Emotion Regulation in Adolescents: Evidence of the Validity and Factor Structure of the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ)

The Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) is an assessment tool to evaluate cognitive emotion regulation strategies. The main objective of this study is to provide new empirical evidence about the validity and reliability of the CERQ via a sample of 271 Spanish adolescents (136 female, 135 male) aged from 15 to 18 years (M = 15.7, SD = 0.76). The analytical process was carried out in two phases. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed on the polychoric correlation matrix between items. Four possible alternative models were contrasted: two models with nine factors and two models with two second-order factors and nine first-order factors, with 36 and 27 items, respectively. The model with nine correlated factors and 27 items obtained the best indices of overall fit. Subsequently, the reliability of the measurements was estimated on this model. The results reaffirm the validity of the 27-item version of the CERQ over the original 36-item structure. The findings also confirm that the CERQ is a reliable instrument for the evaluation of emotion regulation strategies in adolescents.Fil: Betegón, Elena. Universidad de Valladolid; EspañaFil: Rodríguez Medina, Jairo. Universidad de Valladolid; EspañaFil: del Valle, Macarena. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Psicología Básica, Aplicada y Tecnología. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Psicología. Instituto de Psicología Básica, Aplicada y Tecnología.; ArgentinaFil: Irurtia, María Jesús. Universidad de Valladolid; Españ

SISTEMA DE COMPENSACIÓN BASADO EN EVALUACIÓN DE DESEMPEÑO EN LA INDUSTRIA DE ELABORACIÓN DE ALIMENTOS: CASO INGENIO AZUCARERO

The present study presents a model of a compensation system to define salary increases based on an evaluation of staff performance. The approach and definition of the proposal is based on Adams' theory of equity (1963) and general theories of performance. The study is based primarily on the application of the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) to check the perception of inequality that workers have regarding the way the company has made the latest wage increases. The application of the survey presents quantitative data that measure the level of employee satisfaction, as well as qualitative data to describe staff views. The results revealed a feeling of inequity among employees regarding the way in which wage increases are determined. Consequently, a performance evaluation model is provided based on a discontinuous graphical scale for four levels of collaborators divided into Managers, Middle Management, General Role and Operations, where competencies are evaluated, future objectives are defined, and the final salary increase is determined.El presente estudio presenta un modelo de sistema de compensación para definir los incrementos salariales con base en una evaluación de desempeño del personal. El planteamiento y definición de la propuesta se basa en la teoría de la equidad de Adams (1963) y teorías generales del desempeño. El estudio se basa principalmente en la aplicación del Cuestionario de Satisfacción de Minnesota (MSQ) para comprobar la percepción de desigualdad que tienen los trabajadores con respecto a la manera que la empresa ha realizado los últimos incrementos salariales. La aplicación de la encuesta presenta datos cuantitativos que miden el nivel de satisfacción de los empleados, así como datos cualitativos para describir las opiniones del personal. Los resultados evidenciaron existe un sentimiento de inequidad en los colaboradores respecto a la forma en que se determinan los incrementos salariales. En consecuencia, se proporciona un modelo de evaluación de desempeño basado en una escala gráfica discontinua para cuatro niveles de colaboradores divididos en Gerentes, Mandos medios, Rol general y Operativos, donde se evalúan competencias, se definen futuros objetivos y se determina el incremento salarial final

Changes in Indocyanine Green Lymphography Patterns after Physical Treatment in Secondary Upper Limb Lymphedema

Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography is used to evaluate the lymphatic function before and after pneumatic compression or post-manual lymphatic drainage. The aim of this study was to ascertain the changes in the fluoroscopic pattern produced by the provision of complex physical therapy. This prospective analytic (pretest-posttest) study was conducted in 19 patients with upper lymphedema secondary to breast cancer. Nine patients were excluded due to ICG found after 3 weeks. The ICG patterns were analyzed under basal conditions and after three weeks of treatment. After the treatment, 45% of the patients presented tracer remains in the affected limb, and this finding was significantly related to time of the lymphedema development. In one subject, the patterns remain unchanged or cannot be defined. Three of the ten patients observed present the worsening of at least 1 of the patterns and in the rest of the subjects, six cases, the improvement of the patterns is observed. In 60% of the cases, the most severe pattern reversed towards slight (splash) cases, and moderate cases reversed towards a slight case in 70% of cases. Therefore, after treatment with complex physical therapy, the pathological patterns observed in the pretest, which evolved positively, reverted their severity toward milder disease patterns or towards normalit

Flexible Hybrid Circuit Fully Inkjet-Printed: Surface Mount Devices Assembled by Silver Nanoparticles-Based Inkjet Ink

Nowadays, inkjet-printed devices such as transistors are still unstable in air and have poor performances. Moreover, the present electronics applications require a high degree of reliability and quality of their properties. In order to accomplish these application requirements, hybrid electronics is fulfilled by combining the advantages of the printing technologies with the surface-mount technology. In this work, silver nanoparticle-based inkjet ink (AgNP ink) is used as a novel approach to connect surface-mount devices (SMDs) onto inkjet-printed pads, conducted by inkjet printing technology. Excellent quality AgNP ink-junctions are ensured with high resolution picoliter drop jetting at low temperature (∼150 °C). Electrical, mechanical, and morphological characterizations are carried out to assess the performance of the AgNP ink junction. Moreover, AgNP ink is compared with common benchmark materials (i.e., silver epoxy and solder). Electrical contact resistance characterization shows a similar performance between the AgNP ink and the usual ones. Mechanical characterization shows comparable shear strength for AgNP ink and silver epoxy, and both present higher adhesion than solder. Morphological inspections by field-emission scanning electron microscopy confirm a high quality interface of the silver nanoparticle interconnection. Finally, a flexible hybrid circuit on paper controlled by an Arduino board is manufactured, demonstrating the viability and scalability of the AgNP ink assembling technique

Satisfaction of an employee in a sports entity: design and validation of a measurement scale

This research aims to generate validation and reliability of an instrument to measure employee satisfaction in a sports entity, comprising 28 items in six factors, using a Lickert type measure. The sample comprises n = 187 employees of the State Sports Commission of Sonora, Mexico, with 75.4% men and 24.6% women, between the ages of 18 to 56 years, grouping the different ages of workers in five groups (18 to 25 years, 26 to 35 years, 36 to 45 years, 46 to 55 years and > 56 years. Carrying out the exploratory factor analysis (AFE) and confirmatory factor analysis (AFC). Satisfactory values were obtained, resulting in Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin values of .91, and the Bartlett test was statistically significant with a value (χ² = 3296.01, gl = 378; p <. 001), six factors were extracted with eigen values greater than 1 and that together explain 69.08% of the total variance. the indices of the model in the confirmatory factor analysis were satisfactory: χ2 / df = 1.29, NNFI = .99, CFI = .99, and RMSEA = .03., The results of internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha index with values in this case greater than .70, composite reliability (CR) with values between .88 and .94, and the average variance index extracted (AVE), meanwhile, alsoshowed adequate values, in a range between .60 and .83. It is considered that the survey of employee satisfaction was statistically validated, obtaining psychometric guarantees and thereby providing a tool for the evaluation of the subject, accrediting it as useful for research, being able to be used by professionals, managers and those responsible within the different organizations

Barreras personales y ambientales para la práctica de actividad física en adultos mexicanos

The goal of this job it was to know the personal and social factors that act as barriers for the practice of healthy physical activities among Mexican adult population. Participated 601 subjects sample was used. A survey called “Physical activity and quality of life·” was applied. It has been proved the existence of a positive attitude of at elderly people, but it doesn’t correspond with its practice. Middle class population is more active than upper and low strata. Women do less physical activity than men and their tendency is to do it together (couple). The social activities as well as the lack of public spaces and insecurity, left little room for exercise. It was appreciated a poor sport culture, more in upper and lower strata. A profile of physical activity has been found by gender. The infrastructure and the social climate are considered barriers of engaging in physical activit

Programa de adquisición de habilidades y capacidades para el desempeño profesional a través del Prácticum en Psicología Social. (continuación)

Con este proyecto tratamos de dar continuidad a una iniciativa que pusimos en marcha el hace ya dos años, con el objetivo de facilitar la transición entre el mundo académico y la realidad profesional con la que los estudiantes empiezan a tomar contacto a través del prácticum. Se trata de ofreceros orientación, asesoramiento y formación complementaria a la que formalmente se recibe en el Grado, clarificar el rol profesional y lo que puede esperar el estudiante del mundo profesional. Para ello contamos con tres pilares fundamentales: A) Ponencias de profesionales de la Psicología Social. B) Formación en competencias profesionales: impartidas por vari@s profesor@s del departamento de Psicología Social. C) Visitas a los centros: la universidad se acerca al mundo profesional

Enfoque histórico de la educación física en México

El trabajo de corte documental es un ensayo que revisa las concepciones teóricas y prácticas de la Educación Física en México. Desde el método histórico lógico, con enfoque genérico se produjo la cuidadosa revisión de programas, acuerdos planes de estudios y modelos educativos para que desde el análisis de contenido, estudiar el origen y la evolución de la formación en Educación Física a la luz de los cambios impuestos por planes y programas y modelos de Educación Física, para llegar a los requerimientos actuales contextualizados en la aspiración del proyecto educativo mexicano que desde el 2011 ha estado enfrascado en la Reforma Integral de la Educación Básica, la cual ha implicado serios cambios con nuevos estándares curriculares y campos formativos para este nivel. En todo el trabajo se sostiene la idea de que los cambios en las concepciones y prácticas de la Educación Física en el devenir histórico, han impuesto también cambios en la formación, así se revisan las dos principales instituciones formadoras de profesionales de la Educación Física en universidades y escuelas normales, ambas con el encargo social de la formación permanente y diversificada del profesor de Educación Física

Role-play versus standardised patient simulation for teaching interprofessional communication in care of the elderly for nursing students

This study aims to describe and compare the effects of standardised patient simulation and role-play in the acquisition and retention of interprofessional communication in elderly care competence amongst nursing students. In this controlled clustered randomised trial, 121 nursing students attended a workshop on interprofessional communication in elderly care using role-play or standardised patient simulation. The study was conducted between September 2017 and February 2018. Participants’ knowledge, self-efficacy and communication skills were assessed using a simulated scenario at pre-test, post-test and 6-week follow-up points. Between-subject and within-subject differences were measured using counts and proportions of participants who achieved competence. Regardless of the strategy applied, a significant improvement in knowledge, skills, self-efficacy and overall interprofessional communication competence was found between pre-test and post-test. Moreover, there were significant differences between pre-test and follow-up for all the studied variables, but no differences were found between post-test and follow-up. Lastly, when comparing the success rates of both strategies, no significant differences were observed (p > 0.05). In conclusion, standardised patient simulation and role-play have been shown to promote an improvement on knowledge, self-efficacy and interprofessional communication skills in nursing students, although it is not possible to state which strategy is the most adequate for teaching this competency