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Análisis y modificación de conducta, Jan 24, 2013

Research results have shown the existence of relationships between the Big Five personality facto... more Research results have shown the existence of relationships between the Big Five personality factors, Optimism, and Perceived Stress. The aim of this study is to explore the possible mediating role that it has been suggested might play Optimism in this relationship. Structural equation models were conducted to examine the mediating role of Optimism. A multi-group analysis was performed to verify whether the results varied by sex. 611 Spanish adolescents completed anonymously the measures of BFQ, LOT-R and PSS. The findings showed that Optimism was positively associated with the personality traits and negatively with Perceived Stress. Perceived Stress was in turn negatively related to Emotional Stability, Extraversion and Conscientiousness, while it was not correlated with Agreeableness and Openness. Mediation analysis revealed the mediating role of Optimism on the relationship between Emotional Stability (partial mediation), Extraversion, and Conscientiousness, and the Percepti...

Supportive Care in Cancer

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of distress and unmet supportive care needs... more The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of distress and unmet supportive care needs in post-treatment colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors. Also, to explore the association between both variables and to identify potential associated sociodemographic and cancer-related risk factors. Methods A cross-sectional study of 200 CRC survivors who at least 1 month before had completed the primary treatment for CRC was conducted. The Brief Symptom Inventory-18 (BSI-18) and the Spanish version of Cancer Survivors' Unmet Needs (S-CaSUN) were used. Results One in five CRC survivors showed clinical distress and 86% expressed at least one unmet need. Distress was positively associated with the prevalence of needs in all domains. All comprehensive care and information needs were expressed by at least 20% of survivors and some by more than 50%. Other needs also mentioned by 20% of survivors were financial support, ongoing case manager, and concerns about cancer recurrence. The risk factors associated were lower socioeconomic status, younger age, and a primary treatment that includes more than surgery. Conclusions The findings highlight the relevance of extending psychosocial care beyond the CRC primary medical treatment. A person-centered approach that addresses informational, emotional, social, and physical needs can increase satisfaction with care and also prevent psychological morbidity in CRC survivors.

Psicooncología

Objetivo: Analizar la situación laboral, así como variables sociodemográficas (edad, sexo, estado... more Objetivo: Analizar la situación laboral, así como variables sociodemográficas (edad, sexo, estado civil y titulación) relacionadas con el cáncer (tipo de cáncer, estrategia de tratamiento primario y fase de supervivencia) en supervivientes españoles de cáncer. Método y procedimiento: Estudio transversal sobre una muestra heterogénea de 772 supervivientes de cáncer de inicio en la edad adulta en edad laboral. Se realizaron análisis correlacionales y de regresión logística para estudiar la capacidad predictiva de las variables sociodemográficas y relacionadas con el cáncer sobre la situación laboral y la posible modulación de los resultados por la CVRS evaluada mediante el QLACS. Resultados: Sólo el 55% de los supervivientes de cáncer estaban empleados. La edad, la cualificación y el tipo de cáncer fueron predictores independientes de la situación laboral, así como de la fase de supervivencia en los supervivientes con una CVRS baja. Conclusiones: Un alto porcentaje de supervivientes e...

Revista de Psicodidáctica (English ed.), 2022

Objetivo: Analizar las creencias y actitudes ante el cáncer de mama y la mamografía utilizando la... more Objetivo: Analizar las creencias y actitudes ante el cáncer de mama y la mamografía utilizando las variables sociocognitivas postuladas por el Modelo de Creencias de Salud asociadas a diferentes estadíos de adopción de la conducta mamográfica. Método: Se comparan diversos grupos de mujeres establecidos en función de su nivel de adopción de la conducta mamográfica. La muestra ha estado formada por 127 mujeres invitadas a participar en el Programa de Detección Precoz del Cáncer de Mama de la Generalitat Valenciana. Se evaluaron dos tipos de variables: (i) sociocognitivas: gravedad percibida del cáncer de mama, vulnerabilidad percibida al cáncer de mama, motivación general para la salud, beneficios y barreras percibidas de la mamografía, e información sobre el cáncer de mama y sus técnicas de detección precoz; y (ii) estadío de adopción de la conducta mamográfica: precontemplación, contemplación, acción, acción-mantenimiento y recaída. Resultados: Todas las variables sociocognitivas ev...

Scientific Reports

To explore the modulatory role of Adjuvant Hormone Therapy (AHT) on health-related quality of lif... more To explore the modulatory role of Adjuvant Hormone Therapy (AHT) on health-related quality of life (QoL), subjective well-being and distress prevalence in Breast Cancer (BC) survivors, considering the survival phase. Cross-sectional study with control group. 616 BC survivors participated. Examination of interaction effect between AHT and time since end of primary treatment showed that many of the positive changes observed through the survival phases were experienced exclusively by survivors without AHT. When AHT was not prescribed, longer time elapsed was associated with a decrease in distress prevalence and an improvement in subjective well-being and QoL. It seems there is a turning point around the fifth year after finalization of primary treatment, from which the survivors without AHT significantly improve in several areas and those with AHT do so to a lesser extent. It is expected that the improvement in QoL throughout the different survival phases will have a significant impact...

Revista de Psicodidáctica, 2022

BACKGROUND Previous literature has shown that personality is one of the most important predictors... more BACKGROUND Previous literature has shown that personality is one of the most important predictors of Subjective Wellbeing. However, the mechanisms through which basic personality dispositions contribute to wellbeing have scarcely been explored. Therefore, in this study we examined the mediating role of Optimism in the relationship between the Big Five personality model (both factors and facets) and Subjective Wellbeing. Additionally, we assessed whether the results varied by sex. METHOD A sample of 611 Spanish adolescents completed self-report measures of BFQ, LOT-R, and SHS. We conducted structural equation modeling to test the proposed mediating models. RESULTS Optimism completely mediated the relationship between Extraversion and Emotional Stability factors and Subjective Wellbeing. Likewise, Optimism mediated the relationship between the personality facets Politeness, Perseverance, Emotion control, Impulse control, and Dynamism and Subjective Wellbeing. The findings were invaria...

Título: ¿El optimismo media la relación entre los Cinco Grandes y el estrés percibido? Un estudio... more Título: ¿El optimismo media la relación entre los Cinco Grandes y el estrés percibido? Un estudio con adolescentes españoles Resumen: Los resultados de investigación han mostrado la existencia de relaciones entre los Cinco Grandes factores de personalidad, optimismo y estrés percibido. El objetivo del estudio es explorar, mediante modelos de ecuaciones estructurales, el posible papel mediador que se ha sugerido podría desempeñar optimismo en esta relación. También, se explora a través de un análisis multi-grupo la invarianza por sexo de los resultados. Un total de 611 adolescentes españoles completaron de forma anónima los cuestionarios BFQ, LOT-R y PSS. Optimismo se asoció positivamente con los rasgos de personalidad y negativamente con estrés percibido. El estrés se relacionó negativamente con Estabilidad Emocional, Extraversión y Responsabilidad y no mostró asociación alguna con Afabilidad ni con Apertura. Los análisis de mediación revelaron el papel mediador de optimismo en la r...

Behavioral Psychology/Psicología Conductual, 2021

The Brief-Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief-COPE) is a widely used instrument, al... more The Brief-Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief-COPE) is a widely used instrument, although with limitations regarding reliability and factorial structure. This study with 611 adolescents examines the Brief-COPE’s internal structure, reliability, and convergent validity. Structures tested through confirmatory factor analysis were the original 14 subscales, as well as three second-order structures derived from previous COPE research and from Connor-Smith and Flachsbart’s proposal. All the structures examined obtained a good fit. However, internal consistency and convergent validity findings only supported the use of a model in which religion and self-blame constitute independent subscales while the remaining subscales shaped three second-order factors: self-sufficient, socially supported, and disengagement coping. This hierarchical structure reflects a model emphasized by research with adolescents, makes the use of this instrument valuable, and does not prevent the explor...

Personality and Individual Differences, 2021

Abstract Extensive literature has explored the predictive role of personality in the use of copin... more Abstract Extensive literature has explored the predictive role of personality in the use of coping strategies. However, proactive and preventive coping that aim to take action before stressful events occur currently remain largely unexplored. This study examined the associations between proactive and preventive coping and personality (domains and facets) and subjective wellbeing, depression, and anxiety. The results obtained in 934 Spanish adolescents showed that all personality domains were predictors of both types of coping, except for Extraversion, which did not predict preventive coping. Attention to the facets allowed increases in the predicted percentage of variance and a greater understanding of the dispositional bases of future-oriented coping. While proactive and preventive coping were associated in the expected direction with subjective wellbeing and depression, only proactive coping was related to anxiety. These results support both the dispositional conceptualization and the adaptive role of future-oriented coping, particularly proactive coping. Consequently, the development of interventions aimed at teaching proactive coping strategies could be a promising way to facilitate optimal development in adolescents.

Revista de Psicodidactica / Journal of Psychodidactics, 2016

This study extends previous research on perceived emotional intelligence (PEI), since it examines... more This study extends previous research on perceived emotional intelligence (PEI), since it examines the connections between the PEI, perceived stress, subjective well-being, academic engagement, academic performance, age and sex in a sample of adolescents. It also analyses if the relationship between the PEI and performance is mediated by perceived stress, subjective well-being and/or academic engagement. The results obtained on a sample of 626 participants aged 13 to 18 show the existence of relationships between PEI and all the analyzed variables, except for age and academic achievement; as well as all the hypothesized variables as mediators show association with academic perfomance. The indirect effect of the PEI on this last is produced through the greater commitment to the study (engagement) and the least perceived stress. The implication of the results for different relational proposals between PEI and assessed variables is discussed.

Revista española de …, 2004

La edad influye significativamente en las creencias de salud relacionadas con la asistencia a pro... more La edad influye significativamente en las creencias de salud relacionadas con la asistencia a programas de cribado mamográfico. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar las creencias y actitudes hacia el cáncer de mama asociadas a la asistencia a un programa de cribado en diferentes grupos de edad. Métodos: Utilizando un diseño transversal se comparan las creencias de salud de un grupo de mujeres que acuden a un programa de cribado con las de las mujeres que no lo hacen, considerando tres intervalos de edad: menores de 50 años (N=279), 50-60 años (N=463), mayores de 60 (N=271). Resultados: Algunas variables diferencian significativamente entre las mujeres que acuden y no acuden al programa sólo en determinados subgrupos: gravedad percibida (50-60 años: F=5,14; p ≤ 0,01); beneficios percibidos (menos de 50 años: F=8,18; p ≤ 0,01; más de 60: F=4,54; p ≤ 0,05); actitud hacia la mamografía (menos de 50 años: F=56,67; p ≤ 0,001; más de 60: F=18,42; p ≤ 0,001); control de la salud por profesionales (menos de 50 años: F=11,30; p ≤ 0,01) y suerte o azar (menos de 50 años: F=3,78; p ≤ 0,05; 50-60 años: F=4,29; p ≤ ,001). Creencias más específicas, evaluadas por los items de estas variables, también alcanzan la significación estadística (p ≤ 0,05), aunque sólo para determinados intervalos de edad. Conclusiones: Las creencias y/o las actitudes de las mujeres relacionadas con la asistencia a los programas de prevención del cáncer de mama difieren en función de su edad.

Revista Espanola De Salud Publica, Apr 2, 2008

Temas Em Psicologia, Jun 1, 2008

... Estrella Durá Ferrandis I ; Yolanda Andreu Vaillo I ; María José Galdón Garrido I ; Sonia Her... more ... Estrella Durá Ferrandis I ; Yolanda Andreu Vaillo I ; María José Galdón Garrido I ; Sonia Hernández López II ; Concepción López Soler II,III. ... Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 21, 541-554. Dahlquist, L., Czyzewski, D., Copeland, K., Jones, C., Taub, E., & Vaughan, J. (1993). ...

The Spanish Journal of Psychology

The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) is a self-report instrument widely used, both in the ori... more The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) is a self-report instrument widely used, both in the original and its abbreviated version of nine items, to assess the work -UWES, UWES–9– and academic engagement -UWES-S, UWES–S–9–. The present study examines factor structure of the UWES–S–9 using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), its convergent validity and invariance across sex and age groups in a sample of 626 Spanish high school students. The results support an unidimensional conceptualization of engagement (S-Bχ2/df = 5.29; CFI = .96; NNFI = .94; RMSEA = .083; IFI = .96; AIC = 82.21; BIC = 267.38), revealed an essentially invariant structure of the UWES–S–9 across the sex, ΔS-Bχ2(Δ6) = 10.67; p ≤ .05, and age, ΔS-Bχ2(Δ7) = 9.67; p ≤ .05, and confirmed the positive association between academic engagement and achievement (r = .30; p ≤ .001), dispositional optimism (r = .21; p ≤ .001), and subjective well-being (r = .16; p ≤ .001), and the negative association with perceived stress (r =....