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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37569050

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected mental health worldwide and college students were particularly vulnerable to its adverse effects. This longitudinal study was designed to highlight and compare the COVID experiences of college students in Argentina and the USA (N = 361). Specifically, we examined individual factors (gender, emotional regulation, and social support) assessed prior to the pandemic for their role as predictors or moderators of COVID-fear and psychological stress during the first months of the pandemic. The results supported measurement invariance for brief measures of COVID-fear and indicated that, overall, COVID-fear was highest during the second wave of the study (March-April 2020), lowest during the third wave (June 2020), and then rose again during the fourth wave (September 2020). Several interaction effects emerged, revealing important country-level differences in COVID-fear effects for the emotion regulation and social support factors. More so in the Argentina sample than in the USA sample, higher levels of social support at Time 1 were associated with increases in the effect of COVID-fear on stress among students. We discussed the implications of these and other findings for future cross-cultural pandemic-related stress studies.


Subject(s)
COVID-19 , Humans , Argentina/epidemiology , COVID-19/epidemiology , Longitudinal Studies , Pandemics , Students , Fear
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Assessment ; 27(2): 309-320, 2020 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28863718

ABSTRACT

Although frequently used in the United States, the Ruminative Response Scale (RRS) has not been extensively studied in cross-cultural samples. The present study evaluated the factor structure of Treynor et al.'s 10-item version of the RRS in samples from Argentina (N = 308) and the United States (N = 371). In addition to testing measurement invariance between the countries, we evaluated whether the maladaptive implications of rumination were weaker for the Argentinians than for the U.S. group. Self-critical perfectionism was the criterion in those tests. Partial scalar invariance supported an 8-item version of the RRS. There were no differences in factor means or factor correlations in RRS dimensions between countries. Brooding and Reflection were positively correlated with self-critical perfectionism in both countries, with no significant differences in the sizes of these relations between the two samples. Results are discussed in terms of psychometric and cross-cultural implications for rumination.


Subject(s)
Emotions , Perfectionism , Personality Tests/standards , Adult , Argentina , Cross-Cultural Comparison , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Psychometrics , Students , United States , Universities , Young Adult
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J Pers Assess ; 100(2): 219-230, 2018.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28375648

ABSTRACT

The Revised Almost Perfect Scale (APS-R; Slaney, Mobley, Trippi, Ashby, & Johnson, 1996 ) was designed to measure perfectionistic strivings (standards), perfectionistic concerns (discrepancy), and preferences for neatness and organization (order). In this study, English and Spanish (Arana, Keegan, & Rutsztein, 2009 ) versions of the APS-R were compared in samples of 283 college students in Argentina and 311 U.S. students. The results offered support for cross-national scalar invariance for discrepancy and order items but standards items, with a few exceptions, raised concerns about their cross-national comparability. Tests of latent means revealed no differences between the countries for discrepancy, but the order factor mean was higher in the U.S. SAMPLE: Age and gender had negligible effects on measurement models. Discrepancy was strongly related to depressive symptoms for both samples. Unlike in the U.S. sample, there was a significant association for the Argentina sample between standards and discrepancy. Overall, results indicated that discrepancy items performed well, order items were adequate with some measurement adjustments, and standards items should be revisited for their cross-cultural utility. Translation issues and general values in Argentina and the United States (e.g., collectivism-individualism) are discussed that might affect how perfectionism is understood and measured in different cultural contexts.


Subject(s)
Depression , Perfectionism , Personality Assessment , Adolescent , Adult , Argentina , Female , Hispanic or Latino , Humans , Male , Students , United States , Young Adult
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Eat Weight Disord ; 23(1): 125-132, 2018 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27678154

ABSTRACT

Despite the fact that past research identified childhood obesity as an antecedent of eating disorders, not all obese children further develop this pathology. With this regard, our first purpose was to isolate which characteristics differentiate overweight children who have an eating disorder from those who have not. Second, considering that there is little evidence collected in Latin American countries, we provided overweight children data from an Argentinean sample. Specifically, we investigated if weight-teasing, perfectionism, disturbed eating attitudes and behaviors, and body image dissatisfaction are related to the occurrence of an eating disorder in 100 school-aged overweight/obese children (37 girls and 63 boys; mean age 10.85, SD 0.88). Participants completed self-report instruments and were interviewed between 1 and 2 months later to confirm the presence of eating disorders. Seventeen percent participants confirmed to have an eating disorder. Further, the multivariate logistic analysis revealed that perfectionism (Exp ß = 1.19) and disturbed eating attitudes and behaviors (Exp ß = 4.78) were jointly associated with the presence of an eating disorder. These results were maintained even when the overall model was adjusted for covariates such as age, gender, body mass index, and school type. Weight-teasing and body image dissatisfaction did not contribute to the multivariate model. Prevalence rates of ED and model findings were discussed.


Subject(s)
Body Image/psychology , Feeding Behavior/psychology , Feeding and Eating Disorders/psychology , Models, Psychological , Obesity/psychology , Overweight/psychology , Argentina , Attitude , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Perfectionism
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Behav Cogn Psychother ; 45(5): 537-542, 2017 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28595666

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Researchers focused on developing therapeutic strategies for perfectionism given its well-established link to the onset and maintenance of several mental disorders. Meta-analytical findings provided support for the efficacy of cognitive behavioural (CB) approaches. However, most studies have focused on the efficacy of interventions, without analysing their efficiency. AIMS: To explore the feasibility of a brief (five weekly sessions) CB group intervention focused on reducing perfectionistic concerns in Argentine students. We also aimed to identify participants who benefited from the intervention and to explore their differences with non-respondents. A third aim was to explore the potential merits of the intervention in a different cultural context as this is the first attempt to adapt an English-spoken protocol to the Spanish language. METHOD: A quasi-experimental design with two time points was used. Twenty-four out of 84 participants (mean age = 27.75 years, SD = 8.3) were classified as maladaptive perfectionists. RESULTS: Paired t-tests and reliable change index comparisons revealed that most students (75%) statistically and clinically reduced their levels of perfectionistic concerns as well as their perfectionistic strivings. General distress, operationalized as anxious and depressive symptoms, was also decreased. Students who completed and responded to the intervention were more dysfunctional in academic and psychological measures at baseline than non-completers and non-improvers. CONCLUSIONS: Findings support the feasibility, preliminary efficacy and efficiency of this five weekly session intervention when applied to a sample of Argentine university students.


Subject(s)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Perfectionism , Students/psychology , Adult , Anxiety/psychology , Argentina , Culture , Depression/psychology , Feasibility Studies , Female , Humans , Language , Male , Pilot Projects , Universities
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Ansiedad estrés ; 22(1): 33-38, ene.-jun. 2016. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-155693

ABSTRACT

Si bien el perfeccionismo (en sus dimensiones positivas y negativas) y la ansiedad frente a los exámenes se han estudiado por separado en el contexto universitario, ha sido relativamente escaso el aporte conjunto realizado al respecto en la bibliografía actual a pesar de existir evidentes vínculos conceptuales entre ambos. Teniendo en cuenta la existencia de medidas validadas y fiables en Argentina acerca de ambos constructos, se procedió a investigar dicha relación en una muestra de 102 estudiantes (86 mujeres) a través de un análisis de regresión lineal múltiple. Los resultados indicaron que la dimensión negativa del perfeccionismo, operacionalizada como discrepancia, obtuvo una capacidad predictiva del 38% en la variabilidad de la ansiedad frente a los exámenes. Las dimensiones positivas de perfeccionismo, a su vez, no demostraron capacidad explicativa. Estos resultados son discutidos en términos conceptuales y se sugieren aplicaciones clínicas de los mismos


Perfectionism (adaptive and maladaptive) and test anxiety have been studied separately in the university realm, and there is a paucity of published research examining their relationship, despite evident conceptual links. Since valid and reliable instruments for assessing both constructs are available in Argentina, the relationship between perfectionism and test anxiety was investigated in a sample of 102 students (86 females) through multiple linear regression analysis. Results indicated that the negative dimension of perfectionism, operationalised as a discrepancy, yielded a predictive capacity of 38% in the variability of test anxiety. However, the positive dimensions of perfectionism showed no explanatory power. These results are discussed in terms of their conceptual and clinical implications


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Anxiety/epidemiology , Anxiety/psychology , Anxiety Disorders/psychology , Test Anxiety Scale/statistics & numerical data , Test Anxiety Scale/standards , Argentina/epidemiology , Students/psychology , Students/statistics & numerical data , Students, Health Occupations/psychology , Surveys and Questionnaires , Data Analysis/methods
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Acta colomb. psicol ; 17(1): 71-77, ene.-jun. 2014. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-715209

ABSTRACT

El presente artículo tiene por objetivo analizar la relación entre los perfiles de perfeccionismo y el desempeño académico en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. El desempeño ha sido operacionalizado a través de las variables promedio académico general percibido, calificación del último examen, cantidad de exámenes adeudados y años de carrera cursados. Participaron en la investigación 465 estudiantes pertenecientes a las carreras de Psicología (52,2%) Ingeniería (26,2%) y Medicina (21,6%). La distribución de la población de estudiantes en los distintos perfiles de perfeccionismo (adaptativo- PA, desadaptativo- PD y no perfeccionistas-NP) se presentó según las predicciones derivadas de la teoría y los estudios previos realizados por nuestro equipo de investigación. Respecto a la relación entre los diferentes perfiles y el desempeño académico, se encontró que los estudiantes con un perfil de PA presentaron un promedio percibido significativamente superior, y una cantidad de exámenes adeudados significativamente menor que los estudiantes de los restantes perfiles. No se evidenciaron diferencias significativas para estas variables entre los sujetos con un perfil de PD y los estudiantes NP. Para las restantes variables no se hallaron diferencias significativas entre los distintos perfiles de perfeccionismo. Se discuten las implicancias de estos hallazgos para futuras investigaciones en el área.


The aim of this article is to analyze the relationship between perfectionism and academic performance of university graduate students in the City of Buenos Aires. 465 university undergraduates participated in this study: Psychology students (52.2%), Engineering students (26.2%) and Medicine students (21.6%). The resulting scores used to set the different perfectionism profiles (adaptative perfectionists- AP, maladaptive perfectionists- MP, and non perfectionists- NP), are similar to those expected according to current theory and to our previous studies. Regarding the relationship between the different student profiles and their academic performance, it was found that students with an AP profile have a significantly higher average grades than those in the other two groups, and less pending exams. No significant differences were found in average grades between MP and NP. For the remaining variables, no significant differences were found between the different profiles of perfectionism. Implications of these findings for future research in the area are discussed.


O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a relação entre os perfis de perfeccionismo e o desempenho acadêmico em uma mostra de estudantes universitários da cidade de Buenos Aires. O desempenho foi operacionalizado através das variáveis média acadêmica geral percebida, nota da última prova, quantidade de provas pendentes e anos cursados. Participaram na pesquisa 465 estudantes pertencentes aos cursos de Psicologia (52,2%) Engenharia (26,2%) e Medicina (21,6%). A distribuição da população de estudantes nos diferentes perfis de perfeccionismo (adaptativo- PA, desadaptativo- PD e não perfeccionistas- NP) apresentou-se de acordo com as previsões derivadas da teoria e dos estudos prévios feitos pela nossa equipe de pesquisa. Com respeito à relação entre os diferentes perfis e o desempenho acadêmico, encontrou-se que os estudantes com um perfil de PA apresentaram uma médica percebida significativamente superior, e uma quantidade de provas pendentes significativamente menor que os estudantes dos outros perfis. Não se evidenciaram diferenças significativas para estas variáveis entre os sujeitos com um perfil de PD e os estudantes NP. Para as restantes variáveis não foram encontradas diferenças significativas entre os diferentes perfis de perfeccionismo. Discutem-se as implicações destes descobrimentos para pesquisas futuras na área.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Students , Perfectionism
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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-662044

ABSTRACT

Durante los últimos años se ha postulado al perfeccionismo como un constructo multidimensional con aspectos tanto adaptativos como desadaptativos. Dicha distinción, sin embargo, ha sido discutida por diversos autores sin existir actualmente un claro consenso acerca del tema. El presente trabajo intenta dar cuenta del modo en que se presentan estas dos dimensiones en el campo específico de los trastornos alimentarios. Con este objetivo se analizaron los estudios publicados desde el año 1991 que evaluaron perfeccionismo adaptativo y desadaptativo en dichos trastornos. Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica de los trabajos disponibles en las bases de datos EBSCO, PubMed y PsycINFO. Tal como ocurre en el campo del estudio del perfeccionismo en general, los estudios sobre la multidimensionalidad del constructo en trastornos alimentarios arrojan resultados diversos y dispares entre sí. Tal como predice la teoría que postula la existencia de dos dimensiones claramente distinguibles de perfeccionismo, algunos estudios indican una asociación entre los trastornos alimentarios y la dimensión desadaptativa de perfeccionismo. Otros trabajos, sin embargo, señalan asociaciones entre dichos trastornos y la dimensión adaptativa de perfeccionismo. Se analizan los resultados de estos últimos a los ines de realizar un aporte a la discusión sobre la multidimensionalidad del constructo.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-641824

ABSTRACT

El objetivo del presente estudio es dar cuenta de la relación entre el perfeccionismo en sus tres dimensiones (Altos Estándares -AE-, Orden -O- y Discrepancia-D-) y la calidad de vida percibida (CV) en tres muestras de estudiantes universitarios de las carreras de Psicología, Medicina e Ingeniería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. La muestra estuvo conformada por 476 estudiantes que completaron los siguientes instrumentos: cuestionario sociodemográfico, la almost Perfect Scale-revised (APS-R, Slaney, Rice, Mobley, Trippi, & Ashby, 2001; adaptación: Arana, Keegan, & Rutsztein, 2009) y el Inventario de Calidad de Vida Percibida (ICV, Mikulic, 2006). Los resultados sugieren una asociación signiicativa para un aspecto del perfeccionismo positivo (O) y una alta CV percibida, y para el perfeccionismo negativo (D) en relación a una baja CV percibida. Diferencias halladas en las diversas carreras para estas dimensiones indican la necesidad de atender a las variables contextuales especíicas para el análisis de este constructo.


The aim of this study is to account for the relationship between perfectionism in its three dimensions (High Standards -HS-, Order -O-, and Discrepancy -D-) and the perceived quality of life (QL) in three samples of university students of Psychology, Medicine and Engineering of the City of Buenos Aires. The sample consisted of 476 students who completed the following in struments: Socio-demographic questionnaire, the Almost Perfect Scale-revised (APS-R, Slaney, Rice, Mobley, Trippi, & Ashby, 2001; adaptation: Arana, Keegan, & Rutsztein, 2009) and the Inventario de Calidad de Vida Percibida (ICV, Mikulic, 2006). Results suggest a signiicant association for one aspect of positive perfectionism (O) and a perceived high QL, and for negative perfectionism (D) and a perceived low QL. Differences found for these dimensions in the students of each career indicate the need to pay attention to specific contextual variables for the analysis of this construct.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-641826

ABSTRACT

Este estudio tiene como objetivo presentar la adaptación lingüística y conceptual del Children`s Eating Attitudes Test (ChEAT, Maloney, McGuire, & Daniels, 1988), uno de los instrumentos de screening más utilizados internacionalmente para detectar trastornos alimentarios (TA) en niños. Con este fin, se procedió a realizar una traducción del instrumento del idioma original -inglés- al idioma local-castellano-. Este primer borrador fue administrado a una primera prueba piloto con niños de entre 9 y 12 años, tras la cual se realizaron modificaciones en la mayoría de los reactivos a fin de adecuarlos al nivel de comprensión y a las expresiones lingüísticas propias de los niños de nuestro medio. A continuación, cinco expertos en TA analizaron el segundo borrador obtenido y evaluaron la adecuación de los ítems para detectar TA en niños. Por último se procedió a evaluar la versión final en una segunda prueba piloto con niños de entre 12 y 13 años. Se mantuvo dicha versión, dado que no se detectaron dificultades. Finalmente, puede concluirse que se cuenta con una adaptación lingüística y conceptualmente adecuada a niños y niñas de nuestro contexto cultural.


The purpose of this work is to present the linguistic and conceptual adaptation of the Children´s Eating Attitudes Test (ChEAT, Maloney, McGuire & Daniels, 1988), one of the best known screening instruments to detect eating disorders (ED) in children. With this end, a translation from the original language -english- to the local one -spanish- was performed. The first draft was tested with children between the ages of 9 to 12 years old, and after that some of the items had to be modified in order to obtain a reliable test of the understanding and linguistic expressions used by the local children. Next, five experts in ED analyzed a second draft and evaluated and assessed the adequacy of the items to evaluate ED in children. Last, a final test was conducted with children between the ages of 12 and 13 years old. This last version was approved due to the fact that there weren´t difficulties found. Finally, the conclusion was that now there is a conceptually adequate linguistic adaptation for children in our environment.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-641829

ABSTRACT

El objetivo del presente estudio es analizar aquellas estrategias de afrontamiento presentes en las mujeres que sufren violencia doméstica. Se diferencian las estrategias que resultarían disfuncionales de aquellas funcionales o adaptativas por su impacto en la salud y en la calidad de vida de las mujeres. Se presentan los resultados de una primera exploración cualitativa acerca de estas estrategias en nuestra población. La metodología se basó en entrevistas en profundidad a 8 mujeres que se encuentran en proceso de afrontamiento o que ya han superado la situación de violencia en su pareja. Asimismo, se utilizó la observación de dinámicas de grupos de autoayuda específicamente orientados a esta conflictiva. La muestra total estuvo conformada por 12 mujeres de entre 35 y 69 años, asistentes a centros especializados en la problemática. Los resultados destacan la relevancia del apoyo psicosocial para el afrontamiento adaptativo de esta problemática.


The present paper analyzes the coping strategies of women who suffer intimate partner violence. Maladaptive and adaptive strategies are differentiated on the basis of their impact on health and quality of life. The results of a first qualitative exploration of these strategies in our population are presented. The methodology was based on in-depth interviews to 8 women who were coping with or had already overcome violence in their couple. The dynamics of self-help groups specifically oriented to this issue have been observed as well. The total sample was formed by 12 women, whose age ranged from 35 to 69, attending to centers specialized in domestic violence. Results highlight the relevance of psychosocial support for an adaptive coping.

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Rev. colomb. psiquiatr ; 39(2): 329-346, jun. 2010. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-620287

ABSTRACT

Objetivos: Analizar y comparar hábitos alimentarios, percepción de la imagen corporal y otras variables psicosociales relevantes en trastornos alimentarios en pacientes con trastorno alimentario, estudiantes de danza y estudiantes de escuelas medias. Materiales y métodos: La muestra estuvo conformada por 440 mujeres adolescentes de Buenos Aires, entre los 13 y los 18 años de edad: 50 pacientes con trastornos alimentarios, 107 estudiantes de danza y 283 estudiantes de escuelas medias. Las participantes completaron un Cuestionario sociodemográfico y de sintomatología específica de trastornos alimentarios, el Eating Disorder Inventory-2 (EDI-2) y el Figure Scale (FS). Resultados: Las estudiantes de danza no se diferenciaron de las estudiantes de escuelas medias en variables habitualmente asociadas con los trastornos alimentarios (insatisfacción con la imagen corporal, conducta “dietante”, actividad física intensa para bajar de peso, autoprovocación de vómitos, consumo de laxantes y amenorrea secundaria). Las pacientes fueron las que presentaron con una frecuencia significativamente superior estas características y puntajes mayores en nueve de las once subescalas del EDI-2. Conclusión: Una proporción bastante elevada de pacientes y de estudiantes de danza (respecto a las estudiantes de escuelas medias) presentó distorsión de la imagen corporal. Por lo tanto, las estudiantes de danza se asemejan más a las estudiantes de escuelas medias que a las pacientes, en diversas características asociadas con los trastornos alimentarios, exceptuando la distorsión de la imagen corporal...


Objectives: To analyze and to compare eating habits, body image perception and other relevant psychosocial variables of eating disorders in patients with these disorders, dance students and high school students. Materials and Methods: The sample included 440 female adolescents from Buenos Aires, aged between 13 and 18 years: 50 patients with eating disorders, 107 ballet students and 283 high school students. Participants completed a Sociodemographic and Specific Symptoms of Eating Disorders Questionnaire, the Eating Disorder Inventory-2 (EDI-2), and the Figure Scale (FS). Results: Dance students were not different to high school students in some variables usually associated with eating disorders (body image dissatisfaction, diet behaviour, excessive exercise in order to lose weight, self-induced vomiting, laxative use, and secondary amenorrhea), whereas patients showed a significantly higher frequency of these characteristics. Patients scored significantly higher in nine of the eleven subscales of the EDI-2. Moreover, a significantly larger proportion of patients and dance students (with respect to high school students) showed body image distortion. Conclusion: Dance students are more similar to high school students than to patients in several characteristics associated with eating disorders, except for body image distortion...


Subject(s)
Body Image , Feeding and Eating Disorders , Adolescent
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Anu. investig. - Fac. Psicol., Univ. B. Aires ; 16: 17-24, ene.-dic. 2009. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-641754

ABSTRACT

El perfeccionismo ha sido asociado a problemas clínicos y a malestar psicológico, siendo el concepto de discrepancia representativo del aspecto disfuncional del mismo. Este estudio se propone determinar los perfiles de perfeccionismo en estudiantes argentinos de Psicología y analizar la relación entre discrepancia, malestar y bienestar psicológico. 85 estudiantes de Psicología completaron una serie de instrumentos psicométricos evaluándose: perfeccionismo (Almost Perfect Scale-Revised), bienestar psicológico (Inventario de Calidad de Vida Percibida, Escala de Bienestar Psicológico) y malestar psicológico (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Formas Y-I, Y-II, Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition). Resultados: Completaron la evaluación 82 estudiantes; 44 (54%) obtienen un perfil de perfeccionismo, que se desagrega en adaptativo (N=18; 21,9%) y desadaptativo (N=26; 31,7%). La variable discrepancia se asocia significativamente a las variables estudiadas en la dirección esperada: altas correlaciones positivas (p valor ,01) con variables ligadas al malestar psicológico y negativas con variables relativas al bienestar psicológico (p valor ,01).


Perfectionism has been associated to clinical problems and psychological distress, being the concept of discrepancy representative of its maladaptive aspect. The aim of this study is to determine the perfectionism profiles of Argentine Psychology students and to analyze the relationship between discrepancy, psychological distress and psychological well-being. 85 university students of Psychology have completed several psychometric instruments evaluating: perfectionism (Almost Perfect Scale Revised), psychological well-being (Inventario de Percepción de Calidad de Vida -ICV; Escala de Bienestar Psicológico and psychological distress (State- Trait Anxiety Inventory. Forms Y-I,Y-II, Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition). Results: 82 students completed the evaluation; 44 (54%) obtain a perfectionism profile, disaggregated into adaptive (N=18 21,9%) and maladaptive (N=26; 31,7%). The variable discrepancy is significantly associated to the studied variables in the expected direction: high positive correlations (p value ,01) with variables related to psychological distress, and negative correlations with variables related to psychological well-being (p value ,01).

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Rev. argent. clín. psicol ; 11(3): 201-219, nov. 2002. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-402943

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En este artículo se describe el tratamiento de un individuo con fobia social circunscripta mediante terapia cognitivo comportamental. El paciente, un estudiante de 22 años, manifiesta un severo problema para rendir exámenes finales orales en su carrera, provocándole un gran malestar en su entorno personal y académico. El tratamiento consistió en 12 sesiones de periodicidad semanal de 1 hora cada una en donde se utilizaron un conjunto de técnicas de modelado encubierto y reestructuración cognitiva. Al cabo de 16 meses de seguimiento, el paciente ha experimentado una reducción dramática en sus medidas de ansiedad, depresión, como también en algunos rasgos de personalidad (evaluados por el MMPI-2). Se observó también un cambio radical en la forma de autoevaluarse mediante autoinformes, lo cual apoya en gran medida nuestro planteo de considerar la fobia social circunscripta como un problema de alto perfeccionismo, puesto que consideramos que son las creencias perfeccionistas las que posibilitan el surgimiento de la ansiedad social en las situaciones de evaluación. Al finalizar el tratamiento, el sujeto no presenta ya los criterios diagnósticos para una fobia social. Se comentan las implicaciones y relevancia de este estudio de caso para la investigación clínica y la práctica profesional.


Subject(s)
Humans , Middle Aged , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Psychotherapy , Phobic Disorders/diagnosis , Phobic Disorders/psychology , Phobic Disorders/therapy , Personality
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Rev. argent. clín. psicol ; 11(3): 201-219, nov. 2002. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Spanish | BINACIS | ID: bin-2215

ABSTRACT

En este artículo se describe el tratamiento de un individuo con fobia social circunscripta mediante terapia cognitivo comportamental. El paciente, un estudiante de 22 años, manifiesta un severo problema para rendir exámenes finales orales en su carrera, provocándole un gran malestar en su entorno personal y académico. El tratamiento consistió en 12 sesiones de periodicidad semanal de 1 hora cada una en donde se utilizaron un conjunto de técnicas de modelado encubierto y reestructuración cognitiva. Al cabo de 16 meses de seguimiento, el paciente ha experimentado una reducción dramática en sus medidas de ansiedad, depresión, como también en algunos rasgos de personalidad (evaluados por el MMPI-2). Se observó también un cambio radical en la forma de autoevaluarse mediante autoinformes, lo cual apoya en gran medida nuestro planteo de considerar la fobia social circunscripta como un problema de alto perfeccionismo, puesto que consideramos que son las creencias perfeccionistas las que posibilitan el surgimiento de la ansiedad social en las situaciones de evaluación. Al finalizar el tratamiento, el sujeto no presenta ya los criterios diagnósticos para una fobia social. Se comentan las implicaciones y relevancia de este estudio de caso para la investigación clínica y la práctica profesional.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Middle Aged , Phobic Disorders/diagnosis , Phobic Disorders/psychology , Phobic Disorders/therapy , Psychotherapy/methods , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Personality
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