Executive Function and Theory of Mind in Children with ADHD: a Systematic Review.

In developmental research, the relationship between Executive Function (EF) and Theory of Mind (ToM) has been extensively assessed, and EF has been considered a condition for ToM. However, few researchers have studied the relationship between EF and ToM in clinical populations, especially that of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and motor hyperactivity/impulsivity, in which EF is largely impaired. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) model, 201 English and Spanish articles evaluating EF and ToM in ADHD were chosen. Fifteen papers met the inclusion criteria and were selected for further analysis. The first study dates from 2001. Most of the studies' designs are cross-sectional, include mostly male children, have a small sample size, and were conducted in European countries. Unlike tasks assessing EF, tasks assessing ToM were heterogeneous across studies. The EFs most correlated with ToM were inhibitory control, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and attention. Interest in studying the relationship between EF and ToM in ADHD is recent,but increasing based on new findings and tuning of ToM instruments. However, while an association between EF and ToM is indicated in ADHD, the degree of prediction and predictability of one over the other cannot yet be established because of the studies' heterogeneity.

Theory of Mind in Huntington's Disease: A Systematic Review of 20 Years of Research.

Background: People with Huntington's disease (HD) exhibit neurocognitive alterations throughout the disease, including deficits in social cognitive processes such as Theory of Mind (ToM). Objective: The aim is to identify methodologies and ToM instruments employed in HD, alongside relevant findings, within the scientific literature of the past two decades. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search for relevant papers in the SCOPUS, PubMed, APA-PsyArticles, Web of Science, Redalyc, and SciELO databases. In the selection process, we specifically focused on studies that included individuals with a confirmed genetic status of HD and investigated ToM functioning in patients with and without motor symptoms. The systematic review followed the PRISMA protocol. Results: A total of 27 papers were selected for this systematic review, covering the period from 2003 to 2023. The findings consistently indicate that ToM is globally affected in patients with manifest motor symptoms. In individuals without motor symptoms, impairments are focused on the affective dimensions of ToM. Conclusions: Based on our analysis, affective ToM could be considered a potential biomarker for HD. Therefore, it is recommended that ToM assessment be included as part of neuropsychological evaluation protocols in clinical settings. Suchinclusion could aid in the identification of early stages of the disease and provide new opportunities for treatment, particularly with emerging drugs like antisense oligomers. The Prospero registration number for this review is CRD42020209769.

Tendencias temáticas en psicología publicadas por Psicogente en el período 2014-2017 / Subjects in psychology published by Psicogente between 2014 and 2017

Resumen Objetivo: Identificar las temáticas con mayor tendencia de publicaciones científicas de la Revista Psicogente en los años 2014 a 2017 lo que permitirá a los investigadores y científicos tener una ruta orientativa de los campos psicológicos que se encuentra en mayor auge investigativo según el análisis bibliográfico de la revista. Método: Artículo de revisión con diseño de tipo exploratorio de corte bibliográfico, se analizaron 111 artículos publicados por la Revista Psicogente con un sistema Open Access. Las variables analizadas fueron: temática de estudio, población y país de procedencia de cada uno de los artículos. A través de una matriz se agruparon las variables para identificar las tendencias con mayor frecuencia. Resultados: Psicología social y clínica con un 38.7 % y 19.4 % respectivamente tienen mayor relevancia en publicación en la Revista Psicogente, los países de Colombia y México mostraron una mayor frecuencia en publicación con un 54.8 % y 19.4 % respectivamente y la población de estudiantes de secundarias con un 49.5 % fue de mayor interés de los investigadores para sus publicaciones. Conclusión: Las revisiones bibliográficas de las revistas científicas son una ruta orientativa para los investigadores y científicos que requieran un mapa claro de la investigación, en el caso de la Revista Psicogente, este artículo permite cumplir con el objetivo planteado, mostrando resultados claros y que permiten al lector científico una herramienta esencial a la hora de iniciar un proceso de investigación. Con la muestra y análisis de 111 artículos se evidencio que la psicología social en Colombia es una de las mayores tendencias en investigación científica.

Abstract Objective: To identify the topics with the highest tendency of scientific publications of the Psicogente in the years 2014 to 2017. This will allow researchers and scientists to have an indicative route of the psychological fields that is in the highest research boom according to the bibliographic analysis of journal. Method: Review paper with bibliographic exploratory design. 111 articles published by the Psicogente with an Open Access system were analyzed. The variables analyzed were subject, population and country for each paper. The variables were organized on a matrix to identify the frequency of the trends. Results: Social and clinical psychology with 38.7 % and 19.4 % respectively have greater relevance in publication in the psychogenic journal, the countries of Colombia and Mexico showed a greater frequency in publication with 54.8 % and 19.4 % respectively and the population of high school students with 49.5 % was of greater interest to researchers for their publications. Conclusion: Bibliographic reviews of scientific journals are an indicative route for researchers and scientists who require a clear map of the research, in the case of psychogenic journal, this article allows to meet the stated objective, showing clear results and allowing the scientific reader an essential tool when starting a research process. With the sample and analysis of 111 articles it was evidenced that social psychology in Colombia is one of the biggest trends in scientific research.