Intervenciones psicoeducativas sobre salud mental con adolescentes en contextos escolares: una revisión sistemática / Psychoeducational interventions on mental health with adolescents in scholar contexts: a systematic review

La adolescencia es una etapa de transición en la que pueden aparecer dificultades a nivel personal, académico, familiar y social. Se estima que el 20% de adolescentes se enfrentará a algún problema de salud mental. El objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una revisión sistemática sobre intervenciones psicoeducativas para la prevención y/o la promoción de la salud mental en adolescentes dentro del contexto escolar. Para ello, se ha realizado una búsqueda en las bases de datos Web of Science, Scopus y PsycInfo, en la que se han identificado inicialmente 105 artículos, y se han seleccionado 11 estudios sobre programas psicoeducativos que reunían los criterios de inclusión. Tras esta revisión, se puede afirmar que la mayoría de intervenciones psicoeducativas analizadas son efectivas en la promoción del conocimiento de salud mental, la reducción del estigma y la adquisición de estrategias y habilidades con adolescentes. (AU)

Adolescence is a critical life phase during which people are faced with important decisions at the personal, academic, familial, and social level, what often comes with many difficulties. It is estimated that around 20% of adolescents will experience mental health difficulties. This study reviews psychoeducational interventions aimed at the prevention and promotion of adolescents’ mental health within the school context. A systematic search was conducted in Web of Science, Scopus and PsycInfo, through which 105 articles were identified and 11 were selected according to the inclusion criteria. After reviewing the main aspects of each program, it can be concluded that, overall, psychoeducational interventions are effective. These interventions promote mental health knowledge, reduce associated stigmas, and provide useful strategies for navigating problems. (AU)

Corpus callosum long-term biometry in very preterm children related to cognitive and motor outcomes.

BACKGROUND: The corpus callosum (CC) is suggested as an indirect biomarker of white matter volume, which is often affected in preterm birth. However, diagnosing mild white matter injury is challenging. METHODS: We studied 124 children born preterm (mean age: 8.4 ± 1.1 years), using MRI to assess CC measurements and cognitive/motor outcomes based on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-V (WPPSI-V) and Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2). RESULTS: Children with normal outcomes exhibited greater height (10.2 ± 2.1 mm vs. 9.4 ± 2.3 mm; p = 0.01) and fractional anisotropy at splenium (895[680-1000] vs 860.5[342-1000]) and total CC length (69.1 ± 4.8 mm vs. 67.3 ± 5.1 mm; p = 0.02) compared to those with adverse outcomes. All measured CC areas were smaller in the adverse outcome group. Models incorporating posterior CC measurements demonstrated the highest specificity (83.3% Sp, AUC: 0.65) for predicting neurological outcomes. CC length and splenium height were the only linear measurements associated with manual dexterity and total MABC-2 score while both the latter and genu were related with Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient. CONCLUSIONS: CC biometry in children born very preterm at school-age is associated with outcomes and exhibits a specific subregion alteration pattern. The posterior CC may serve as an important neurodevelopmental biomarker in very preterm infants. IMPACT: The corpus callosum has the potential to serve as a reliable and easily measurable biomarker of white matter integrity in very preterm children. Estimating diffuse white matter injury in preterm infants using conventional MRI sequences is not always conclusive. The biometry of the posterior part of the corpus callosum is associated with cognitive and certain motor outcomes at school age in children born very preterm. Length and splenium measurements seem to serve as reliable biomarkers for assessing neurological outcomes in this population.

Future expectations of adolescents from different social backgrounds / Expectativas de futuro de adolescentes procedentes de distintos contextos sociales

Este trabajo analiza las expectativas futuras durante la adolescencia y su relación con variables personales (edad, sexo, autoestima y satisfacción vital) y contextuales (apoyo social percibido y nivel de riesgo). La muestra está formada por 748 adolescentes, con edades comprendidas entre los 9 y 16 años (M = 11.93, SD = 1.42) procedentes de contextos con distinto nivel de riesgo social. Los resultados muestran que las expectativas futuras disminuyen a medida que aumenta la edad, con pocas diferencias encontradas en función del sexo. Autopercepciones y sentimientos de apoyo social más positivos se asocian a mejores expectativas futuras. En relación al nivel de riesgo, contextos más vulnerables tienen un efecto negativo en las expectativas futuras. Los análisis de regresión muestran la capacidad predictiva de las variables estudiadas. Finalmente, el modelo de ecuaciones estructurales confirma el efecto causal positivo del ajuste psicológico y del apoyo social percibido, así como la influencia negativa de los contextos con mayores desventajas sociales, sobre las expectativas de futuro. Los resultados encontrados proponen la necesidad de instaurar programas preventivos orientados a fomentar los recursos personales de los niños, especialmente en aquellos que pertenecen a contextos vulnerables.(AU)

This paper analyzes adolescents’ future expectations (FE) and their relationship with personal variables (age, sex, self-esteem, and life sat-isfaction) and contextual variables (perceived social support and level of risk). The sample includes 748 adolescents, aged 9-16 (M= 11.93, SD= 1.42), coming from contexts with different levels of social risk. The results show that FE decrease as age increases, with few differences found based on sex. More positive self-perceptions and perceived social support are as-sociated with better FE. Concerning the level of risk, more vulnerable con-texts have a higher negative effect on FE. The regression analysis reveals the predictive capacity of the studied variables. The structural equation model confirms the positive causal effect of psychological adjustment and perceived social support, as well as the negative influence of contexts with greater social disadvantages on adolescent FE. The results suggest the need to establish preventive programs aimed at promoting personal resources of children, especially those who come from vulnerable contexts.(AU)

Intelligence Quotient (IQ) in school-aged preterm infants: A systematic review.

Preterm birth (before 37 weeks of gestational age) is associated with certain risks to child development. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize available and updated empirical evidence on prematurity as a risk factor for cognitive development in school age. Thus, we attempted to identify similarities and differences with the full-term population and to point out possible risk or protective factors among the biological, psychosocial and family variables. The conceptualization and methodology of this review followed the PRISMA recommendations. The search was carried out in Web of Science, Scopus, PsycInfo, and Dialnet databases, in May 2022. The search was limited to journal articles, published between 2012 and 2022, in English and Spanish. Research articles selected were those focused on the intelligence quotient (IQ) of preterm children aged 6-12 years. The review included studies with cross-sectional or longitudinal cohorts, compared to a control group of children born at term or to standardized scales. The quality of evidence of the selected studies was verified with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). The initial search identified 1,040 articles. Forty articles met the inclusion criteria and were finally included in this review. These studies involved 5,396 preterm children from 37 different cohorts. Despite the diversity found among the results, in general, total IQ scores were within the normative mean for premature children; however, compared to their full-term peers, these scores were lower. The most studied variables in relation to IQ are perinatal (e.g., gestational age and birth weight) and family (e.g., socioeconomic level and education level of the mother). Recent studies corroborate that premature birth affects cognitive development in school age, and identify associated perinatal and family variables. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=337371; identifier: CRD42022337371.

Psychological wellbeing in adult adoptees: current age and developmental tasks.

Introduction: Studies about adult adoptees are normally focused on the differences in adjustment difficulties between them and non-adoptees. However, there has been less research about adoptees' positive and developmental adjustment in adulthood. The aim of this study is to test a model of the mediating role of adoptees' achievement of adulthood tasks in the relationship between current age and psychological wellbeing. Materials and methods: The sample consisted of 117 adults who were adopted as children by Spanish families. Their current mean age is 28.3 years. Participants underwent an interview and completed Ryff's Psychological WellBeing Scales. Results: Findings show that current age is directly and negatively related to psychological wellbeing [c' = -0.039, 95% CI (-0.078, -0.001)], and the relationship between these variables is mediated by adoptees' achievement of adulthood tasks [indirect effect = 0.035, 95% CI (.014, 0.059)]. Discussion: The findings support traditional theories about transitioning to adulthood, and adds relevant information about this transition in adoptees. Moreover, this work indicates a new way of assessing adoption success, based on long-term measures and normative variables. Services providers should account for the importance of supporting young people on their life transitions and promoting their wellbeing, especially among those who started from disadvantaged contexts.

Spanish validation of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL™ 4.0) for parent report for toddlers (ages 2-4).

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Health-related quality of life is a concept that includes aspects about physical, emotional and social well-being. The aim of the study was to validate the PedsQL for parent report for toddlers in Spain and provide reference data in a Spanish population. METHOD: The sample included 478 parents (89.5% mothers) of children aged 18-36 months (M = 26.75 months). Sociodemographic data were gathered, and the PedsQL and Kiddy-KINDL-R were completed by the participants. RESULTS: The fit of the original structure of the PedsQL was acceptable (CFI = 0.93; TLI = 0.92; RMSEA = 0.06), and the results showed good internal consistency (α = 0.85). The items about nursery school were excluded, since not all the toddlers attended this type of educational centre. Significant differences were found in physical health and activities and in the total mean in terms of parent education level, and in social activities regarding gender. For the normative interpretation of the PedsQL, the first, second and third quartiles corresponded to 77.78, 84.72 and 90.28, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: This instrument is not only useful to individually evaluate the quality of life of a child with respect to his/her group, but also to measure the efficacy of a possible intervention.

The Prevalence of the Risk of Sexual Dysfunction in the First and Third Trimesters of Pregnancy in a Sample of Spanish Women.

Sexuality is a central aspect for all human beings. Research into the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in pregnant Spanish women is scarce. The aim of this work is to examine the prevalence of risk of sexual dysfunctions in pregnant Spanish women and determine in which trimester the greatest difficulties in sexual response occur. The sample consisted of 180 pregnant Spanish women, with an average age of 32.03 years (SD = 4.93). The participants completed a questionnaire for socio-demographic data, as well as the female sexual function index, the state/trait depression inventory, and the dyadic adjustment scale. The results indicate that the percentage of women with a risk of sexual dysfunction was 65% in the first trimester and 81.11% in the third trimester. Likewise, the highest score on the depression questionnaire was in the third trimester, and the couple's relationship also improved in the third trimester. To improve women's sex lives during pregnancy, it is recommended to increase sexual education and information for both pregnant women and their partners.

Effective stress intervention programs for parents of premature children: A systematic review.

The birth of a child alters family dynamics and can be stressful for parents, especially in the case of prematurity. This article carried out a systematic review on interventions in parents to reduce the stress experienced by the birth of a premature infant. The aims were to describe and classify the different interventions and to have an overview of their effectiveness. We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guide and the PICO model. For searching the bibliography, we used Web of Science, Science Direct, PubMed and PsycINFO databases. From a total of 450 articles identified, this review finally included 46 studies with empirical evidence. The articles clustered into different types of interventions, such as psychoeducational and parental or maternal support programs, relaxation techniques, expressive writing, art therapy, music therapy and interventions related to interaction and tactile stimulation. There is a wide range of effectiveness in reducing parental stress to a greater or lesser degree. There is a great heterogeneity of interventions. Despite that, they all have a parental educational component that needs to be studied in greater depth.

Calidad de vida y salud mental en adultos adoptados / Quality of life and mental health in adopted adults

Ese trabajo analiza el ajuste psicológico y se comprueba un modelo teórico propuesto que relaciona la presencia de síntomas psicopatológicos con una peor calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) de adultos adoptados. Participaron 177 adultos jóvenes adoptados (media 27.67 años). Se tomaron medidas de síntomas psicopatológicos (SCL-90), calidad de vida (SF-12), autoestima (RSES) y resiliencia (BRS). El modelo de mediación múltiple resultante indica que además de la relación directa entre psicopatología y CVRS, la resiliencia y la autoestima tienen un efecto amortiguador en esta relación. Como conclusiones, se evidencia el impacto de las dificultades en salud mental en la CVRS de personas adoptadas. La presencia de recursos psicológicos positivos, como resiliencia y autoestima, hace que dimensiones psicopatológicas como ansiedad, depresión, fobias o psicoticismo pierdan valor. Se sugiere incluir programas que potencien la resiliencia como estrategia para mejorar la salud y en los servicios de postadopción. (AU)

This paper analyses psychological adjustment and checks a suggested theoretical model that relates the presence of psychopathological symptoms to a worse health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in adult adoptees. The sample consisted of 177 young adopted adults (mean age 27.67). Measures of psychopathological symptoms (SCL-90), quality of life (SF-12), self-esteem (RSES), and resilience (BRS) were taken. The multiple mediation model shows that, in addition to the direct association between psychopathological symptomatology and a poorer HRQOL, resilience, and self-esteem have a buffering effect on this relationship. As a conclusion, empirical evidence of the impact of mental health difficulties on the HRQOL of adopted people is shown. The presence of positive psychological resources, such as resilience and self-esteem, causes psychopathological dimensions, such as anxiety, depression, phobias, or psychoticism to decrease. This paper supports the inclusion of resilience-building programs as a health promotion strategy, especially in the case of psychopathology, and among post-adoption services. (AU)

School Adjustment and Socio-Family Risk as Predictors of Adolescents' Peer Preference.

This work analyzes peer preferences at the beginning of adolescence. For this purpose, each adolescent's sociometric status was studied in their classroom group, and attempts were made to identify indicators of academic, personal, and socio-family adjustment related to that status. Participants were 831 adolescents studying 1st grade of Compulsory Secondary Education (CSE), in 31 classrooms from 10 schools. The 31 tutors of these students also participated. Sample selection was intentional. A quantitative research approach was used. Sociometric data were collected using the nomination method. Teachers provided information about these youths' adjustment and family risk variables. Descriptive analyses and bivariate correlations were calculated as a preliminary analysis of the study. Chi-square tests or ANOVAs examined the similarities and differences between status based on personal, socio-family, and school adjustment variables. Lastly, linear regression analysis and a Structural Equation Model (SEM) were performed. These latter analyses revealed that good performance and academic adjustment are important predictors of successful social relations. Also, the data show that the presence of personal and socio-family risk variables makes it difficult for adolescents to be accepted by their peers. The results suggest the need for school and family support to promote peer acceptance. Working on both aspects can help improve classroom coexistence. Intervention techniques are recommended for the entire group to intervene on attitudes, interpretations, and behaviors that enrich individual tools and the collective climate.

Revisión sistemática sobre trastornos de la personalidad y disfunciones sexuales / Systematic review of personality disorders and sexual dysfunction

INTRODUCCIÓN: Los trastornos de la personalidad y la respuesta sexual son dos aspectos íntimamente relacionados, y el conocimiento de la relación entre ambas variables servirá para proporcionar una atención de calidad a los pacientes. MÉTODO: El objetivo del presente estudio fue realizar una revisión sistemática sobre la relación entre trastornos de la personalidad y disfunciones sexuales. RESULTADOS: Catorce artículos científicos publicados entre 2006 y 2016 cumplieron los criterios de inclusión para formar parte de esta revisión. Este trabajo ha permitido organizar la escasa información proveniente de trabajos científicos referida a las relaciones existentes entre trastornos de la personalidad y disfunciones sexuales. CONCLUSIÓN: Se concluye con la necesidad de realizar más investigación en esta área

BACKGROUND: Personality disorders and sexual response are two closely related aspects, and knowledge of the relationship between both variables will serve to provide quality care to patients. METHODS: The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review on the relationship between personality disorders and sexual dysfunctions. RESULTS: Fourteen scientific articles published between 2006 and 2016 met the inclusion criteria to be part of this review. This work has allowed organizing the scarce information coming from scientific works referred to the existing relations between personality disorders and sexual dysfunctions. CONCLUSION: It concludes with the need to carry out more research in this area

[Systematic review of personality disorders and sexual dysfunction]. / Revisión sistemática sobre trastornos de la personalidad y disfunciones sexuales.

BACKGROUND: Personality disorders and sexual response are two closely related aspects, and knowledge of the relationship between both variables will serve to provide quality care to patients. METHODS: The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review on the relationship between personality disorders and sexual dysfunctions. RESULTS: Fourteen scientific articles published between 2006 and 2016 met the inclusion criteria to be part of this review. This work has allowed organizing the scarce information coming from scientific works referred to the existing relations between personality disorders and sexual dysfunctions. CONCLUSION: It concludes with the need to carry out more research in this area.

Exploring health-related quality of life of Spanish domestic adult adoptees: sociodemographic characteristics, chronic medical conditions, and gender differences.

PURPOSE: The main objective is to study the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as a positive approach to health in adult adoptees. We will also consider comparison with population norms, relation to chronic medical conditions, the role of sociodemographic variables, and gender differences among the variables in this study. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study of 179 adult domestic adoptees from Spain aged between 18 and 44. They were recruited from a longitudinal study, which was on its third wave. They answered an interview and the self-report measure Health Survey Short Form (SF-12). ANOVAs and t test analyses to compare groups, and multiple regression to determine predictors of HRQoL, were performed. RESULTS: Adoptees are not different from the general population in terms of perceived physical health (PH) and mental health (MH). Both PH and MH are related to different variables (e.g., current age is negatively associated with PH, as is the number of chronic medical conditions with MH). Despite the absence of gender differences in MH perception, there were common and different predictor variables for males and females. The number of chronic medical conditions predicts HRQoL regardless of gender. For women, employment is also a predictor, and for men, other variables are being in a romantic relationship, having children, and low income. CONCLUSIONS: Adult adoptees are comparable to general population in terms of HRQoL, but there are associated variables (chronic medical conditions and gender) that should be considered. Post-adoption services should promote health and support in life transitions for this group.

Psychological adjustment in Spanish young adult domestic adoptees: Mental health and licit substance consumption.

Although adoptive families have been shown to provide a protective context for human development, some adopted children and adolescents are at increased risk for psychological adjustment problems. On the other hand, little is known about psychological adjustment of young adult adoptees. The aim of this study is to analyze the mental health and legal substance consumption (tobacco and alcohol) of young adults (n = 134) who were domestically adopted by Spanish families. Young adults showed significantly worse scores on the Symptom Check-List-90-R (Derogatis, 1975) and also more substance use than did the Spanish general population, but fewer difficulties than did the clinical population. On the Global Severity Index (GSI), 65.7% of adoptees were within the normal range, 24.6% were at risk, and 9.7% were within the clinical range. Male adoptees scored higher than expected for the general population on all subscales, whereas female adoptees did not. Age at adoption was not found to have a significant impact on adjustment. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).

Desarrollo y validación de la Escala de Expectativas de Futuro en la Adolescencia (EEFA) / Development and validation of the Adolescent Future Expectations Scale

El objetivo de este estudio es diseñar y validar el instrumento Escala de Expectativas de Futuro en la Adolescencia (EEFA). Se analizó una muestra compuesta por 1125 participantes de ambos sexos procedentes de la provincia de Cádiz, con edades comprendidas entre los 11 y 15 años. A partir del Análisis Factorial Exploratorio (AFE), realizado con la submuestra 1 (n=551), se identificaron cuatro factores: Expectativas económico/laborales, Expectativas académicas, Expectativas de bienestar personal y Expectativas familiares. Mediante un Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC), usando la submuestra 2 (n=574), se confirmó la estructura factorial de la escala, cuyo modelo presentaba un buen ajuste. Los análisis de los ítems y de fiabilidad demostraron una aceptable consistencia interna de la escala. Para la obtención de otras evidencias de validez, los datos obtenidos mediante el instrumento EEFA se contrastaron con otros instrumentos que evalúan autoestima y satisfacción vital, esperando obtener relaciones positivas entre los mismos. Se concluye que el instrumento EEFA, compuesto por 14 ítems, posee propiedades psicométricas adecuadas, considerándose un instrumento válido para evaluar las expectativas de futuro que presentan los adolescentes

The aim of this study is to design and validate the Adolescent Future Expectations Scale. We analyze a sample consisting of 1125 participants of both sexes, from Cádiz, with an age range between 11 and 15 years old. Exploratory factorial analysis was performed with the sample 1 (n=551) and it resulted in four factors: economic expectations, academic expectations, expectations of personal well-being and family expectations. The application of the confirmatory factor analysis was performed with the sample 2 (n=574). The factor structure of the scale was confirmed. The model showed a good fit. The reliability and item analyses showed that the scale had good internal consistency. With the aim of determining construct validity, the data obtained by the Adolescent Future Expectations Scale were compared with other instruments that assess self-esteem and life satisfaction. We expected to get positive relationship between them. It was concluded that the 14-item scale is a valid instrument to evaluate adolescents' future expectations

Problemas Emocionales y Comportamentales en Niños Adoptados y No Adoptados / Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Adopted and Non-Adopted Children

El objetivo de este trabajo es conocer si niños y niñas adoptados manifiestan problemas emocionales y comportamentales en distinta medida que sus iguales no adoptados. Se analiza la manifestación de problemas, según la versión del profesorado, en un total de 569 chicos y chicas de entre 7 y 16 años de edad. Se establecen tres grupos de comparación de niños no adoptados. Los resultados muestran que los adoptados manifiestan, como media, más problemas que sus actuales compañeros de aula. Los mayores problemas son manifestados por los chicos en acogimiento residencial, situándose los adoptados en una posición intermedia. Por otro lado, aunque en general los chicos del estudio manifiestan mayores problemas que las chicas, en el grupo de las adoptadas los problemas manifestados son mayores de lo esperado por su género. Por último, no existen diferencias entre chicos en edad de educación primaria y de educación secundaria. Se discute la necesidad de estudiar la variabilidad en el grupo de adoptados (AU)

The aim of this paper is to determine whether adopted children are more likely to have emotional or behavioral problems than non-adopted children. Emotional and behavioral problems were investigated in a sample of children aged 7 to 16. There were three comparison groups of non-adopted children. The results indicate that adopted children show, on average, more problems of this type than their peers. The biggest problems are expressed by children in residential foster care, with other adopted children in an intermediate position. In addition, in general, boys manifest greater problems than girls; but the problems of adopted girls are greater than would be generally expected for their gender. Finally, there are no differences between children of primary education or secondary education age. Additional research examining the variability in the group of adopted children is arranted (AU)

Adaptación familiar de niños y niñas adoptados internacionalmente / Family adaptation of internationally adopted children

Este trabajo analiza la adaptación inicial de un grupo de niños y niñas procedentes de adopciones internacionales, así como el posterior ajuste tras como media tres años de convivencia con su familia adoptiva. Participaron 258 niños y niñas y sus respectivas familias residentes en cuatro comunidades del estado español que habían realizado sus adopciones en el extranjero. Padres, madres e hijos fueron visitados y entrevistados en sus propios hogares. Los resultados muestran en general una valoración muy positiva por parte de las familias respecto a su adaptación inicial, a pesar de que buena parte de los niños llegaron con problemas de desarrollo (evaluados con la escala Battelle) leves o moderados (19%) o graves (43%). Tanto el nivel de desarrollo inicial, la adaptación inicial, como los problemas de comportamientos manifestados por los menores se relacionan también con las dinámicas establecidas en estas familias como media tres años después de la adopción. Este artículo aporta datos que nos permiten insistir en la importancia del trabajo previo con las familias que van a adoptar, pero también en la importancia del apoyo y seguimiento en el tiempo una vez que las adopciones se han realizado (AU)

This paper analyzes the initial adaptation of a group of internationally adopted children and their subsequent adjustment after an average of three years living with their adoptive families. The sample consisted of 258 children adopted internationally by families living in four different regional communities in Spain. Fathers, mothers and children were visited and interviewed in their own homes. Results show very positive evaluations from families about children's initial adaptation, although most of the children arrived with mild/moderate (19%) or severe (43%) developmental problems (assessment by Battelle scale). Level of development at arrival, initial adjustment, and behavioral problems are related to the dynamics established in these families three years, on average, after adoption. This paper provides data that allow us to emphasize the importance of preparation of families who are going to adopt, but also the importance of the support and follow-up after adoption (AU)

Satisfacción con la adopción y con sus repercusiones en la vida familiar / Adoptive parents’ satisfaction with the adoption experience and with its impact on family life

La satisfacción de las familias con la adopción realizada se presenta como una posible medida de evaluación de los procesos adoptivos. Analizamos las repercusiones de la adopción en un grupo de 272 familias adoptivas. En su mayoría, se encuentran muy satisfechas con su decisión de adoptar, con las características de sus hijos y con las implicaciones familiares y personales que ésta ha tenido. El grado de satisfacción difiere en función de algunas características de los adoptados, de las familias y del estilo de interacción. La propia satisfacción vital de los adoptados también se relaciona con la valoración de sus padres y madres (AU)

In this study, we discuss the relevance of adoptive families’ satisfaction in the assessment of adoption processes. The effects of adoption on a sample group of 272 adoptive families are analyzed. Most families show high levels of satisfaction as to: their decision to adopt, the features of their adopted children and how adoption has affected them as individuals and as a family. Statistical analyses show that these families can have different satisfaction levels depending on certain features of the adoptees, of the adoptive families or of their educational style. Life satisfaction of the adoptees is also related to how their adoptive parents evaluate the adoption (AU)

[Adoptive parents' satisfaction with the adoption experience and with its impact on family life]. / Satisfacción con la adopción y con sus repercusiones en la vida familiar.

In this study, we discuss the relevance of adoptive families' satisfaction in the assessment of adoption processes. The effects of adoption on a sample group of 272 adoptive families are analyzed. Most families show high levels of satisfaction as to: their decision to adopt, the features of their adopted children and how adoption has affected them as individuals and as a family. Statistical analyses show that these families can have different satisfaction levels depending on certain features of the adoptees, of the adoptive families or of their educational style. Life satisfaction of the adoptees is also related to how their adoptive parents evaluate the adoption.

Programa de formación para la adopción en Andalucía / No disponible

Para dar respuesta a la necesidad de apoyo y formación a las familias que se disponen a realizar una adopción, se ha diseñado elPrograma de Formación para la Adopción en Andalucía, constituyéndose como una de las primeras fases dentro del nuevo modelode intervención en materia de adopción. A través de una metodología activa se pretende que los participantes analicen las características de los procesos adoptivos, reflexionen sobre los retos que la adopción supone, consideren sus propios recursos y aprendan a afrontar posibles situaciones conflictivas, con el objetivo último de que las adopciones sean más satisfactorias para todos. En el presente trabajo se describe el programa de formación editado en 2006 en la comunidad autonómica de Andalucía, que se ha constituido como modelo de referencia de otros programas de formación posteriores llevados a cabo en otras comunidades autónomas (AU)

In order to respond to prospective adopters’ needs of preparation and support, a training programme was devised in Andalusia to be part of the first phases in the adoption procedures. Using a participating active approach, the goals include the adopters’ reflection on the challenges of adoption, the consideration of their own resources and the ways to respond to potentially problematic situations,with the ultimate goal of making the experience of adoption a more positive one for all those involved. This article describes the programme as published in 2006 in Andalusia. The programme has become a reference for preparation programmes developed in other Spanish regions (AU)