Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico de Ryff en Argentina

Objetivo: probar la versión adaptada al español de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico de Ryff en población argentina y analizar su consistencia interna y evidencias de validez basadas en la estructura interna y en la relación con otras variables. Método: se trabajó con dos grupos de participantes: uno de 3228 adultos argentinos (población general), con edades comprendidas entre los 20-83 años (M= 42.21; DE= 13.17). 81.9 % de género femenino. El otro grupo, de 153 estudiantes universitarios, edades entre 18-57 años (M= 26.71; DE =7.53), 85 % de género femenino. Resultados: A través de un análisis factorial confirmatorio pudo observarse un buen ajuste del modelo de Ryff, con cargas factoriales apropiadas. La confiabilidad se analizó mediante fiabilidad compuesta. Los resultados indicaron una buena confiabilidad para todas las dimensiones. Se analizaron las correlaciones con variables teóricamente relacionadas: ansiedad, depresión y personalidad. Se observaron correlaciones estadísticamente significativas en las variables bajo análisis, en el sentido esperado. Conclusión: esta versión del instrumento mostró un ajuste muy bueno, buena confiabilidad y asociaciones descriptas previamente de las dimensiones con variables de ansiedad, depresión y personalidad. Se considera que esta versión es adecuada para ser utilizada en población argentina como herramienta para el estudio del bienestar psicológico desde el enfoque eudaimónico, tanto en el ámbito de la investigación como la clínica.

Objetivo: Testar a versão adaptada ao espanhol da Escala De Bem-Estar Psicológico de Ryff em uma população argentina e analisar sua consistência interna e evidências de validade com base na estrutura interna e na relação com outras variáveis. Método: Foram estudados dois grupos de participantes: um de 3228 adultos argentinos (população geral) com idades entre 20 e 83 anos (M = 42,21; DP = 13,17), 81,9 % do gênero feminino; e outro grupo, de 153 estudantes universitários, com idades entre 18 e 57 anos (M = 26,71; DP = 7,53), 85 % do gênero feminino. Resultados: Por meio de uma análise fatorial confirmatória, pode-se observar um bom ajuste ao modelo de Ryff, com cargas fatoriais apropriadas. A confiabilidade foi avaliada por meio da confiabilidade composta. Os resultados indicaram uma boa confiabilidade para todas as dimensões. Foram analisadas correlações com variáveis teoricamente relacionadas, incluindo ansiedade, depressão e personalidade. Foram observadas correlações estatisticamente significativas nas variáveis analisadas, na direção esperada. Conclusão: Esta versão do instrumento demonstrou um ajuste muito bom, boa confiabilidade e associações previamente descritas das dimensões com variáveis de ansiedade, depressão e personalidade. Esta versão é considerada adequada para uso na população argentina como ferramenta para o estudo do bem-estar psicológico a partir de uma perspectiva eudemônica, tanto em pesquisas quanto em contextos clínicos.

Aim: To test the Spanish-adapted version of Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale in Argentine population and analyze its internal consistency, validity evidence based on internal structure, and its relationship with other variables. Method: Two groups of participants were studied: one consisting of 3228 Argentine adults (general population) aged 20-83 years (M = 42.21; SD = 13.17), 81.9 % female, and another group of 153 university students aged 18-57 years (M = 26.71; SD = 7.53), 85 % female. Results: A confirmatory factor analysis revealed a good fit for Ryff's model, with appropriate factor loadings. Reliability was assessed using composite reliability, with results indicating good reliability across all dimensions. Correlations were analyzed with theoretically related variables, including anxiety, depression, and personality, revealing statistically significant correlations in the expected direction. Conclusion: This version of the instrument demonstrated a very good fit, good reliability, and previously described associations of the dimensions with variables such as anxiety, depression, and personality. This version is considered suitable for use in the Argentine population as a tool for studying psychological well-being from a eudaimonic perspective, both in research and clinical settings.

Revisión sistemática de la efectividad de la meditación en el bienestar psicológico en estudiantes de ciencias de la salud

La meditación es una herramienta eficaz para promover el bienestar psicológico y manejar el estrés y los trastornos psicológicos asociados con situaciones académicas, clínicas y asistenciales altamente demandantes en contextos académicos sanitarios. Este artículo evalúa el impacto de intervenciones basadas en la meditación, en el bienestar psicológico de estudiantes de ciencias de la salud. Se buscaron ensayos clínicos controlados en la Biblioteca virtual de Salud (BVS), Biblioteca Cochrane, Trip Database, Sage Pub, Springer Link, Wiley Online Library, Medline (vía PubMed), Europe PMC, ScienceDirect, APA PsycInfo y ERIC. Se identificaron 651 estudios. Se incluyeron 13 estudios que cumplieron con los criterios de elegibilidad. Se encontró que la práctica de meditación no clínica, predominantemente mediante intervenciones basadas en la atención plena (mindfulness), realizadas en contextos académicos tiene un efecto positivo en el bienestar psicológico y en la competencia socioemocional del estudiantado. Los beneficios a largo plazo dependen de que los estudiantes practiquen la meditación regularmente. Estos hallazgos tienen implicaciones para la educación sanitaria. Sugieren integrar la meditación como un enfoque preventivo para mejorar el bienestar psicológico del estudiantado.

A meditação é uma ferramenta eficaz para promover o bem-estar psicológico, administrar o estresse e os transtornos psicológicos associados a situações acadêmicas, clínicas e assistenciais altamente demandantes em contextos acadêmicos sanitários. Este artigo avalia o impacto de intervenções baseadas na meditação para o bem-estar psicológico de estudantes de Ciências da Saúde. Foram buscados ensaios clínicos controlados na Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), Biblioteca Cochrane, Trip Database, Sage Pub, Springer Link, Wiley Online Library, Medline (via PubMed), Europe PMC, Science Direct, APA PsycInfo e ERIC. Foram identificados 651 estudos. Foram incluídos 13 estudos que cumpriram os critérios de elegibilidade. Foi encontrado que a prática da meditação não clínica, predominantemente por meio de intervenções baseadas na atenção plena (mindfulness), realizadas em contextos acadêmicos, tem um efeito positivo no bem-estar psicológico e na competência socioemocional dos estudantes. Os benefícios a longo prazo dependem de que os estudantes pratiquem a meditação regularmente. Essas descobertas têm implicações para a educação sanitária. Sugerimos integrar a meditação como uma abordagem preventiva para melhorar o bem-estar psicológico dos estudantes.

Meditation is an effective tool to promote psychological well-being and manage stress and psychological distress associated with highly demanding academic, clinical and healthcare situations in academic health contexts. This paper evaluates the impact of meditation-based interventions on the psychological well-being of health occupations students. Controlled clinical trials were searched in the Biblioteca virtual de Salud (BVS), Cochrane Library, Trip Database, Sage Pub, Springer Link, Wiley Online Library, Medline (via PubMed), Europe PMC, ScienceDirect, APA PsycInfo, and ERIC. 651 studies were identified. Thirteen studies that met the inclusion criteria were included. It was found that non-clinical meditation practice, mainly through mindfulness-based interventions, carried out in academic contexts has a positive effect on the psychological well-being and socio-emotional competence of the student body. Long-term benefits depend on students practicing meditation regularly. These findings have implications for health education. They suggest integrating meditation as a preventive approach to improve the psychological well-being of students.

Sport mental health continuum in young Brazilian athletes: adaptation and psychometric properties.

Instruments used to assess the mental well-being of young athletes in Brazil are scarce. Therefore, the present study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt for young athletes, and gather evidence of validity for the Sport Mental Health-Short Form (S-MHC) for use in Brazilian Portuguese. The research was conducted in five stages: translation, synthesis, back-translation, expert review, and validation of the psychometric properties. For validation, 246 young athletes of both genders (88 females, 35.8%), aged between 12 and 18 years (14.5 ± 1.9 years), were recruited. Psychometric methods were employed to confirm and validate the translated and adapted versions of the S-MHC for young athletes, including internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega, composite reliability, Item Characteristic Curve (ICC) using Item Response Theory (IRT), and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Two structures were tested, with Model 1 loading the 14 items of the translated version of the S-MHC into a single latent factor and Model 2 loading the items into three factors related to emotional, social, and psychological sport well-being. Both models showed good validity, consistency, and reliability measures and can be used to investigate the sport well-being of young athletes. It was concluded that the translated version of the S-MHC in Brazilian Portuguese can be used to assess the sport well-being of young athletes in Brazil. Model 2 structure is recommended to observe the different nuances of emotional, social, and psychological well-being.

Assessment of mental well-being and psychological distress in Moroccan breast cancer patients.

The quality of life of breast cancer patients is strongly affected by physical pain, psychological distress, and uncertainty about vital prognosis. Objective: To assess breast cancer patients' mental well-being and level of psychological distress at the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech. Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out from April to December 2023 at the Mohammed VI University Hospital of Marrakech. The data were collected via a questionnaire comprising a sociodemographic section and a section reserved for the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, version 25. Results: A total of 38.3% of patients experienced severe psychological distress. However, their mental well-being was high with a mean of 54.59 (±11.29). Older patients (>50 years) exhibited better mental well-being (56.46±10.39 vs. 52.99±11.81; p=0.020) and lower psychological distress (26.27±7.21 vs. 28.44±8.19; p=0.034) compared to their younger counterparts (≤50 years). As for the stage of cancer, patients with localized cancer presented a higher mental well-being score than patients with metastatic cancer (55.53±10.93 vs. 50.40±12.03; p=0.008). However, no statistically significant difference was recorded between mastectomy and lumpectomy patients regarding mental well-being or psychological distress. Conclusion: Breast cancer has not only a physical but also a psychological and emotional impact on patients. Thus, early diagnosis and referral to appropriate psychosocial services can improve patients' mental well-being.

A qualidade de vida das pacientes com câncer de mama é fortemente afetada pela dor física, angústia psicológica e incerteza sobre o prognóstico vital. Objetivo: Avaliar o bem-estar mental e o nível de angústia psicológica das pacientes com câncer de mama no Hospital Universitário Mohammed VI, em Marrakech. Métodos: Este foi um estudo transversal realizado de abril a dezembro de 2023 no Hospital Universitário Mohammed VI de Marrakech. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário composto por uma seção sociodemográfica e uma seção reservada para a Escala de Bem-Estar Mental de Warwick-Edinburgh (Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale ­ WEMWBS) e a Escala de Angústia Psicológica de Kessler (K10). A análise dos dados foi realizada utilizando o software SPSS V25. Resultados: Um total de 38,3% das pacientes experimentou angústia psicológica grave. No entanto, o bem-estar mental das pacientes foi alto, com uma média de 54,59 (±11,29). As pacientes mais velhas (>50 anos) apresentaram melhor bem-estar mental (56,46±10,39 vs. 52,99±11,81; p=0,020) e menor angústia psicológica (26,27±7,21 vs. 28,44±8,19; p=0,034) em comparação com as mais jovens (≤50 anos). Quanto ao estágio do câncer, as pacientes com câncer localizado apresentaram uma pontuação de bem-estar mental mais alta do que as pacientes com câncer metastático (55,53±10,93 vs. 50,40±12,03; p=0,008). No entanto, não foi registrada diferença estatisticamente significativa entre as pacientes submetidas a mastectomia e aquelas submetidas a lumpectomia em relação ao bem-estar mental ou angústia psicológica. Conclusão: O câncer de mama tem não apenas um impacto físico, mas também psicológico e emocional nas pacientes. Assim, o diagnóstico precoce e o encaminhamento para serviços psicossociais adequados podem melhorar o bem-estar mental das pacientes.

The effect of a collective competence intervention on collective efficacy, psychological wellbeing, and social wellbeing: a quasi-experimental study of a sample of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis.

Background: The health crisis associated with COVID-19 led to a period of increased demand on the operational and social organization of healthcare centers, which often had a negative impact on the psychological and social wellbeing of healthcare workers. In order to tackle this issue, an intervention plan was designed to develop collective competences through various participatory strategies. This study sought to determine the effect of this intervention on the variables collective efficacy, psychological wellbeing, and social wellbeing in healthcare workers by performing a pretest and posttest comparison with a control group. Method: The variables were evaluated using a non-probability, purposive sample of 80 healthcare workers from three Family Healthcare Centers (CESFAM) located in the Coquimbo Region, Chile, within health crisis context. The intervention group was composed of voluntary participants, while the control group only completed the evaluations. The intervention consisted in 6 training workshops focused on improving collective management, group synergy, collaborative problem-solving, communicative strategies, and overall team care. Results: The analysis shows that the collective competence intervention had a positive effect on the collective efficacy, psychological wellbeing, and social wellbeing of the participating healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Only specific factors of these variables did not undergo a significant impact. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that interventions aimed at improving collective organizational competences, apart from increasing collective efficacy, can have a positive impact on healthcare workers' psychological and social wellbeing in a context of occupational adversity.

Evidencias psicométricas de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico (BIEPS-A) en una muestra de adultos mayores peruanos / Psychometric Evidence of the Psychological Well-Being Scale (BIEPS-A) in a Sample of Peruvian Older Adults

Resumen El bienestar psicológico es un importante factor protector de la salud mental, particularmente en población vulnerable como los adultos mayores. Por lo tanto, es necesario contar con instrumentos de medición válidos, confiables e invariantes para su adecuado uso, con fines de evaluación e intervención psicológica. Este estudio se propuso analizar las evidencias de validez, confiabilidad e invarianza factorial de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico (BIEPS-A) en una muestra de adultos mayores peruanos. Participaron 522 adultos mayores, de 60 a 93 años (M = 70.81, DE = 7.62), quienes respondieron la Escala BIEPS-A. Se encontraron adecuados índices de ajuste para un modelo de tres factores correlacionados: x2/gl = 1.631, CFI = .988, TLI = .984, SRMR = .0470, y RMSEA = .0350. También se halló relación entre las puntuaciones de la BIESP-A y el WHO-5 (r = .504), lo que es evidencia de validez convergente. Así mismo, se halló evidencia de confiabilidad de las puntuaciones con los coeficientes alfa (α) y omega (ω) (> .80). Finalmente, se encontró evidencia parcial de invarianza factorial en función al sexo (ΔCFI < .010, ΔRMSEA < .015). Se concluyó que la escala BIEPS-A reúne evidencias de validez, confiabilidad e invarianza parcial respecto al sexo para su correcto uso en adultos mayores peruanos.

Abstract Psychological well-being is an important protective factor for mental health, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly. Therefore, it is necessary to have valid, reliable, and invariant measurement instruments for their proper use for psychological assessment and intervention purposes. This study aimed to analyze the evidence of validity, reliability, and factor invariance of the Psychological Well-Being Scale (BIEPS-A) in a sample of older Peruvian adults. Participants were 522 older adults, from 60 to 93 years old (M = 70.81, SD = 7.62), who answered the BIEPS-A Scale. Adequate fit indices were found for a model of three correlated factors: x2/gl = 1.631, CFI = .988, TLI = .984, SRMR = .0470, and RMSEA = .0350. A relationship was also found between the scores of the BIESP-A and the WHO-5 (r = .504, r2 = .254), which is evidence of convergent validity. Likewise, evidence of reliability of the scores with the alpha (α) and omega (ω) coefficients (> .80) was found. Finally, partial evidence of factor invariance based on gender was found (ΔCFI < .010, ΔRMSEA < .015). It was concluded that the BIEPS-A scale gathers evidence of validity, reliability and partial invariance with respect to sex for its correct use in older Peruvian adults.

Bienestar psicológico, apoyo social y sobrecarga en los progenitores de hijos con discapacidad / Psychological well-being, social support and overload in parents of children with disabilities

Resumen: Objetivo: Establecer la relación entre el bienestar psicológico, apoyo social percibido y sobrecarga en los cuidadores de hijos con alguna condición de desarrollo o discapacidad, conociendo la influencia de algunas variables sociodemográficas en los resultados de las variables psicológicas. Método: Se efectúo un estudio cuantitativo correlacional-transversal y un muestreo aleatorio simple. La muestra fue de 83 cuidadores de niños con alguna condición de desarrollo o discapacidad, quienes cumplimentaron la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico de Ryff, la escala Multidimensional de Apoyo Social Percibido (MSPSS) y el cuestionario de Sobrecarga del Cuidador de Zarit. Resultados: Los resultados revelan una correlación positiva entre las dimensiones bienestar psicológico y apoyo social, la dimensión sobrecarga del cuidador se correlaciona negativamente con estas dos variables psicológicas. Asimismo, se identificaron cambios significativos en las variables psicológicas al incorporar factores sociodemográficos del cuidador, incluyendo el género, la situación actual y la edad, así como aspectos asociados al menor, como su edad, género, tipo de discapacidad y el tiempo transcurrido desde el diagnóstico. Conclusión: El grado de apoyo social informal que perciben los cuidadores de hijos con discapacidad permite lograr un óptimo bienestar psicológico ya que determina la existencia o no de sobrecarga. Algunas variables sociodemográficas parecen influir en la experiencia de estos cuidadores.

Abstract: Objective: To establish the relationship between psychological well-being, perceived social support and overload in caregivers of children with some developmental condition or disability, knowing the influence of some sociodemographic variables on the results of the psychological variables. Methods: A quantitative correlational-cross-sectional study and simple random sampling were carried out. The sample consisted of 83 caregivers of children with some developmental condition or disability, who completed the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Zarit Caregiver Overload questionnaire. Results: The results reveal a positive correlation between the dimensions of psychological well-being and social support; the caregiver overload dimension correlates negatively with these two psychological variables. Significant changes in the psychological variables were also identified when incorporating sociodemographic factors of the caregiver, such as gender, current situation and age, as well as aspects associated with the child, such as age, gender, type of disability and time since diagnosis. Discussions: The degree of informal social support perceived by caregivers of children with disabilities allows achieving an optimal psychological well-being since it determines the existence or not of overload. Some sociodemographic variables seem to influence the experience of these caregivers.

Bimodal diurnal preference in undergraduate students is associated with negative health and sleep outcomes.

The bimodal preference is a fourth diurnal preference proposed by re-scoring the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire. The present work aimed to describe the prevalence of the bimodal preference in a sample of undergraduate students and to characterize the bimodal type in terms of their health and sleep-related outcomes. A web-based cross-sectional study conducted between September 2018 and March 2021 (convenience sampling method). The sample was composed of undergraduate students who completed an electronic form that included the Morningness and Eveningness Questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Self-Compassion Scale, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the World Health Organization Subjective Well-Being Index. The final sample consisted of 615 students (82% female, mean age: 23.4 ± 6.5 years), of whom 108 (18%) had positive bimodality indexes. Bimodal subjects comprised 48 students, 8% of the total sample. Bimodal subjects had poorer subjective sleep quality, more daytime sleepiness, lower subjective well-being, greater anxiety and depression symptoms, and lower self-compassion than morning and/or intermediate types; they did not differ from evening types. The description of bimodal diurnal preference in this population may be of interest for the design of academic policies more in line with the circadian reality of students.

Thriving from work questionnaire: Spanish translation and validation.

BACKGROUND: Thriving from Work is a construct that has been highlighted as an important integrative positive worker well-being indicator that can be used in both research and practice. Recent public discourse emphasizes the important contributions that work should have on workers' lives in positive and meaningful ways and the importance of valid and reliable instruments to measure worker well-being. The Thriving from Work Questionnaire measures how workers' experiences of their work and conditions of work contributes in positive ways to their thriving both at and outside of work. METHODS: The purpose of this study was to translate the Thriving from Work Questionnaire from English to Spanish, and then validate the translated questionnaire in a sample of 8,795 finance workers in Peru and Mexico. We used item response theory models replicating methods that were used for the original validation studies. We conducted a differential item functioning analysis to evaluate any differences in the performance of models between Peru and Mexico. We evaluated criterion validity with organizational leadership, flourishing, vitality, community well-being, and worker's home location socio-economic position. RESULTS: The current study demonstrates that the Spanish (Peru/Mexico) questionnaire was found to be a reliable and valid measure of workers' thriving from work. One item was dropped from the long-form version of the original U.S. questionnaire. Both the long and short form versions of the questionnaire had similar psychometric properties. Empirical reliability was high. Criterion validity was established as hypothesized relationships between constructs was supported. There were no differences in the performance of the model between countries suggesting utility across Latin American countries. CONCLUSIONS: The current study demonstrated that the Spanish (Peru and Mexico) version of the questionnaire is both a reliable and valid measure of worker well-being in Latin America. Specific recommendations are made for the adaptation of the questionnaire and directions of future research.

Cambio climático y olas de calor sobre el bienestar subjetivo en jóvenes / Climate change and heat waves that affect the subjective well-being of young people / Mudanças climáticas e ondas de calor no bem-estar subjetivo de jovens

Resumen (analítico) El cambio climático y el aumento de las olas de calor tienen un impacto negativo en el bienestar subjetivo de niños y jóvenes. Este estudio examinó la experiencia de bienestar en jóvenes chilenos frente a las olas de calor. Utilizando entrevistas y grupos focales, se seleccionaron diez participantes con diferentes trayectorias educativas y niveles de contacto con la naturaleza. Los resultados mostraron que predominaban percepciones negativas del clima y emociones displacenteras como preocupación y desmotivación. Sin embargo, se encontró que aquellos con mayor contacto con la naturaleza experimentaban un mayor bienestar subjetivo. Se concluye que las olas de calor asociadas al cambio climático afectan negativamente la salud mental, pero también se destaca el papel que desempeñan los jóvenes en las acciones de mitigación y adaptación ante el cambio climático.

Abstract (analytical) Climate change and the increasing occurrence of heatwaves have a negative impact on the subjective well-being of children and young people. This study examined the well-being of young Chileans during heatwaves. Using interviews and focus groups, ten participants with a range of educational backgrounds and different levels of contact with nature were selected. The results showed that negative perceptions of the climate and unpleasant emotions such as worry and feeling demotivated were prevalent among young people during heatwaves. However, it was identified that young people who have increased contact with nature experienced higher subjective well-being during these climate conditions. The authors conclude that heatwaves associated with climate change negatively affect young people's mental health. However, the role that young people play in climate mitigation and adaptation actions was also emphasized by participants in the study.

Resumo (analítico) A mudança climática e o aumento das ondas de calor têm um impacto negativo no bem-estar subjetivo de crianças e jovens. Este estudo examinou a experiência de bem-estar de jovens chilenos diante das ondas de calor. Utilizando entrevistas e grupos focais, foram selecionados dez participantes com diferentes trajetórias educacionais e níveis de contato com a natureza. Os resultados mostraram que predominavam percepções negativas do clima e emoções desagradáveis como preocupação e desmotivação. No entanto, descobriu-se que aqueles com maior contato com a natureza experimentavam um maior bem-estar subjetivo. Conclui-se que as ondas de calor associadas à mudança climática afetam negativamente a saúde mental, mas também destaca-se o papel desempenhado pelos jovens nas ações de mitigação e adaptação às mudanças climáticas.

Effects of Pilates exercises on health-related quality of life in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the effects of Pilates exercises on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in postmenopausal women. METHODS: A systematic search was conducted in the following databases: PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Web of Science, LILACS, SportDiscus, Scielo, and PEDro. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that intervened with Pilates and had HRQoL as an outcome were eligible. The methodological quality of each RCT was assessed using the PEDro scale and the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE system. Meta-analyses were conducted by standardized mean difference (SMD). RESULTS: Initially, 760 records were located. After screening, 11 RCTs were included in the systematic review. Five studies presented low risk of bias (PEDro score ≥ 6). Evidence of very low to moderate certainty demonstrated significant effects in favor of Pilates exercises vs control groups for five of the nine HRQoL domains analyzed: bodily pain (SMD = 0.96), physical functioning (SMD = 0.85), social functioning (SMD = 0.45), role physical (SMD = 0.79), and role emotional (SMD = 0.61). Subgroup analyzes demonstrated that Pilates had a positive impact on more domains whens administered for ≥ 48 sessions (eight domains) vs < 48 sessions (three domains); and when administered on equipment (seven domains) vs mat (three domains). CONCLUSION: Pilates exercises, in general, allowed significant effects to improve HRQoL in postmenopausal women, especially when performed on equipment and when administered for at least 48 sessions. However, no analysis showed high certainty of evidence, and more RCTs of high methodological quality are needed to confirm these findings.

Representaciones sociales acerca de Instagram: Estudio cualitativo con adultos emergentes con diferente bienestar psicológico y autoestima corporal

Antecedentes existe una relación entre el uso de Instagram y diferentes influencias e interacciones con el bienestar y salud mental de este grupo etario. Objetivo Reconstruir las representaciones sociales acerca de la red social Instagram de adultos emergentes con diferentes niveles de bienestar psicológico y autoestima corporal. Método redes semánticas naturales y entrevistas semiestructuradas fueron aplicadas a N=12 adultos emergentes (19 - 27 años) divididos en dos grupos según sus niveles de autoestima corporal y bienestar psicológico. El análisis de datos estuvo basado en análisis de redes semánticas naturales y algunos procedimientos de codificación teórica. Resultados se muestra la presencia del concepto de "acoso" como núcleo central de la representación social de Instagram en el grupo con baja autoestima corporal y bajo bienestar psicológico, a diferencia del grupo con alta autoestima corporal y alto bienestar psicológico en donde el núcleo central fue "red social". Conclusiones en los grupos estudiados, se encontraron dos representaciones sociales diferentes respecto de Instagram. Estos resultados pueden ser relevantes para aportar a llenar el vacío de conocimiento sobre los significados subjetivos colectivos de los adultos emergentes, teniendo implicancias en la mejor comprensión de las diversas formas de relación que establecen con esta y otras redes sociales.

Background There is a relationship between the use of Instagram and various influences and interactions with the well-being and mental health of this age group. Objective To reconstruct the social representations of the Instagram social network among emerging adults with different levels of psychological well-being and body esteem. Method Natural semantic networks and semi-structured interviews were conducted with N=12 emerging adults (19 - 27 years old) divided into two groups based on their body self-esteem and psychological well-being levels. Data analysis relied on natural semantic network analysis and theoretical coding. Results The concept of "harassment" is revealed as the central core of the social representation of Instagram in the group with low body self-esteem and low psychological well-being, unlike the group with high body esteem and high psychological well-being where the central core was the "social network" itself. Conclusions Two different social representations of Instagram were found in the studied groups. These results could contribute to filling the knowledge gap about the collective subjective meanings of emerging adults, impacting the better understanding of the diverse relationships they establish with this and other social networks.

Efecto de la deuda económica sobre el bienestar psicológico de los residentes de cirugía: Resultados de un estudio nacional en Colombia / Effect of financial debt on the psychological well-being of surgery residents: Results of a national study in Colombia

Introducción. La deuda económica durante la residencia en cirugía general puede afectar el desempeño profesional, las decisiones de vida y el bienestar psicológico. La información disponible en Colombia es limitada. El objetivo de este estudio fue cuantificar la deuda económica del residente de cirugía general, identificar los factores asociados y evaluar su efecto en el bienestar psicológico. Métodos. Estudio de corte transversal analítico. Se invitó a 380 residentes a diligenciar una encuesta sobre los aspectos relacionados con su deuda económica y se utilizó el WHO-index para evaluar su bienestar psicológico. Resultados. Un total de 259 residentes participaron en el estudio (67,6 %). El 56 % posee una deuda económica promedio de COP $88.000.000 ((US$21.826)). Un alto nivel de endeudamiento se relacionó con el año de residencia, el tipo de institución (privada) y la solicitud de préstamos. Se identificó algún trastorno mental en 14,7 % y un bajo nivel de bienestar psicológico en 56,4 % de los participantes. No se identificó ninguna asociación entre una elevada deuda económica y el bajo bienestar psicológico. Conclusiones. La deuda económica tiene un efecto sobre los residentes. El endeudamiento de los residentes de cirugía en Colombia es altamente prevalente, y no se correlaciona con un pobre bienestar psicológico. La autodeterminación favorece el bienestar psicológico en el posgrado en cirugía general. Existe la necesidad de educación financiera en los residentes. Se requieren nuevos estudios que evalúen las causas del pobre bienestar psicológico.

Introduction. Financial debt during surgery residency can affect professional performance, life decisions, and psychological well-being. The information available in Colombia is limited. The objective of this study is to quantify the financial debt of the general surgery resident, identify the associated factors and evaluate their effect on psychological well-being. Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out. A total of 380 residents were invited to complete a survey on aspects related to their financial debt, and the WHO-index to evaluate their psychological well-being. Results. A total of 259 residents participated in the study (67.6%). 56% have an average economic debt of $88,000,000 COP (US$21,826). High debt was related to level of residence, type of institution (private), and loan application. Some mental disorder was identified in 14.7% and a low level of psychological well-being in 56.4% of the participants. No association was identified between high financial debt and low psychological well-being. Conclusions. Economic debt has an effect on residents. Financial debt among surgical residents in Colombia is highly prevalent; however, it does not correlate with poor psychological well-being. Self-determination favors psychological well-being in the postgraduate course in general surgery. Likewise, the need for financial education in residents is imminent. New studies are required that thoroughly evaluate the causes of poor well-being.

The Meaning of Life and Religious Coping in the Fight Against Cancer: A Study with Oncology Patients in Brazil in Light of Viktor Frankl's Theory.

This study aimed to describe the perception of the meaning of life and coping strategies of 19 patients with cancer at a public hospital in Brazil. This is descriptive and qualitative research that used Amedeo Giorgi's phenomenological model, and the interpretation was performed in light of Viktor Frankl's theory. Two themes have emerged: (1) the perception of the meaning of life in the experience with cancer and (2) religious coping to fight the disease. This study showed that revealing the meaning of life in the cancer experience contributes to better treatment compliance, a more favorable view of the future and better quality of life. On the other hand, religious coping is the strategy most used by patients who believe in God, showing a greater state of psychological and spiritual well-being.

Validación de un modelo de rasgos positivos y negativos de personalidad como predictores del bienestar psicológico aplicando algoritmos de machine learning

El objetivo de este estudio fue verificar un modelo predictivo de rasgos de personalidad positivos y negativos tomando como criterio el bienestar psicológico mediante la implementación de algoritmos de machine learning. Participaron 2038 sujetos adultos (51.9 % mujeres). Para la recolección de datos se utilizó: Big Five Inventory y Mental Health Continuum-Short Form. Además, para evaluar los rasgos positivos y negativos de personalidad se utilizaron los ítems ya validados de los modelos de rasgos positivos (HFM) y negativos (BAM) de forma conjunta. A partir de los hallazgos encontrados se pudo verificar que la eficacia predictiva del modelo testeado de rasgos positivos y negativos derivados de un enfoque léxico resultó superior a la capacidad predictiva de los rasgos normales de personalidad para la predicción del bienestar.

O objetivo do estudo foi verificar um modelo preditivo de traços de personalidade positivos e negativos tendo como critério o bem-estar psicológico por meio da implementação de algoritmos de machine learning. Participaram 2.038 sujeitos adultos (51,9 % mulheres). Para a coleta de dados foram utilizados: Big Five Inventory e Mental Health Continuum-Short Form. Além disso, para avaliar os traços de personalidade positivos e negativos, foram utilizados conjuntamente os itens já validados dos modelos de traços positivos (HFM) e negativos (BAM). Foi possível verificar que a eficácia preditiva do modelo testado de traços positivos e negativos derivados de uma abordagem lexical foi superior à capacidade preditiva de traços normais de personalidade para a predição do bem-estar.

The objective of the study was to verify a predictive model of positive and negative personality traits taking psychological well-being as a criterion through the implementation of machine learning algorithms. 2038 adult subjects (51.9 % women) participated. For data collection were used: Big Five Inventory and Mental Health Continuum-Short Form. In addition, to assess the positive and negative personality traits, the already validated items of the positive (HFM) and negative trait models (BAM), were used jointly. Based on the findings found, it was possible to verify that the predictive efficacy of the tested model of positive and negative traits, derived from a lexical approach, was superior to the predictive capacity of normal personality traits for the prediction of well-being.

O efeito da Meditação em pacientes incuráveis: Bem-estar, Qualidade de Vida e Controlo Sintomático - uma revisão sistemática / The Effect of Meditation on Incurable Patients: Well-Being, Quality of Life, and Symptom Control - A Systematic Review

RESUMO Objetivos Através de uma Revisão Sistemática, pretendeu-se avaliar o impacto da Meditação no bem-estar, na qualidade de vida e no controlo sintomático em indivíduos com doenças incuráveis. Métodos Foram pesquisados na Pubmed, Web of Science e Scopus, estudos publicados entre janeiro 2012 e dezembro 2022, em língua inglesa, com Participantes- adultos com doença incurável ou terminal; Intervenções- qualquer tipo de meditação; Comparadores- qualquer tipo de controlo; Outcomes- bem-estar, qualidade de vida e o controlo sintomático; Desenho- ensaios clínicos e estudos controlados randomizados. Seguiu-se a Declaração PRISMA 2020. Usou-se a ferramenta Cochrane Rob-2 para o risco de viés. Fez-se uma síntese narrativa dos resultados. Resultados Oito estudos foram incluídos, provenientes de três continentes: Ásia (n=4), Europa (n=2) e América (n=2). Participaram 682 pacientes; a maioria com câncer (seis estudos). Houve grande heterogeneidade dos estudos, sendo o risco global de viés elevado. Conclusões A maioria dos estudos sobre os efeitos da meditação em pacientes incuráveis mostrou: 1) mais relevância no bem-estar e sofrimento; 2) menos relevância na qualidade de vida, ansiedade e depressão; 3) inconsistência na redução do estresse. É fundamental investir em estudos com amostras maiores, mais rigorosos e com seguimentos mais longos que afiram, com maior robustez, o contributo da Meditação nos resultados em saúde junto de populações vulneráveis.

ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to systematically review the literature on the effects of meditation on well-being, quality of life and symptom control in incurable or terminally ill patients. Methods Pubmed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched for articles published between January 2012 and December 2022, in English, with Participants- adults with terminal or incurable conditions; Interventions- any kind of meditation; Comparators- any control; Outcomes- well-being, quality of life and symptom control; Design- randomized controlled trials and clinical trials. PRISMA-statement guidelines were followed. Risk of bias was analyzed through Cochrane's Rob-2 tool. A narrative synthesis of results was done. Results Eight studies were included from three continents: Asia (n=4), Europe (n=2) and América (n=2). Participants were 682, mostly cancer patients. There was a great heterogeneity amongst studies and the overall risk of bias was high. Conclusions Most studies on the effects of meditation in incurable patients showed: 1) more evidence on well-being and suffering; 2) less evidence on quality of life, anxiety and depression; 3) inconsistency in reducing stress. It is essential to invest in more rigorous studies, with larger samples and longer follow-ups that sharpen with greater robustness the contribution of Meditation to health-related outcomes in vulnerable populations.

Assessment of sociodemographic and psychological well-being of primary school teachers

Abstract Background Teaching is very stressful and demanding and it intensifies psychological and related disorders compared to other occupations. Most teachers in Nigeria are battling emotional distress, burnout, depression, and anxiety due to excess workload, which has affected their psychological well-being. This study assessed the sociodemographic and psychological well-being of primary school teachers in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods This is a study with a cross-sectional design. The psychological well-being of 254 primary school teachers was assessed using a psychological well-being scale and a sociodemographic information inventory was also used to ascertain their personal information. The data collected were analyzed using chi-square, mean, standard deviation, and bivariate correlation statistics. Results The results showed that the majority of primary school teachers experience unhealthy psychological well-being irrespective of age, gender, working status, qualification, and years of teaching experience. These teachers' sociodemographic variables are significantly correlated with psychological well-being. Only location is not significantly correlated with psychological well-being. Conclusion Therefore, this study concluded that primary school teachers' psychological well-being is not positive or healthy and is significantly related to their sociodemographic characteristics.

La categoría bienestar psicológico y su importancia en la práctica asistencial: una revisión semisistemática / The psychological well-being category and its importance in healthcare practice: a semi-systematic review / A categoria bem-estar psicológico e sua importância na prática assistencial: uma revisão semisistemática

Introducción: El bienestar psicológico es una categoría fundamental en el desempeño del personal asistencial, pues contribuye tanto a mejorar la atención integral al mismo como a sustentar su actuación profesional. Objetivo: Explorar las principales tendencias de conceptualización y líneas temáticas en el desarrollo de la categoría bienestar psicológico. Método: Se condujo un estudio con diseño de revisión semisistemática, que permitió la selección de un total de 30 artículos, su procesamiento y establecimiento de tópicos fundamentales en un espacio temporal de cuatro décadas. Resultados: Los principales resultados alcanzados sugieren que se ha producido un proceso de especialización en el estudio del bienestar psicológico, los enfoques y escuelas psicológicas dirigidos a su estudio se han consolidado y los principales cambios se manifiestan en la relación entre variables y el compromiso con la promoción de la salud mental. Conclusiones: La categoría estudiada ha ganado en relevancia en la literatura, con predominio de posiciones positivistas y estudios dirigidos a grandes poblaciones, sin que se aprecie profundidad en los aspectos profesionales de su observación por parte del personal asistencial. Se concluye en la necesidad de estudios mixtos que atiendan a la singularidad de los contextos y las necesidades de especialistas de la salud, pacientes y familiares.(AU)

Introduction: Psychological well-being is a fundamental category in the performance of healthcare personnel, as it contributes both to improving their comprehensive care and to supporting their professional performance. Objective: To explore the main conceptualization trends and thematic lines in the development of the psychological well-being category. Method: A study was conducted, with a semi-systematic review design, which allowed the selection of a total of 30 articles, their processing and fundamental topics ranging in a time period of four decades. Results: The main results achieved suggest that a specialization process has occurred in the study of psychological well-being, the psychological approaches and schools aimed at its study have been consolidated and the main changes are manifested in the relationship between variables and the commitment to mental health promotion. Conclusions: The category studied has gained relevance in the literature, with a predominance of positivist positions and studies aimed at large populations, without any depth being appreciated in the professional aspects of its observation by healthcare personnel. It is concluded that there is a need for mixed studies that address the uniqueness of the contexts and the needs of health specialists, patients and families.(AU)

Introdução: O bem-estar psicológico é uma categoria fundamental na atuação do pessoal de saúde, pois contribui tanto para melhorar o seu cuidado integral como para apoiar o seu desempenho profissional. Objetivo: Explorar as principais tendências de conceituação e linhas temáticas no desenvolvimento da categoria bem-estar psicológico. Método: Foi realizado um estudo com desenho de revisão semisistemática, que permitiu a seleção de um total de 30 artigos, seu processamento e estabelecimento de temas fundamentais em um período de quatro décadas. Resultados: Os principais resultados alcançados sugerem que ocorreu um processo de especialização no estudo do bem-estar psicológico, as abordagens psicológicas e as escolas voltadas para o seu estudo foram consolidadas e as principais mudanças se manifestam na relação entre as variáveis e no comprometimento com a promoção de saúde. Conclusões: A categoria estudada tem ganhado relevância na literatura, com predominância de posicionamentos positivistas e estudos voltados para grandes populações, sem que se aprecie qualquer aprofundamento nos aspectos profissionais de sua observação pelos profissionais de saúde. Conclui-se que há necessidade de estudos mistos que abordem a singularidade dos contextos e as necessidades dos especialistas em saúde, pacientes e familiares.(AU)

Relaciones entre Bienestar Psicológico y Resiliencia en personal de enfermería / Relations between Psychological Well-being and Resilience in nursing staff

Resumen El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar las relaciones entre el bienestar psicológico y la resiliencia en 54 empleados de enfermería de un hospital de la ciudad de Medellín. El diseño del estudio fue descriptivo correlacional de corte transversal. Instrumentos: se empleó la Escala de Resiliencia de Connor-Davidson (CD-RISC 10) y la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico de Ryff. Resultados: se encontró, por un lado, altos niveles de resiliencia y bienestar psicológico en la muestra de estudio, y, por otro lado, la resiliencia tuvo correlaciones positivas con todos los dominios de la escala de Bienestar Psicológico de Ryff. En especial, los dominios de propósito en la vida y autonomía tienen un peso significativo sobre la resiliencia. Conclusiones: una resiliencia fortalecida mejora la percepción de bienestar psicológico en el personal de enfermería, y una mejor percepción de bienestar psicológico potencia la resiliencia. El tener un propósito claro en la vida y mantener la propia individualidad en diferentes contextos a pesar de las presiones son marcadores positivos para promover la resiliencia en enfermería y profesiones sanitarias.

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between Psychological Well-Being and Resilience in 54 nursing employees of a hospital in the city of Medellin. The study design was descriptive-correlational and cross-sectional. Instruments: the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 10) and the Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS were Used. Results: on the one hand, high levels of Resilience and Psychological Well-being were found in the study sample and, on the other hand, Resilience had positive correlations with all the domains of Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS). Specially, the domains of Purpose in Life and Autonomy had a significant weight on Resilience. Conclusions: strengthening resilience improves the perception of psychological well-being in nurses and improving the perception of psychological well-being increases resilience. Having a clear purpose in life and maintaining one's individuality in different contexts despite pressures are positive resources for promoting resilience in Nursing and Health Professions.

Bienestar psicológico y agresión reactiva en Latinoamérica en tiempos del COVID-19 / Psychological well-being and reactive aggression in Latin America in the time of COVID-19

Resumen Introducción: la pandemia COVID-19 generó consecuencias en la salud mental de las personas afectando su bienestar. Independientemente de la cultura y contexto donde se encuentren las personas y dependiendo de su situación y vulnerabilidad individual, algunos pueden emplear ciertos recursos psicológicos adaptativos como la paciencia o inadecuados como el miedo y la agresión al enfrentarse a un evento no normativo que genera estrés como lo es una pandemia, llegándose incluso a alterar la percepción sobre el bienestar psicológico y la salud. Es, por tanto, que este estudio pretendió evaluar la influencia de la paciencia, el miedo a contraer el COVID-19 y el estrés sobre el bienestar psicológico y la agresión reactiva, en población general latinoamericana. Método: participaron 1138 adultos, 759 mujeres y 379 hombres de México, Colombia, Perú y Chile, quienes respondieron la Escala Breve de Paciencia, la Escala de Estrés, la Escala sobre miedo a contraer COVID-19, la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico y la Escala de Agresividad. Resultados: se usó modelamiento de ecuaciones estructurales. Se encontró un tamaño del efecto grande en la varianza explicada del bienestar psicológico en las cuatro muestras, y un tamaño del efecto grande en la varianza explicada de la agresión reactiva en Colombia, Perú y Chile, y un efecto mediano en México. Conclusión: variables adaptativas amortiguan los efectos adversos ante la incertidumbre ocasionada por una pandemia. Se recomienda usar este conocimiento para generar estrategias que permitan aumentar el bienestar psicológico y reducir la agresión reactiva.

Abstract Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has generated consequences for the mental health of people, affecting their well-being. Regardless of the culture and context where people find themselves and depending on their individual situation and vulnerability, some may use certain adaptive psychological resources such as patience or inappropriate ones such as fear and aggression when faced with a non-normative event that generates stress such as a pandemic is, even going so far as to alter the perception of psychological well-being and affect health, Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the influence of patience, fear of contracting COVID-19, and stress on psychological well-being and reactive aggression, in the general Latin American population. Method: 1,138 adults participated, 759 women and 379 men from Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile, who answered the Brief Scale of Patience, the Stress Scale, the Scale on fear of contracting COVID-19, the Scale of Psychological Well-being, and the Aggression Scale. Results: Structural equation modeling was used. A large effect size was found in the explained variance of psychological well-being in the four samples, and a large effect size was found in the explained variance of reactive aggression in Colombia, Peru, and Chile, and a medium effect in Mexico. Conclusion: adaptive variables cushion the adverse effects of the uncertainty caused by a pandemic. It is recommended to use this knowledge to generate strategies that increase psychological well-being and reduce reactive aggression.