Cross-cultural measurement invariance evidence of individualism and collectivism: from the idiosyncratic to universal.

Introduction: Culture plays a fundamental role in shaping human behavior, with individualism and collectivism being key cultural dimensions. However, existing scales for measuring these constructs, such as the INDCOL scale, have demonstrated issues when applied in diverse cultural contexts. To address this, we present the translation and adaptation of the Mexican Vertical and Horizontal Individualism and Collectivism Scale (MXINDCOL) into English, aiming to identify both universal and culture-specific elements. Methods: Data were collected from 1124 participants (371 from the United States, 753 from Mexico) using the MXINDCOL and INDCOL scales. Propensity score matching was applied to balance demographic differences between the samples. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) assessed model fit, and cross-cultural measurement invariance was examined. Reliability, convergent and discriminant validity were also assessed. Results: The English-translated MXINDCOL scale demonstrated good model fit in both US and Mexican samples, outperforming the INDCOL scale. Reliability values were higher for the MXINDCOL scale compared to INDCOL. Cross-cultural measurement invariance was established, allowing for meaningful comparisons between the two cultures. US participants scored higher on vertical collectivism, while Mexican participants scored higher on horizontal collectivism and horizontal individualism. Discussion: The MXINDCOL scale offers a culturally sensitive measurement of individualism and collectivism, addressing issues found in existing scales. It provides a more accurate assessment of cultural orientations and enriches the understanding of cultural dimensions by incorporating idiosyncratic elements. Further research in diverse cultural contexts is recommended to validate and refine the scale, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of cultural variations in individualism and collectivism.

Desarrollo de Escala sobre Celos Románticos en Redes Sociales (Facebook y Whatsapp) / Development of the Social Networking Sites (Facebook and Whatsapp) Romantic Jealousy Scale

Resumen El propósito de este trabajo fue desarrollar y validar psicométricamente una escala para medir celos románticos en Facebook y WhatsApp, asimismo se buscó evidencia de que los reactivos no tuvieran un funcionamiento diferencial por sexo mediante análisis de invarianza factorial. Se trabajó con dos grupos de participantes de la Ciudad de México, 300 para un análisis factorial exploratorio y 300 para un análisis factorial confirmatorio y prueba de invarianza. Se encontró una estructura con 24 reactivos, adecuada confiabilidad (α = .96) correcto ajuste [χ2 (246) = 433.99, p <.01; CF1 = .99; RMSEA = .05] e invarianza factorial por sexo, por lo que se concluye que la escala es confiable y válida y permite comparación por sexo sin sesgos de medición.

Abstract The purpose of this work was to develop and psychometrically validate a Scale to measure romantic jealousy on Facebook and WhatsApp, also evidence of non-differential function of the items by sex is presented in the form of a factorial invariance test. Two groups of Participants from Mexico City worked on, 300 for an exploratory factor analysis and 300 for confirmatory factor analysis and invariance testing. A structure was found with 24 items, adequate reliability (α .96) corrects fit [χ2 (246) = 433.99, p <.01; CF1 = .99; RMSEA = .05] and factorial invariance by sex, so it is concluded that the Scale is reliable, valid, and allows sex comparison by sex without bias due to measurement.

Coping with Transgressions by the Romantic Partner: An Inventory Validation and its Correlation with Forgiveness / Afrontamiento ante las Transgresiones de la Pareja: Validación de un Inventario y su Relación con el Perdón

Abstract Almost every person has to deal with transgressions committed by a romantic partner and faces their negative psychological outcomes, and coping strategies might be key to understanding post-transgression dynamics and forgiveness. We tested the construct validity of the Inventory of Strategies for Coping with a Partner's Transgression which include the emotion (E-FCS), problem (P-FCS), and meaning-focused coping strategies (M-FCS) scales. Results replicated the factor structure of each of the three scales through confirmatory factor analysis techniques, tested its reliability with the McDonald's omega coefficient, and then correlated the scales with forgiveness and resentment, strengthening its construct validity. In general, the validity and reliability of scales were confirmed. Emotion-focused strategies showed a negative correlation with forgiveness, while problem and meaning-focused strategies had a positive correlation. These findings were discussed in the context of theory and their practical implications.

Resumen Las personas tienden a lidiar con transgresiones cometidas por su pareja y enfrentar sus consecuencias psicológicas aversivas, por lo que las estrategias de afrontamiento pueden ser clave para la dinámica post-transgresión, y el perdón. Validamos tres escalas para medir estrategias de afrontamiento ante las transgresiones cometidas por la pareja: Estrategias enfocadas en la emoción (E-FCS), el problema (P-FCS) y el sentido (M-FCS). Los resultados muestran que las estructuras factoriales se replicaron en mediante análisis factoriales confirmatorios, se puso a prueba su confiabilidad mediante el coeficiente omega de McDonald, y finalmente se correlacionaron con el perdón y resentimiento, fortaleciendo su validez de constructo. En general los resultados muestran evidencia de validez de constructo y confiabilidad, en general los factores de la E-FCS se correlacionaron negativamente con al perdón, mientras que de P-FCS Y M-FSC lo hicieron positivamente. Se discuten los hallazgos a la luz de la teoría, y sus implicaciones prácticas.

Need for approval from others and face concerns as predictors of interpersonal conflict outcome in 29 cultural groups.

The extent to which culture moderates the effects of need for approval from others on a person's handling of interpersonal conflict was investigated. Students from 24 nations rated how they handled a recent interpersonal conflict, using measures derived from face-negotiation theory. Samples varied in the extent to which they were perceived as characterised by the cultural logics of dignity, honour, or face. It was hypothesised that the emphasis on harmony within face cultures would reduce the relevance of need for approval from others to face-negotiation concerns. Respondents rated their need for approval from others and how much they sought to preserve their own face and the face of the other party during the conflict. Need for approval was associated with concerns for both self-face and other-face. However, as predicted, the association between need for approval from others and concern for self-face was weaker where face logic was prevalent. Favourable conflict outcome was positively related to other-face and negatively related to self-face and to need for approval from others, but there were no significant interactions related to prevailing cultural logics. The results illustrate how particular face-threatening factors can moderate the distinctive face-concerns earlier found to characterise individualistic and collectivistic cultural groups.

Model to Predict Healthcare Behaviors: Comparison of a Chilean and Mexican Sample.

(1) Background: Adherence to treatment and medical check-ups are important for health outcomes, but low adherence to treatment is a common phenomenon. Thus, we aimed to examine the role of cultural beliefs about physicians, perceived mistreatment, and emotions associated with the experience of mistreatment as an antecedent of healthcare behavior among Chilean and Mexican primary care patients using Betancourt's model for the study of health behavior. (2) Methods: This is a multivariate cross-sectional study with a non-probabilistic sample of 326 Mexican and 337 Chilean participants. Multigroup structural equation modeling was used to test the structural relations among the cultural and psychological variables as determinants of healthcare avoidance behavior. (3) Results: The results revealed a pattern of associations that work in the same way for Chilean and Mexican samples. Negative cultural beliefs about physicians have a direct effect on avoidance behaviors in healthcare. In addition, this effect is mediated through psychological factors, such as perception of mistreatment and negative emotions associated with mistreatment. (4) Conclusions: A structural invariance test showed that the perception of mistreatment and negative emotions were less intense for Chileans than Mexicans. In contrast, the association between negative emotions and avoidance behaviors was less intense for Mexicans.

Efecto de Dos Protocolos de Intervención para el Incremento de Ejercicio Físico: Estudio Longitudinal / The Effect of Two Intervention Protocols to Increase Physical Exercise: Longitudinal Study

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer el impacto de la estrategia de autorregulación de Contraste Mental e Intenciones de Implementación (MCII) como complemento de una intervención con base en el Enfoque del Proceso de Acción en Salud (HAPA) para realizar ejercicio. Fueron reclutados 76 participantes con sobrepeso (índice de masa corporal [IMC]≥25) que querían perder peso (Medad =40 años; MIMC=29). Los participantes fueron asignados al azar a dos condiciones: HAPA (n=36) y HAPA+MCII (n=40). Las variables de interés (horas de ejercicio auto reportadas, medidas corporales y salud psicológica con DASS-21 e IWQOL-Lite) se midieron al inicio, en la semana 6 y en la 12. Encontramos un aumento significativo en las horas de ejercicio y disminución significativa del IMC y IWQOL-Lite Estado Físico y Autoestima al comparar las ocasiones de medición para la muestra total. Se observaron mayores efectos del protocolo HAPA+MCII que del HAPA en las variables de estudio, con excepción de las variables Ansiedad del DASS-21 y Vida sexual del IWQOL-Lite. Sin embargo, en ningún caso las diferencias resultaron estadísticamente significativas. El estudio indica el papel fundamental que desempeñan la autoeficacia y su operacionalización en el logro de una intervención exitosa. Al combinar dos protocolos, se recomienda considerar el efecto de techo que se puede obtener con un solo protocolo.

Abstrac The objective of this study was to understand the impact of the Mental Contrasting and Implementation Intentions (MCII) self-regulation technique as a complement to an intervention based on the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) to perform exercise. Seventy-six participants with body mass index (BMI) ≥25 who wanted to lose weight (Mage =40 years; MBMI =29) were recruited. Participants were randomized into two conditions: HAPA (n=36) and HAPA + MCII (n=40). The variables of interest (self-reported hours of exercise, body measurements and psychological health with DASS-21 and IWQOL-Lite) were measured at the beginning, in week 6 and in 12. We found a significant increase in the hours of exercise and significant decrease in BMI and IWQOL-Lite Physical Functioning and Self-esteem when comparing the occasions of measurement for the total sample. Greater effects of the HAPA + MCII protocol were observed than of the HAPA for the study variables, with the exception of the DASS-21 Anxiety and the IWQOL-Lite Sexual life. However, the differences were not statistically significant. The study indicates the important role of self-efficacy and its operationalization for a successful intervention. When combining two protocols, the ceiling effect that can be obtained with a single protocol should be considered.

Parental Practices and Maternal Warmth as Protective Factors for Problem Behaviors in Mexican Preadolescents.

Epidemiological estimates indicate that approximately 12% of children and adolescents in Mexico are in clinical ranges for psychological disorders. Low-income families in need of psychological support generally encounter understaffed and sometimes inefficient public health services and thus, families frequently constitute the primary source of support for individuals affected by mental health disorders. Empirical studies in the Mexican context have demonstrated that positive parental practices are associated with positive developmental outcomes and low levels of problem behaviors for both children and adolescents. This study aims to identify if such practices act as protective factors for problem behaviors in 306 Mexican students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades from 3 public elementary school s in Mexico City. Practices of maternal autonomy and communication as well as maternal warmth were found to significantly diminish internalizing and externalizing problem behaviors, while parental involvement and communication only reduced externalizing problem behaviors. Findings have implications for social welfare programs that target positive youth development and supportive parenting.

Creación de disonancia cognoscitiva a partir de una premisa histórico sociocultural de la pareja / Creation of cognitive dissonance from a Sociocultural Historical Premise of the couple

Las Premisas Histórico-Socioculturales (PHSC) son normas y creencias que regulan el comportamiento de cada cultura. En México, una premisa de cómo deben conducirse las parejas es "El compromiso da formalidad a la relación de pareja". Sin embargo, los individuos no reciben pasivamente las PHSC, las modifican o las contradicen con sus acciones lo que puede crear disonancia cognoscitiva. Entonces, la disonancia ocurre cuando coexisten dos cogniciones incongruentes en un individuo, lo que puede ocurrir por la llegada de nueva información o por trasgredir una norma cultural. El objetivo del estudio fue comprobar si la opinión contra actitudinal sobre PHSC acerca del compromiso en las relaciones de pareja ocasiona disonancia cognoscitiva en los individuos, medida como ansiedad. Se diseñó un experimento donde se manipuló la PHSC sobre la relación de pareja que los individuos recibían y el estatus de la fuente proveniente: 2 (PHSC: Concordante/ Contra actitudinal) × 2 (Fuente de alto o bajo estatus). Como variable dependiente se midió la ansiedad estado y como covariable el nivel de compromiso en su relación de pareja. Participaron 41 individuos. Los resultados muestran que el grupo de fuente de bajo estatus y PHSC concordante tuvo más preocupación, mientras que los que recibieron una PHSC contra actitudinal estuvieron más tranquilos. En el primer grupo se creó disonancia debido a dos cogniciones incongruentes: nivel educativo y pensar igual que una fuente de bajo estatus, lo que afectó su autoconcepto; mientras que la condición de artículo de alto estatus no generó diferencias

Historical Sociocultural Premises (PHSCs) are norms and beliefs that regulate the behavior of each culture. A premise for Mexican couples is that "Commitment gives formality to couple relationships". However, individuals do not passively receive PHSCs, they modify or contradict them with their actions, which can lead to cognitive dissonance. So, dissonance occurs when two incongruous cognitions coexist in an individual, caused by either receiving new information or transgressing a cultural norm. The objective of the study is in order to verify if counter attitudinal opinions on PHSCs about commitment in couple relationships cause cognitive dissonance in individuals, measured as anxiety. We designed an experiment where we manipulated the PHSCs about couple relationships that individuals received, and the status of the source they came from: 2 (PHSC: Concordant / Counter attitudinal) × 2 (High and low status sources). We measured state anxiety as a dependent variable and the participants' level of commitment in their couple relationship as a covariate. 41 individuals participated. The results of this research showed that, in the low status source group, participants with a concordant PHSC were more worried, while those who received a counter attitudinal PHSC were calmer. In the first group, there was dissonance due to two incongruous cognitions (educational level and thinking like a low status source), which affected their self concept, while the condition of high status article did not generate any differences

Cybervictimization, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, and Addictive Behavior toward Social Media / Cibervictimización, Depresión, Ideación Suicida, y Comportamiento Adictivo hacia Redes Sociales

Abstract An addictive behavior is considered to exist when there is excessive use, loss of control and tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms which cause negative repercussions in everyday life and become a concern where other psychopathological problems may manifest. The objective of this study was to develop an explanatory model of cybervictimization, depression, suicidal ideation and addictive behavior toward social media. Instruments that measured these variables were applied to a total sample of 406 university students. A significant correlation was found between addictive behavior toward social media, cybervictimization, depression, and suicidal ideation. The model explained that cybervictimization and depression can lead to two outcomes: an addictive behavior toward social media, or suicidal thoughts. These results contribute to a better understanding of current phenomenon such as cybervictimization and addictive behavior toward social media with respect to depression and suicidal ideation. A deeper investigation is recommended to create preventive and intervention programs for healthy Internet usage for young people.

Resumen Se considera que existe un comportamiento adictivo cuando hay un uso excesivo, pérdida de control y tolerancia, y síntomas de abstinencia que causan repercusiones negativas en la vida cotidiana y se convierten en una preocupación donde pueden manifestarse otros problemas psicopatológicos. El objetivo de este estudio fue desarrollar un modelo explicativo de cibervictimización, depresión, ideación suicida y comportamiento adictivo hacia las redes sociales. Los instrumentos que midieron estas variables se aplicaron a una muestra total de 406 estudiantes universitarios. Se encontró una correlación significativa entre el comportamiento adictivo hacia las redes sociales, la cibervictimización, la depresión y la ideación suicida. El modelo explicó que la cibervictimización y la depresión pueden conducir a dos resultados: un comportamiento adictivo hacia las redes sociales o pensamientos suicidas. Estos resultados contribuyen a una mejor comprensión del fenómeno actual, como la cibervictimización y el comportamiento adictivo hacia las redes sociales con respecto a la depresión y la ideación suicida. Se recomienda una investigación más profunda para crear programas preventivos e de intervención para el uso saludable de Internet para los jóvenes.

Development and validation of the Inventory of Emotional and Reasoned Purchases Decision-Making Styles (PDMI) / Desarrollo y validación del Inventario de Estilos de Toma de Decisiones de Compras Emocionales y Razonadas (ITDC)

Abstract Consumer decision-making is part of the purchase process. Therefore, as a relevant element for the evaluation of the purchase process, it is essential to have valid, reliable and culturally relevant measurements. For that reason, in this study the development and validation of the Purchases Decision-Making Inventory (PDMI) are presented. The general sample consisted of 518 Mexican participants, which were randomly divided into two groups, 300 for exploratory analysis, and 218 for confirmatory analysis. The results show that PDMI evaluated from its general components of emotional and reasoned decisions in purchases, present high internal consistency. The confirmatory factor analysis shows a good fit to dimensions extracted from the exploratory analyses. In terms of convergent, divergent, and discriminant validity, relations according to the nomological network were found, and the factors showed independency. Finally, from the confirmed structures of the inventory, spending per week was modelled, finding that emotional decisions turned out to be a positive significant predictor. PDMI is an evaluation tool with cultural relevance and appropriate psychometric indexes that can be used to integrate into consumer behavior models.

Resumen La toma de decisiones del consumidor es parte del proceso de compra. Por tanto, al ser un elemento relevante para la evaluación del proceso de compra, es esencial contar con mediciones válidas, confiables y culturalmente relevantes. Por esta razón, en este artículo se presenta el desarrollo y validación del inventario de toma de decisiones de compras (ITDC). La muestra general estuvo conformada por 518 participantes mexicanos, la cual se dividió aleatoriamente en dos, 300 para análisis exploratorios y 218 para análisis confirmatorios. Los resultados muestran que el ITDC, evaluado a partir de sus componentes generales de decisiones emocionales y razonadas en las compras, presenta altos índices de consistencia interna. El análisis factorial confirmatorio muestra buen ajuste a las dimensiones extraídas en los análisis exploratorios. En términos de validez convergente, divergente y discriminante, se encontraron relaciones según la red nomológica, y los factores mostraron independencia. Por último, a partir de las estructuras confirmadas del inventario, se modeló el gasto por semana. Encontrando que las decisiones emocionales resultan ser un predictor significativo positivo. ITDC es una herramienta de evaluación con relevancia cultural e índices psicométricos apropiados, que se pueden utilizar para integrar en modelos de comportamiento del consumidor.

Conceptuación y Medición de la Agresividad: Validación de una Escala / Conceptualization and Measurement of Aggressiveness: Validation of a Scale / Conceito e Medição da Agressividade: Validação de uma Escala

Resumen El objetivo de esta investigación fue construir una escala de agresividad confiable y culturalmente relevante para adultos mexicanos. Se elaboraron 96 reactivos en escala Likert a partir de indicadores obtenidos en un estudio preliminar y de planteamientos teóricos. Participaron voluntarios de la Ciudad de México. Se obtuvieron cinco factores que agrupan 25 reactivos que explican el 61.59 % de la varianza, 0=0.92. En otro estudio, se realizó un análisis factorial confirmatorio que mostró índices de ajuste adecuados. Posteriormente, se obtuvieron correlaciones entre la personalidad y la agresividad. Los resultados muestran que los factores extroversión, afabilidad, responsabilidad y apertura se asocian negativamente a la agresividad; mientras que el neuroticismo se asocia positivamente. Respecto a las diferencias por sexo, los resultados indican que los hombres muestran niveles más elevados de reactividad y las mujeres de frustración. Se concluye que la escala es un instrumento válido y confiable que permite reconocer diferencias entre los cinco grandes factores de personalidad, así como en hombres y mujeres.

Abstract The objective of this research project was to construct a reliable and culturally relevant scale to measure aggressiveness in Mexican adults. A 96-item Likert scale was designed, on the basis of indicators drawn from a preliminary study and of theoretical formulations. Participants were volunteers from Mexico City. Five factors were obtained that group together 25 items explaining 61.59 % of the variance, 0=0.92. In another study, a confirmatory factor analysis was performed, which showed adequate indexes of adjustment. Subsequently, correlations between personality and aggressiveness were obtained. Results show that the extroversion, affability, responsibility, and openness factors are negatively associated with aggressiveness, while neuroticism is positively associated. With respect to differences by sex, findings indicate that men show higher reactivity levels and women, higher frustration levels. The conclusion is that the scale is a valid and reliable instrument that makes it possible to identify differences among the five big personality traits, as well as between men and women.

Resumo O objetivo desta pesquisa foi construir uma escala de agressividade confiável e culturalmente relevante para adultos mexicanos. A partir de indicadores obtidos em um estudo preliminar e abordagens teóricas, foram elaborados 96 reativos na escala Likert. Voluntários da Cidade do México participaram. Cinco fatores, que agrupam 25 itens, que explicam 61,59% da variância, 0 = 0,92, foram obtidos. Em outro estudo, foi realizada uma análise fatorial confirmatória que mostrou taxas de ajuste adequadas. Posteriormente, correlações entre personalidade e agressividade foram obtidas. Os resultados mostram que os fatores extroversão, afabilidade, responsabilidade e abertura estão associados negativamente à agressividade; enquanto o neuroticismo está positivamente associado. Em relação às diferenças por sexo, os resultados indicam que os homens apresentam níveis mais elevados de reatividade e as mulheres de frustração. Conclui-se que a escala é um instrumento válido e confiável, que permite reconhecer diferenças tanto entre os cinco grandes fatores de personalidade quanto entre homens e mulheres.

Universalities and Idiosyncrasies in Self-Concept: East-West and North-South / Universalidades e Idiosincracia del Autoconcepto: Este-Oeste y Norte-Sur

Abstract Self-concept has been crucial to the description of human beings since ancient times. Different authors have offered definitions and approaches to the study of the self. Many instruments have been developed to measure this multifaceted construct. However, there is great difficulty in using definitions and instruments developed in one ecosystem to describe the peoples from different cultures. In order to include the universals and idiosyn-crasies of the self, a model that takes culture into account is needed. The purpose of this article is to compare the cognitive, emotional, and motivational aspects of the self-concept in different countries representing the east-west and north-south axis, such as Mexico, Peru, Japan, China, United States and Chile, from a psycho-socio-cultural point of view. The paradigm for this purpose included descriptions and comparisons based on Hofstede´s cultural syndromes, as well as an overview of some instruments that have been used to measure the construct. The discussion focuses on the importance of considering culture to understand the meanings of this construct, placing emphasis on the methodological tools derived from the theoretical orientation and the attentions that must be had when making cross-cultural comparisons, be it Between countries and even within the same country. This means that we must not forget the aspects shared by cultures in the relationship with oneself (etic), but we must forget about the particular aspects (emic) or idiosyncratic aspects, which are what are finally given by the particularities to self-concept.

Resumen El auto-concepto es un constructo crucial en el estudio de los seres humanos desde la antigüedad. Diferentes autores han propuesto definiciones y acercamientos al estudio del self, así como muchos instrumentos para medir este constructo en sus diversas aproximaciones (social, académico, entre otros). Sin embargo, existe una gran problemática, la cual se asocia a el uso que tienen los instrumentos sin considerar la realidad cultural para la cual se utiliza, es decir, al describir a las personas de una cultura cuando las hemos evaluado con instrumentos desarrollado en una cultura diferente. Por lo tanto, es necesario desarrollar la discusión respecto de cuestiones universales como específicas de cada cultura en relación al autoconcepto. El propósito del presente artículo es realizar esta discusión en relación a comparar los aspectos cognitivos, emocionales y motivaciones del auto-concepto en diferentes países del este-oeste y norte sur desde una perspectiva psico-socio-cultural, los países considerados son: México, Perú, Japón, China, Estados Unidos y Chile. Para ello se incluyen descripciones y comparaciones basadas en los síndromes culturales planteados por Hofstade así como una revisión de los instrumentos que se han utilizado para medir este constructo. La discusión se centra en la importancia de considerar la cultura en el estudio del auto-concepto, haciendo énfasis en las herramientas metodológicas que se derivan de las orientaciones teóricas propuestas y de las atenciones que se deben tener a la hora de realizar comparaciones transculturales, ya sea entre países e incluso dentro de un mismo país. Esto quiere decir, que no se debe olvidar los aspectos compartidos por las culturales en relación al self (etic), pero sin caer en el olvido de los aspectos particulares (emic) o idiosincrático, que son los que finalmente le dan las particularidades al autoconcepto.

Predictores del Sexismo Ambivalente hacia los Hombres / Predictors of Ambivalent Sexism towards Men

Resumen Los individuos que pertenecen a grupos de alto estatus, como los hombres, tienden a emplear los estereotipos a su favor, por lo que legitiman la inequidad social y el prejuicio. El sexismo hacia los hombres es un prejuicio, cuyas consecuencias no se limitan a nivel individual y grupal, sino también a nivel social. La Teoría del Sexismo Ambivalente propone dos dimensiones del sexismo: la Hostil y la Benevolente. El Sexismo Hostil hacia los hombres se refiere a actitudes explícitamente negativas hacia ellos, mientras que el Sexismo Benevolente se refiere a actitudes que pueden ser consideradas como positivas, pero que, reafirman la creencia de debe existir dependencia sexual y de intimidad de los hombres hacia las mujeres. El presente estudio propone el Sexismo Ambivalente hacia las mujeres, la Creencia en el Mundo Justo y los rasgos de Individualismo-Colectivismo, como predictores del sexismo hacia los hombres. Se realizaron análisis de regresiones lineales. Participaron 200 personas entre 18 y 27 años. Los resultados indican que tanto el sexismo hacia las mujeres, como el sexismo hacia los hombres son parte de una misma dinámica de poder que refuerza la desigualdad entre los sexos y que fungen como legitimadores de las dinámicas sociales.

Abstract Individuals who belong to a high-status group, such as men, tend to use stereotypes in their benefit. Sexism towards men is a prejudice whose consequences are not limited to individual and group level, but also at social level. The Theory of Ambivalent Sexism proposes two dimensions of sexism: Hostile Sexism and Benevolent Sexism. Hostile sexism towards men refers to people who have explicitly negative beliefs towards them; Benevolent Sexism refers to attitudes that can be considered as positive, but that reaffirm the sexual dependence and intimacy of men towards women. The present study proposes Sexism towards women, the Belief in the Just World and the Individualism-Collectivism, as predictors of sexism towards men. We use Linear regressions. Participated 200 people between 18 and 27 years old. The results indicate that both, sexism towards women and sexism towards men, are part of the same power dynamics, which reinforces inequality between sexes and that justify the social dynamics.

Culture as perceived context: An exploration of the distinction between dignity, face and honor cultures / La cultura como contexto percibido: explorando la esencia de las culturas de honor, dignidad y autopresentación

Abstract: Researchers are making increasing use of the distinction between cultural logics emphasizing dignity, face, and honor. Students from eight nations including two from Latin America rated items tapping the extent to which they believed that most persons in their nation endorsed these types of mindset. Their ratings did not accord with prior beliefs as to which cultures exemplify dignity, face, and honor. However, the predictions that analytic cognition would be more prevalent in dignity cultures and contrasting types of holistic cognition would be more prevalent in face and honor cultures were supported. The belief that the logic of dignity was prevalent within one's nation was significantly associated with higher life satisfaction.

Resumen: Las investigaciones se están centrando cada vez con mayor énfasis en el uso de la distinción entre lógicas culturales, haciendo más hincapié en la dignidad, el mantenimiento del status quo estructural de una sociedad (face) y el honor. Estudiantes de 8 países, incluyendo 2 de América Latina, clasificaron elementos sobre cuán importante para la aceptación social es la dignidad o el honor para la mayoría de las personas en su nación. Las calificaciones obtenidas no concuerdan con creencias previas en cuanto a cuáles culturas promueven más la dignidad y/o el honor como guías de su comportamiento. Sin embargo, las predicciones de que los patrones de cognición analítica serían más frecuentes en culturas que se centran en la dignidad, y que los patrones de cognición holística serían más frecuentes en culturas que se centran en la honra fueron apoyadas. Adicionalmente, la creencia de que la lógica de la dignidad era frecuente dentro de cada nación se asoció significativamente con una mayor satisfacción de vida.

Conducta adictiva a las redes sociales y su relación con el uso problemático del móvil / Addictive behavior to social network sites and its relationship with the problematic use of the mobile phone

Resumen: Las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones han generado cambios e innovaciones que han influido significativamente en la vida de los jóvenes, ya que las han incorporado de manera habitual. Las redes sociales han traído beneficios a la población, mas a la par es uno de los problemas que más afectan a los jóvenes, la conducta adictiva. En una muestra de 374 universitarios se aplicó de forma electrónica una escala de adicción a redes sociales y de uso problemático al teléfono móvil (Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale [MMPUS]). El 58.6% fueron mujeres y el 41.4% hombres, con una edad promedio de 20.01 años (DE = 1.84). Se realizó el análisis donde se encontró una relación entre la medición de la escala de adicción a redes sociales y MPPUS, escala de adicción a redes sociales con el uso del teléfono móvil y con el uso de la computadora, mientras que la medición del MPPUS solo se relacionó con el uso del teléfono móvil. El uso de computadora no se relacionó con el MPPUS y el uso del móvil. En conclusión, es importante el estudio del uso y adicción a los dispositivos móviles y redes sociales, ya que mientras la popularidad crece, aumentan de manera similar los factores de riesgo ante una conducta no saludable del uso de la tecnología.

Abstract: Information technology and communications have generated changes and innovations, significantly influenced in the life of the young people, since they have incorporated them of habitual way in their lives. However, the use of these has not only implied benefits in the population, with addictive behavior being one of the problems that affect young people the most. A sample of 374 college students was applied a social network addiction scale and mobile phone problematic use scale (Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale). The sample consists of 58.6% women and 41.4% men, with a mean age of 20.01 years (SD = 1.84). A relationship was found between social network addiction with problematic use of the mobile phone, computer use and mobile use. On the other hand, the problematic use of the mobile phone was only related with the use of the smartphone and not with the use of the computer. In conclusion, finding a very high relation between addictive behaviors, can give us a perspective of both being dependent. It is recommended to continue to deepen the study of the use and addiction to mobile devices and social networks, as the popularity is increasing, also increases the risk factors for unhealthy behavior of the use of technology.