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Background: Previous studies have found that the postdisaster developmental course of depression is more stable than that of other mental disorders among children and adolescents. However, the network structure and temporal stability of depressive symptoms after natural disasters among children and adolescents remain unknown.Objective: This study aims to understand the depressive symptom network and evaluate its temporal stability among children and adolescents after natural disasters.Methods: Three-wave measurements were conducted among 1,466 children and adolescents at 3, 15, and 27 months following the Zhouqu debris flow. Depressive symptoms were evaluated by the Child Depression Inventory (CDI), which was dichotomised to signify the presence or absence of depressive symptoms. Depression networks were estimated with the Ising model, and expected influence was used to assess node centrality. A network comparison test was used to test the differences in the depression networks among the three temporal points.Results: Overall, the depressive symptom network was temporally stable regarding symptom centrality and global connectivity over the two-year study period. Self-hate, loneliness, and sleep disturbance were central symptoms and had low variability in the depressive networks at the three temporal points. Crying and self-deprecation had large temporal variability in centrality.Conclusion: The present study provides the first evidence for the temporal stability of the youth depressive symptom network postdisaster. The similar central symptoms and connectivity of depression symptoms at different temporal points after natural disasters may partially explain the stable prevalence and developmental trajectory of depression. Self-hate, loneliness, and sleep disturbance could be central characteristics, and sleep disturbance and reduced appetite, sadness and crying, and misbehaviour and disobedience could be key associations in the endurance of depression among children and adolescents after experiencing a natural disaster.
This study provides the first evidence for the temporal stability of the youth depressive symptom network.The depressive symptom network had temporal stability.Self-hate, loneliness, and sleep disturbance were the central symptoms among youths after a natural disaster.
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Desastres Naturales , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático , Humanos , Niño , Adolescente , Depresión/epidemiología , Depresión/diagnóstico , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/diagnósticoRESUMEN
Resumen La Regulación Emocional (RE) ha asumido relevancia en la psicología clínica. Su medición requiere de instrumentos adecuados a nivel psicométrico. Se examinaron la validez convergente e incremental del Cuestionario de Regulación Emocional (ERQ) en 224 personas entre 18 y 63 años (M = 32.04; DE = 11.51), y la estabilidad temporal en 52 participantes de 21 a 63 años (M = 30.46; DE = 10.65). Los resultados indicaron una estabilidad temporal moderada (.74) en el caso de la supresión expresiva y buena (.81) para la reevaluación cognitiva; también, validez convergente a través de asociaciones positivas entre la supresión expresiva y sintomatología depresiva y ansiógena. La reevaluación cognitiva se asoció negativamente a la sintomatología depresiva, pero no con la ansiógena. Mediante una regresión múltiple jerárquica se obtuvo evidencia de la validez incremental sobre la sintomatología depresiva (R2 ajustado = .44; p < .001). En conclusión, la presente investigación obtuvo nuevas evidencias acerca de las propiedades psicométricas de la versión argentina del ERQ, puntualmente, acerca de su estabilidad temporal, su validez convergente y su validez incremental.
Abstract Emotional Regulation (ER) has assumed relevance in clinical psychology. Its measurement requires appropriate instruments at a psychometric level. The convergent and incremental validity of the Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) was examined in 224 people between 18 and 63 years old (M = 32.04; SD = 11.51), and temporal stability in 52 participants between 21 and 63 years old ( M = 30.46, SD = 10.65). The results indicated moderate temporal stability (.74) in the case of expressive suppression and good (.81) for cognitive reappraisal. Also convergent validity through positive associations between expressive suppression and depressive and anxiogenic symptomatology. Cognitive reappraisal was negatively associated with depressive symptomatology, but not with anxiety. Hierarchical multiple regression evidence of incremental validity on depressive symptomatology was obtained (adjusted R2 = .44; p < .001). In conclusion, this research obtained new evidence about the psychometric properties of the Argentine version of the ERQ. Specifically, about its temporal stability, its convergent validity and its incremental validity.
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Resumen Antecedentes : los trastornos de ansiedad son los de mayor prevalencia a nivel mundial seguidos por los trastornos depresivos. El Inventario de Ansiedad de Beck (BAI; Beck et al., 1988) ha sido elaborado para evaluar la severidad de los síntomas ansiosos y realizar diagnóstico diferencial entre trastornos de ansiedad y depresión.Objetivo: examinar la estabilidad temporal del BAI en su versión adaptada a Argentina y obtener evidencias de validez discriminante.Método: en una muestra de 52 personas se analizó el coeficiente de correlación intraclase. Luego, en una muestra de 225 personas se realizó un análisis de correlaciones entre puntajes del BAI y el Inventario de Depresión de Beck-II (BDI-II; Beck et al., 2006); posteriormente se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE) con reactivos de ambos instrumentos y se calculó la proporción Heterotrait-Monotrait Ratio (HTMT).Resultados: el coeficiente de correlación intraclase fue de .82 (IC 95% = .69 - .90). La correlación entre el BAI y el BDI fue de .56 (tamaño de efecto moderado), el AFE evidenció dos factores bien diferenciados y se halló una proporción HTMT de .66 (IC 95% = .55 - .74).Conclusiones: se observa una adecuada estabilidad temporal y se aporta evidencia de la validez discriminante del instrumento.
Abstract Background : Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent worldwide, followed by depressive disorders. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI; Beck et al., 1988) has been developed to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms and perform a differential diagnosis between anxiety and depression disorders.Objective: To examine the temporal stability of the BAI in its version adapted to Argentina and obtain evidence of discriminant validity.Method: In a sample of 52 people, the intraclass correlation coefficient was analyzed. Then, in a sample of 225 people, a correlation analysis between BAI scores and the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II; Beck et al., 2006) was performed; subsequently, an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with reagents from both instruments was conducted and the heterotrait-monotrait ratio of correlations (HTMT) was calculated.Results: The intraclass correlation coefficient was .82 (95% CI = .69 - .90). The correlation between the BAI and the BDI was .56 (moderate effect size). The EFA showed two well-differentiated factors and an HTMT proportion value of .66 (95% CI = .55 - .74) was found.Conclusions: An adequate temporal stability is observed and evidence of the discriminant validity of the instrument is provided.
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Abstract The study is aimed at analyzing psychometric features of the local version of the Honey-Alonso Learning Styles Questionnaire. First, the inner structure of the scale is examined by means of a confirmatory factor analysis and an analysis of factorial invariance, splitting the sample by faculty. Second, internal consistency coefficients of the dimensions are analyzed and compared to previous results. Third, external convergent validity evidences are considered, regarding scores obtained from a learning approach scale which was used as an external criterion. Findings show an adequate model fit, even employing different estimation methods. Furthermore, the factorial invariance analysis verifies the metrical equivalence of the model. The internal consistency study finds acceptable values. The dimensions' stability reliability indices do not verify significant differences between test and retest. Finally, the convergent validity evidences analyses show positive associations between learning styles and the Deep learning approach on the one hand, and negative associations between the Surface approach and learning styles on the other, as reported in previous studies. Results are discussed on the grounds of the theoretical and empirical background.
Resumen En el presente trabajo se examinan las propiedades psicométricas de la versión argentina del Cuestionario Honey-Alonso de Estilos de Aprendizaje (CHAEA). Primero se analiza la estructura interna de la escala mediante un análisis factorial confirmatorio y de invarianza factorial, segmentando la muestra según facultad; luego se estudia la consistencia interna de las dimensiones confirmadas y se comparan los resultados con los obtenidos en estudios previos; posteriormente se examina la estabilidad temporal de las puntuaciones de cada dimensión; y, por último, se estudian las evidencias de validez concurrente con otra escala que evalúa enfoques de aprendizaje. Los resultados del análisis factorial confirmatorio muestran un adecuado ajuste del modelo testeado a partir de distintos métodos de estimación, mientras que con el análisis de invarianza factorial se comprueba la equivalencia métrica del modelo. Asimismo, los índices de consistencia interna son aceptables, aunque el análisis de estabilidad temporal de las dimensiones no comprueba diferencias significativas entre la primera y segunda administración del instrumento. Finalmente, en consonancia con hallazgos previos, las evidencias de validez concurrente exhiben asociaciones positivas entre los estilos de aprendizaje y el enfoque profundo, así como asociaciones negativas entre los estilos y el enfoque superficial. Al final se discuten los resultados a partir de antecedentes teóricos y empíricos.
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O objetivo do presente artigo é avaliar a estabilidade temporal do UWES, instrumento de avaliação do engajamento no trabalho, construto caracterizado por elevado vigor, dedicação e absorção no trabalho. A amostra foi composta por 423 trabalhadores de teleatendimento e utilizou-se a metodologia de teste/reteste mediante intervalo de tempo de um mês, com emprego de análises descritivas e de confiabilidade. Como resultado, o instrumento manteve qualidade psicométrica adequada (alfa de Cronbach > 0,8; CFI > 0,95; RMSEA < 0,07) além de bons resultados que atestam a sua invariância de medida entre as coletas longitudinais (configural, métrica e escalar), dados alinhados com o manual do instrumento. Com relação à estabilidade temporal, houve acréscimo dos valores do alfa de Cronbach e correlações significativas e positivas. Sugere-se que os resultados obtidos denotam adequada qualidade psicométrica com estabilidade temporal, contudo ressalta-se a necessidade de novos estudos, em especial pela aplicação ter ocorrido em apenas uma categoria profissional, empresa e região. (AU)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the temporal stability of the UWES instrument for the evaluation of work engagement. This construct is characterized by high vigor, dedication and absorption in the work. The sample was composed by 423 telemarketing workers and the test/retest methodology with an interval of 1 month was used. Descriptive and reliability analyses were carried out. The instrument presented adequate psychometric qualities (Cronbach´s Alpha >0.8; CFI >0.95; RMSEA <0.07) and showed good results regarding the Invariance Measurement between longitudinal samples (configural, metric and scalar), in agreement with data from the instrument's manual. Regarding the temporal stability there was an increase in Cronbach's Alpha values and Pearson's correlations were significant and positive. The results showed adequate psychometric quality with temporal stability, however, the need of future studies is emphasized, especially considering that the application was made using only one professional category, from one organization and region. (AU)
El objetivo del presente artículo es evaluar la estabilidad temporal del UWES, instrumento de evaluación del compromiso laboral, constructo caracterizado por elevado vigor, dedicación y concentración en el trabajo. La muestra fue compuesta por 423 trabajadores de teleoperación y se utilizó el método test/retest mediante un intervalo de tiempo de un mes, con empleo de análisis descriptivos y de confiabilidad. Como resultado, el instrumento mantuvo calidad psicométrica adecuada (alfa de Cronbach>0,8; CFI>0,95; RMSEA<0,07) además de buenos resultados que atestiguan su invarianza de medida entre las colectas longitudinales (configural, métrica y escalar), datos alineados con el manual del instrumento. Con respecto a la estabilidad temporal, hubo acrecimiento de los valores del alfa de Cronbach y correlaciones significativas y positivas. Se sugiere que los resultados obtenidos denotan una adecuada calidad psicométrica con estabilidad temporal, sin embargo, se resalta la necesidad de nuevos estudios, especialmente por la aplicación solo haber sido realizada en una categoría profesional, una empresa y región determinada. (AU)
