Influencia de la resiliencia y el afrontamiento en salud mental positiva en jóvenes mexicanos durante la pandemia de COVID-19 / Influence of resilience and coping on positive mental health in young Mexicans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio consistió en explicar en qué medida la resiliencia y las estrategias de afrontamiento influyeron en la salud mental positiva de jóvenes mexicanos universitarios que vivieron la pandemia de COVID-19. La muestra se conformó por 1042 universitarios mexicanos de 18 a 24 años de edad (M = 20.5 DS = 1.9). El 78.4 % son mujeres (817). Se aplicaron en formato online los instrumentos: Mental Health Continuum-Short Form, Escala de Resiliencia, Escala de Afrontamiento y Escala de miedo al COVID-19. Se obtuvo un modelo con índices de bondad de ajuste satisfactorios (X 2 = 532.913, df = 114, X 2 /df = 4.6, SRMR = .053, RMSEA = .059, CFI = .927, p = .001), en el cual la resiliencia y el afrontamiento funcional son factores importantes que influyen en SMP, por lo que son variables que deben considerarse en los programas de intervención psicológica para la promoción de la salud de los jóvenes universitarios.

Abstract The objective of this study was to explain to what extent resilience and coping strategies influenced the positive mental health of young Mexican university students who have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample was made up of 1.042 Mexican university students between 18 and 24 years of age (M = 20.5 SD = 1.9). 78.4% are women (817). The instruments: Mental Health Continuum-Short Form, Resilience Scale, Coping Scale and Fear of COVID-19 Scale were applied in online format. A model was obtained with satisfactory goodness-of-fit indices (X2 = 532.913, df = 114), resilience and functional coping are important factors that influence SMP, so they are variables that should be considered in psychological intervention programs to promote the health of university students.

Trajectories of positive attributes from childhood to early adulthood and their association with environmental factors

Objective: To investigate the trajectory of positive attributes from childhood to early adulthood and how these trajectories might be modified by environmental factors. Methods: We enrolled 2,511 participants aged 6 to 14 years from a large prospective school-based community cohort of Brazilian children and adolescents, 45% of whom were girls. They were assessed and followed for up to 3 years (with 80% retention) or 6 years (with 71% retention). Positive attributes were assessed by using the Youth Strength Inventory (YSI). A composite measure using several indicators was used to assess childhood exposure to threats and deprivations. Results: The trajectories of YSI scores were nonlinear for male and female participants, being high in childhood, decreasing in adolescence, and being high again in early adulthood. Exposure to threat and deprivation presented a negative linear association with YSI over time. Furthermore, exposure to threat and deprivation early in life, but not later, presented an additional effect on decreasing positive attributes during the life course. Conclusion: Our findings provide new evidence on the trajectories of positive attributes in children and adolescents and show how early life adversity affects not only mental disorders but also positive aspects of mental health.

Socialización organizacional y salud mental positiva ocupacional como predictores del compromiso organizacional en docentes de educación superior / Organizational socialization and positive occupational mental health as predictors of organizational commitment in higher education teachers

Resumen El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar el carácter predictivo de la socialización organizacional y la salud mental positiva ocupacional sobre el compromiso organizacional en docentes de educación superior. Se contó con una muestra de 279 docentes de instituciones de educación superior que firmaron un consentimiento informado. El 54.5 % de los participantes eran mujeres, con una media de edad de 44.05 años (DE = 10.26). Los participantes respondieron el Inventario de Socialización Organizacional (ISO), el Cuestionario de Salud Mental Positiva Ocupacional (SMPO) y la Escala de Compromiso Organizacional (CO), y para el análisis de datos se aplicaron estadísticos descriptivos, un análisis de correlación y una regresión lineal múltiple con método de pasos sucesivos, ingresando por separado cada dimensión del compromiso organizacional como variable dependiente. Como resultado, se identificaron correlaciones de moderadas a débiles entre las variables de estudio, y se encontró que los modelos finales indican que las dimensiones de perspectivas de futuro y socioafectiva predicen en un 38 % el compromiso afectivo; que las perspectivas de futuro, la espiritualidad y la edad predicen en un 22.8 % el compromiso normativo; y que la dimensión perspectivas de futuro predice en un 9.2 % el compromiso de continuidad. Concluimos que las expectativas del docente sobre su desarrollo en la institución, así como sus interacciones a nivel socioafectivo y espiritual con el contexto laboral, son factores que influyen parcialmente en su vinculación con la organización educativa.

Abstract This study aimed to determine the predictive character of organizational socialization and occupational positive mental health on organizational commitment in higher education teachers. A sample of 279 teachers from higher education institutions who signed an informed consent form was used. Fifty-four point five percent of the participants were women, with a mean age of 44.05 years (SD = 10.26). The participants completed the Organizational Socialization Inventory (ISO), the Positive Occupational Mental Health Questionnaire (SMPO) and the Organizational Commitment Scale (OC), and for data analysis descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple linear regression with stepwise method were applied, entering each dimension of organizational commitment separately as a dependent variable. As a result, moderate to weak correlations were identified between the study variables, and it was found that the final models indicate that the future perspectives and socio-affective dimensions predict affective commitment by 38%; that future perspectives, spirituality and age predict normative commitment by 22.8%; and that the future perspectives dimension predicts commitment of continuity by 9.2%. It is concluded that teachers' expectations about their development in the institution, as well as their interactions at the socio-affective and spiritual level with the work context, are factors that partially influence their attachment to the educational organization.

Psychometric properties of a Saudi Arabian version of the Positive Mental Health (PMH) scale

The Positive Mental Health (PMH) scale has been shown to be a reliable and valid tool for assessing positive mental health and well-being in different languages and cultures. However, the PMH scale has not yet been translated into Arabic and validated for the Saudi Arabian population. Therefore, the current study aimed to translate the English version of the PMH scale into Arabic for the Saudi Arabian context and validate the translated scale. A total of 1148 adult participants from Saudi public universities took part in the study. Based on exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses in different subsamples, the results of the current study revealed that the unifactorial model satisfactorily fits the data. Additionally, the Arabic version of the PMH scale demonstrated sufficient levels of reliability and had a high negative correlation with the Beck Depression Inventory-II, indicating convergent validity. Taken together, the findings of the current study suggest that the Arabic version of the PMH scale has appropriate levels of validity and reliability for the Saudi Arabian population.

Valoración y tipificación de perfiles de salud mental positiva en confinamiento por la COVID-19 / Assessment and classification of positive mental health profiles in confinement by COVID-19

Introducción: La situación actual dada por la COVID-19 no solamente ha afectado la economía y la salud de muchos países sino también ha ocasionado un sinnúmero de problemáticas en la salud mental de la población en general. Por lo cual, es menester el compromiso y la investigación por parte de profesionales de las Ciencias Sociales y la Psicología. Objetivo: Estructurar un método de análisis para valorar y tipificar perfiles psicométricos de salud mental positiva en población colombiana en situación de confinamiento por la COVID-19. Material y Métodos: Se revisó la literatura relacionada con salud mental positiva y la técnica multivariada de análisis de conglomerados; se tomó una muestra de 270 hombres y mujeres con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 75 años, a los que se les aplicó la escala de Salud Mental Positiva, propuesta por Lluch, relacionada con los factores satisfacción personal, actitud prosocial, autocontrol, autonomía, resolución de problemas y autoactualización, y habilidades de relaciones interpersonales; se aplicó la técnica multivariada de análisis de conglomerados para establecer los perfiles psicométricos de Salud Mental Positiva. Resultados: Muestran 4 perfiles que tipifican la Salud Mental Positiva en confinamiento, fueron valorados el perfil 1 con un promedio de 2,05 y el perfil 2 con 2,69, situándose en una clasificación media, mientras que el perfil 3 con un promedio de 3,13 y el perfil 4 con un promedio de 3,32, se sitúan en una clasificación alta de salud mental positiva. Conclusiones: El método de análisis propuesto es significativo para valorar y tipificar perfiles psicométricos de Salud Mental Positiva en situación de confinamiento por la COVID-19(AU)

Introduction: The current situation given by the COVID-19 has not only affected the economy and health of many countries, but has also caused a number of problems in the mental health of the general population. Therefore, the commitment and research among professionals in the social sciences and psychology is necessary. Objective: To structure a method of analysis to evaluate and typify psychometric profiles of positive mental health in the Colombian population in a situation of confinement by COVID-19. Material and Methods: We reviewed the literature related to positive mental health and the multivariate technique of cluster analysis. We took a sample of 270 men and women between the ages of 18 and 75, to whom we applied the Positive Mental Health Scale proposed by Lluch related to the factors of personal satisfaction, prosocial attitude, self-control, autonomy, problem solving and self-updating, and interpersonal relationship skills. We applied the multivariate technique of cluster analysis to establish the psychometric profiles of positive mental health. Results: Four profiles that typify positive mental health in confinement were shown, with profile 1 being rated with an average of 2.05 and profile 2 with 2.69 being in a medium rating, while profile 3 with an average of 3.13 and profile 4 with an average of 3.32 being in a high rating of positive mental health. Conclusions: The proposed method of analysis is significant to evaluate and typify psychometric profiles of positive mental health in confinement by COVID-19(AU)

Design and evaluation of a positive intervention to cultivate mental health: preliminary findings

Abstract The past two decades have witnessed a proliferation of positive psychological interventions for clinical and nonclinical populations, and recent research, including meta-analyses, is providing evidence of its effectiveness. Most interventions have focused on increasing life satisfaction, positive affect, and psychological well-being. Manualized, multi-component interventions based on a comprehensive theory are scarce. Keyes' concept of mental health and flourishing (subjective, psychological, and social well-being) is an overarching theoretical framework to guide the design of a multi-component psychological intervention to cultivate well-being and personal development. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to design a theory-driven positive intervention and to pilot test the intervention. The manual presents an 8-week group program that includes homework activities. A sample of 56 young adults completed the intervention. Participants were assessed at base line, after termination, and at a 6-month follow-up session. Standardized instruments were used to assess the dimensions of mental health proposed by Keyes. Pre- and post-test measures of subjective, psychological, and social well-being showed significant differences, as did the total mental health scores. At 6-month follow-up, differences remained in subjective and psychological well-being and in positive mental health, with smaller effect sizes. Limitations of these preliminary findings as well as future lines of research and improvements in this manualized intervention are proposed in the light of current research on positive interventions.

Propiedades psicométricas de la escala de salud mental positiva en jóvenes colombianos: un estudio exploratorio / Psychometric Properties of the Positive Mental Health Scale with Colombian Young People: An Exploratory Study

Resumen Antecedentes: Si bien se han desarrollado investigaciones previas que examinan las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Salud Mental Positiva original de Lluch en otros países latinoamericanos, hasta el momento no se ha documentado un estudio similar en Colombia. Objetivo: Revisar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Salud Mental Positiva en jóvenes colombianos. Método: Estudio de tipo instrumental - psicométrico, con una muestra de 886 personas (63.4% mujeres) entre 13 y 25 años de edad. Resultados: El análisis factorial muestra una correspondencia con los seis factores propuestos en la versión original de la prueba, con una varianza explicada del 42,90%; así como indicadores aceptables de confiabilidad por cada factor y de correlaciones entre ítems. Conclusiones: Estos hallazgos aportan evidencia empírica a favor del uso de la Escala de Salud Mental Positiva con jóvenes, no obstante, es necesario un ejercicio posterior de validación que aporte indicadores psicométricos más robustos.

Abstract Background: While previous research examining the psychometric properties of Lluch's original Positive Mental Health Scale has been conducted in other Latin American countries, a similar research in Colombia has not been documented to date. Objective: To review the psychometric properties of the Positive Mental Health Scale in Colombian young people. Method: Instrumental - psychometric study, with a sample of 886 people (63.4% women) between 13 and 25 years old. Results: The factorial analysis [FA] shows a correspondence with the six factors proposed in the original version of the test, with an explained variance of 42.90%, as well as acceptable indicators of reliability for each factor and correlations between items. Conclusions: These findings provide empirical evidence in favor of the use of the Positive Mental Health Scale with young people; however, a subsequent validation exercise is needed to provide more robust psychometric indicators.

Salud mental positiva en adolescentes mexicanos: diferencias por sexo / Positive Mental Health in Mexican Adolescents: Differences by Sex

Resumen La evidencia empírica acerca de las diferencias de la salud mental positiva respecto al sexo, son escasas, incluso controversiales. El objetivo es analizar la salud mental positiva entre hombres y mujeres. La muestra está compuesta por 533 participantes de la Ciudad de Toluca, Estado de México. Todos estudiantes de nivel medio superior, hombres (44.4%) y mujeres (55.6%), entre 14 y 20 años. Se aplicó la escala de salud mental positiva (Lluch, 1999). Los resultados mostraron que el 38.3% de la muestra se encuentra en un nivel alto y el 16.1% en muy alto nivel de salud mental positiva. Del análisis descriptivo, la dimensión satisfacción personal puntuó por arriba de la media teórica. Se confirma parcialmente la hipótesis, porque se obtuvieron diferencias significativas en cuatro de las seis dimensiones, en satisfacción personal, actitud prosocial y habilidad de relaciones interpersonales, con puntuaciones más altas para las mujeres y en autocontrol en el grupo de los hombres. Se sugiere continuar con el análisis de la salud mental positiva.

Abstract: Empirical evidence of differences in positive mental health with respect to sex, are sparse, even controversial. The objective here is to analyze positive mental health between men and women. The sample is made up of 533 participants from Toluca, State of Mexico. All were upper-level students, males (44.4%) and females (55.6%), between 14 and 20 years old. The Positive Mental Health Questionaire (PMHQ) was applied (Lluch, 1999). The results showed that 38.3% of the sample is at a high level and 16.1% at a very high level of positive mental health. From the descriptive analysis the personal satisfaction dimension scored above the theoretical average. The hypothesis is partially confirmed, since significant differences were obtained in four of the six dimensions, in personal satisfaction, prosocial attitude and ability for interpersonal relationships, with higher scores for females and self-control. in the male group. We suggest that the analysis of positive mental health be continued

Achievement motivation and positive mental health among college students:mediating role of pro-crastination / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

Objective To explore the relationship between achievement motivation,procrastination and positive mental health of college students.Methods A total of 348 students completed a survey that in-cluded Achievement Motivation Scale(AMS),General Procrastination Scale(GPS)and Mental Health Con-tinuum Short Form(MHC-SF).Results (1)The average scores of achievement motivation,procrastination and positive mental health in college students were 3.61±12.05,56.48±10.62 and 3.46±0.82 respectively. The proportion of flourishing student was accounted for 53.16%,44.83% for the moderately mentally healthy and 2.01% for the languishing.(2)College students' achievement motivation was positively correlated with positive mental health(r=0.399,P<0.01),achievement motivation was negatively correlated with procrasti-nation(r=-0.388,P<0.01)and procrastination was negatively correlated with positive mental health(r=-0.267,P<0.01).(3)Procrastination had a partial mediating effect between achievement motivation and positive mental health,and the proportion of mediating effect in total effect was 12.75%.In three dimensions of positive mental health,procrastination also had partial mediating effect between achievement motivation and psychological well-being and emotional well-being respectively,the proportion of mediating effect in total effect were 15.71% and 20.63% respectively.But the mediating effect between achievement motivation and social well-being was not significant.Conclusion College students with higher achievement motivation have higher positive mental health,but the procrastination has indirect negative effect between the two variables,which leads to the negative effect of emotional and psychological well-being in the positive mental health condition.

Validez de la Escala de Salud Mental Positiva en Niños Mexicanos / Validity of the Positive Mental Health Scale in Mexican Children

Resumen: El presente estudio reporta resultados de validez factorial de la escala Española de Salud Mental Positiva (SMP) de Lluch (1999), y convergente con una medida de resiliencia, en una muestra no clínica de niños mexicanos, por medio de un estudio de corte transversal con 194 niños, (n=72 hombres, n=122 mujeres) entre 9 y 12 años edad, de la ciudad de Toluca México. Del análisis factorial exploratorio con el método de componentes principales y rotación oblicua se extrajeron 4 de las seis dimensiones originales, con el 39.61% de varianza total. El análisis factorial confirmatorio mostró un modelo tridimensional con un moderado ajuste el cual requiere continuar especificando. Se obtuvo un alfa de Cronbach satisfactorio y se comprueba la validez convergente con resiliencia. Los datos sugieren la necesidad de hacer una revisión de aspectos conceptuales y metodológicos del constructo a fin de tener resultados consistentes.

Abstract: This study reports validity results of the Spanish Positive Mental Health Scale (PMH) by Lluch (1999), which converged with measures of resilience, in a non-clinical sample of Mexican children, through a cross-sectional study with 194 children (n = 72 men, n = 122 women), between 9 and 12 years old from the city of Toluca, Mexico. An exploratory factor analysis, using the principal components and oblique rotation method, extracted 4 from the six original dimensions, with 39.614% of total variance. The confirmatory factor analysis showed a three-dimensional model which requires further investigation and detail. A satisfactory Cronbach's Alpha was obtained, which proves convergent validity with resilience. The data suggests the need of a conceptual and methodological reviews of the construct in order to have more consistent results.

Validez y confiabilidad de la escala de salud mental positiva / Validity and reliability based on the scale of possitive mental health

El objetivo del presente estudio consistió en demostrar la validez y confiabilidad de la Escala de Salud Mental Positiva en 400 trabajadores del Sector Salud de Michoacán, México. Para este propósito se realizaron los siguientes procesos: 1) De acuerdo a la teoría y a los indicadores, se definió lo que se requería medir; 2) Se revisaron los instrumentos existentes; 3) Se generó, revisó y decantó una serie de Ítems; 4) Se aplicó la Escala de Salud Mental a la muestra; 5) Se evaluaron los Ítems para obtener su validación y confiabilidad. La estructura factorial de la escala se evaluó mediante un análisis con el método de componentes principales y rotación Varimax. Los resultados muestran una confiabilidad de 0,862, considerándose adecuado para su aplicación en la población mexicana.

This paper focus on showing the validity and reliability based on the Scale of Positive Mental Health in 400 Health dpt workers from Michoacan, Mexico. For this purpose some procedures were performed as follow: 1. According to the indicators, it was defined what it was required measure; 2. Current instruments were reviewed; 3. Number of items were generated, decided and reviewed; 4. Mental health scale was applied for population sampled; 5. Items were assessed for its validation and reliability. Scale factorial structure was assessed using factor analysis and taking into account main components method and rotation. The results show 0.862 high reliability considered appropriate to be used for Mexican population.

The research about relationship between Confucian coping and life meaning searching and assertion / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

Objective To explore the relationship between Confucian coping and life meaning searching and assertion. Methods 378 undergraduates were assessed by the subscale " Meaning Searching and Assertion" in the life attitude profile scale (LAP) and the Confucian coping questionnaire. Results The role of adversity to individual growing,optimism in the adversity and the responsibility as human being were significantly related to life meaning searching and assertion,as well as each factor( r = 0. 412, r = 0. 630, r = 0. 374, P＜0. 01). The viewpoints to "fate" was significantly related to life purpose and life control( r= -0. 113, r= -0. 141, P＜0. 05). Regression analysis showed the role of adversity to individual growing,optimism in the adversity and the responsibility as human being are main predictor of life meaning searching and assertion. Conclusion Confucian coping can predict the individual level of life meaning searching and assertion.