A Pioneer Project of a School Psychotechnic Center (1920) / [Un proyecto pionero de un centro de psicotecnia escolar (1920)]

Emilio Mira y López (1896-1964) was the great international figure of Spanish applied psychology in the first half of the 20th century. His work “The selection of drivers for the Bus General Company” (1922) was a key contribution to the development of personnel selection and the evaluation of professional skills in Spain. Another relevant work, but scarcely cited, has been “Initiation of school children in social life. Necessity of establishing vocational guidance schools or institutes. Means for their creation and development”, to which this article is dedicated. Mira’s work consists of three parts (a) the social preparation of the child at school, (b) the need to establish vocational guidance schools or institutes, and (c) the means for its creation and development. Mira makes a distinction between guidance and selection tasks and discusses various practical aspects such as the minimum working hours of such centers, the structure of the guidance process, and the guidance functions of the center. Finally, the article summarizes Mira’s theoretical and practical contribution.(AU)

Emilio Mira y López (1896-1964) ha sido la gran figura internacional de la psicología aplicada española de la primera mitad del siglo XX. Su artículo, “La selección de conductores de la para la Compañía General de Autobuses” (1922) supuso una aportación fundamental para el desarrollo de la selección de personal y la evaluación psicológica de las capacidades profesionales en España. Otro trabajo relevante, pero escasamente citado, ha sido “Iniciación de la infancia escolar en la vida social. Necesidad de establecer escuelas o institutos de orientación profesional. Medios para su creación y desenvolvimiento”, al que está dedicado el presente artículo. El trabajo de Mira consta de tres partes (a) la preparación social del niño en la escuela, (b) la necesidad de establecer escuelas o institutos de orientación vocacional y (c) los medios para su creación y desarrollo. Mira hace una distinción entre las tareas de orientación y selección y aborda varios aspectos prácticos como las horas mínimas de trabajo de esos centros, la estructura del proceso de orientación y las funciones de orientación del centro. Finalmente, el artículo hace un resumen de la aportación teórica y práctica de Mira.(AU)

Toward a community psychology transformative praxis: A descriptive review.

In this paper, we present a descriptive review of the foundational components of transformation-the starting places and gaps-in a move toward synthesizing current works into a Community Psychology Transformative Praxis. This review focuses on published work identified in North American Community Psychology journals (namely two United States based journals)-a review from the belly of the neoliberal and imperial beast. We reviewed and categorized seven foundational dimensions for beginning and sustaining transformative praxis and which represent how Community Psychology (CP), in the United States publishing context, is engaging in transformative efforts. In Part 1, we present three dimensions of transformative process, focused on early and iterative practices that develop and enact shared (1) values, (2) visions of a just world, and (3) critical problem frames. In part 2 we present four additional dimensions of transformative action; the considerations that inform action in a given transformative process or intervention including (4) planning for the long-term nature of transformation, (5) targeting multiple levels of analysis, (6) engaging in solidarity with those most impacted by injustice, and (7) identifying and resisting power holders and/or power structures that prevent transformation and maintain the status quo. In Part 3, we review the relationship between process and action, where processes can be understood as driving, directing, and bounding the types of actions or interventions taken or imagined in a particular transformative intervention. We close the paper with critical reflections and calls to action to further develop the transformative potential of CP praxis and name the tendency of settling for ameliorative solutions to problems needing transformative solutions.

Understanding and overcoming challenges in times of personal or global crisis-Editorial on the Special Issue on Loneliness and Health.

The ever-present interest in loneliness has increased during the last decade. Although loneliness is generally not as prevalent as other topics and not among the top 5 most read papers in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, it is closely connected to topics therein, such as well-being and health. Conceptualizing loneliness as indicator of risk, it may function as a cue for action. Accordingly, understanding loneliness, its development, prevalence, effects, and how to support individuals to prevent or overcome loneliness is key and the main aim of this special issue. Therefore, theories and models are reviewed in this paper and synthesized together with other aspects relating to the field of loneliness research and intervention. Accordingly, we propose an agenda including key determinants (e.g., risk groups), how to proceed (various research methods), intervention components (e.g., behavior change techniques, SDGs), and how to perform dissemination (open science practices, co-creative approaches, etc.). The original studies in this special issue provide stimulating examples. Moreover, the commentaries give new insights and inspiring ideas. Overall, this special issue aims to give readers a lens with which to re-examine their own research, enable innovation, and empower addressing loneliness and its interconnection synergistically.

Toward a holistic perspective of congruence research with the polynomial regression model.

The polynomial regression with response surface analysis (PRRSA) model is widely used in congruence studies, yet its application in congruence research has not achieved the desired theoretical progress in this research area. As part of the continuous efforts to advance congruence research, this study analyzes 31 congruence-related articles recently published in top-tier management journals, including Journal of Applied Psychology, Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management, Personnel Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and Human Resource Management. We find that congruence researchers often fail to consider all the conditions required to test congruence effects. Our reanalysis of these studies shows that when all required conditions are used, the exact correspondence effect, sometimes also labeled as the exact match effect or the perfect match effect, is only supported in three studies. Caution is hence warranted both for citing these studies as evidence of congruence and for proposing practical implications based on the findings in these studies. A holistic perspective is then proposed in this study to facilitate the proper application of the PRRSA model to help congruence scholars develop stronger theories and enhance scientific rigor in congruence research. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Underfunding Basic Psychological Science Because of the Primacy of the Here and Now: A Scientific Conundrum.

The psychological sciences are suffering from the primacy of the "here and now" and from a radical utilitarian view of science-this is certainly true in less affluent countries around the world. Portugal is a particular case study, as both psychology departments and funding agencies are largely biased toward applied psychology-but this is a more global trend. The field needs to find a balance between applied and basic psychology to better respond to the challenges of tomorrow.

Vygotskian Perspectives in Deaf Education: An Introduction in Two Movements.

Vygotsky's (1993) Fundamentals of Defectology is a radical's handbook of deaf and disability studies. Vygotsky's overall research program views disabilities, including deafness, from an integrated biosocial and critical theory standpoint. In two movements, I introduce an American Annals of the Deaf Special Issue on Vygotskian perspectives in deaf education focused mainly on his Defectology volume. Movement One describes Vygotsky's life, research, death, and posthumous impact by situating his deaf pedagogy research as one node in a network of defectological pedology, translated as applied special educational psychology. Movement Two describes how Vygotsky's project has been extended, synthesized, and developed in modern and postmodern contexts of deaf education and disability studies. Throughout, I synthesize Vygotsky's claims and update his terms by juxtaposing them with contemporary terms and theories to provide sociohistorical context for the new scholarship comprising this Special Issue's unique contribution to Vygotskian deaf research.

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research: Jennifer C. Wolff.

This award is given to a psychologist whose research has led to important discoveries or developments in the field of applied psychology. "Jennifer C. Wolff serves multiple roles as a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She is an associate professor at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, a staff psychologist at Rhode Island Hospital and Bradley Hospital, and director of the Adolescent Mental Health Collaborative. Dr. Wolff's program of research involves three primary aims: (a) delineating social, cognitive, and affective mechanisms underlying adolescent psychopathology; (b) translating these findings into treatments; and (c) implementing these treatments in real-world settings. She focuses on emotional and behavioral dysregulation as well as suicide prevention. Her current projects include large-scale data collection in the inpatient setting and improving routine practices and quality of care in inpatient and community settings. She also investigates the use of technology in dissemination and implementation research. Dr. Wolff has pioneered a cognitive behavioral therapy program for inpatient adolescents that includes scaling to train hospital staff. She is an active member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the Division 53 Special Interest Group for Acute, Intensive, and Residential Services. She has served as a peer reviewer/ad hoc reviewer and has authored or coauthored several articles and book chapters. Dr. Wolff's work demonstrates an exceptional combination of clinical practice and applied research and is therefore well-deserving of this distinguished award." (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

This award is given to a psychologist whose research has led to important discoveries or developments in the field of applied psychology. To be eligible, this research should have led to innovative applications in an area of psychological practice, including but not limited to assessment, consultation, instruction, or intervention (either direct or indirect). Research involving the original development of procedures, methodologies, or technical skills that significantly improve the application of psychological knowledge and provide direct and immediate solutions to practical problem areas will be considered, as will research that has informed psychologists on how better to observe, define, predict, or control behavior. Original integration of existing theories or knowledge is also eligible for consideration. In previous years, this award was called the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge. The name was changed in 2003 to better describe this award. The 2023 recipients of the APA Professional Contributions Awards were selected by the 2022 Board of Professional Affairs. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Psicólogas(os) no sistema educacional de Boa Vista/Roraima: concepções, práticas e desafios / Psychologists in the educational system of Boa Vista/Roraima: conceptions, practices and challenges / Psicólogas(os) en el sistema educativo de Boa Vista/Roraima: concepciones, prácticas y retos

O objeto de estudo deste trabalho é a atuação de psicólogas(os) no campo da educação básica. Tivemos como objetivo investigar as práticas de atuação e os desafios enfrentados pelas(os) psicólogas(os) que trabalham na educação em Boa Vista (RR), com intuito de conhecer a inserção desses profissionais no sistema educacional. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa, orientada pelo referencial teórico-metodológico da Psicologia Escolar Crítica. Realizamos o processo de levantamento dos dados entre os meses de março e abril de 2018, por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, audiogravadas e transcritas. Encontramos 21 psicólogas e um psicólogo trabalhando em instituições educacionais e de ensino na cidade; a maioria atuava na educação básica; metade dos entrevistados ingressou por concurso público e a outra metade era contratada e comissionada; poucos(as) foram contratados(as) como psicólogos(as) escolares. Para a análise, selecionamos dez psicólogas(os) com mais tempo no cargo. Quanto às práticas de atuação, identificamos que 60% atuavam na modalidade clínica e 40% na modalidade clínica e institucional. Como desafios, encontramos melhoria das condições de trabalho; estabelecimento de relações hierárquicas e a dificuldade de fazer compreender as especificidades desse campo de trabalho; necessidade na melhoria das condições para formação continuada; atuação da(o) psicóloga(o) escolar enquanto ação institucional. Diante do exposto, compreendemos ser necessária uma mudança de paradigma na atuação das(os) psicólogas(os) que trabalham na educação na região, e a apropriação das discussões da área, principalmente, aquelas apresentadas pela Psicologia Escolar Crítica, vez que esta contribui para uma atuação que leve em conta os determinantes sociais, políticos, culturais e pedagógicos que constituem o processo de escolarização.(AU)

This work has as object of study the role of psychologists in the field of Basic Education. We aimed to investigate practices and challenges faced by psychologists who work in education in Boa Vista/RR, to know the insertion of these professionals in the educational system. This is a qualitative research, guided by the theoretical-methodological framework of Critical School Psychology. The data collection process was carried out between March and April 2018, with semi-structured, audio-recorded, and transcribed interviews. We found 21 female psychologists and one male psychologist working in educational institutions in the municipality; most worked in Basic Education; half of the interviewees had applied to work as government employee and the other half were hired and commissioned; few were hired as school psychologists. To carry out the analysis, we selected ten psychologists with more time in the position. Regarding the practices, we have identified that 60% worked in the clinical modality and 40% in the clinical and institutional modality. As challenges, we find the improvement in working conditions; the establishment of hierarchical relationships and the difficulty of making the specificities of this field of work understood; the need to improve conditions for continuing education; the practice of the school psychologist as institutional action. In view of the above, we understand that a paradigm shift in the performance of psychologists working in education in that region is necessary, and the appropriation of discussions in the area, especially those presented by Critical School Psychology, contributes to an action that considers social, political, cultural, and pedagogical determinants that constitute the schooling process.(AU)

Este trabajo tiene como objeto de estudio la actuación profesional de las(os) psicólogas(os) en la educación básica. Su objetivo es investigar las prácticas y retos que enfrentan las(os) psicólogas(os) que trabajan en la educación en Boa Vista, en Roraima (Brasil), con la intención de conocer la inserción de estos profesionales en el sistema educativo. Esta es una investigación cualitativa que se guía por el marco teórico-metodológico de la Psicología Escolar Crítica. Se recopilaron los datos entre los meses de marzo y abril de 2018, mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas, grabadas en audio y después transcritas. Las 21 psicólogas y un psicólogo trabajan en instituciones educativas de la ciudad; la mayoría trabajaba en la educación básica; la mitad de los entrevistados ingresaron mediante concurso público y la otra mitad era contratada y de puesto comisionado; pocos fueron contratados como psicólogos escolares. Para el análisis, se seleccionaron diez psicólogas(os) con más tiempo en el cargo. Con respecto a las prácticas, el 60% trabajaba en la modalidad clínica; y el 40%, en la modalidad clínica e institucional. Los retos son mejora de las condiciones laborales; establecimiento de relaciones jerárquicas y dificultad para comprender las especificidades de este campo de trabajo; necesidad de mejorar las condiciones para la educación continua; y actuación dela (del) psicóloga(o) escolar como acción institucional. En vista de lo anterior, es necesario el cambio de paradigma en la práctica profesional de las(os) psicólogas(os) que trabajan en la educación de la región y la apropiación de las discusiones del área, especialmente las presentadas por la Psicología Escolar Crítica, que contribuye a una acción que tiene en cuenta los determinantes sociales, políticos, culturales y pedagógicos que constituyen el proceso de escolarización.(AU)

Avaliação da socialização financeira familiar: uma revisão integrativa da literatura / Evaluation of family financial socialization: an integrative literature review / Evaluación de la socialización financiera familiar: una revisión de la literatura integradora

O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre a Socialização Financeira Familiar (SFF) sob a ótica da psicologia e das relações familiares. Para compreender de que forma a SFF é definida e avaliada, a revisão seguiu as recomendações do método PRISMA. Foi feita busca por artigos científicos de delineamento quantitativo em inglês, português e espa-nhol nas bases de dados Scopus, PsychNET, Web of Science, Science Direct, Redalyc, Lilacs, Pepsic, Scielo e Ebscohost, publicados entre os anos de 2010 e 2020. Os resultados mostraram prevalência de estudos realizados nos EUA, com população adulta e sob uma perspectiva individual. Não foram localizados estudos brasileiros. Conclui-se que a SFF está associada a desfechos importantes na vida adulta, porém ainda há carência instrumental para mensuração do construto, bem como lacunas importantes na compreensão e avaliação de aspectos que compõem a dimensão implícita da SFF. (AU)

The aim of this study was to conduct an integrative review of the literature on Family Financial Socialization (FFS) from the perspectives of psychology and family relationships. To understand how FFS is defined and measured, the review followed the recommendations of the PRISMA Method. A search was conducted for scientific articles with a quantitative design in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, published between 2010 and 2020 in the Scopus, PsychNET, Web of Science, Science Direct, Redalyc, Lilacs, Pepsic, Scielo and Ebscohost databases. The results showed a prevalence of studies carried out in the USA with an adult population and an individual perspective. No Brazilian studies were found. It is concluded that FFS is associated with important outcomes in adulthood, but there is still a lack of instruments for measuring the construct, as well as important gaps in understanding and evaluating aspects that compose the implicit dimension of FFS. (AU)

El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar una revisión integradora de la litera-tura sobre Socialización Financiera Familiar (SFF) desde la perspectiva de la psicología y las relaciones familiares. Para comprender cómo se define y evalúa el SFF, la revisión siguió las recomendaciones del método PRISMA. Se realizó una búsqueda de artículos científicos con un diseño cuantitativo en inglés, portugués y español en las bases de datos Scopus, PsychNET, Web of Science, Science Direct, Redalyc, Lilacs, Pepsic, Scielo y Ebscohost, publicados entre 2010 y 2020. Los resultados muestran una prevalencia de estudios reali-zados en EEUU, con población adulta y desde una perspectiva individual. No se encontraron estudios brasileños. Se concluye que la SFF se asocia a resultados importantes en la edad adulta, pero aún existe una falta instrumental para medir el constructo, así como importantes vacíos en la comprensión y evalu-ación de aspectos que conforman la dimensión implícita de SFF. (AU)

Ann Marie O'Roark (1933-2022).

Memorializes Ann Marie O'Roark (1933-2022). Ann was a pioneer in applying psychology in consulting and international psychology. She blazed other trails, especially for women, using her strong interpersonal and political skills to help organizations run smoother and better fulfill their missions. Ann frequently instructed in leadership development at the Center for Creative Leadership, the Development Institute at Eckerd College, and the American Management Association's Executive Effectiveness Course. From 1976 to 2006, she successfully ran her own independent practice, consulting in the private sector, government, and professional associations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

La psicología aplicada al desarrollo socioeconómico / Psychology applied to socioeconomic development / Psicologia aplicada a desenvolvimento socioeconômico

Las sociedades están comprometidas a combatir la pobreza del mundo, elevar el desarrollo y productividad de sus naciones, por ese motivo el objetivo del presente estudio es analizar el aporte de la psicología aplicada al desarrollo socioeconómico de un país considerando el capital humano y su función en los estamentos del desarrollo socioeconómico que es la triada productiva: Gobierno (funcionario público y líderes), empresa (emprendedores, empleados y líderes) y academia o universidad (docente, estudiantes y líder). El presente estudio es analítico-reflexivo de tipo empírico propositivo, con relación a los resultados se ha considerado dos aportes por parte de la psicología en el desarrollo socioeconómico estos son: formación integral del capital humano (valores, habilidades y conocimientos) y salud mental (Bienestar social, emocional y psicológico). Asimismo, se sugieren acciones dentro de la labor del psicólogo como ser: enfatizar en Educación en Salud Sexual y Reproductiva Integral, educación al emprendimiento, desarrollar investigación en diferentes áreas de la psicología, formar recursos humanos de calidad y proponer políticas públicas.

Societies are committed to combating poverty in the world, raising the development and productivity of their nations, for this reason the objective of this study is to analyze the contribution of applied psychology to the socioeconomic development of a country considering human capital and its role in the levels of socioeconomic development that is the productive triad: Government (civil servant and leaders), company (entrepreneurs, employees and leaders) and academy or university (teacher, students). The present study is analytical-reflexive of an empirical propositive type, in relation to the results, two contributions have been considered by psychology in socioeconomic development, these are: integral formation of human capital (values, skills and knowledge) and mental health (Social, emotional and psychological well-being). Likewise, actions were suggested within the work of the psychologist, such as: emphasizing Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Education, entrepreneurship education, developing research in different areas of psychology, training quality human resources and proposing public policies.

As sociedades estão comprometidas com o combate à pobreza no mundo, elevando o desenvolvimento e a produtividade de suas nações, portanto o objetivo deste estudo é analisar a contribuição da psicologia aplicada para o desenvolvimento socioeconômico de um país considerando o capital humano e seu papel nos níveis de desenvolvimento socioeconômico que é a tríade produtiva: Governo (oficial e dirigentes), empresa (empresários, empregados e dirigentes) e academia ou universidade (professor, alunos). O presente estudo é analítico-reflexivo do tipo empírico propositivo, em relação aos resultados foram consideradas duas contribuições da psicologia no desenvolvimento socioeconômico, são elas: a formação integral do capital humano (valores, habilidades e conhecimentos) e a saúde mental. (Bem-estar social, emocional e psicológico). Da mesma forma, foram sugeridas ações dentro da atuação do psicólogo, como: enfatizar a Educação Integral em Saúde Sexual e Reprodutiva, a educação para o empreendedorismo, desenvolver pesquisas em diferentes áreas da psicologia, formar recursos humanos de qualidade e propor políticas públicas.

UK clinical and community psychology: Exploring personal and professional connections.

This paper explores the personal and professional connections between clinical psychologists in the United Kingdom (UK) and critical/community psychology (CCP). Specifically, it asks how clinical psychologists define the area, how they relate to it and how they apply it in their work. Twenty clinical psychologists responded to an online survey, 12 of whom went on to take part in a follow-up telephone interview. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. The results are divided into three sections: i. "describing CCP": social justice and a questioning stance are considered, ii. "relating to CCP": an interplay between lifespan events and personal responses are described and iii. "applying CCP": a dynamic between role-specific applications and reality checks that either enable or constrain is illustrated. Although the continued need for a CCP is described, the results highlight both challenges and tensions of practising CCP within clinical psychology.

A brief review of applied psychology in China.

Psychology in China has a long past, but a rather short history. Modern psychology was introduced to China in the early 20th century soon, psychology as a scientific discipline was established when the teaching, research, and academic exchanges began. Specifically, applied psychology was established until the last decade of the 20th century; however, the past 30 years have witnessed the fast growth of applied psychology in China. In this article, we briefly introduce the history of psychology in China, its establishment as a discipline and a profession, and present some applications of psychology in the domains of public mental health as well as in educational and organizational settings.

Reflections on the Journal of Applied Psychology in times of change.

This editorial focuses on two major initiatives that we undertook during these turbulent times at the Journal of Applied Psychology: The Call for Papers on the COVID-19 Pandemic With a Rapid Review Process and the implementation of the Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) Guidelines (https://www .cos.io/initiatives/top-guidelines) on November 1, 2021. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Validation of the Job Crafting Scale in Latin American Workers

En este estudio, se analizaron las propiedades psicométricas de la versión en español (Bakker et al., 2018) de la escala Job Crafting de Tims et al. (2012) en población latinoamericana. Aplicamos la escala a una muestra de 903 empleados (42.6% mujeres y 57.4% hombres) de Colombia y Ecuador. Se examinaron la fiabilidad y la validez. Los resultados del análisis factorial confirmatorio mostraron un ajuste adecuado tanto en Colombia (CFI = .916, TLI = .900, IFI = .917, RMSEA = .060) como en Ecuador (CFI = .918, TLI = .903, IFI = .919, RMSEA = .064), en la estructura de cuatro factores de la escala original. Se encontró evidencia de validación, relacionada con el criterio de bienestar psicológico, para las dimensiones de recursos estructurales crecientes y demandas desafiantes crecientes. La versión en español de la escala demuestra su utilidad para la investigación en el contexto latinoamericano.(AU)

In this study, the psychometric properties of the Spanish version (Bakker et al., 2018) of the Job Crafting scale of Tims et al. (2012), was an-alyzed in a Latin American population. We applied the scale to a sample of 903 employees (42.6% women & 57.4% men) from Colombia and Ecua-dor. Reliability and validity were examined. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis showed an adequate fit both in Colombia (CFI = .916, TLI = .900, IFI = .917, RMSEA = .060) and in Ecuador (CFI = .918, TLI = .903, IFI = .919, RMSEA = .064), in the four-factor structure of the origi-nal scale. Evidence of validation, related to criterion for psychological well-being for the dimensions of increasing structural resources and increasing challenging demands, was found. The Spanish version of the scale demon-strates its usefulness for research in the Latin American context.(AU)

Preparing for 2070: Reflections from the Journal of Community Psychology's initial decade: Pathways to community psychology's continuing maturation.

This virtual monograph celebrates the 50 th anniversary of the Journal of Community Psychology (JoCP) by reprinting selected commentaries and peer-reviewed papers from JoCP's initial decade. Selected articles focused on the originating goals and priorities of the discipline of community psychology. Each article is followed by reflections. The monograph final section challenges contemporary discipline leaders to identify goals for the coming decades and milestones for measuring progress in their achievement.

Como a criança percebe o cirurgião-dentista: um estudo por meio do desenho / How the child perceives the dentist: a study using children's drawing / Cómo percibe el niño al cirujano dental: un estudio a partir del dibujo infantil

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar, por meio de desenhos, como o cirurgião-dentista e o ambiente odontológico são percebidos por crianças de dois municípios paraibanos de portes populacionais diferentes, bem como o impacto de uma intervenção com práticas de promoção de saúde bucal nesta percepção. A amostra foi constituída por 89 estudantes entre 7 e 12 anos, sendo 40 crianças da zona urbana da cidade de maior porte populacional (Campina Grande, PB) e 49 da zona rural, município de menor porte populacional (Queimadas, PB). A interpretação dos desenhos foi feita por duas examinadoras de forma independente através de um roteiro para interpretação, além da aplicação do coeficiente Kappa, a fim de se verificar o nível de concordância. Obteve-se um valor de Kappa igual a 1. Como análise geral, apesar de não se verificar associação significativa ao nível de 5%, as crianças da zona rural elaboraram maior número de desenhos que transmitiram uma impressão geral negativa em comparação àquelas da zona urbana e, posteriormente às ações de promoção da saúde, não houve uma melhora na percepção da situação odontológica através dos desenhos. O cirurgião-dentista e o ambiente odontológico são vistos de forma negativa pelas crianças de ambas as localidades, em sua grande maioria, não havendo diferenças expressivas entre os dois grupos. Assim, demonstra-se a necessidade de compreensão do verdadeiro aspecto que define a construção dessa imagem, incentivando atendimentos que fortaleçam o vínculo paciente-profissional para desmistificação da imagem negativa do profissional.(AU)

This study aimed to verify, using drawings, how children from two municipalities in the state of Paraíba (PB) of different population sizes perceive the dentist and the dental environment and the impact of an intervention with oral health promotion practices in this perception. The sample consisted of 89 students aged from 7 to 12 years, with 40 children from the urban area of the municipality with the largest population (Campina Grande, PB) and 49 children from the rural area, municipality with a smaller population (Queimadas, PB). The interpretation of the drawings was made by two examiners independently following a script. In addition, the Kappa coefficient was applied to verify the level of agreement, and a Kappa value equal to 1 was found. As a general analysis, despite the lack of a significant association at the 5% level, children in the rural area made more drawings that conveyed a negative overall impression when compared with those in the area urban and the perception of the dental situation shown in the drawings did not improve after the health promotion actions. The dentist and the dental environment are mostly seen in a negative way by the children of both locations, without significant differences between the two groups. Thus, this demonstrates the need to understand the real aspect that defines the construction of this view, encouraging care that strengthens the patient-professional bond to demystify the negative image of the professional.(AU)

El objetivo de este estudio es identificar, a partir de dibujos, cómo el dentista y el ambiente odontológico son vistos por los niños de dos ciudades de diferentes cifras poblacionales del estado de Paraíba (Brasil), además de analizar el impacto de una intervención de promoción a la salud bucal en este contexto. La muestra se constituye por 89 alumnos de entre 7-12 años, de los cuales 40 viven en la zona urbana de la ciudad más poblada (Campina Grande, Paraíba) y 49 niños residen en la zona rural de la ciudad menos poblada (Queimadas, Paraíba). La interpretación de los dibujos fue realizada por dos evaluadoras de forma independiente basándose en un guion. Además, se aplicó el coeficiente Kappa con el objetivo de verificar el nivel de concordancia, lo que resultó un valor igual a 1. Como análisis general, aunque no se ha constatado una asociación significativa al nivel del 5%, los niños de la zona rural transmitieron una perspectiva negativa mayor que los de la zona urbana, y no hubo una mejora en la percepción de la situación odontológica en los dibujos realizados posteriormente a las acciones de promoción a la salud. El dentista y el ambiente odontológico son vistos de forma negativa por la mayoría de los niños de las dos ciudades, y no hay diferencias significativas entre los dos grupos. Por tanto, es necesario comprender el verdadero aspecto que define la construcción de esta imagen, incentivando una atención que fortalezca el vínculo paciente-profesional para que ocurra la desmitificación de la imagen negativa del profesional.(AU)