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The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between an employee's role within an organization and their emotional state. A quantitative approach was used to analyze numerical data obtained through the Role Ambiguity Scale, which measures the clarity of the employee’s role, and the DASS-21, which assesses employees' emotional state. The study design was nonexperimental, as no variables were manipulated. The scope of the study is correlational, aiming to determine the relationship between the employee’s role and their emotional state. The research was conducted using a field approach, collecting data from primary sources to analyze the level of role ambiguity and the emotional state of the employees. The study is cross-sectional, as standardized tests were administered only once. A hypothetical-deductive approach was adopted to determine the relationship between the employee’s role and their emotional state. According to the data obtained, the correlation between role ambiguity and emotional state, calculated using the Spearman’s Rho correlation coefficient, is -0.750, indicating a strong and significant negative correlation (p < 0.01). This suggests that as role ambiguity increases, employees' emotional state tends to become more negative. This significant correlation reinforces the importance of addressing role ambiguity as a key strategy to improve employees' emotional well-being. Clarifying responsibilities and expectations can be an effective measure to reduce emotional distress and enhance job performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this article is to support the idea that art is an exploration of conflicts. To achieve this goal, at first it is necessary to understand that a key to interpretation is to assume that conflicts are constitutive of every social bond, and that a harmonious society is a contradiction in terms. In a second moment, we will understand that the conflict will be located in the novel as the fundamental setting where modernity occurs. In a third moment, the questioning of the crisis will take us to the psychoanalytic assumptions to understand the relationship between conflict, modernity and identity based on the concepts of sublimation, oblivion and mourning. Finally, we will try to determine how the three previous moments are synthesized in anthropological vulnerability as a point of contact in the relationship between literature and philosophy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Although some have attempted to rethink the subject of technology from the perspective of Søren Kierkegaard's philosophy, there hast not yet been a direct dialogue with the transhumanist position. In this paper, we propose a new approach, understood as a criticism, from the thought of Kierkegaard to transhumanism and its concept of singularity. We, first, analyze the way in which transhumanists understand the concept of singularity and what its limitations are; then, with the help of Kierkegaard's philosophy, we argue that the only possible and real singularity is the human person as a primordial relationship, source of anguish and freedom, sin and love, and spirit. We also argue that this relationship cannot be reproduced by any artificial creation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: infertility is a health condition with an emotional impact on the couple accompanied by an increase in psychological distress. In vitro fertilization is the most advanced assisted reproduction alternative that an infertile couple can access in Cuba. Objective: to describe the psychological profile of infertile couples undergoing in vitro fertilization treatments. Methods: an investigation was carried out with a prospective longitudinal quantitative-qualitative approach in infertile couples treated at the Provincial Center for low-complexity assisted reproduction of the "Mariana Grajales" Gynecobstetric Teaching Hospital in the period from January 2022 to June 2023. The sample it was made up of 21 couples that were selected through non-probabilistic sampling. Results: the sample was characterized by ages between 20 and 47 years, with an average in the third decade of life in both sexes. The presence of emotional alterations was determined, with a predominance of anxiety as a state at low and medium levels, the female sex is the most affected, and in the male sex a predominance of uncertainty was determined as the predominant emotional state. Conclusions: the psychological profile of the couples in the study is determined by emotional alterations, with a predominance of anxiety as a state at low and medium levels, the female sex was the most affected and in the male sex a predominance of uncertainty as a state was determined predominant emotional. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Morality is conceived as a form of cognition that determines social values and behaviors. Nevertheless, traditional representational cognitive explanations have been unsatisfactory. Alternative theories are the embodiment, which considers that the body, action, and context constitute cognition. These approaches offer a revolutionary perspective in the study of morality, making it possible to overcome the limitations of more traditional positions. Therefore, this work sought to analyze the characteristics and main results of the articles published between 1980 and 2022 that have addressed morality from an embodied cognition perspective. A scoping review was carried out according to the PRISMA statement. Fifty-one articles met the inclusion criteria. These papers showed that research on embodied morality has increased in the last decade, especially empirical research, and has been primarily concerned with the relationship between sensorimotor metaphors and moral behavior. In particular, the authors report the following associations: perception of disgust with immorality, cleanliness of body and hands with reduction of distress caused by wrong actions, body weight with guilt, and body openness with immorality. Furthermore, few studies were found outside of North America and Europe, showing a lack of research in other world areas where it could have critical applications, such as Africa or South America. The applications were primarily theoretical, although political, clinical, and social uses were also explored. We recommend several pathways for future research in this area based on these findings. First, sample diversity should be expanded regarding participants' age, social, cultural, and economic background. Future research should include practitioners from disciplines other than psychology and neuroscience, as embodied morality encompasses social, economic, and linguistic factors. Regarding the methods used, future research could implement more situated techniques that consider the body and environmental, relational, and cultural factors. Lastly, we recommend that researchers in this area continue replicating the results, which gives them greater validity and broadens their theories by implementing different and diverse methods and samples and studying new body aspects. 1) there is a gradual increase during the 20th century in publications, reflecting a developing disciplinary field; 2) the samples used to be university students, limiting the generalization of the results; 3) the most consistent association between morality and the body refers to the use of sensorimotor metaphors about disgust, cleanliness, openness, and body weight; and 4) the most used methods continue to be the classic moral dilemmas, which indicates that a methodological break towards more situated and ecological methods is still required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work aims to reflect spiritualist religious practice based on the challenges of the health pandemic caused by the coronavirus and its effects. The data were collected at the beginning of the pandemic and after the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine was applied, through questionnaires based on Google Forms that were answered by spiritists from the Brazilian Society of Spiritist Studies (SBEE) and the units linked to it, and by other spiritists in the city of Belo Horizonte as an instrument of control. The results suggest that, with the closure of spiritist centers and the ban on face-to-face meetings, despite feelings of the negative effects of the pandemic such as anguish, fear and loneliness, spiritism helps its agents to face the hardships of life, when paying attention to science, especially in times of crisis such as the pandemic experienced around the world, even when it is necessary to create alternatives to enable the exercise of the religious practice they confess. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

When a relationship ends, it is essential to identify strategies that help people cope with the breakup, as this will condition their future well-being. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between romantic breakup distress and flourishing, considering self-compassion as a mediator variable. A questionnaire was administered to 506 students of different educational levels (secondary and higher) and ages (15 to over 23 years old) to obtain information on study variables. Correlational and inferential analyzes were performed. The results indicated that the loss of intimacy was the main reason for the breakup. Furthermore, there were significant differences in distress according to the duration of the broken relationship, the status of the initiator of the breakup, and the current relationship. Finally, a significant indirect effect of distress on flourishing through selfcompassion was found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The lockdown was a strategy to stop the spread of COVID-19; however, it was an important generator of peritraumatic distress, the objective of the research was: identify the level of peritraumatic distress from COVID-19 in nursing students. Correlational study, convenience sampling, 104 students from the 7O and 8O semesters, variables: sociodemographic and peritraumatic distress due to COVID-19. In Google Forms, the COVID-19 peritraumatic distress index instrument, Cronbach´s Alpha .703, 24 items in four dimensions: negative mood, behavioral changes, and cognitive abilities. Tiredness and hyperreactivity and somatization, was applied with prior informed consent, absence if distress was considered score equal to or less than 28, mild to moderate 29 to 51 and severe, equal to or greater than 53, database SPSS-V25, descriptive statistics and X² were applied. An average age of 23 years was obtained, 70.2% female, 85% presented absence of distress, 13.5% mild to moderate and 1.0% severe, when associating X² level of distress with sex and semester, independence of the variables was shown. Even though the level of mild to moderate and severe distress occurs in one seventh of the students, it is necessary to implement actions to improve physical and mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: People with psychiatric disorders often have deficits in social skills. This study seeks to map the level of social skills, considering basic issues such as initiating and maintaining conversation and establishing and maintaining friendships and romantic relationships. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 91 patients admitted to the psychiatric unit of a general hospital. The Social Skills subsection of the questionnaire prepared by the project authors was used to obtain data for descriptive analysis and verification of associations between demographic characteristics and perception of impairment in social skills. Results: 59.3% consider that they have severe difficulty in at least 1 item and 21.9% in 3 or more items. The item in which the participants considered that they had greater difficulties was establishing romantic relationships (41.8%), while the item that they considered as having less difficulties was communicating with family members at home (79.1%). The relationship status was statistically related to the self-perceived ability to establish romantic relationships. There is a tendency for people without someone to have more difficulties with social skills and for women to rate themselves with more difficulties in the ability to establish romantic relationships than men. Conclusions: Individuals in the stage of acute mental distress present a significant deficit in social skills. The level of impairment increases as interactions become more complex and less familiar. Thus, these issues should be addressed from the time of psychiatric hospitalization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In mental health our experience and the knowledge derived from it is usually omitted from the practices that are used to treat us. In this work, we explore what meanings are built for the experience of mental distress when we participate in mutual support spaces and activism. We carried out a qualitative and exploratory research following the Mad Studies and the Survivor Research framework. The life story of a mental health activist was used as a method. We considered the Survivor Research recommendations and the comprehensive narrative analysis for the analysis. The participant understands her mental distress as a journey to recovery in which she walks with hope and optimism. We discussed these findings and concluded that more research is required to challenge the prevailing biomedical model and its hegemony in defining our experiences of mental distress and /or psychosocial diversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Despite a global recent interest in this matter, researchers have not developed, or validated scales focused on workplace bullying or destructive leadership in Chile. There are antecedents of workplace violence in the country, and the relationship with psychological distress is worldwide documented. The present study aimed to provide evidence of validity based on the internal structure and relationship with other variables of the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R) and the Destructive Leadership Scale (CDLS). A survey was applied to a multi occupational sample of 1995 civil servants of the main metropolitan areas of Chile: Santiago, Valparaiso, and Concepcion. Responses were analyzed through exploratory and descriptive statistics, Confirmatory Factor Analysis for internal structure, and Logistic Regression for bindings with psychological distress as a criterion, adjusting on confounding variables. The CDLS scale obtained acceptable fit indices once one item was deleted (WLSχ²(64, N= 1847) = 642, p<.0,001; CMIN/df= 10.0; CFI= 0.966; GFI= 0.993; aGFI= 0.987; RMSEA = 0.070; 90% IC [0.065, 0.075] NNFI= 0.959), distinguishing between destructive (CR [composite reliability]= 0.81) and constructive leaderships (CR= 0.91). The NAQ-R showed properties that make it useful in the Chilean context as a unidimensional measure (WLSχ²(206, N= 1927) = 648, p<.0.001; CMIN/df= 3.1; CFI= 0.969; GFI= 0.994; aGFI= 0.990; RMSEA = 0.033; 90% IC [0.030, 0.036] NNFI= 0.965; CR= 0.98). A higher prevalence of Distress in the presence of bullying (PR [Prevalence ratio]=1.03, 95%IC [confidence intervals] 1.02, 1.04) or destructive leadership was found (PR= 1.09, 95%IC 1.06, 1.13). Studies may obtain prevalence by empirical classification methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cancer survivors must adapt in many cases to sequelae and limitations that produce emotional distress and stress daily. Social support can help reduce this discomfort, but the effects of how often it is received still need to be determined or whether its absence produces adverse effects. The present study evaluated the daily discomfort of 60 cancer survivors, using daily recordings, the stress experienced, and the social support received. The results indicate that receiving social support reduces discomfort in the short term but seems less effective when the patient attributes the cause of discomfort to being a survivor. The reduction in discomfort, however, is not sustained in the long term. These results suggest that the survivor should receive help to cope with daily discomfort and their social environment to understand better its causes to provide more effective support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the cultural activism of the Latin American and Caribbean Feminist Network of Abortion Companions. Although cultural strategies are crucial for free and safe abortion activism, studies have focused mostly on its legal and health aspects. We therefore analyzed a series of cultural productions in which activism seeks to transform the ways in which abortion is represented and felt. Our findings indicate that these productions associate abortion with dignity, autonomy, and the ability to say “no” to forced motherhood. Although reports show that abortion in illegal contexts can cause fear, pain, and anguish, they also associate it with relief, solidarity between women and self-love. Finally, we analyze the emergence of intersectional politics that connect the illegality and insecurity of abortion with regimes of colonial, racist and capitalist exploitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate psychological distress and psychopathological symptoms in patients recovered from COVID-19. For this purpose, we worked with a mixed, quali-quantitative methodology. Method: A total of 131 adults between 21 and 76 years of age (68,7 % had suffered COVID-19) participated in the study, completing a personal questionnaire and the Symptom Check-List-90-R [SCL-90-R]. In addition, 10 semi-structured interviews were conducted with recovered COVID-19 patients who had to be hospitalized because of the disease. Results: The results indicated that participants who recovered from COVID-19 reported higher levels of distress and psychopathological symptoms after their recovery, compared to participants who did not contract the disease. Statistically significant differences (p < 0,05) were found for almost all indicators, except for Interpersonal Sensitivity and Paranoid Ideation (p = 0,06). Additionally, patients who were hospitalized but not given assisted breathing interventions showed higher indicators for Somatization and Obsessions and Compulsions compared to the group that was hospitalized with a ventilator (p < 0,05). Furthermore, the qualitative analysis suggests that hospitalized participants experienced distress and different consequences from hospitalization and the disease. Discussions: The results are in line with what has been reported in the literature and suggest the importance of psychological support as a complement to physical recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Uslar Pietri uses Father Solana, a fictional figure (Father Carlos Borges) to reveal General Aparicio Peláez (Juan Vicente Gómez) in his historical and human faces: dictator, boss, rehabilitator, master of the country, father, son and loving grandfather, distrustful, lonely, silent, owner of estates, women, and countless children. In turn, Uslar Pietri reconstructs the political history, from his birth (Gómez) in La Bollera (Hacienda la Mulera Táchira), to his death in Tacarigua (Maracay). He recreates a psychological picture of the behavior of his countless civilian and military subordinates. Existential anguish, fears, conspiracies. And the most present: adulation and submission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Academic burnout (AB) can occur in the university context and is characterized by a state of vital exhaustion that affects the physical and mental health of students, leading to a decrease in academic performance. This problem is more commonly observed in college programs with high academic demands. The aim of this study was to construct and evaluate the factorial structure of a questionnaire for assessing AB in students enrolled in medicine, nursing, and psychology programs. Methodology: The participants consisted of 710 health science students (40.8% male and 59.2% female) aged between 16 and 33 years (M = 20.42 years, SD = 3 years). Construct validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Additionally, internal consistency was calculated using Cronbach's alpha statistic. Results: The academic burnout questionnaire (ABQ-24) consisted of 24 items and a four-factor factorial structure (emotional exhaustion, cynicism towards studying, cynicism towards people, and personal accomplishment). The questionnaire assessed the level of emotional distress experienced in response to academic demands. The fit indices achieved high values in the proposed structure, indicating that the four-factor model met the criteria for adequate fit across all indices and exhibited a multidimensional structure. These indices were grouped according to the proposed taxonomy. Conclusions: The questionnaire provided an ecologically valid means of identifying the construct of AB, adapted to the demands of university contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article analyzes the emotional suffering shared between parents and the baby during the perinatal period. The processes of adaptation and defense that can occur in this situation are described, as well as the consequences of these processes. The case of a baby with a severe feeding disorder is presented. The article also highlights the characteristic competencies of the baby, such as their ability to perceive and make sense of their experience, as well as their sensitivity to relational interactions. Four sources of somatoemotional overstimulation are identified: the body, the sensory environment, the caregiver's emotional state, and acquired psychoneurobiological reactivity. These sources can generate negative effects on the baby, such as stress and trauma. In addition, alterations in the co-regulation resources of receptivity and perceptivity are mentioned, as well as the two perceptual systems of the neonatal self. The text discusses shared perinatal emotional suffering in babies and how it can affect their development. It is mentioned that this suffering can lead to a mismatch between the primitive self-body and the attachment-seeking self. Furthermore, the mechanisms of anti-perception defense that the baby can activate to protect themselves from the emotional distress of the caregivers are discussed. The effects of this suffering, such as psychoneurobiological hyperreactivity and overactivation of perception regulatory mechanisms, are also mentioned. Finally, the text discusses the overadaptive behaviors that the baby can develop to protect their own emotional state. The text discusses the primary traumatic core in babies and its relationship with psychopathological manifestations. Different disorders and conditions that may be related to this traumatic core are mentioned, such as anxiety, neurosis, attention deficit, autism, depression, among others. The psychoneurobiological interaffectation and the psychic effects of perceptual disconnection are also discussed. It is concluded that perinatal emotional suffering affects all parties involved in parenting, and the importance of facilitating the expressiveness of the baby and their caregivers is highlighted. Additionally, a case of severe feeding disorder in a baby named Cristina is mentioned. The article describes the experience of a couple with their baby and their difficulty sleeping and eating. The mother had problems during pregnancy and had previously lost two babies. During the consultation, the baby cries intensely and avoids eye contact with her parents. The crying is interpreted as an expression of accumulated emotional suffering. It is suggested to allow the baby to cry and to name their emotions to help in their adaptation process. The parents use strategies to distract and calm the baby, but she continues to experience internal distress. Despite this, she continues to smile and retains her attachment longing. The mother also experiences anxiety during feeding and needs to feel accompanied. The baby's crying only reappears when faced with the bottle, indicating an association between emotional distress and feeding. The text describes the case of Cristina, a baby who shows signs of autonomy and avoids relational dependence from an early age. It is also mentioned that Cristina has difficulties sleeping and eating, which is related to her emotional distress and her tendency to avoid stressful situations. Additionally, it is mentioned that Cristina's mother suffers from postpartum depression and that the lack of emotional connection between mother and daughter can affect the baby's development. The article is about the concept of "primary traumatic core" in babies and the shared perinatal emotional suffering between parents and the baby. The connection between generalized discomfort and the sensation of gastric fullness is mentioned, as well as the disconnection of the perception of somatic discomfort. [Extracted from the article]

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The article analyzes the implications of the suspension of in-person classes and the transition to virtual education during the pandemic in Mexico. The advantages and disadvantages of traditional schooling and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education are examined. The dependence on virtuality in the educational process is highlighted, but inequalities and limitations in terms of access to devices and internet connection are also evident. The lack of access to devices and the internet, as well as difficulties in communication with teachers, have generated inequalities and emotional distress in students. Additionally, it is mentioned that the continuous closure of schools can lead to a distancing of students from the learning process and a decrease in their educational aspirations. The suspension of in-person classes has also affected the support and assistance that students receive at home, widening the educational gaps between students from different socioeconomic conditions. [Extracted from the article]

Psychological time is an essential aspect of humans. Two of the most important notions of subjective temporality are time perspective and temporal focus. Time perspective is a process by which the flow of personal and social experiences are framed in five different temporal categories: past negative, past positive, present hedonistic, present fatalistic and future. Temporal focus refers to the attention people devote to thinking about the past, present, and future. Previous research shows there is a strong relation between psychological time and self-regulatory processes, specifically self-control and impulsivity. Self-control is the ability to inhibit impulsive behaviors or reactions that can keep the person from pursuing the proposed goals. On the other hand, impulsivity refers to a short attention span and a tendency to engage in risky behaviors, and to prefer immediate rewards. Both subjective temporality and self-regulatory processes influence behaviors and psychological states such as psychological distress. In particular, the objective of this study was to find out if subjective temporality --time perspective and temporal focus-- and self-control and impulsivity have repercussions on psychological distress, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, in an Argentinian sample. The theoretical conjecture is that subjective temporality is closely linked to self-regulation, which influences the development of impulsivity and self-control, and impacts psychological distress. A quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional empirical study was carried out (N = 279; 78 % women; ME = 30.14 years old; SD = 11.21). Firstly, the results of the correlational analysis showed significant relations between the variables. Then, to facilitate further analyses, an index variable of self-control was created, which included the scores of self-control and three dimensions of impulsivity. An optimal parallel analysis was performed. It indicated the existence of a single dimension. Then a semi-confirmatory factor analysis was ran, which showed acceptable results (KMO = .68; X² (6) = 198.8, p < .001; GFI = .99; RMSR = 0.03). Thirdly, to determine the predictive variables of psychological distress, a multiple linear regression analysis was performed. It was found that 48 % of the variance of psychological distress was explained by negative past, self-control index, and future and present temporal focuses (F (4, 266) = 64.66, p < .001, R² = .49, R² adjusted = .48). The best predictor variable was past negative. Afterwards, a theoretical model was tested to explain the direct and indirect causes of psychological distress. It presented a good fit (X² /gl = 1.63; GFI = .99; RMSEA = .04). Time perspective and temporal focus explained 53 % of the variability of self-control and presented indirect effects on psychological distress through self-control. Self-control inversely influenced psychological distress; more self-control generates less psychological distress. The model explained half of the variance of psychological distress (R² = .50). The findings indicate that subjective temporality and self-control explain psychological states, even during a pandemic, which confirms previous studies that show the importance of personality variables --in addition to biological and contextual variables-- in the manifestation of psychological distress. The results support the theory that psychological time can be considered as a personality trait underlying self-control and psychological distress. A theoretical and practical discussion of the results is presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present investigation is framed in the field of cyberpsychology. It aimed to analyze the predictive power of variables related to the use of social media sites --SMSs-- (i. e., connection time, type of use --passive / active--, motivations for use) and social comparison, on perceived psychological distress (i. e., depression, anxiety, stress). Furthermore, the mediating role of social comparison in the relationship between the passive use of SMSs and the perceived psychological distress, was also analyzed. It is important to study these topics since different international studies have shown inconsistent and contradictory results regarding the effects of SMSs use on individuals' well-being (e. g., Frison y Eggermont, 2015; Kraut et al., 2002; Nie et al., 2015). Consequently, some studies have focused on understanding whether the manner in which people use the networks, whether actively or passively, explains how technology impacts on users' well-being and/or psychological distress (Verduyn et al., 2015). The negative impact of passive use of SMSs can be explained by the Social Comparison Theory (Festinger, 1954), which suggests that people tend to evaluate themselves in comparison with others. These comparisons might generate negative effects on the individual (Giagkou et al., 2018) and, according to Lup et al. (2015), social comparison may be a mediating variable in this association. Regarding participants of the study, a convenience sample of 420 subjects of general population was studied (211 men, 209 women). The mean age was 40.29 years old (SD = 14.93). The majority of the participants (n = 278) lived in Buenos Aires City and surroundings. In terms of variables related to the use of SMSs, when asked about type of SMSs, most participants reported using more than one SMS, mainly Facebook (72 %) and Instagram (57 %). Regarding time spent on SMSs, 60 % of the respondents used their favorite SMS more than three times a day. The mean daily time engaged on all the SMSs exceeded five hours. Data were gathered using the Motives for SMSs use Scale (Lupano Perugini y Castro Solano, 2021a), the Iowa-Netherlands Comparison Orientation Measure (INCOM-E) (Buunk et al., 2005; Gibbons y Buunk, 1999), the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) (Antúnez y Vinet, 2012; Lovibond y Lovibond, 1995). Furthermore, a survey to assess individuals' use of social networks was designed. The first part explored the most frequently used SMSs, the number and type of friends/followers, and the time spent on SMSs. The main SMSs were listed and participants were asked to indicate whether they used them or not, and if they did, they rated the amount of time spent on SMSs daily. The total amount of time per day was also surveyed. The second part of the survey was designed based on The Passive Active Use Measure (PAUM, Gerson et al., 2017) and some users' suggestions. This instrument assesses the frequency of certain activities performed on the networks to find out if participants make active use (e. g., posting information, commenting) or passive use (e. g., viewing profiles and posts, scrolling). The obtained results showed that social comparison is the main predictor of psychological distress. The motivation for use related to pass time / exhibitionism was also a significant predictor. In addition, an indirect effect of passive use on perceived psychological distress could be verified, considering social comparison as a mediating variable. Therefore, using the social networks passively would generate greater discomfort if the user tends to compare themselves with those who make the publications. The results of this study allow both users and healthcare and education providers to have greater knowledge of the consequences of using social media on individuals' overall well-being, and to promote their proper use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Violence is a public health problem that is growing every day; therefore, it is important to strengthen monitoring and risk management capabilities and to put an end to aggressions by respecting, protecting, and guaranteeing the rights of women and girls so that they can reach their full potential. Particular emphasis is placed on seeking mechanisms to end all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls. Objective: To recognize the meanings of forgiveness constructed by women victims of the armed conflict in Montes de María, San Onofre Sucre, as a consequence of sexual violence perpetrated by paramilitaries. Materials and Methods: A qualitative approach of grounded theory and symbolic interactionism was used to develop a theory based on the meanings that emerge from interactions between people and their environment. Results: The resulting substantive theory demonstrated the characteristics of women's experience of sexual violence, which symbolizes distress, exile, the destruction of their goals and projects, as well as the difficulty of forgiveness due to the magnitude of the harm caused, and the non-compliance with legislation that should protect women victims of such violence. Conclusion: Among the meanings of sexual violence, it was found that forgiveness is difficult for these women because it is impossible to forget the act of horror committed against them. They argue that, in order to enter the path of forgiveness and reconciliation, offenders must reveal the truth about the acts committed and show genuine repentance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The number of children and adolescents with cancer increases every year around the world, directly affecting the quality of life of the patient and their family. The aim of the present study was to understand the connection between psychological distress and quality of life of parents and caregivers. Twenty-one mothers of children or adolescents who are undergoing cancer treatment participated in the study, who answered online questions about the clinical history of their offspring, the Pediatric Quality of Life Questionnaire 4.0 and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - Short Version. The results indicated that the more the children or adolescents presented quality of life's problems about Emotional Aspects and School Activities, the more mothers felt symptoms of anxiety and stress. This study has demonstrated the importance of promoting the mental health of families, especially mothers, who usually deal with the demands of treatment alone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: dietary intake has been shown to be one of the main factors influencing weight gain, and weight stigma contributes to increased emotional eating. However, the factors that mediate this relationship have been less studied. Objective: the aim of this study was to identify the relationship between weight stigma and emotional eating, and whether this relationship is mediated by internalizing weight bias and psychological distress. Methods: a non-probabilistic sample of 332 people from the general population (192 women and 140 men) answered self-report psychological instruments and provided anthropometric measurements. Results: through structural equation analysis (SEM), direct relationships were identified, among which the relationship between weight stigma and emotional eating stands out (β = 0.422, p<0.001), in addition to the indirect relationship between these variables mediated by internalized weight bias and psychological distress (βindirect = 0.016, p = < 0.05). The model had good indicators of goodness of fit and explained 85 % of the variance. Conclusion: the results show the importance of including psychological and behavioral variables in the treatment of emotional eating in people with overweight and obesity, as well as addressing these issues from public policies to reduce the associated stigma that still prevails in society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Creativity is a crucial 21st century skill that can be developed, learned, and improved, yet it is not given much attention in undergraduate curricula The objective of this work is to analyze the correlations between creative self-efficacy, perfectionism, and psychological distress in first-year university students, and to analyze whether the aforementioned variables can predict creative self-efficacy. Method: based on these objectives, a sample of 463 first-year university students between the ages of 18 and 25, residents of the City of Buenos Aires (CABA) and Greater Buenos Aires (GBA), was formed, who answered a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Almost Perfect Scale-Revised (APS-R), [31], the Creative Self-efficacy Scale (CSES) and the Shortened Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Results: significant relationships were found between the three variables and 4 predictors of creative self-efficacy. Discussion: the results were discussed in relation to previous studies, limitations, and recommendations for future lines of research are pointed out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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