Estudo preliminar das propriedades psicométricas da escala Positive Psychological Functioning para uma amostra de adolescentes uruguaios

The objective of this paper was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Positive Psychological Functioning scale (PPF) in Uruguayan adolescents. The scale is composed of 33 items that measure 11 psychological resources. The PPF constitutes a second-order construct of eudaimonic well-being. An instrumental study was carried out using a convenience sample made up of 183 adolescents (ages 12 through 17) from the general population. The results of the factor analysis carried out had a seven-dimensional structure: self-esteem, autonomy, purpose in life, optimism/enjoyment, curiosity, sense of humor, and environmental mastery (RMSEA = .09, CFI = .99, TLI = .97), and adequate reliability values. The factorial solution organized into seven factors explains 62.15% of the variance. These results coincide with the only published study for an adolescent population, which differs from the original and subsequent studies given that these analyzed samples from university students.El objetivo del presente trabajo fue evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la escala de Funcionamiento Psicológico Positivo (FPP) en adolescentes uruguayos. La escala está compuesta por 33 ítems que miden 11 recursos psicológicos. El FPP se constituye en un constructo de segundo orden del bienestar eudaimónico. Se realizó un estudio de tipo instrumental con una muestra por conveniencia conformada por 183 adolescentes (de 12 a 17 años) de población general. Los resultados de los análisis factoriales realizados resultan en una estructura de siete dimensiones: autoestima, autonomía, propósito vital, optimismo/disfrute, curiosidad, humor, y dominio del entorno (RMSEA= .09, CFI= .99, TLI= .97), y adecuados valores de fiabilidad. La solución factorial organizada en siete factores explica el 62,15 % de la varianza. Estos resultados concuerdan con el único estudio publicado en población adolescente, que a diferencia del original y los posteriores replicados, utilizaron muestras de universitarios.O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da escala de Funcionamento Psicológico Positivo (FPP) em adolescentes uruguaios. A escala é composta por 33 itens que medem 11 recursos psicológicos. O FPP constitui um construto de segunda ordem do bem-estar eudaimônico. Realizou-se estudo instrumental com amostra de conveniência composta por 183 adolescentes (12 a 17 anos) da população geral. Os resultados da análise fatorial realizada resultam em uma estrutura de sete dimensões: autoestima, autonomia; resiliência, otimismo, curiosidade, prazer e domínio do ambiente (RMSEA = 0,09, CFI = 0,99, TLI = 0,97) e valores de confiabilidade adequados. A solução fatorial organizada em sete fatores explica 62,15 % da variância. Esses resultados são consistentes com o único estudo publicado em uma população de adolescentes que, ao contrário do original e das réplicas subsequentes, utilizou amostras de estudantes universitários

Positive Psychological Functioning, Emotional Regulation and Coping Strategies as Predictors of Adaptation to Illness in Uruguayan Adolescents in Treatment for Cancer

This study aimed to analyze whether there is a relationship between the variables: Positive Psychological Functioning (PPF), Emotional Regulation (ER) and Coping Strategies (CS) in relation to Adaptation to Illness (AI), and which of these variables is the best predictor of adaptation in adolescents undergoing cancer treatment. The clinical sample was of 33 adolescents aged 12-17 years (M =15.15, ST=1.67). The results indicated that emotional suppression was used more by females, while the coping strategies of religion and behavioral disengagement were used more by males. Participants from the interior of the country showed higher values in PPF than those from the city, and religious belief was more highly related with AI and ER. A linear regression study showed that, although the three independent variables predict the dependent variable, the best predictor is PPF, followed by ER and CS. The t value of the stepwise linear regression model indicated a significance of .02. These results may be useful when planning treatment in adolescents with cancer, with an approach based on psychological resourcesFuncionamiento Psicológico Positivo, Regulación Emocional y Estrategias de Afrontamiento como Predictores de Adaptación a la Enfermedad en Adolescentes Uruguayos en Tratamiento por Cáncer. Este estudio se propuso analizar si existe relación entre las variables: Funcionamiento Psicológico Positivo (FPP), Regulación Emocional (RE) y Estrategias de Afrontamiento (EA) con relación a la Adaptación a la Enfermedad (AD); y cuál de estas variables es el mejor predictor de la adaptación en adolescentes en tratamiento por cáncer. Se analizó una muestra clínica de 33 adolescentes con edades comprendidas entre 12 - 17 años (M = 15). Los resultados indicaron que la supresión emocional fue más utilizada por las mujeres, mientras que las estrategias de afrontamiento de religión y desvinculación comportamental fueron más usadas por varones. Los participantes del interior del país mostraron valores más altos en el FPP con relación a los de ciudad, y la creencia religiosa, presentó alta relación con la AD y la RE. Por medio de estudio de regresión lineal, se pudo observar que, si bien las tres variables independientes predicen la variable dependiente, el mejor predictor es el FPP, seguido de la RE y las EA. El valor de t indicó un buen índice de relevancia del F. Estos resultados pueden ser de utilidad para ser considerados en la planificación de tratamientos en adolescentes con cáncer, con un abordaje basado en recursos psicológico

COVIDiSTRESS diverse dataset on psychological and behavioural outcomes one year into the COVID-19 pandemic

During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVIDiSTRESS Consortium launched an open-access global survey to understand and improve individuals’ experiences related to the crisis. A year later, we extended this line of research by launching a new survey to address the dynamic landscape of the pandemic. This survey was released with the goal of addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion by working with over 150 researchers across the globe who collected data in 48 languages and dialects across 137 countries. The resulting cleaned dataset described here includes 15,740 of over 20,000 responses. The dataset allows cross-cultural study of psychological wellbeing and behaviours a year into the pandemic. It includes measures of stress, resilience, vaccine attitudes, trust in government and scientists, compliance, and information acquisition and misperceptions regarding COVID-19. Open-access raw and cleaned datasets with computed scores are available. Just as our initial COVIDiSTRESS dataset has facilitated government policy decisions regarding health crises, this dataset can be used by researchers and policy makers to inform research, decisions, and policy.</jats:p