Experience and local memory of older people in the face of disasters: a systematic review.

Introduction: The increase in population aging establishes new risk scenarios in the face of the intensification of disasters due to climate change; however, previous experiences and collective memory would generate opportunities for older people to acquire adaptive and coping capacities in the face of these events. Objective: To analyze the theoretical-methodological characteristics presented by the studies carried out between the years 2012 and 2022 about the experience and collective memory of the older adult in the face of climate change. Method: A systematic literature review (SLR) was carried out following the guidelines of the PRISMA statement. The databases consulted were Web of Science, Scopus, EBSCO host, and Redalyc, selecting 40 articles in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Results: The importance of experience and collective memory in the face of disasters as an adaptive factor in older people was identified. In addition, sharing experiences allows them to give new meaning to what happened, emphasizing confidence in their personal resources and self-management capacity and fostering perceived empowerment. Discussion: It is essential that in future studies the knowledge provided by the older adult can be privileged, recognizing the importance of their life histories and favoring the active role in their development and wellbeing.

La neurobiología del asesino: aspectos neuroanatómicos, genéticos, bioquímicos, extrínsecos y sociales / The neurobiology of the killer: neuroanatomical, genetic, biochemical, extrinsic and social aspects / A neurobiologia do assassino: aspectos neuroanatômicos, genéticos, bioquímicos, extrínsecos e sociais

El cuestionamiento del por qué alguien querría asesinar a otra persona aún no tiene una respuesta única: ¿supervivencia, odio, placer, venganza? Frente a este fenómeno, las neurociencias ofrecen un espacio de comprensión relevante y actual para dar respuesta a este interrogante. Diversos estudios clínicos y en neuroimagen han mostrado diversas alteraciones anatómicas, bioquímicas, genéticas y su relación con una variedad de redes neuronales asociadas a conductas agresivas. Subregiones en la corteza prefrontal, la amígdala, el hipocampo y el lóbulo temporal juegan un papel importante en el desarrollo y el funcionamiento de la biología de la agresión. Variaciones genéticas en la regulación de proteinas y neurotransmisores tales como la serotonina y la dopamina han sido establecidas como mediadores en las conductas agresivas y homicidas. Las interacciones epigenéticas y los mediadores sociales representan importantes factores de riesgo adicionales para la agresividad. El presente artículo sistematiza algunos de los factores que influyen en la conducta homicida. Delimita sus factores de riesgo y correlato neurobiológico, así como aporta información basada en evidencia que ayude en la prevención de dichos comportamientos, la comprensión multidimensional del delito y el desarrollo de intervenciones efectivas fundamentadas en las neurociencias cognitivas forenses.

The question of why someone would want to murder another person still has no single answer: survival, hatred, pleasure, revenge? In the face of this phenomenon, neuroscience offers a relevant and current area of understanding to answer this question. Several clinical and neuroimaging studies have shown diverse anatomical, biochemical and genetic alterations and their relationship with a variety of neural networks associated with aggressive behaviors. Subregions in the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, hippocampus and temporal lobe play an important role in the development and functioning of the biology of aggression. Genetic variations in the regulation of proteins and neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine have been established as mediators of aggressive and homicidal behaviors. Epigenetic interactions and social mediators represent additional important risk factors for aggression. The present article systematizes some of the factors that influence homicidal behavior. It delineates their risk factors and neurobiological correlates, as well as provides evidence-based information to aid in the prevention of such behaviors, the multidimensional understanding of crime, and the development of effective interventions based on forensic cognitive neuroscience.

A questão de pôr que alguém quereria matar outra pessoa ainda não tem uma única resposta: sobrevivência, ódio, prazer, vingança? Diante deste fenômeno, as neurociências oferecem uma área relevante e atual de compreensão para responder a esta pergunta. Vários estudos clínicos e de neuroimagem têm mostrado diversas alterações anatômicas, bioquímicas e genéticas e sua relação com uma variedade de redes neurais associadas a comportamentos agressivos. Sub-regiões no córtex pré-frontal, amígdala, hipocampo e lobo temporal desempenham um papel importante no desenvolvimento e funcionamento da biologia da agressão. Variações genéticas na regulação de proteínas e neurotransmissores como a serotonina e a dopamina foram estabelecidas como mediadores de comportamentos agressivos e homicidas. As interações epigenéticas e os mediadores sociais representam fatores de risco adicionais importantes para a agressão. Este artigo sistematiza alguns dos fatores que influenciam o comportamento homicida. Ela delineia seus fatores de risco e correlatos neurobiológicos e fornece informações baseadas em evidências para ajudar na prevenção de tais comportamentos, na compreensão multidimensional do crime e no desenvolvimento de intervenções eficazes baseadas na neurociência cognitiva forense.

Raising Children in Risk Neighborhoods from Chile: Examining the Relationship between Parenting Stress and Parental Adjustment.

INTRODUCTION: Parenting stress and parental adjustment could implicate key differences in the relational dynamics that parents establish with their children, particularly when families come from vulnerable social contexts. METHOD: Participants were 142 fathers and mothers from a risk neighborhood of Chile. The variables examined were parenting stress (parental distress, parent-child dysfunctional interaction and difficult child) and parental adjustment (depression, anxiety, and stress). Parents also completed a sociodemographic characterization survey. The statistical analyses were a correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analyses. RESULTS: Overall, not all components of parenting stress were related to parental adjustment. Only parental distress was found as a significant predictor of poor parental adjustment (greater depression, anxiety, and stress), but not parent-child dysfunctional interaction and having a difficult child. CONCLUSIONS: The present study findings highlight the influence of stress on parenting as a relevant dimension of research for the improvement of the intervention deployed by the state regarding the protection of vulnerable Chilean children, providing multiple clinical and psychosocial applications for research and intervention purposes.

Caracterización del trastorno por videojuegos: ¿Una problemática emergente? / Characterization of Gaming Disorder: An Emerging Problem? / Caracterização do transtorno pelos videojogos: um problema emergente?

Resumen Objetivo. Sistematizar la literatura actual disponible en torno a la caracterización del trastorno por videojuegos (VDJ), aportando a la comprensión de este fenómeno en el contexto latinoamericano y su incidencia en la población infanto-juvenil. Método. Se utilizó una revisión sistemática de literatura, de corte analítico. Como eje de búsqueda se consideraron las categorías: (a) uso de las TIC, (b) videojuegos, (c) adicción y (d) trastorno por videojuegos, de acuerdo con estudios publicados en las bases de datos PubMed, ScienceDirect y Google Scholar, teniendo como referencia el DSM-V y CIE-11. Resultados. Las manifestaciones clínicas descritas para su uso adictivo son aún heterogéneas. También, se pudo observar que, cuanto más temprano se empieza, mayor será la frecuencia de su uso en edades posteriores, lo que aumenta las conductas de riesgo en el futuro y su incidencia en el tiempo de ocio y la recreación cotidiana. Conclusión. Los efectos que puede generar el uso problemático de dispositivos tecnológicos en el desarrollo de las personas, se contrapone al uso de los VDJ en el tratamiento de diversos trastornos como en el plano educativo. Adicionalmente, se reafirma el desafío de construir saberes e investigaciones multidisciplinares en torno al uso problemático de estos dispositivos.

Abstract Objective. Systematize the current literature available on the characterization of video game disorder, in order to contribute to the understanding of this phenomenon in the Latin American context and its incidence in the child/youth population. Method. A systematic review and analysis of the literature was used. The following categories were considered lines of inquiry: (a) use of ICT, (b) video games, (c) addiction and (d) video game disorder, according to studies published in the PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar databases, having the DSM-V and ICD-11as references. Results. The clinical manifestations of its addictive use are still heterogeneous. Also, it was observed that the earlier it starts, the greater the frequency of its use in later ages, which increases risk behaviors in the future and its incidence in leisure time and daily recreation. Conclusion. The effects that the problematic use of technological devices can generate in the development of individuals are contrasted to the use of video games in the treatment of various disorders, such as in the educational field. Additionally, the challenge of building knowledge and multidisciplinary research around the problematic use of these devices is reaffirmed.

Resumo Escopo. Sistematizar a literatura atual disponível sobre a caracterização do transtorno pelos videojogos (VDJ), aportando à compreensão de este fenômeno no contexto latino-americano e sua incidência na população infanto-juvenil. Metodologia. Foi empregada uma revisão sistemática de literatura, de corte analítico. Como eixo de procura foram consideradas as categorias: a) uso das TIC, b) Videojogos, c) Vício e d) transtorno pelos videojogos, de acordo com estudos publicados nas bases de dados PubMed, ScienceDirect e Google Scholar, tendo como referencia o DSM-V e C1E-11. Resultados. As manifestações clínicas descritas para o seu uso aditivo ainda são heterogéneas. Também, foi observado que, quanto mais cedo começar, maior será a frequência do seu uso em idades posteriores, o que aumenta as condutas de risco no futuro e sua incidência no tempo de ócio e a recreação cotidiana. Conclusão. Os efeitos que pode gerar o uso problemático de dispositivos tecnológicos no desenvolvimento das pessoas, está contraposto ao uso dos VDJ no tratamento dos diversos transtornos como no plano educativo. Além do mais, é reafirmado o desafio de construir saberes e pesquisas multidisciplinares sobre o uso problemático de estes dispositivos.

Mecanismos Neurocognitivos de la motivación en el entrenamiento físico / Neurocognitive mechanisms of motivation in physical training

La inactividad física y el sedentarismo son en la actualidad un problema de salud global que preocupa por su crecimiento sistemático. Provoca consecuencias sanita-rias en los adultos y, con un incremento alarmante, en la población más joven. Por el contrario, la realización periódica de actividad física ha demostrado beneficios a la salud física, neurológica y mental. A pesar de los incontrovertibles datos sobre sus efectos positivos, menos de la mitad de la población mundial se ejercita regularmen-te. El objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una breve descripción sobre los mecanismos neurocognitivos que se encuentran implicados en los procesos de motivación, en es-pecial los que se vinculan a la actividad física, con la finalidad de presentar una serie de recomendaciones pragmáticas para aumentar la adherencia a programas de en-trenamiento físico, basados en técnicas de la psicología cognitiva y analizados desde la perspectiva neurocognitiva.

Physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyle are currently a global health problem that concerns because of its systematic growth, the health consequences it causes for adults and, in alarming escalation, also for the younger population. On the contrary, regu-lar physical activity has shown benefits to physical, neurological and mental health. Despite the incontrovertible information about its positive effects, less than half of the world's population excercises regularly. This work's objective is to make a brief description of the neurocognitive mechanisms that are involved in the motivational processes, especially those linked to physical activity, in order to present pragmatic recommendations that increase adherence to physical training programs, based on techniques of cognitive psychology and analyzed from a neurocognitive perspective.

Impacto de los medios de comunicación de masas sobre la opinión pública: ¿sobre los peligros de la adolescencia? / Impact of mass media over public opinion: about the dangers and prejudices of being adolescents?

Este trabajo buscó reflexionar en torno al tratamiento noticioso que se le brinda, a los episodios de infracción de ley cometidos por adolescentes en Valdivia. Por consiguiente, se procedió al análisis del discurso (Van Dijk, 1990), desde una lógica interpretativa con énfasis en la macroestructura semántica con que se construye y describe la noticia. Dicho análisis nos posibilitó observar que las noticias en que aparecen vinculados jóvenes, expresan un discurso sensacionalista y estigmatizador, que fomenta y perpetúa la reproducción de estereotipos asociados a la adolescencia, caracterizada por la agresividad y la violencia, la transgresión permanente de las normas y el uso de armas para intimidar a otros, como factores explicativos de la conducta delictual. Finalmente, el trabajo refleja el impacto que provocan los medios de comunicación, sobre la opinión pública, fragmentando al sujeto producto de los prejuicios construidos en torno a la adolescencia.

This work sought to reflect on the news coverage that is offered, to episodes of violation of law committed by teenagers in Valdivia. Therefore, we proceeded to discourse analysis (Van Dijk, 1990), from a logical interpretative, emphasizing the semantic macro that is built and describes the news. This analysis allowed us to observe that the news linked to young express a sensationalistic and stigmatizing discourse that promotes and perpetuates the reproduction of stereotypes associated with adolescence, characterized by aggression and violence, ongoing breach of the rules and use weapons to intimidate others, as explanatory factors for criminal behavior. Finally, the work reflects the impact caused by mass media and the fragmenting to the person constructed around the adolescence prejudices.

Posibilidades educativas del adolescente infractor de la ley: desafíos y proyeccionesa partir de su propensión a aprender / Educational opportunities of adolescent offender of law: Challenges and forecasts from its propensity to learn

Este trabajo describe las posibilidades educativas que poseen un grupo de adolescentes infractores de la ley insertos en el Programa Salidas Alternativas a partir de su propensión a aprender. Así, nos interesó identificar los patrones que integrarían la propensión a aprender de estos jóvenes y explorar los contextos en que propenden a aprender para revelar alternativas de modificabilidad cognitiva que apoyen sus procesos de reinserción social y educativa. El estudio utilizó el análisis de contenido, siguiendo la lógica de la Teoría Fundamentada y las Historias de Vida. En síntesis, pudimos observar que la propensión a aprender que exhiben estos adolescentes no estaría siendo debidamente reconocida y/o potenciada dentro de contextos formales de aprendizaje, recalcando la necesidad de repensar la escuela por medio de la generación de experiencias de aprendizaje mediado y la creación de ambientes activos -modificantes, donde se promueva la curiosidad, la exploración, la mediación de significados y la reciprocidad

The article describes the educational possibilities of a group of juvenile offenders referred to AlternativeOutputs program, from its propensity to learn. Thus, we were interested in identifying patterns that integrate the propensity to learn of these young people, exploring the contexts where they tend to learn in order to reveal choices of cognitive modifiability that support social and educational reintegration. The study used content analysis, following the logic of the Grounded Theory and the Life Histories. In summary, we found that the propensity to learn shown by these adolescents would not be duly recognized and/or enhanced within formal learning contexts, emphasizing the need to rethink school through the generation of mediated learning experiences and creating active environments - modifiers, where curiosity, exploration, mediation of meaning and reciprocity are promoted