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Introduction: Men who assault their partners present deficits in the social skills necessary for adequate interpersonal interaction. Not all of them have the same difficulties, thus they do not constitute a homogeneous group. Various studies have proposed different typologies of abusers based on their sociodemographic characteristics, criminal history, intensity and extent of violent or psychopathological traits. The majority of these investigations have been conducted in community samples, prompting the question of their validity in samples of men convicted of gender violence. The aim of this study was to establish a typology of men convicted in Spain for a gender violences crimes. Methodology: A total of 365 men participated and were subdivided into three classes of abusers based on their childhood, family experiences with violence, criminal history, sexist attitudes and attitudes toward violence, intensity and type of violence, psychopathological state and attachment style. Results: Coinciding with the results found in other research, 30% of the participants were classified as generally violent. They engaged in severe forms of physical, psychological and sexual violence and were more likely to do so than the rest. Additionally, they are more likely to present psychopathological problems and an antisocial character. Twenty-one percent were classified as dysphoric/borderline. They are characterized by minor forms of psychological violence, borderline or depressive symptomatology and an anxious attachment style. The remaining 49% were classified as familial or normalized abusers. This group exhibits moderate attitudes toward violence and sexism, resulting in less psychological and physical aggression. They do not present psychopathological problems and are likely to present a secure attachment style. Discussion: It is argued that determining the psychological characteristics of each type of abuser would contribute to improving and adapting intervention protocols in Spain, leading to a significant improvement in the current issue of abuse.
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BACKGROUND: The deficits observed in the memory area are usually characteristic in patients with cognitive impairment and when we speak of Acquired Brain Damage. The study of memory disorders has been improving thanks to advances in the knowledge of the human memory system and taking into account biological and psychological considerations. Neuropsychology has focused, in recent years, on including the use of portable cameras, such as SenseCam, in the rehabilitation of memory by favoring, among other things, autobiographical memory. The main objective of the present study was to verify the benefits of using SenseCam in patients with memory disorders. METHODS: To achieve this goal, a range of articles from PubMed, Medline, Mendeley, Web of Science and Science Direct were searched. Inclusion criteria were studied including people with memory issues using SenseCam technology. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were excluded from analyses. RESULTS: The total number of articles obtained from the different databases and consultation platforms was 207 studies. In the present work, a number of 7 studies were included for this systematic review meting the inclusion criteria. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with a memory issue using SenseCam showed several improvements when compare to a group a people using an alternative method.
OBJETIVO: Es frecuente la aparición de déficits de memoria en pacientes con deterioro cognitivo tras un Daño Cerebral Adquirido. Una herramienta muy novedosa en neuropsicología es el uso de cámaras portátiles, tales como SenseCam, en la rehabilitación de la memoria para favorecer el recuerdo autobiográfico tras el Daño Cerebral Adquirido. El objetivo de este estudio fue comprobar los beneficios del uso de SenseCam en pacientes con alteraciones de memoria. METODOS: Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática en las bases de datos PubMed, Medline, Mendeley, Web of Science y Science Direct. Los criterios de inclusión fueron estudios experimentales publicados después de 2015, que usaran la tecnología SenseCam a personas con problemas de memoria. Se excluyeron revisiones, meta-análisis, tesis doctorales y trabajos fin de máster. RESULTADOS: La búsqueda inicial arrojó 207 estudios. Un total de 7 estudios cumplieron los criterios de inclusión de esta revisión sistemática. CONCLUSIONES: El uso de SenseCam ofrece diversos beneficios para la mejora y rehabilitación de pacientes con algún tipo de alteración de memoria e incluso, en sujetos sin ningún tipo de déficit cognitivo en esta área.