Personalidad y androgenización perinatal en mujeres / Personalidade e androgenização perinatal em mulheres / Personality and perinatal androgenization in women

Objetivo: indagar la influencia de la androgenización pe-rinatal sobre la personalidad en 60 mujeres con edades entre 18 y 42 años de la Región de Cuyo, Argentina.La muestra fue intencional, no aleatoria. Instrumentos: test MillonInventory of PersonalityStyles (MIPS); y la medida y relación de longitud de los dedos (RLD) 2D:4D de la mano derecha. Se formaron dos grupos de compara-ción: G1 con valores de RLD entre el mínimo y el valor medio, y G2 con mediciones entre el valor medio y el valor máximo. Resultados: La comparación de medias indicó diferencias entre G1 y G2 para las bipolaridades Introversión; Conformismo y Control. G1 presentó co-rrelaciones negativas entre las escalas individualidad (r=-0,31; z=0,05) e intuición (r=-0,33; z=0,04*) con RLD. Para G2, valores superiores de RLD, no hubo correlacio-nes. Conclusiones: el Individualismo; la Introversión; la Intuición; el Conformismo y el Control parecen ser más sensibles a los niveles androgénicos perinatales que el resto de las bipolaridades de la personalidad.

Objective: to investigate the influence of perinatal andro-genization on personality in 60 women between the ages of 18 and 42 in the Region of Cuyo, Argentina.The sample was intentional, not random. Instruments: Millon Inventory of Personality Styles test (MIPS); and the measurement and ratio of finger length (RLD) 2D:4D of the right hand. Two compari-son groups were formed: G1 with RLD values between the minimum and the mean value, and G2 with measurements between the mean and the maximum value.Results: Comparison of means indicated differences between G1 and G2 for the bipolari-ties of Introversion; Conformism and Control. G1 showed negative correlations between individuality (r=-0,31; z=0,05) and intuition (r=-0,33; z=0,04*) scales with RLD.For G2, higher RLD values, there were no correlations.Conclusions: Individualism; Introversion; Intuition; Conformism and Control seem to be more sensitive to perinatal androgenic levels than the rest of the bipolarities of personality.

Objetivo: investigar a influência da androgenização perinatal na personalidade de 60 mulheres entre 18 e 42 anos na região de Cuyo, Argentina. A amostra foi intencional, não aleatória. Instrumentos: Teste Millon Inventory of Personality Styles (MIPS); e a medida e a proporção do comprimento do dedo (RLD) 2D: 4D da mão direita. Foram formados dois grupos de comparação: G1 com valores de RLD entre o valor mínimo e o valor médio e G2 com medidas entre a média e o valor máximo.Resultados: A comparação das médias indicou diferenças entre G1 e G2 para as bipolaridades da Introversão; Conformismo e Controle. O G1 apresentou correlações negativas entre as escalas de individualidade (r = -0,31; z = 0,05) e intuição (r = -0,33; z = 0,04 *) com o RLD. Para o G2, maiores valores de RLD foram observados sem correlações.Conclusões: Individualismo; Introversão; Intuição; O conformismo e o controle parecem ser mais sensíveis aos níveis androgênicos perinatais do que o restante das bipolaridades da personalidade.

Tríada oscura de personalidad, satisfacción laboral y cinismo organizacional: un modelo estructural / Dark Triad of Personality, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Cynicism: A Structural Model

Resumen Se analizó el impacto del cinismo organizacional sobre las relaciones entre la tríada oscura (maquiavelismo, narcisismo, psicopatía) y la satisfacción laboral, en una muestra de 343 trabajadores argentinos. Se plantearon hipótesis sobre relaciones directas e indirectas que fueron probadas mediante análisis de ecuaciones estructurales. Los resultados confirmaron que la tríada predice el cinismo (maquiavelismo: ϒ = 0.39, p < 0.01; psicopatía: ϒ = 0.22, p < 0.01; narcisismo: ϒ = 0.14; p < 0.05), y que el cinismo mediatiza completamente las relaciones entre la tríada y la satisfacción laboral (maquiavelismo: z = -4.51, p < 0.001; psicopatía: z = -3.24, p < 0.001; narcisismo: z = -1.78, p < 0.05). Se discuten las implicancias prácticas de los hallazgos y se sugieren nuevas líneas de investigación futura.

Abstract The impact of organizational cynicism on the relationship between dark personality traits (Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy) and job satisfaction was analysed. It was study a sample of 343 Argentinean workers. Hypotheses on direct and indirect relationships were tested by structural equation modelling. The results confirmed that the dark triad predicts cynicism (machiavellianism: ϒ = 0.39, p < 0.01; psychopathy: ϒ = 0.22, p < 0.01; narcissism: ϒ = 0.14; p < 0.05); and that cynicism fully mediates the relationship between the dark side and job satisfaction (machiavellianism: z = -4.51, p < 0.001; psychopathy: z = -3.24, p < 0.001; narcissism: z = -1.78, p < 0.05). Practical implications of findings are discussed and new lines for future studies are suggested.

J. K. Rowling y Severus Snape: dos caras de la misma moneda. Una comparación de las organizaciones de significado personal de la autora y un personaje de la octología de Harry Potter / J. K. Rowling and Severus Snape: two sides of the same coin. A comparison of personal meaning organizations of the author and a character in Harry Potter's octology

La presente investigación, tiene como objetivo la realización de un perfil psicológico de J.k Rowling y de Severus Snape, personaje de la heptalogía de libros de Harry Potter, de la autoría de Rowling. Este perfil se basa en la revisión del material cinematográfico, de la octología basada en los libros ya mencionados y en la película Magic Beyond Words, basada en la vida de J.K Rowling, además de la perspectiva de la psicología cognitiva-postracional. Dentro de los principales resultados encontrados, está el hecho que J.K. Rowling y Severus Snape tienen el mismo patrón de apego, pero no la misma organización de significado personal (OSP), debido a que Rowling es OSP obsesiva y Severus es OSP depresivo; sin embargo, por su configuración de apego evitante, sí son dos caras de la misma moneda.

This research aims to carry out a psychological profile of J.k Rowling and of Severus Snape, character from the harry potter's heptalogy books, by Rowling. This profile is based on the review of the film material of the octology based on the books already mentioned and the film Magic beyond words, based on the life of J.K Rowling, furthermore of perspective of cognitive-postrational psychology. Among the main results found is the fact that J.K. Rowling and Severus Snape have the same attachment, but not the same OSP, owing to Rowling is obsessive OSP and Severus is depressive OSP, but that for its configuration of avoidant attachment if they are two sides of the same coin.

Gender relations and differences between gratitude and personality in university students of lima-peru / Relaciones de género y diferencias entre gratitud y personalidad en estudiantes universitarios de lima-perú

Abstract This study established the relation between gratitude and personality of Peruvian university students residing in Lima; throughout a descriptive correlational design. The sample was composed/conformed by 200 university students living in Lima and it was used the Gratitude Scale developed by Alarcón and the Scale of five factors of Personality by Costa & McCrae.; Both Scales shown a remarkable degree of reliability and validity. Significant relationship between gratitude, Neuroticism, Responsibility and Kindness factors were found in the research; likewise, there were found significant differences according to each sex.

Resumen Este estudio determinó la relación entre la gratitud y la personalidad en estudiantes universitarios de Lima-Perú a través de un diseño descriptivo correlacional. La muestra estuvo conformada por 200 universitarios residentes en Lima, y usando la escala de Gratitud de Alarcón y la escala de Cinco factores de la personalidad de Costa & McCrae, los cuales demostraron altos niveles de fiabilidad y validez, se encontraron relaciones significativas entre la gratitud y los factores de Neuroticismo, Responsabilidad y Amabilidad. También se encontraron diferencias significativas según sexo.

Impacto del perfil facial en la apreciación de la personalidad / Impact of facial profile on personality assessment

Objetivo: determinar el impacto de los perfiles faciales y analizar si contribuyen a calificar a una persona de agradable, positiva, negativa, simpática, exitosa, alegre o amargada. Materiales y métodos: se modificó la fotografía de una paciente a fin de obtener cinco tipos de perfiles faciales, los cuales fueron evaluados mediante la escala de Likert por estudiantes de odontología, Los resultados fueron volcados en tablas con el programa Excel (Microsoft) y analizados mediante la prueba de ANOVA. Resultados: losperfiles de clase III fueron asociados a personas amargadas, menos exitosas, poco simpáticas y negativas. Los perfiles de clase II, a personas agradables, simpáticas, alegres y positivas. Los perfiles de clase I, a personas exitosas. Conclusiones: el perfil facial influye en la percepción de las personas. El perfil de clase III es asociado a valores socialmente negativos.

Transtornos de personalidade: história do conceito e controvérsias atuais / Personality disorders: history of the concept and current controversies

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a estruturação do diagnóstico de Transtorno de Personalidade. Inicialmente, o trabalho percorre o território conceitual com o qual, desde sua origem na passagem do século XVIII para o XIX, a psiquiatria procurou nomear, explicar e compreender as personalidades consideradas anormais. Em seguida promove-se uma discussão acerca das concepções de personalidade, normalidade e patologia que circunscrevem a categoria, orientada a partir do estudo de seus diferentes modelos diagnósticos presentes no DSM-5. Por fim busca-se compreender a relevância atual do diagnóstico de transtorno de personalidade através da análise de alguns exemplos de seu uso em contextos médico, legal e literário. O objetivo é o de entrever o lugar ocupado por esse diagnóstico, especialmente o do tipo Antissocial, no imaginário cultural presente

This work analyzes the processes through which the diagnosis of personality disorder has been structured. First, it covers the conceptual territory through which, from its origin in the passage of the eighteenth century to the nineteenth, psychiatry sought to name, to explain and to understand the so called abnormal personalities. This first step is followed by comments on the concepts of personality, normality and pathology that take part in the construction of this psychiatric category as it exists today. In order to do this, the structure of different diagnostic models present in the DSM-5 is analyzed. Finally, we seek to understand the current relevance of the diagnosis of personality disorder by taking into consideration examples of its use in medical, legal and literary contexts, in order to shed some light over the place occupied by this diagnosis, especially the anti-social type, in today's cultural landscape

Relations between Eastern Four Pillars Theory and Western Measures of Personality Traits

PURPOSE: The present study investigated the validity of personality classification using four pillars theory, a tradition in China and northeastern Asia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four pillars analyses were performed for 148 adults on the basis of their birth year, month, day, and hour. Participants completed two personality tests, the Korean version of Temperament and Character Inventory-Revised-Short Version (TCI) and the Korean Inventory of Interpersonal Problems; scores were correlated with four pillars classification elements. Mean difference tests (e.g., t-test, ANOVA) were compared with groups classified by four pillars index. RESULTS: There were no significant correlations between personality scale scores and total yin/yang number (i.e., the 8 heavenly or earthly stems), and no significant between-groups results for classifications by yin/yang day stem and the five elements. There were significant but weak (r=0.18-0.29) correlations between the five elements and personality scale scores. For the six gods and personality scales, there were significant but weak (r=0.18-0.25) correlations. Features predicted by four pillars theory were most consistent when participants were grouped according to the yin/yang of the day stem and dominance of yin/yang numbers in the eight heavenly or earthly stems. CONCLUSION: Although the major criteria of four pillars theory were not independently correlated with personality scale scores, correlations emerged when participants were grouped according to the composite yin/yang variable. Our results suggest the utility of four pillars theory (beyond fortune telling or astrology) for classifying personality traits and making behavioral predictions.

Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Temperament & Personality Questionnaire into Brazilian portuguese / Tradução e adaptação cultural para o português brasileiro do Temperament and Personality Questionnaire

Introduction: The Temperament & Personality Questionnaire (T&P) is a self-report instrument designed to evaluate personality styles overrepresented in patients with depression. This report briefly describes the translation and adaptation of the T&P into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: The procedures, which included 10 steps, followed guidelines for the adaptation of self-report instruments defined by the International Society For Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Task Force for Translation and Cultural Adaptation. Results: The author of the original T&P questionnaire authorized and participated in the translation conducted by the authors and independent native speakers. Evaluation of the translated questionnaire indicated that only minor adjustments were required in the Portuguese version. Conclusions: The Brazilian version of T&P, translated and adapted following a rigid standardized process, is available for use free of charge and may be especially useful in pursuing links between personality styles and depressive conditions (AU)

Introdução: O Temperament & Personality Questionnaire (T&P) é um instrumento de autorrelato criado para avaliar quais estilos de personalidade têm maior representação em pacientes com depressão. Este trabalho descreve brevemente o processo de tradução e adaptação do T&P para o português brasileiro. Métodos: A tradução e a adaptação cultural se desenvolveram em 10 passos e seguiram as diretrizes para adaptação de instrumentos de autorrelato definidas por força-tarefa do ISPOR (International Society For Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research). Resultados: O autor do questionário T&P original autorizou e participou da tradução feita pelos autores e por falantes nativos independentes. A avaliação do questionário traduzido mostrou que apenas pequenos ajustes foram necessários na versão em português. Conclusões: A versão brasileira do questionário T&P, traduzido e adaptado seguindo um rígido processo padronizado, está disponível gratuitamente e pode ser de grande utilidade na pesquisa sobre as relações entre estilos de personalidade e quadros depressivos (AU)

Psychometric properties of the revised conscientiousness dimension of Inventário Dimensional Clínico da Personalidade (IDCP) / Propriedades psicométricas da versão revisada da dimensão conscienciosidade do Inventário Dimensional Clínico da Personalidade (IDCP)

This study investigated the psychometric properties of the revised scale of conscientiousness of a clinical personality inventory (Inventário Dimensional Clínico da Personalidade, IDCP). One hundred and twenty participants (68 women; 56.7%) aged 18 to 53 years (mean = 22.58, standard deviation = 6.19) were recruited by convenience and answered the IDCP and the NEO Personality Inventory - Revised. The analysis of internal structure, association with external variables and reliability of the dimension under review confirmed its validity. The psychometric characteristics of the revised dimension seem to be more adequate than those of the original version and more focused on pathological functioning, which was expected and desirable (AU)

O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar as propriedades psicométricas da versão revisada da dimensão conscienciosidade do Inventário Dimensional Clínico da Personalidade (IDCP). Para tanto, participaram da pesquisa 120 sujeitos, recrutados por conveniência, com idade variando entre 18 e 53 anos (média = 22,58; desvio padrão = 6,19), sendo 68 mulheres (56,7%). Todos os sujeitos responderam o IDCP e o Inventário de Personalidade NEO-PI Revisado. Os dados encontrados no estudo foram favoráveis quanto às evidências de validade com base na estrutura interna e na relação com variáveis externas, bem como em relação à fidedignidade da dimensão revisada do instrumento. A partir disso, aponta-se que a dimensão revisada é mais adequada do ponto de vista psicométrico quando comparada com a versão original da mesma e, além disso, apresenta conteúdos mais voltados para o funcionamento patológico, o que era esperado e desejável (AU)

Relações hierárquicas entre os traços amplos do Big Five / Hierarchical relationship between the broad traits of the Big Five

O modelo Big Five sustenta que a personalidade humana é composta por dezenas de fatores específicos. Apesar dessa diversidade, esses fatores confluem para cinco traços amplos que estão em um mesmo nível de hierarquia. O presente estudo apresenta uma hipótese alternativa, postulando níveis entre os traços amplos do modelo. Fizeram parte do estudo 684 estudantes do ensino fundamental e médio de uma escola particular de Belo Horizonte, MG, com idades entre 10 e 18 anos (m = 13,71 e DP= 2,11). Para medir os fatores do Big Five foi utilizado o Inventário de Características de Personalidade, anteriormente chamado de Inventário dos Adjetivos de Personalidade, de Pinheiro, Gomes e Braga (2009). O instrumento mensura oito polaridades das 10 polaridades presentes nos cinco traços amplos do Big Five. Dois modelos foram comparados via método path analysis: um modelo de quatro níveis hierárquicos e um modelo não hierárquico. O modelo hierárquico apresentou adequado grau de ajuste aos dados e mostrou-se superior ao modelo não hierárquico, que não se ajusta aos dados. Implicações são discutidas para o modelo Big Five.

The Big Five model sustains that human personality is composed by dozens of specific factors. Despite of diversity, specific factors are integrated in five broad traits that are in the same hierarchical level. The current study presents an alternative hypothesis arguing that there are hierarchical levels between the broad traits of the model. Six hundred and eighty-four junior and high school level students from 10 to 18 years old (M = 13.71 and SD= 2.11) of a private school in the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil participated in the study. The Big Five was measured by an Inventory of Personality Traits, initially named as Personality Adjective Inventory, elaborated by Pinheiro, Gomes and Braga (2009). This instrument measures eight polarities of the ten presented in the Big Five Model. Two models were compared through path analysis: a four-level hierarchical model and a non-hierarchical one. The hierarchical model showed adequate data fit, pointing to its superiority in relation to the non-hierarchical model, which did not present it. Implications to the Big Five Model are discussed.

Assessment of the Type D Personality Construct in the Korean Population: A Validation Study of the Korean DS14

This study aimed to develop a Korean version of the Type D Personality Scale-14 (DS14) and evaluate the psychiatric symptomatology of Korean cardiac patients with Type D personality. Healthy control (n = 954), patients with a coronary heart disease (n = 111) and patients with hypertension and no heart disease (n = 292) were recruited. All three groups completed DS14, the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ), the state subscale of Spielberger State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S), the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Short Depression Scale (CESD), and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). The Korean DS14 was internally consistent and stable over time. 27% of the subjects were classified as Type D. Type D individuals had significantly higher mean scores on the STAI-S, CESD, and GHQ compared to non-Type D subjects in each group. The Korean DS14 was a valid and reliable tool for identifying Type D personality. The general population and cardiovascular patients with Type D personality showed higher rate of depression, anxiety and psychological distress regarding their health. Therefore, identifying Type D personality is important in clinical research and practice in chronic medical disorders, especially cardiovascular disease, in Korea.

Um exercício de alteridade: aproximações e afastamentos entre Jung e Reich / An exercise in otherness: approaches and departures between Jung and Reich / Un ejercicio de alteridad: acercamientos y alejamientos entre Jung y Reich

Nosso objetivo é apresentar o exercício que consistiu em identificar movimentos de aproximação e afastamento entre as abordagens teórico-práticas desenvolvidas por Carl Gustav Jung e Wilhelm Reich. No que diz respeito ao método, procuramos contextualizar os conceitos no conjunto da obra de cada autor, assim como respeitar as linguagens específicas. A fim de cumprirmos o objetivo proposto, elegemos três eixos norteadores: aspectos históricos, dimensão teórico-conceitual e formas de intervenção. Quanto ao primeiro, aspectos históricos, focalizamos os contextos de vida e obra dos dois autores, destacando também suas relações com Freud. Em relação à dimensão teórico-conceitual, cotejamos, sobretudo, as noções de ciência, inconsciente, autorregulação, sexualidade, desenvolvimento, saúde e doença. Finalmente, a interlocução sobre as formas de intervenção se deu frente às propostas voltadas para o contexto sociocultural, em especial nos campos da clínica, educação, política, religião e arte. Consideramos que este artigo, ensaio de um diálogo respeitoso entre os enfoques de Jung e Reich, pode contribuir para um mundo onde as diferenças, longe de impedirem o contato criativo, sejam vistas como uma valiosa oportunidade para rever e amadurecer posições.

Our aim here is to present the exercise of identifying movements of convergence and divergence in the theoretical and practical approaches developed by Carl Gustav Jung and Wilhelm Reich. As to the method, we attempt to contextualize the concepts considering the whole set of works of each author, as well as to respect their specific languages. In order to achieve our aim, we have elected three main guidelines: the historical aspects, the conceptual and theoretical dimension, and the forms of intervention. As to the first - the historical aspects -, we focus on the contexts of life and work of both authors, also underlining their relations to Freud. As to the second, we compare, mainly, the notions of science, unconsciousness, self-regulation, sexuality, development, health and disease. Finally, the consideration on the forms of intervention takes place by the light of the propositions linked to the social and cultural context, particularly in the fields of clinic paper, attempting to produce a respectful dialogue between the perspectives of Jung and Reich, may contribute to a world where the differences, far from preventing a creative contact, can be seen as a good opportunity to review and ripen our positions.

Rasgos del temperamento de los perros domésticos (Canis familiaris): evaluaciones conductuales / Temperament traits of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris): Behavioural tests

Los rasgos del temperamento se definen como tendencias conductuales estables entre situaciones similares y a lo largo del tiempo. En el presente trabajo se revisan las pruebas conductuales diseñadas para la evaluación de rasgos aislados del temperamento en los perros domésticos. Para cada dimensión se describen los estímulos empleados, las respuestas evaluadas y el correlato fisiológico de las mismas. Los rasgos más estudiados fueron la temerosidad, la agresividad y la sociabilidad. Sin embargo, sólo la primera cuenta con correlatos fisiológicos bien establecidos. Finalmente, las evaluaciones conductuales resultan de suma importancia para la selección de los perros para las distintas funciones que cumplen en la sociedad humana: detección de drogas, compañía, guardia, rescate de personas, etc.

A temperament trait is defined as a stable behavioral tendency along time and among similar situations. This study intends to analyze the behavioral tests designed for the evaluation of isolated temperamental traits of domestic dogs. The type of stimulus used, the behaviors evaluated and the physiological substrates are described for each dimension. Fearfulness, aggressiveness and sociability were the most studied traits. Nevertheless, only the first one has well established physiological bases. Finally, behavioral tests are of great relevance for selecting dogs for the different roles that they perform in human society, such as drug detection, company, security, human rescue, etc.

Comparación de las propiedades psicométricas del MMPI y el MMPI-2 en una muestra de universitarios bogotanos / Comparison of the MMPI and MMPI-2 psychometric properties in a group of undergraduate students of Bogotá

El estudio compara las propiedades psicométricas del MMPI Y el MMPI-II en un grupo de estudiantes universitarios de Bogotá. El MMPI se aplicó a 2483 aspirantes y estudiantes de un programa académico superior; la versión MMPI-II fue aplicada a 95 estudiantes regulares del programa. Análisis factoriales exploratorios arrojan estructuras de tres factores, tanto para el MMPI como para el MMPI-II; la consistencia interna(alfa de Cronbach)es elevada para la mayoría de las escalas de las dos versiones; las principales correlaciones (Pearson) entre escalas se dan entre las análogas de las dos versiones de prueba; estos hallazgos son coherentes con resultados reportados en otros estudios en Colombia. En general, el MMPI-II muestra mejores niveles de confiabilidad y validez de constructo.

This study examines and compares the psychometric properties of the MMPI and MMPI-2 tests in a group of undergraduate students from Bogota. The MMPI test, in a computerized format, was applied to 2483 regular students and applicants in an undergraduate program; MMPI-2, in a printed format, was applied to 95 regular students. The exploratory factor analysis showed three-factor structures for both MMPI and MMPI-2 versions. The internal consistency (Cronbach’s Alpha) was high in several clinical and control MMPI and MMPI-2 scales; stronger Pearson’s correlations were generally found between analogous MMPI-MMPI-2 scales. These findings replicate previous results in other Colombian samples. Generally, MMPI-2 shows better reliability and construct validity than MMPI version.

Bruxómanos presentan un estilo de personalidad distintivo / Bruxers presents a distinctive style of personality

El objetivo del presente protocolo de investigación fue describir características de personalidad basadas en el modelo teórico de Theodore Millón en sujetos con y sin bruxismo. La población escogida fue la de los estudiantes de la Escuela de Odontología de la Universidad de Chile. La muestra de estudio fue conformada por 62 sujetos, 35 Bruxómanos y 27 No-bruxómanos. El diseño del estudio fue de carßcter comparativo. Las respuestas del Inventario Millón de Estilos de Personalidad (MIPS) fueron comparadas entre ambos grupos. Los resultados muestran que los Bruxómanos poseen características de personalidad distintivas en comparación con los No-Broxómanos sobre todo en las metas motivacionales y el área interpersonal.

The purpose of this research protocol was to describe personality characteristics based on Theodore Millón 's theoretical model in subjects with and without bruxism. The chosen population was students of the Dental School of University of Chile. The study sample was conformed by 62 subjects, 35 Bruxers and 27 non-bruxers. The study design was a comparative study. MIPS personality test results were compared among both groups. Results show that bruxers do possess distinctive personality characteristics in comparison with non-bruxers especially in the motivational goals and interpersonal area.

Quality of Life and Illness Intrusiveness by Type-D Personality in the Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the influence of the type-D personality on quality of life and illness intrusiveness. METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional study. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaire from 200 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Variables were measured with the Type-D Scale-14 (DS14), Korean Health Related Quality of Life Scale (KoQoLS), and the Illness Intrusiveness Rating Scale (ILRS). RESULTS: Of the patients, 38% were classified as type-D personality. Among the 10 subcategories of quality of life, the highest mean score was bodily pain (5.84+/-.85) and the lowest was role limitation (1.52+/-.20). Among 13 item of illness intrusiveness, the highest mean score was health (3.78+/-.73) and the lowest was family relationships (2.14+/-.58). There were significant differences in all the subcategories of quality of life between type-D and non type-D except for subcategories of bodily pain and role limitation. However, there were no significant differences in illness intrusiveness between type-D and non type-D. CONCLUSION: Type-D is an important factor in quality of life in patients with CAD, but no correlations between type-D and illness intrusiveness were found. These results can be used as basic data for developing cardiac rehabilitation programs to improve quality of life in type-D patients

Los estilos de personalidad y su medida en la población general: Normas del inventario Mips para la ciudad de Mar del Plata / Personality styles and his measure in general population: inventory Mips standars for Mar del Plata city

En los últimos años, los desarrolos teóricos y los estudios empíricos en el campo de la personalidad, han destacado la importancia de estudiar las características personales vinculadas al funcionamiento saludable de los sujetos, en relación con su entorno. Se administró el MIPS a una muestra de 750 adultos entre 18 y 65 años. Se analizaron la fiabilidad y validez del cuestionario, y se compararon los resultados con los obtenidos para la muestra de ciudad de Buenos Aires. Estos datos confirmaron la estructura del inventario y su utilidad como medida de la personalidad normal en población marplatense. Así mismo, el efecto diferencial que las variables socio-descriptivas analizadas tuvieron sobre los estilos de funcionamiento personal, justifican la obtención de normas regionales. Se presentan los datos normativos preliminares del inventario para su utilización en nuetra población

Traços de personalidade de crianças e emoções: evidência de validade / Children's personality traits and emotions: evidence of validity

Este estudo analisou as relações entre traços de personalidade e a autopercepção das emoções de alegria, tristeza, coragem e medo, com vistas a evidências de validades. A escala de traços de personalidade para crianças e o teste de autopercepção de emoções foram aplicados, em sala de aula e coletivamente, a 1.095 crianças com idades de 8 a 10 anos. Quanto ao traço psicoticismo e neuroticismo as hipóteses foram confirmadas. Para o primeiro foram encontradas correlações positivas para as emoções coragem e tristeza, e negativas para alegria; e para o segundo, a maior parte de seus coeficientes significativos estavam relacionados ao medo e tristeza. Em relação ao traço de extroversão foram confirmadas as expectativas de correlações positivas com alegria e coragem, e negativas com tristeza, mas houve exceções. Finalmente, em relação ao traço sociabilidade confirmou-se parcialmente a hipótese, pois para os meninos não houve correlação significativa com as emoções avaliadas

Representación cognitiva del concepto salud mental y su correlación con rasgos de personalidad, determinado por medio del método de redes semánticas naturales en médicos y enfermeras del Hospital Central Militar / Cognitive interpretration of mental health and its correlationship to personality traits, determined by naturla semantic nets in physicians and nurses of the Military Central Hospital of Mexico

Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, prospectivo y correlacional, en médicos y enfermeras del Hospital Central Militar, pertenecientes a las 10 salas de mayor referencia a Psiquiatría de enlace, el cual se realizó en dos fases: en la primera determinamos la representatividad de conceptos afines a Salud Cirugía Mental, por medio del método de Redes Semánticas. En la segunda fase correlacionamos a los cinco individuos que poseían los conceptos más afines y los cinco con los conceptos más distorsionados, a ellos se aplicó el Inventario Multifásico de l Personalidad registrando y comparando los rasgos psicopatológicos de personalidad que presentaban. Se observó que el concepto Salud Mental y en general el servicio de Psiquiatría poseen una amplia Representatividad; se encontró conocimiento disperso y poco consistente pero bueno en general. En cuanto al análisis correlacional señalaremos que en el grupo de individuos con buenos conceptos encontramos cuatro combinaciones D y E (por arriba de T70), típica de personas con tendencias de exceso de confianza (incluso cinismo), contestaciones al azar y con criterio verdadero indiscriminado, permaneciendo, dentro de los límites normales sólo un individuo