchers. The negative effect of the injuries on the psychological variables studied showed different levels of relationship and dependence in these athletes studied.

Sociodemographic and psychological factors associated with self-care and quality of life in Mexican adults with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus / Fatores sociodemográficos e psicológicos associados ao autocuidado e à qualidade de vida em adultos mexicanos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 / Factores sociodemográficos y psicológicos asociados al autocuidado y la calidad de vida en adultos mexicanos con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2

Abstract The purpose of the present study was to identify sociodemographic and psychological variables related to self-care and quality of life in Mexican adults with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. A cross-sectional design was used in a sample of 60 people (93% women) aged between 36 and 66 years ( M = 54.3, SD = 4.71) attached to the public health system in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Self-care, self-efficacy, knowledge about diabetes, anxiety, depression and quality of life were measured using the EECAC, EAG, DKQ-24, AMAS, BDI-II and SF-36 scales. For data processing, a linear regression analysis was used to evaluate the impact of the measured variables on self-care and quality of life. In general, the model explained 33.9% of the variance of self-care through the variables depression (β = -.27) and self-efficacy (β = .74). The 56% variance in quality of life related to physical health was explained by the variables depression (ß = -34) and self-care ( β = .34). In their mental health component, 43.4% of variance in quality of life was explained through anxiety (β = -.26) and depression ( β = -.40). Finally, the positive perception of self-efficacy and health status free from anxiety and depression were determinant factors for self-care and health-related quality of life.

Resumo O propósito deste trabalho foi identificar as variáveis sociodemográficas e psicológicas relacionadas com o autocuidado e a qualidade de vida em adultos mexicanos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Utilizou-se um desenho transversal numa amostra de 60 pessoas (93 % mulheres) entre 36 e 66 anos (M = 54.3, DP = 4.71), vinculadas ao sistema de saúde pública em San Luis Potosí, México. Foram medidas as variáveis de autocuidado, autoeficácia, conhecimento em diabetes, ansiedade, depressão e qualidade de vida com a aplicação das escalas EECAC, EAG, DKQ-24, AMAS, BDI-II e SF-36. Na análise de resultados, utilizou-se a análise de regressão linear para avaliar o impacto das variáveis medidas sobre o autocuidado e a qualidade de vida. Em geral, o modelo explicou 33.9 % da variação do autocuidado por meio das variáveis depressão (β = -.27) e autoeficácia (β = .74). 56 % de variação em qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde física foram explicadas a partir das variáveis depressão (β = -.34) e autocuidado (β = .34). Em seu componente de saúde mental, 43.4 % da variação em qualidade de vida foram explicadas por meio da ansiedade (β = -.26) e da depressão (β = -.40). Finalmente, a percepção positiva de autoeficácia e o estado de saúde livre de ansiedade e depressão foram fatores determinantes para o autocuidado e a qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde.

Resumen El propósito del presente trabajo fue identificar las variables sociodemográficas y psicológicas relacionadas con el autocuidado y la calidad de vida en adultos mexicanos con diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Se utilizó un diseño transversal en una muestra de 60 personas (93 % mujeres) entre 36 y 66 años de edad (M = 54.3, DE = 4.71) adscritas al sistema de salud pública en San Luis Potosí, México. Se midieron las variables de autocuidado, autoeficacia, conocimientos en diabetes, ansiedad, depresión y calidad de vida con la aplicación de las escalas EECAC, EAG, DKQ-24, AMAS, BDI-II y SF-36. En el análisis de resultados se utilizó un análisis de regresión lineal para evaluar el impacto de las variables medidas sobre el autocuidado y la calidad de vida. En general, el modelo explicó 33.9 % de la variación del autocuidado a través de las variables depresión (β = -.27) y autoeficacia (β = .74). El 56 % de variación en calidad de vida relacionada con la salud física se explicó a partir de las variables se explicó a través de la ansiedad (β = -.26) y la depresión (β = -.40). Finalmente, la percepción positiva de autoeficacia y el estado de salud libre de ansiedad y depresión resultaron ser factores determinantes para el autocuidado y la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud.

Relationship between cosmetic surgery and psychological variables

Objective: The main aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between cosmetic surgery and psychological variables such as self-esteem and marital satisfaction along with its components in Iran. Methods: The study had an ex-post facto, pre-post-test design. Using purposive sampling method, a total of 30 married women, who had referred for cosmetic surgery to clinics in Tehran, were incorporated during a six-month period. Data collection instruments included Enrich Marital Satisfaction Scale and Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory. The obtained data were analyzed using inferential statistics (analysis of variance for repeated measures, related sample test, and Pearson correlation coefficient). Results: According to the results of this study, some components of marital satisfaction (such as marital relations, financial management, leisure, and sex) and self-esteem of women before and after cosmetic surgery is statistically significant also there is a relationship betwean marital satisfaction and self-esteem, as self-esteem increases, marital satisfaction rises too. Conclusion: Performance of such surgeries always presents risks, and advice should be sought before making any decision about the surgery.

Psychological variables: determinants of the body image adjustment of obese subject to gastric bypass / Variables psicológicas: determinantes de la adaptación a la imagen corporal del obeso sometido a by-pass gástrico

Morbid obesity as an entity that is associated to numerous clinical complications, an increased mortality and a deterioration of the quality of life, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends surgical treatments as an alternative. In this sense, the physical and psychological benefits associated with bariatric surgery are well documented. However, the surgery can generate negative effects. The structural changes in the digestive system, coupled with the disruption of the body image especially patients who undergo bypass gastric, reinforce the idea that everything is not positive. Given this reality, this theoretical review is to emphasize the importance of studying the role that psychological variables in adapting to the new body image in these patients.

Al ser la obesidad mórbida una entidad que se asocia a numerosas complicaciones clínicas, a un aumento de la mortalidad y a un deterioro de la calidad de vida de quien la sufre; la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), recomienda considerar como alternativa los tratamientos quirúrgicos. En este sentido, los beneficios físicos y psicológicos vinculados a la cirugía bariátrica están bien documentados. No obstante, la cirugía conlleva efectos negativos en un alto porcentaje de individuos. Los cambios estructurales que produce en el circuito digestivo, sumado a la desorganización de la imagen corporal que sufren los pacientes que se someten especialmente al By-Pass Gástrico, refuerzan la idea de que no todo es positivo. Ante esta realidad, la presente revisión teórica trata de debe de subrayar la importancia de estudiar el papel que tienen las variables psicológicas en la adaptación a la nueva imagen corporal en estos pacientes.

Associação entre percepção de doença e ansiedade, depressão e autoeficácia em pessoas com HIV/Aids / Association between illness perception and anxiety, depression and self-efficacy in people with HIV/AIDS / Asociación entre la percepción de la enfermedad y la ansiedad, la depresión y la auto-eficacia en las personas con VIH/SIDA

A percepção de doença de pessoas que vivem com HIV/aids (PVHA) é uma variável importante, ainda pouco estudada em âmbito mundial. Objetivou-se investigar a associação entre percepção de doença e ansiedade, depressão e autoeficácia em pessoas que vivem com HIV/aids. A amostra foi constituída de 28 PVHA, que responderam aos questionários sociodemográfico e médico-clínico, Questionário de Percepção de Doenças Versão Breve (Brief IPQ), Escala Hospitalar de Ansiedade e Depressão (HADS) e Escala de Autoeficácia para Seguir Prescrição Antirretroviral. Procedeu-se a análises estatísticas dos dados, sendo realizados testes de correlação de Spearman. Observou-se correlação positiva estatisticamente significativa entre percepção de doença e ansiedade (r =0,64; p<0,01) e depressão (r =0,68; p<0,01). Também foi identificada correlação negativa estatisticamente significativa entre percepção de doença e autoeficácia (rs= -0,41; p<0,05), sugerindo que quanto menor a autoeficácia percebida para aderir aos medicamentos antirretrovirais, maior a percepção de ameaça imposta pela doença. Conclui-se que há associação entre percepção de doença e variáveis psicológicas (ansiedade, depressão e autoeficácia) em PVHA.

The illness perception of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is an important variable, poorly studied worldwide. The aimed was investigate the association between illness perception and anxiety, depression and self-efficacy in people living with HIV/AIDS. The sample consisted of 28 PLWHA, that responded to sociodemographic and medical-clinical questionnaires, Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (Brief IPQ), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Self-efficacy for Following Anti-retroviral Prescription Scale. The authors conducted statistical analyzes of the data, been carried Spearman correlation tests. Was observed a statistically significant positive correlation between illness perception and anxiety (r = .64; p <.01) and depression (r = .68; p <.01). Has also identified a statistically significant negative correlation between self-efficacy and illness perception (r = -.41; p <.05), suggesting that the higher self-efficacy perceived for adhere to antiretroviral drugs, larger perception of threat posed by the disease. It was concluded that there is an association between illness perception and psychological variables (anxiety, depression and self-efficacy) in PLWHA.

La percepción de la enfermedad de las personas que viven con el VIH/SIDA (PVVS) es una variable, ha sido poco estudiada en todo el mundo. El objetivo fue investigar la asociación entre la percepción de la enfermedad y la ansiedad, la depresión y la auto-eficacia en personas que viven con el VIH/SIDA. La muestra consistió en 28 PVVS, que respondieron a cuestionarios sociodemográficos y médicos-clínicos, Cuestionario de Perception de la Enfermidad Versión Breve, Escala Hospitalaria de Ansiedad y Depresión y la Escala de Autoeficacia para Tomar los Antirretrovirales. Los autores realizaron análisis estadísticos de los datos y conducidas pruebas de correlación de Spearman. Se observó una correlación positiva estadísticamente significativa entre percepción de la enfermedad y ansiedad (r = .64; p <.01) y depresión (r = .68; p <.01). También se ha identificado una correlación negativa estadísticamente significativa entre la autoeficacia y la percepción de la enfermedad (r = -.41; p <.05), lo que sugiere que quanto mayor la autoeficacia percibida para adherirse a los medicamentos antirretrovirales, mayor la percepción de amenaza que representa la enfermedad. De ello se desprende que existe una asociación entre la percepción de la enfermedad y variables psicológicas (ansiedad, depresión y auto-eficacia) en las PVVS.

Correlational study of psychological variables self-confidence and anxiety / Estudo da correlação das variáveis psicológicas autoconfiança e ansiedade / Estudio correlacional de las variables psicológicas autoconfianza y ansiedad

The purpose of this study is to analyze the concurrent validity of the psychological variables self-confidence and anxiety among the psychological measurement instruments: Psychological Characteristics Questionnaire related to Sports Performance (CPRD); Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2); and Sports Psychological Inventory LOEHR. For this purpose, a correlational study was conducted between the selected variables and pertinent aspects of the measurement instruments. The study has revealed that the psychological variables self-confidence and anxiety are relevant in all three instruments, although not in all of the selected items.

O objetivo deste estudo é analisar a validade concorrente das variáveis psicológicas de autoconfiança e ansiedade entre os instrumentos de medição psicológica: Questionário de Características Psicológicas relacionadas ao Desempenho Esportivo (CPRD), Inventário de Ansiedade Estado Competitivo-2 (CSAI-2) e Inventário Psicológico Esportivo LOEHR. Para isso foi realizado um estudo de correlação entre os itens selecionados e coincidentes em tais instrumentos. A análise revelou que as variáveis psicológicas autoconfiança e ansiedade guardam relação nos três instrumentos, mas não em todos os itens selecionados.

El objetivo del presente estudio es analizar la validez concurrente de las variables psicológicas autoconfianza y ansiedad entre los instrumentos de medición psicológica: Cuestionario de Características Psicológicas relacionadas con el Rendimiento Deportivo (CPRD), Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) e Inventario Psicológico Deportivo LOEHR. Para ello, se ha llevado a cabo un estudio correlacional entre los ítems seleccionados y coincidentes en dichos instrumentos. El estudio ha revelado que las variables psicológicas autoconfianza y ansiedad guardan relación en los tres instrumentos, aunque no en todos los ítems seleccionados.

Risk and Protective Factors of Internet Addiction: A Meta-Analysis of Empirical Studies in Korea

PURPOSE: A meta-analysis of empirical studies performed in Korea was conducted to systematically investigate the associations between the indices of Internet addiction (IA) and psychosocial variables. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Systematic literature searches were carried out using the Korean Studies Information Service System, Research Information Sharing Service, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and references in review articles. The key words were Internet addiction, (Internet) game addiction, and pathological, problematic, and excessive Internet use. Only original research papers using Korean samples published from 1999 to 2012 and officially reviewed by peers were included for analysis. Ninety-five studies meeting the inclusion criteria were identified. RESULTS: The magnitude of the overall effect size of the intrapersonal variables associated with internet addiction was significantly higher than that of interpersonal variables. Specifically, IA demonstrated a medium to strong association with "escape from self" and "self-identity" as self-related variables. "Attention problem", "self-control", and "emotional regulation" as control and regulation-relation variables; "addiction and absorption traits" as temperament variables; "anger" and "aggression" as emotion and mood and variables; "negative stress coping" as coping variables were also associated with comparably larger effect sizes. Contrary to our expectation, the magnitude of the correlations between relational ability and quality, parental relationships and family functionality, and IA were found to be small. The strength of the association between IA and the risk and protective factors was found to be higher in younger age groups. CONCLUSION: The findings highlight a need for closer examination of psychosocial factors, especially intrapersonal variables when assessing high-risk individuals and designing intervention strategies for both general IA and Internet game addiction.

Construção de uma escala de empregabilidade: definições e variáveis psicológicas / Employability scale construction: definitions and psychological variables

A empregabilidade pode ser compreendida como a junção de competências, habilidades e variáveis psicológicas utilizadas para conquistar e manter um trabalho ou um emprego. O presente trabalho apresenta alguns resultados obtidos no processo de construção de uma escala de empregabilidade, que reuniu diversas variáveis de cunho psicológico relativas ao tema. A amostra contou com 628 estudantes universitários, de ambos os sexos, dos cursos de administração, engenharias e psicologia de instituições públicas e privadas do Estado de São Paulo. A escala inicial, que continha 88 itens referentes a onze fatores/variáveis, foi aplicada coletivamente, em uma escala tipo Likert de quatro pontos. Os resultados obtidos permitiram redefinir a escala, obtendo-se 57 itens, dispostos em quatro fatores/variáveis denominados: eficácia de busca; dificuldade de busca; otimismo; e responsabilidade/decisão. Os valores estatísticos foram suficientes para confirmar a fidedignidade da escala e, consequentemente, para indicá-la para estudos futuros.

Employability may be understood as a combination of competence, skills and psychological variables used to get and to keep a job. This survey presents a number of results obtained from the construction of an Employability Scale which brought together several psychological variables related to the subject. The sample comprised 628 university students, of both sexes, attending Administration, Engineering and Psychology courses in public and private institutions in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The scale consisted initially of 88 items related to 11 factors/variables, applied collectively on a Likert four-point scale. The results led to a redefinition of the scale, resulting in 57 items arranged in four factors/variables called efficacy of search; difficulty of search; optimism; responsibility/decision. The statistical values were sufficient to confirm its reliability and to recommend it for future research.

Gender Differences Associated with Pain Patterns and Psychological Variables in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Patients

OBJECTIVE: To investigate gender differences in pain patterns and psychological variables among patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. METHOD: Thirty-five male and thirty-eight female patients who visited our outpatient clinic due to chronic musculoskeletal pain were evaluated using a questionnaire survey. Chronic musculoskeletal pain was defined as pain lasting longer than 6 months. Patients were evaluated with visual analogue scale (VAS), pain site, pain duration and frequency. Beck depression inventory, state-trait anxiety index, somatization scale of symptom checklist-revised, symptom interpretation questionnaire, and pain catastrophizing scale were checked for psychological variables. Correlations among each variable were evaluated statistically. RESULTS: Female patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain recorded higher scores on number of pain site, pain catastrophizing scale, rumination, magnification and catastrophic attribution than male patients (p<0.05). In female patients, VAS was correlated significantly with depression, static anxiety, somatization, catastrophizing thought. rumination, magnification, helpless, and catastrophic attribution. Pain frequency was correlated significantly with somatization, catastrophizing thought, rumination, and helpless. Number of pain site was correlated with somatization, catastrophizing thought, magnification, and helpless. The correlation between pain patterns and psychological variables was also observed in male patients, but statistically less significant than female patients. CONCLUSION: We found gender difference associated with pain patterns and psychological variables in chronic musculoskeletal pain patients. Consideration of psychological factors may be important for management in female patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.