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Protective factors of mental health in a premature population: a 14-year exploratory study across developmental stages
(AME Publishing Company, 2026) Galán Megías, Rocío; Lanzarote Fernández, María Dolores; Arias Sánchez, Samuel; Padilla Muñoz, Eva María; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos; Psicología Experimental
Background: Every year, more premature infants grow into adulthood, yet while extensive research has focused on the risks associated with prematurity, information is scarce regarding the protective factors that can support mental health in these individuals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of proxies for social and educational functioning on their mental health across different developmental stages (childhood, adolescence and adulthood). Methods: In this 14-year developmental study, 50 premature infants were assessed using Achenbach’s behavioral scales, including the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Adult Behavior Checklist (ABCL), and Adult Self-Report (ASR). Results: The findings of this exploratory study revealed that while most participants fell within the normative range, 10–20% displayed low social functioning proxies during childhood and adolescence. Notably, the social functioning proxies were significantly associated with internalizing and externalizing symptoms, as well as overall mental health, particularly during adolescence and adulthood. Furthermore, the educational functioning proxies emerged as a key protective factor in adulthood. Conclusions: These results emphasize the importance of fostering strong social and educational functioning throughout life to mitigate mental health risks associated with prematurity. As an exploratory study, these findings suggest that further research is needed to confirm these relationships and enhance the generalizability of the results, with larger and more diverse samples potentially providing more robust insights.
Acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
(Churchill Livingstone, 2024) Martínez Calderón, Javier; García Muñoz, Cristina; Rufo Barbero, Carmen; Matías Soto, Javier; Cano García, Francisco Javier; Fisioterapia; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
This overview of reviews aimed to summarize the evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials of the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adults with chronic pain in relation to pain intensity, pain-related functioning, quality of life, and psychological factors. The CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library databases were searched from inception to July 2, 2023. AMSTAR 2 was used to assess the methodological quality of systematic reviews. The overlap among reviews was calculated. Nine reviews comprising eighty-four meta-analyses of interest were included. At posttreatment, some meta-analyses mainly showed that ACT can reduce depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms, psychological inflexibility, and pain catastrophizing; and can improve mindfulness, pain acceptance, and psychological flexibility. At three-month follow-up, ACT can reduce depression symptoms and psychological inflexibility, as well as improve pain-related functioning and psychological flexibility. At six-month follow-up, ACT can improve mindfulness, pain-related functioning, pain acceptance, psychological flexibility, and quality of life. At six-twelve-month follow-up, ACT can reduce pain catastrophizing and can improve pain-related functioning. Some methodological and clinical issues are identified in the reviews, such as a high overlap between systematic reviews, the fact that the certainty of the evidence is often not rated and specific details needed to replicate the interventions reviewed are often not reported. Overall, however, randomized clinical trials and systematic reviews show that ACT can improve outcomes related to chronic pain (e.g. pain-related functioning). Future systematic reviews should address the methodological and clinical concerns identified here to produce higher quality findings. Perspective: Despite certain methodological and clinical issues, randomized clinical trials and systematic reviews of ACT appear to show that it can improve outcomes related to chronic pain (e.g. psychological factors).
Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Program on Academic Achievement and Executive Functions Among Spanish and Italian Students K-12
(Taylor & Francis, 2025) Cano García, Francisco Javier; Padilla Muñoz, Eva María; Cano García, Francisco Javier; Raffone, Antonino; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
Mindfulness programs have been adapted to the school environment to facilitate learning and reduce failure. We aimed to test the effectiveness of a 12-week mindfulness program on academic performance and executive functions for K-12 students from public elementary and high schools in Spain and Italy (N = 207). A quasi-experimental repeated measures design was used for two nonrandomized groups (mindfulness vs. control). Within-subjects outcomes were mean scores in language and mathematics, and scores on the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) for three measurement points (pretest, posttest, follow-up). The between-subjects variables were intervention (mindfulness vs. control), country (Spain vs. Italy), and educational stage (elementary vs. high school). The mindfulness group improved academic performance and, albeit slightly, executive functions. The positive impact on academic performance was found to be greater among K-8 students, while a greater improvement was observed in executive functions among high school students. After the program, the greatest changes in executive functions were reported on the Behavioral Regulation Index, Inhibition, and Working Memory subscales. Mindfulness in schools could effectively improve academic achievement and executive functions among students in grades K-12. However, future research is needed to confirm these findings.
Latent structure and factor invariance of somatic symptoms in the patient health questionnaire (PHQ-15)
(Elsevier, 2020) Cano García, Francisco Javier; Muñoz Navarro, Roger; Sesé Abad, Alberto José; Moretti, Luciana Sofía; Medrano, Leonardo Adrián; Ruiz Rodríguez, Paloma; González Blanch, César; Moriana, Juan A; Cano Vindel, Antonio; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos; Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (MINECO). España
Background. Somatic symptoms are highly prevalent in primary care although insufficiently understood. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-15) is a valuable screening test but it has not yet been possible to unequivocally demonstrate its latent structure and measurement invariance. Methods. A total of 1,255 patients from 28 primary care centres suffering symptoms of anxiety, depression or somatisation participated in a clinical trial. They completed the PHQ-15 at baseline and 374 retook it at three months. Exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM) was used to compare three models: 1) a single global factor for somatisation, 2) four specific correlated factors, and 3) a bifactor model integrating the first two models. Results. A multi-group invariance analysis of the best-fit model was performed: the bifactor model (χ2=25.17, df=23, p=0.34, RMSEA=0.009, CFI=1.00, TLI=0.999). Strict invariance was good for both gender (RMSEA = .046, CFI = .973, TLI = .963) and age (RMSEA = .048, CFI = .964, TLI = .962). Configural and metric invariance were confirmed for moment of assessment, but scalar invariance was not. Limitations. The two main limitations were the sample (primary care patients with emotional disorders), which was not representative of the general population, and the utilisation of ESEM (vs. confirmatory factor analysis), which did not allow a second-order factor model to be tested. Conclusions. PHQ-15 showed a bifactor structure, providing both a single global measure of somatisation and specific measures of pain, gastrointestinal, cardiopulmonary and fatigue factors. Its factor invariance with regard to both gender and age was confirmed.
How can clinicians enhance self-efficacy beliefs in osteoarthritis? An overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis
(Springer, 2024) Martínez Calderón, Javier; Cano García, Francisco Javier; García-Muñoz, Cristina; Rufo Barbero, Carmen; Matías Soto, Javier; Infante Cano, Marta; Fisioterapia; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
Objective: This overview of reviews aimed to synthesize the effectiveness of non-pharmacological approaches to enhance self-efficacy in people with osteoarthritis. Data Sources: The CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and the Cochrane Library databases were searched from inception to December 2023. Review methods: We considered systematic reviews with meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials evaluating any non-pharmacological intervention. We used AMSTAR 2 to assess the methodological quality of reviews. The overlap between reviews was calculated. Results: We included eight systematic reviews with meta-analysis evaluating 30 different clinical trials. Overall, mind-body exercises, psychological interventions, and self-management strategies may improve arthritis self-efficacy. Specifically, the meta-analyses showed tai chi exercises, coping skills training, and the arthritis self-management program are more effective than controls to enhance arthritis self-efficacy in people with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis. In addition, inconsistent results were detected across meta-analyses regarding the effectiveness of multidisciplinary interventions. Finally, the degree of overlap between all reviews was moderate (CCA=6%) and many included reviews reported most of the items of AMSTAR 2. Conclusion: Tai chi exercises, coping skills training, and the arthritis self-management program may be beneficial for enhancing arthritis self-efficacy.
Conclusiones de las I Jornadas de Psicología y Dolor. De la teoría a la práctica
(Sociedad Española Multidisciplinar del Dolor, 2024) Aguirre Dionisio, Montserrat; Suso Ribera, Carlos; Marques, Francisco; Peñacoba Puente, Cecilia; Cano García, Francisco Javier; Mateos, Almudena; Carrasco, Beatriz; Serrat López, Mayte; Gobbo Montoya, Milena; Nieto Luna, Rubén; Merayo Alonso, Luis Antonio; Bedmar, María Dolores; Truyols, María Magdalena; Martín, Encar; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
Este es un artículo especial en el que se sintetizan las ponencias presentadas en las I Jornadas de Psicología y Dolor, celebradas en Madrid en junio de 2023. El papel de la psicología en el abordaje de pacientes con dolor crónico se defiende desde SEMDOR y desde este grupo de trabajo, resaltando que para una auténtica intervención multidisciplinar las aportaciones de la psicología tienen un papel fundamental.
Pensamientos automáticos negativos e intensidad del dolor en pacientes con dolor crónico: el papel mediador de la catastrofización
(Sociedad Española Multidisciplinar del Dolor, 2021) Cano García, Francisco Javier; Rodríguez Franco, Luis; Blanco Picabia, Ildefonso; Sánchez Blanco, José; Cobos Romana, Rafael; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
Antecedentes y objetivo. Existe evidencia de la asociación de los pensamientos automáticos negativos y la catastrofización en la intensidad del dolor crónico. Sin embargo, se requieren todavía análisis precisos de cómo estas variables se asocian. Hipotetizamos que la catastrofización mediaría totalmente la asociación entre los pensamientos automáticos negativos y la intensidad del dolor. Participantes. Doscientos veintiocho pacientes de dolor crónico atendidos en tres centros públicos de la provincia de Sevilla. Método. Estudio transversal ex postfacto con trece análisis de mediación simple (PROCESS para SPSS v3.5 con 10.000 muestras bootstrap y 95% de intervalo de confianza) con otros tantos tipos de pensamientos negativos como predictores, la catastrofización como variable mediadora y la intensidad del dolor como variable de resultado. Resultados. Controlando el efecto de distintas variables sociodemográficas, se produjo una mediación total de la catastrofización en la asociación de los pensamientos automáticos negativos y la intensidad del dolor, alcanzando porcentajes de varianza explicada de entre el 22% y el 26%. Solo un tipo de pensamientos negativos, los de falta de control del dolor, tuvo, además una asociación directa. Conclusiones. La catastrofización es variable clave para entender el efecto nocivo de los pensamientos automáticos negativos en la intensidad del dolor crónico, reforzando su papel como diana de los tratamientos, especialmente psicológicos, y avalando la teoría de que más que la presencia o la frecuencia de los pensamientos, es la relación de la persona con los mismos, en términos de credibilidad, la que tiene efecto en la percepción del dolor.
Early Intervention Strategies for Enhancing Attachment and Interaction in Families with Premature Infants: A Systematic Literature Review
(Semmelweis Egyetem (EKK Mentalhigiene Intezet), 2025) Nagy, Anett; Kalmár, Magda; Padilla Muñoz, Eva María; Lanzarote Fernández, María Dolores; Beke, Anna Mária; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
Introduction: Preterm birth poses significant risks to neonatal health and development, impacting parental roles and early bonding. Aim: Our systematic review explores recent interventions aimed at enhancing parent-premature infant interactions and attachment, particularly in NICU settings. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, articles published between 2010 and 2024 were searched across major databases. 19 English-language studies assessing interventions to promote bonding, attachment, and interaction with preterm infants met the final inclusion criteria for the systematic review after rigorous screening and bias assessment. Results: The reviewed studies presented diverse interventions targeting parent-infant relationship. The interventions included kangaroo care, parent education, and psychological support, conducted predominantly in hospital settings. Positive outcomes were consistently reported in enhancing attachment, improving parental sensitivity, and reducing maternal anxiety and depression. Father involvement also showed beneficial impacts on attachment outcomes. Conclusions: Early interventions can mitigate the risks threatening the development of prematurely born infants by fostering secure parent-infant attachments and enhancing parental competence. The findings underscore the clinical significance of integrating bonding-focused interventions into routine NICU care, emphasizing the role of both parents in supporting infant development. Future healthcare strategies should prioritize the early comprehensive support to optimize the long-term developmental outcomes in preterm infants.
Importance of social and organisational support on animal welfare volunteers’ quality of life
(Bristol University Press, 2025) López-Cepero Borrego, Javier; Rivera de los Santos, Francisco José; García Martínez, Jesús; Martos Montes, Rafael; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos; Psicología Experimental; European Commission (EC). Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER); Junta de Andalucía
This article examines the role of institutional and personal support in volunteers’ occupational quality of life and presents psychometric data from two new instruments: Support in Animal Care Organisations (SACO) and Support Towards Animal Protection Labour (STAPL). A total of N=130 volunteers (86 per cent female; M=42; SD=12.8 years) from animal shelters in southern Spain participated. The exploratory factor analysis of the SACO revealed a two-factor structure (perceived resources and communication), while the EFA of the STAPL recommended a single-factor structure (perceived social support) for both family and friendship systems. All scales showed adequate reliability (EAP Alpha >.850). The linear regression study found statistical evidence of the relationship between both organisational and social support and occupational quality of life. SACO and STAPL provide two valid and reliable measures for analysing the support received by volunteers in welfare organisations, thus helping to improve their monitoring and facilitating research with this group.
Exploring the mediating role of motivational regulations in the relationship between body image and physical activity by sex: A structural equation modelling approach
(Springer, 2025) Navas León, Sergio; Tajadura Jiménez, Ana; Morales Márquez, Luis; Borda Mas, María de las Mercedes; Avargues Navarro, María Luisa; Sánchez Martín, Milagrosa; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos; Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (MICIN). España; Agencia Estatal de Investigación. España; Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte (MECD). España
Background: This study investigates how motivational regulation mediates the relationship between body image satisfaction and physical activity participation, considering sex differences. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional design and involved 1012 participants stratified by sex of the Spanish adult population. Body image satisfaction was assessed using the Multidimensional Body Self-Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ), motivational regulation using the Behavioural Regulation Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-3), and total weekly minutes of moderate-vigorous PA with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Structural equation modelling was used to test the hypothesised relationships. Results: The findings showed that satisfaction with physical appearance and physical shape had both direct and indirect associations with moderate-vigorous PA and motivational regulation. The relationship between body image satisfaction and moderate-vigorous PA was mainly mediated by intrinsic, integrated, and introjected regulations for men and integrated, identified, and amotivated regulations for women. Conclusion: These findings suggest that motivational regulation may play a crucial role in the relationship between body image satisfaction and PA participation. Promoting intrinsic and integrated motivation in men and women, respectively, rather than appearance-based goals, may foster more sustainable PA. The findings can provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to promote healthy PA behaviour.
El neuroticismo como rasgo disposicional para la desregulación emocional en consumidores de sustancias y jugadores de apuestas: Una revisión bibliográfica con aproximacióna a sistemática
(2024) Nuevo Pérez, Victoria; Martínez Loredo, Víctor; Domínguez Salas, Sara; Psicología Experimental; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
La desregulación emocional y el rasgo de personalidad neuroticismo son considerados factores determinantes para el consumo de sustancias y juego patológico. Por tanto, esta revisión de la literatura tiene como objetivos describir la relación entre las estrategias de regulación emocional y el neuroticismo en el consumo de tabaco, alcohol, cannabis, hipnosedantes y el juego de apuestas. Se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos PsycInfo y PubMed, resultando la inclusión de 27 artículos en el periodo comprendido entre el año 2018 y 2023. Los participantes fueron adultos de 18 años en adelante que puntuaban en algún índice de gravedad de consumo o juego. Los resultados fueron consistentes en la relación entre la desregulación emocional positiva y negativa y su repercusión en el consumo de sustancias y juego, así como del neuroticismo. Estos hallazgos permiten concluir la importancia de considerar estas variables, sobre todo, si aparecen en conjunto en población que haga un uso abusivo de sustancias y/o juego.
The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem in the Relationship between Experiential Avoidance and Emotional Disorders in Community Mental Health Patients
(Cambridge University Press, 2025) Vázquez-Morejón Jiménez, Raquel; León Rubio, José María; Martín Rodríguez, Agustín; Vázquez Morejón, Antonio José; Psicología Social; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
Given the growing global prevalence and significant impact of depression and anxiety, both in general and within the workplace, understanding the underlying mechanisms contributing to emotional disorders is essential. This study examined whether self-esteem mediates the relationship between experiential avoidance and emotional disorders, focusing on depression and anxiety. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 174 outpatients from a community mental health center, who completed self-report measures of experiential avoidance, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. We used the PROCESS macro for mediation analysis, and the results indicated that self-esteem significantly mediated the relationship between experiential avoidance and both depression and anxiety. We analyzed the mediation model within the framework of self-determination theory, which suggested that interventions aimed at reducing experiential avoidance and enhancing self-esteem could be effective for emotional disorders. In this study, we highlight the importance of addressing both experiential avoidance and self-esteem in the therapeutic context. We also discuss implications for clinical practice and limitations of the current study.
Usos y abusos de las cuatro causas aristotélicas en psicología
(Consejo General de Psicología de España, 2025) Martínez Loredo, Víctor; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
Una comprensión completa de cualquier fenómeno requiere, según Aristóteles, considerar de manera integrada las cuatro causas que lo determinan: material, formal, eficiente y final. Esta concepción aristotélica de causalidad ha sido utilizada por autores de diversas disciplinas científicas, incluida la Psicología. El presente artículo revisa la concepción aristotélica original de las cuatro causas y su aplicación al estudio de la conducta humana, la personalidad y los trastornos psicológicos. Se examinan críticamente las aportaciones de diferentes autores, destacando debilidades y puntos fuertes. Finalmente, se propone una alternativa radicalmente humana que unifica las cuatro causas en un punto de encuentro psicológico, considerando la interacción del individuo con su contexto a escala antrópica. Este enfoque busca superar reduccionismos mecanicistas y dualismos tradicionales, ofreciendo una visión comprensiva que integre lo biológico, social e histórico en la explicación de la conducta y el sufrimiento humano.
Use of single-electrode EEG in the evaluation of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(Viguera, 2020) Moreno García, Inmaculada; Servera Barceló, Mateu; Meneres Sancho, Susana; Lora Muñoz, José Antonio; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
Introducción El trastorno por déficit de atención/hiperactividad (TDAH) mantiene un diagnóstico basado en datos conductuales a pesar de su implicación en modelos neuropsicofisiológicos. El registro del electroencefalograma (EEG) monopolar centrado en diferenciar a los niños con TDAH frente a los controles en función de una mayor ratio theta/beta se ha propuesto desde hace tiempo como una alternativa para objetivar el diagnóstico y guiar la intervención basada en neurofeedback, pero sus resultados han resultado controvertidos. Objetivo Analizar la viabilidad de un único electrodo para detectar diferencias en los principales ritmos cerebrales, y especialmente en la ratio theta/beta, en niños con diagnóstico de TDAH, analizando las diferencias por subtipo, edad, sexo y tarea. Pacientes y métodos Se evaluó a 92 niños (rango: 7-13 años) con diagnóstico de TDAH en un registro de EEG monopolar sobre cuatro tareas (reposo, lectura, escucha activa y copiar una figura). Se obtuvieron siete medidas basadas en ritmos EEG lentos y rápidos, más la ratio theta/beta. Resultados No hubo diferencias por subtipos de TDAH. La tarea de mayor demanda cognitiva obtuvo en general las amplitudes de onda más elevadas. Los participantes más pequeños y los varones presentaron en general una ratio theta/beta y amplitudes en las ondas lentas más elevadas en todas las tareas investigadas, y mostraron una mayor tendencia a problemas de regulación atencional. Conclusión El registro monopolar y la ratio theta/beta son una alternativa viable en el ámbito clínico, al menos para complementar la evaluación del TDAH.
Therapeutic approach with virtual reality in the phobia of flying: a case study
(Universidad de Murcia, 2025) Valdés Díaz, María; Guillot Valdés, María; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
La fobia a volar es un trastorno de ansiedad cuyos principales síntomas son miedos intensos e irracionales, cuya exposición provoca altos niveles de ansiedad y la consiguiente evitación de volar. La realidad virtual (RV) ha demostrado ser eficaz en el tratamiento de fobias específicas, ya que los pacientes pueden enfrentarse a sus miedos de forma controlada y repetitiva en un entorno virtual, lo que les permite aprender estrategias de afrontamiento y reducir el malestar asociado. El objetivo de este estudio es reducir la ansiedad, la preocupación y el miedo asociados a volar mediante el uso de la realidad virtual. A continuación se presenta el caso de una mujer de 23 años con fobia a volar desde la adolescencia. La ansiedad aparece durante el vuelo y raramente en los días previos. Diseño ABA (pre-tratamiento-post-test). Se utilizó una entrevista semiestructurada y los cuestionarios STAI, PSQW, EMV y EPAV para establecer la línea base, con puntuaciones altas en ansiedad rasgo y estado, preocupación y miedo a volar. Se planificó una intervención de 8 sesiones de una hora, con exposición gradual a la realidad virtual antes de la exposición en vivo. La paciente mostró una reducción clínicamente significativa de sus emociones negativas asociadas a volar y pudo hacerlo. La RV puede ser una herramienta eficaz en la práctica clínica para la exposición gradual en el tratamiento del miedo a volar.
Relationship between cognitive reserve (education), social cognition and negative symptoms
(Elsevier, 2025) Lema Spinelli, Sebastián; Rodríguez Testal, Juan Francisco; Cabana, Álvaro; Romano, Sandra; Gómez-Sena, Leonel; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
Background: Negative symptoms (NS) are a core feature of schizophrenia spectrum disorders, yet their relationship with cognitive reserve (defined by educational attainment) and social cognition remains underexplored. This study examined whether education predicts NS and whether this relationship is mediated by social cognition, specifically emotional or inferential theory of mind Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET) vs. the Hinting Test. Methods: A mediation model and multiple regression analysis were conducted within an ex-post-facto, cross-sectional design. The sample included 144 participants: 69 diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and 75 healthy controls. Women comprised 52.8 % of the sample, with a mean age of 42.67 years (SD = 15.88). The average years of formal education were 8.37 (SD = 2.77) in the patient group and 8.62 (SD = 3.66) in the control group. Results: The mediation model explained 67.57 % of the variance in NS, with age as a covariate. RMET showed a significant indirect effect (d = −0.22) in predicting NS, while HT did not (d = −0.12). In the patient group, multiple regression analysis explained 69.2 % of the variance, with education emerging as a significant predictor of NS. Conclusions: Education, as an indicator of cognitive reserve, significantly predicts NS. This relationship is mediated by social cognition, with differential effects depending on the specific type of social cognition, either within the patient group or across the entire sample. These findings highlight the importance of cognitive reserve and social cognition in understanding and potentially mitigating NS in schizophrenia.
Evaluating the effectiveness of integrating biofeedback in the treatment of aggressive outbursts (BRET-IA2): A study protocol
(PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE, 2025) Molina Cantero, Alberto Jesús; Rojas-Pérez, Isabel; Gómez de Terreros Guardiola, Montserrat; Gómez González, Isabel María; Vidosa-Batllés, José C; Bermejo-González, Teresa de Jesús; Merino Monge, Manuel; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos; Tecnología Electrónica; Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (MICIN). España; Agencia Estatal de Investigación. España
Introduction: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the materials and methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of biofeedback in the treatment of aggressive episodes in children and adolescents. Background: Aggressive episodes are common in various disorders and are associated with deficits in emotional processing and impulse control, primarily due to dysfunctions in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex (PFC). These brain regions also regulate physiological arousal, influencing heart rate and other autonomic functions even before aggression manifests. These early signals can be shown to the person (biofeedback) reinforcing therapeutic skills to enhance emotional regulation and reduce aggression. Methods: A total of 70 participants will be recruited for a randomized controlled trial (RCT). All participants will receive therapy, although only the intervention group will incorporate biofeedback. The experimental study will be split into three blocks: (1) Home Monitoring: Physiological signals will be recorded using a smartwatch, and aggressive episodes will be captured with a camera; (2) Laboratory Assessment: Participants will attend three sessions, where therapists will induce aggressive reactions, using the video clips recorded at home. Simultaneously, real-time physiological signals will be measured. These sessions will also include relaxation periods before and after the provoked outburst; (3) Therapeutic Intervention: Similar to the laboratory assessment block, therapists will induce aggressive responses in three sessions; however, in this block, participants will receive therapy. Additionally, participants who belong to the intervention group, will include biofeedack in the therapy. Biofeedback is focused on heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), and skin conductance level (SCL). The CACIA, the Stroop, and other pre- and post-experimental tests. will be used to assess the differences between the control and intervention groups. Discussion: Emotions play a fundamental role in decision-making, social interactions, and mental health. Emotional dysregulation often leads to aggression, irritability, and anxiety. Showing physiological responses to patients, such as heart rate variability and skin conductance, may improve emotional awareness and regulation. This study aims to verify the effectiveness of including biofeedback in such therapy.
Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the VIA-72 Strengths Inventory
(MDPI, 2025) Varela Figueroa, Francisco; García Jiménez, María; Antequera Jurado, Rosario; Cano García, Francisco Javier; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
The Values in Action Inventory (VIA) is one of the most widely used measures for assessing character strengths. While the original version includes 240 items, shorter versions such as the VIA-72 have been developed to enhance its applicability. Psychometric studies of the VIA-72 in Spanish are still limited. This study examined the factorial structure, reliability, and convergent validity of the Spanish VIA-72 in a sample of 470 adults. Three alternative models—comprising three, five, and six factors—were tested using confirmatory factor analysis. All models showed acceptable fit, but the three-factor solution—Caring, Self-Control, and Inquisitiveness—showed the best performance in terms of parsimony, fit indices, and conceptual clarity. Internal consistency for the three-factor model was high across dimensions and comparable to previous studies. Convergent validity was supported through meaningful correlations with personality traits, particularly with conscientiousness. The factorial structure largely replicated findings obtained with both VIA-72 and VIA-240. These results support the Spanish VIA-72 as a reliable and valid instrument for assessing character strengths, offering a concise, theory-based alternative for Spanish-speaking populations.
The Shortened Version of the Profile of Mood States: A Reliable and Valid Measure of Emotional Functioning for Chronic Pain Patients
(MDPI, 2025) López Jiménez, Celia María; Cano García, Francisco Javier; Sanduvete Chaves, Susana; Chacón Moscoso, Salvador; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos; Psicología Experimental; Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FONDECYT). Chile; European Union (UE). H2020; Universidad de Sevilla; Junta de Andalucía; Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades (MICIU). España; Agencia Estatal de Investigación. España
Background: Although the Profile of Mood States has been proposed by the Initiative on Methods, Measurement, and Pain Assessment in Clinical Trials (IMMPACT) to measure emotional functioning in chronic pain patients, it has not yet been validated in these patients. Objective: To confirm the factor structure and internal consistency of the Shortened Version of the Profile of Mood States (37 items) in patients with chronic pain. Methods: A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to test the theoretical structure of six factors that result in a Total Mood Disturbance episode: Tension–Anxiety (six items), Depression–Dejection (eight items), Anger–Hostility (seven items), Vigor–Activity (six items), Fatigue–Inertia (five items), and Confusion–Bewilderment (five items). Participants: A total of 588 patients with chronic pain from Spanish primary care health and community centers completed the questionnaire. Results: The factors presented adequate reliability coefficients, McDonald’s Omega (ω) between 0.77 and 0.91, and appropriate average discrimination indexes (D), ranging from 0.35 to 0.67. The Total Mood Disturbance yielded excellent results, ω = 0.95, D = 0.61. The original structure was confirmed, ECVI = 4.361 (saturated ECVI = 2.395; independent ECVI = 21.855); RMSEA = 0.070, 90% CI [0.067, 0.072]; GFI = 0.974; AGFI = 0.971; CFI = 0.853; NFI = 0.812; and NNFI = 0.843. Conclusions: The Shortened Version of the Profile of Mood States has been proven to be a valid and reliable measure of emotional functioning in chronic pain patients.
The letter of complaint to the Netherlands. A way to plan intervention in migratory grief cases
(Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, 2025) Maldonado-Bellido, Nuria; Lanzarote Fernández, María Dolores; García Martínez, Jesús; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
In migration care, effective interventions require a phenomenological understanding of the individual’s experiences, especially when cultural differences are part of both the problem and their identity. Two observed phenomena are migratory grief, characterized by the loss or separation from one’s culture of origin, and migration stress, defined as ambivalence and uncertainty in the face of the challenges of integration. While the intervention in the cases presented follows the principles of Gestalt therapy, the complaint letter technique is incorporated as a means of identifying focal aspects for intervention. The theoretical foundation of this technique is based on the contributions of White and Epston’s narrative therapy, as well as the concept of protest as a typology of innovative moments. This article presents this application in two cases of Spanish-speaking residents in the Netherlands, following a mixed-method design. The analysis of complaint letters addressed to the migration project is described, complemented by data provided by the Migratory Grief and Loss Questionnaire and the Barcelona Immigration Stress Scale. The key steps for identifying recurring themes and difficulties inherent to the migration process are detailed, which guide therapeutic intervention. Of the cases presented, the first identifies a problem associated with migration stress, while the second identifies a situation of migratory grief.

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