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    The Rough Journey to Success: Examining the Nonlinear Dynamics of Processes and Performance in Teams
    (Springer Verlag, 2021-01-01) Marques, Pedro; Ramos, Pedro J.; Navarro Cid, José; Passos, Ana Margarida; Curral, Luís
    We build on Nonlinear Dynamic Systems (NDS) theory to examine if team performance change across a complete performance cycle is nonlinear, and if such change is related with team processes change over time. Participants were 214 teams enrolled in one management competition. The hypotheses were tested using nonlinear regressions and catastrophe modeling. The results of the nonlinear regression model support the hypothesis that change in team performance over time follows a cusp catastrophe distribution, R2Cusp = .93, F(5, 1065) = 16889.82, p < .001; and that team processes do function as asymmetry (transition and action processes) and bifurcation (interpersonal processes) factors. The results also suggest that the cusp catastrophe model (R2 = .68) explains team performance better than the linear (R2 = .05) and logistic models (R2 = .07). This study reiterates the importance of incorporating the NDS perspective within the teamwork literature to leverage our knowledge about the way teams perform over time.
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    Evaluación del programa de prevención sobre drogas y sexualidad entre estudiantes universitarios “En Plenas Facultades”
    (Asociación Española de Estudios en Drogodependencias, 2026-04-01) González, Martín; Ferrer Pérez, Xavier; Urbina, Daniel; Solanas Pérez, Antonio; Calvo, Fran
    Fundamentos: El programa “En Plenas Facultades” (EPF) se diseñó para mejorar la salud de los estudiantes universitarios, promoviendo una sexualidad saludable y previniendo riesgos asociados al consumo de sustancias, mediante una metodología de educación entre iguales. Este estudio pretende contribuir a la evaluación de su implementación y resultados en 11 universidades españolas durante el curso 2023-2024, centrándose en el curso de formación previa obligatorio para todos los futuros mediadores. Métodos: Se realizó una evaluación de proceso y de resultados en las 11 universidades españolas que decidieron participar en el programa, utilizando un diseño pretest-post-test sin grupo de comparación. Se recogieron datos sobre la cobertura, calidad del programa de formación, conocimientos sobre consumo de drogas y sobre conductas sexuales antes y después del mismo, mediante cuestionarios diseñados ad-hoc. Se aplicaron análisis estadísticos con el programa R para medir los resultados en diferentes modalidades y universidades. Resultados: La adhesión total al programa de formación EPF fue del 72% de los 449 participantes inscritos, que asistieron regularmente y aprobaron la evaluación, con diferencias entre las universidades participantes. En general, el programa aumentó de manera más destacada los conocimientos sobre sexualidad que sobre drogas, y más mediante metodologías presenciales que online. La satisfacción de los participantes fue muy alta (mediana de 5 sobre 5 en prácticamente todas las variables). Conclusiones: El programa EPF cuenta con una gran satisfacción de sus participantes y es efectivo en mejorar conocimientos sobre sexualidad, pero muestra resultados mixtos en el ámbito de drogas. Se recomienda estandarizar la implementación y evaluación del programa para optimizar y verificar mejor su impacto en la salud de la comunidad universitaria.
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    Uncovering the role of sociodemographic factors in sex/gender differences in emotional brain activation: an SDM-PSI meta-analysis of fMRI studies
    (Elsevier B.V., 2026-02-03) Ariño-Braña, Paula; Vieira, Rita; Soriano Mas, Carles; Radua, Joaquim; Picó Pérez, Maria
    Introduction: The study of sex/gender (S/G) differences in neuroscience, particularly in emotional processing, has been hindered by methodological inconsistencies, often producing biased conclusions that overgeneralize brain differences between males and females. Moreover, many studies fail to consider how other sociodemographic factors interact with S/G to influence the brain. This study aims to address these gaps by investigating whether potential S/G effects in brain activation during emotion-evoking functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) tasks are influenced by those factors. Methods: This meta-analysis followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and was registered on PROSPERO. We searched for peer-reviewed studies on S/G differences in whole-brain activations during fMRI emotion-evoking tasks. Data analysis was conducted using Seed-based d Mapping with Permutation of Subject Images (SDM-PSI). Subgroup analyses were performed based on the type of tasks and on race, and meta-regressions assessed the impact of age, education, and hormonal con- traceptive use on the main effects. Results: 63 studies were included for the meta-analysis, comprising a total of 5,436 individuals from the general population (2,635 females). The main meta-analysis showed no significant S/G activation differences at the whole-brain level. Subgroup analyses, however, revealed significant S/G differences depending on the type of task and the race subgroup, while meta-regression analyses showed significant associations between S/G effects and education and hormonal contraceptive use, with notable shifts in activation patterns across these variables. Discussion: Our findings highlight the need for more complex, intersectional models that consider the dynamic interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in shaping S/G differences in brain function and mental health.
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    Analyzing data in single-case experimental designs: Objectives and available software options
    (Elsevier, 2024-12) Manolov, Rumen; Rochat, Lucien
    The current paper aims to explain the analysis of the data once it has been gathered. Given the multiple data analytical options available and the lack of consensus on which is optimal, we provide a series of organizing principles to better understand these options. We consider this a necessary first step before choosing an option and justifying that choice. Furthermore, in addition to discussing the applicability of each analytical option mentioned, we highlight freely available, user-friendly software that implements these options. We also include an example of application with real data to illustrate how different kinds of information can be obtained and used to draw conclusions about intervention effectiveness. Finally, we provide recommendations to applied researchers regarding planning (before data is gathered and analyzed) to increase the likelihood of conducting research that provides a solid basis for practice. We also offer recommendations related to reporting (after data is gathered and analyzed) to improve transparency.
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    Trait anxiety is associated with attentional brain networks
    (Elsevier B.V., 2024) Peña Arteaga, Víctor de la; Chavarría-Elizondo, Pamela; Juaneda Seguí, Asier; Martínez Zalacaín, Ignacio; Morgado, Pedro; Menchón Magriñá, José Manuel; Picó Pérez, Maria; Fullana Rivas, Miguel Àngel; Soriano Mas, Carles
    Trait anxiety is a well-established risk factor for anxiety and depressive disorders, yet its neural correlates are not clearly understood. In this study, we investigated the neural correlates of trait anxiety in a large sample (n = 179) of individuals who completed the trait and state versions of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and underwent resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging. We used independent component analysis to characterize individual resting-state networks (RSNs), and multiple regression analyses to assess the relationship between trait anxiety and intrinsic connectivity. Trait anxiety was significantly associated with intrinsic connectivity in different regions of three RSNs (dorsal attention network, default mode network, and auditory network) when controlling for state anxiety. These RSNs primarily support attentional processes. Notably, when state anxiety was not controlled for, a different pattern of results emerged, highlighting the importance of considering this factor in assessing the neural correlates of trait anxiety. Our findings suggest that trait anxiety is uniquely associated with resting-state brain connectivity in networks mainly supporting attentional processes. Moreover, controlling for state anxiety is crucial when assessing the neural correlates of trait anxiety. These insights may help refine current neurobiological models of anxiety and identify potential targets for neurobiologically-based interventions.
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    RECAPACITA PROJECT: Impact of the New York Convention on capacity modification judgments in persons with severe mental disorders: A comparative study using mixed methodology
    (SAGE Publications, 2023) Marcó-García, Silvia; Ribas Muñoz, Natalia; Guilera Ferré, Georgina; Balsells Mejía, Sol; Huerta-Ramos, Elena
    In 2013, Spain aligned its capacity modification processes (CM) legislation with the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, specifically for individuals with severe mental disorders (SMD). The reforms replaced incapacity verdicts with support provision and introduced the term “CM”. However, the social impact of these changes remains uncertain. The RECAPACITA project was initiated to generate knowledge on SMD and CM, and this study aims to investigate modifications in CM sentences and associated terminology. Using a qualitative-quantitative methodology, content analysis was conducted on 56 sentences from individuals with SMD. Terminology analysis utilized 19 sentences to achieve information saturation. A comparison was made between sentences prior to 2013 and those spanning 2014 to 2023, analyzing the data through ANOVA and Bonferroni tests (significance level: 0.05). The analysis revealed that psychiatric illness, its evolution, lack of self-governance, and economic management were frequently mentioned aspects in the sentences. However, no significant correlations were found. Qualitatively, mentions of self-governance were more prevalent in sentences before 2013. Conversely, after 2013, there was an increased focus on substances use, lack of insight and medical adherence, and the need for support in daily life. The term “incapable person” appeared in 100% of the sentences, indicating no differences in terminology. The study suggests that current CM sentences provide increasingly individualized information, addressing the specific support needs of individuals. To enhance future legal proceedings, incorporating neuroscience in studying SMD individuals and reconsidering terminology based on Convention guidelines is recommended.
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    White matter diffusion estimates in obsessive-compulsive disorder across 1653 individuals: machine learning findings from the ENIGMA OCD Working Group. 
    (Nature Publishing Group, 2024-02-07) Kim, Bo-Gyeom; Kim, Gakyung; Abe, Yoshinari; Alonso Ortega, María del Pino; Ameis, Stephanie H.; Anticevic, Alan; Arnold, Paul D.; Balachander, Srinivas; Banaj, Nerisa; Bargalló Alabart, Núria; Batistuzzo, Marcelo C.; Benedetti, Francesco; Bertolín Triquell, Sara; Beucke, Jan C.; Bollettini, Irene; Brem, Silvia; Brennan, Brian P.; Buitelaar, Jan K.; Calvo Escalona, Rosa; Castelo-Branco, Miguel; Cheng, Yuqi; Chhatkuli, Ritu Bhusal; Ciullo, Valentina; Coelho, Anna; Couto, Beatriz; Dallaspezia, Sara; Ely, Benjamin A.; Ferreira, Sónia; Fontaine, Martine; Fouche, Jean Paul; Grazioplene, Rachael G.; Gruner, Patricia; Hagen, Kristen; Hansen, Bjarne; Hanna, Gregory L.; Hirano, Yoshiyuki; Höxter, Marcelo Q.; Hough, Morgan; Hu, Hao; Huyser, Chaim; Ikuta, Toshikazu; Jahanshad, Neda; James, Anthony; Jaspers-Fayer, Fern; Kasprzak, Selina; Kathmann, Norbert; Kaufmann, Christian; Kim, Minah; Koch, Katharina; Kvale, Gerd; Kwon, Jun Soo; Lázaro García, Luisa; Lee, Junhee; Lochner, Christine; Lu, Jin; Rodriguez Manrique, Daniela; Martínez Zalacaín, Ignacio; Masuda, Yoshitada; Matsumoto, Koji; Maziero, Maria Paula; Menchón Magriñá, José Manuel; Minuzzi, Luciano; Moreira, Pedro Silva; Morgado, Pedro; Narayanaswamy, Janardhanan C.; Narumoto, Jin; Ortiz García, Ana Encarnación; Ota, Junko; Pariente, Jose Carlos; Perriello, Chris; Picó Pérez, Maria; Pittenger, Christopher; Poletti, Sara; Real, Eva; Reddy, Y. C. Janardhan; Rooij, Daan van; Sakai, Yuki; Sato, João R; Segalàs Cosi, Cinto; Shavitt, Roseli G.; Shen, Zonglin; Shimizu, Eiji; Shivakumar, Venkataram; Soriano Mas, Carles; Sousa, Nuno; Sousa, Mafalda Machado de; Spalletta, Gianfranco; Stern, Emily R.; Stewart, S. Evelyn; Szeszko, Philip R.; Thomas, Rajat; Thomopoulos, Sophia I.; Vecchio, Daniela; Venkatasubramanian, Ganesan; Vriend, Chris; Walitza, Susanne; Wang, Zhen; Watanabe, Anri; Wolters, Lidewij H.; Xu, Jian; Yamada, Kei; Yun, Je-Yeon; Zarei, Mojtaba; Zhao, Qin; Zhu, Xi; ENIGMA-OCD working group; Thompson, Paul M.; Bruin, Willem B.; Wingen, Guido van; Piras, Federica; Piras, Fabrizio; Stein, Dan J., 1962-; Heuvel, Odile A. van den; Simpson, Helen Blair; Marsh, Rachel; Cha, Jiook
    White matter pathways, typically studied with diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), have been implicated in the neurobiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, due to limited sample sizes and the predominance of single-site studies, the generalizability of OCD classification based on diffusion white matter estimates remains unclear. Here, we tested classification accuracy using the largest OCD DTI dataset to date, involving 1336 adult participants (690 OCD patients and 646 healthy controls) and 317 pediatric participants (175 OCD patients and 142 healthy controls) from 18 international sites within the ENIGMA OCD Working Group. We used an automatic machine learning pipeline (with feature engineering and selection, and model optimization) and examined the cross-site generalizability of the OCD classification models using leave-one-site-out cross-validation. Our models showed low-to-moderate accuracy in classifying (1) “OCD vs. healthy controls” (Adults, receiver operator characteristic-area under the curve = 57.19 ± 3.47 in the replication set; Children, 59.8 ± 7.39), (2) “unmedicated OCD vs. healthy controls” (Adults, 62.67 ± 3.84; Children, 48.51 ± 10.14), and (3) “medicated OCD vs. unmedicated OCD” (Adults, 76.72 ± 3.97; Children, 72.45 ± 8.87). There was significant site variability in model performance (cross-validated ROC AUC ranges 51.6–79.1 in adults; 35.9–63.2 in children). Machine learning interpretation showed that diffusivity measures of the corpus callosum, internal capsule, and posterior thalamic radiation contributed to the classification of OCD from HC. The classification performance appeared greater than the model trained on grey matter morphometry in the prior ENIGMA OCD study (our study includes subsamples from the morphometry study). Taken together, this study points to the meaningful multivariate patterns of white matter features relevant to the neurobiology of OCD, but with low-to-moderate classification accuracy. The OCD classification performance may be constrained by site variability and medication effects on the white matter integrity, indicating room for improvement for future research.
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    Uncovering the correlation between neurotransmitter-specific functional connectivity and multidimensional anxiety in a non-clinical cohort.
    (Springer Verlag, 2024-08-27) Saiz-Masvidal, Cristina; Peña Arteaga, Víctor de la; Bertolín Triquell, Sara; Martínez Zalacaín, Ignacio; Juaneda Seguí, Asier; Chavarría-Elizondo, Pamela; Subirà Coromina, Marta; Menchón Magriñá, José Manuel; Fullana Rivas, Miguel Àngel; Soriano Mas, Carles
    Research on anxiety faces challenges due to the wide range of symptoms, making it difficult to determine if different aspects of anxiety are linked to distinct neurobiological processes. Both alterations in functional brain connectivity (FC) and monoaminergic neurotransmitter systems are implicated as potential neural bases of anxiety. We aimed to investigate whole-brain FC involving monoaminergic nuclei and its association with anxiety dimensions in 178 non-clinical participants. Nine anxiety-related scales were used, encompassing trait and state anxiety scores, along with measures of cost-probability, hypervigilance, reward-punishment sensitivity, uncertainty, and trait worry. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data were acquired, focusing on seven brainstem regions representing serotonergic, dopaminergic, and noradrenergic nuclei, with their FC patterns voxel-wise correlated with the scales. All models underwent family-wise-error correction for multiple comparisons. We observed intriguing relationships: trait and state anxiety scores exhibited opposing correlations in FC between the dorsal raphe nucleus and the paracingulate gyrus. Additionally, we identified shared neural correlates, such as a negative correlation between the locus coeruleus and the frontal pole. This connection was significantly associated with scores on measures of probability, hypervigilance, reward sensitivity, and trait worry. These findings underscore the intricate interplay between anxiety dimensions and subcortico-cortical FC patterns, shedding light on the underlying neural mechanisms governing anxiety.
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    Perspectivas temporales tras el ocio serio de la juventud
    (Instituto Teológico San Pedro de Alcántara, 2024-12-29) Codina, Núria (Codina Mata); Pestana, José Vicente; Valenzuela, Rafael; Stebbins, Robert A., 1938-
    El ocio serio, en un sentido tanto positivo como negativo, puede ocupar buena parte del tiempo de una persona —especialmente en la juventud. Para profundizar en conocimiento de las experiencias del ocio y del tiempo, en esta investigación se caracteriza el ocio serio de una muestra de jóvenes, precisando sus relaciones con las perspectivas temporales (pasados negativo / positivo, presentes hedonista / fatalista, futuro). Cumplimentaron los inventarios de ocio serio y de perspectivas temporales 354 jóvenes (186 hombres, 174 mujeres) con edad M = 32,18 y DT = 4,41. Los resultados especifican la frecuencia y la duración de los ocios serios, diferentes entre sí según: el progreso en la práctica, el esfuerzo y la perseverancia —aspectos correlacionados con las perspectivas temporales; en particular, el presente hedonista. Estos hallazgos ofrecen un nuevo conocimiento al ver de qué manera —y hasta qué punto—, en el contexto de la juventud y de la ambivalencia del ocio, el ocio serio está imbricado en las actitudes hacia el tiempo —que orientan y condicionan el comportamiento del día a día.
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    Para comprender la juventud: claves pedagógicas y psicosociales
    (Instituto Teológico San Pedro de Alcántara, 2024) Juanas Oliva, Ángel de; Codina, Núria (Codina Mata); García-Castilla, Francisco Javier; Pestana, José Vicente; Galán Casado, Diego
    "Para comprender la juventud: claves pedagógicas y psicosociales" aborda la complejidad de la juventud como una etapa determinante en el desarrollo humano, caracterizada por transformaciones físicas, emocionales y sociales. Mediante una perspectiva interdisciplinar que combina enfoques pedagógicos y psicosociales, los artículos presentados exploran temas fundamentales para entender mejor a la juventud en la sociedad contemporánea. Los principales temas tratados incluyen la gestión del tiempo y su impacto en el bienestar juvenil, la participación en actividades estructuradas de ocio, y el papel de las redes de apoyo social. La autorregulación en el manejo del tiempo se destaca como un factor esencial para la salud mental y física, especialmente en contextos de vulnerabilidad. Las actividades de ocio, como el teatro, la música o el deporte, se describen como espacios que contribuyen tanto al bienestar personal como a la autorrealización juvenil. Asimismo, el apoyo social, proporcionado por redes familiares y comunitarias, emerge como un componente crucial para fomentar la resiliencia, la autonomía y el bienestar de los jóvenes. El monográfico enfatiza la necesidad de intervenciones socioeducativas que promuevan la autorregulación y el bienestar, involucrando a diversas instituciones para maximizar el apoyo a la juventud.
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    Deciphering the association between morphological differences in hypothalamic subregions and circulating ghrelin and leptin concentrations: exploratory evidence in anorexia nervosa and obesity
    (Nature Publishing Group, 2025-11-18) Collantoni, Enrico; Miranda-Olivos, Romina; Uğur, Sanberk; Baenas, Isabel; Tovar, Sulay; Dieguez, Carlos; Vilarrasa, Núria; López Urdiales, Rafael; Guerrero-Pérez, Fernando; Jimenez Murcia, Susana; Soriano Mas, Carles; Fernández Aranda, Fernando
    The hypothalamus, a central regulator of hunger and metabolism, contains subnuclei responsive to peripheral signals such as leptin and ghrelin, which may be altered in anorexia nervosa (AN) and obesity (OB). This exploratory study employed an advanced neuroimaging tool to segment specific hypothalamic subregions in 127 adult women: 24 with AN, 26 with obesity without eating disorders (OB-ED), 26 with obesity and eating disorders (OB + ED), and 51 healthy controls (HC). Participants underwent clinical assessments, fasting blood samples, and T1-weighted 3-Tesla MRI scans. The AN group showed reduced volumes in the total hypothalamus, as well as in the posterior and inferior tuberal subregions, compared to HC, which remained significant after adjusting for total brain volume (TBV). The OB + ED displayed increased volumes in the inferior tuberal and anterior-inferior subregions compared to the HC and OB-ED groups, but differences did not persist after TBV adjustment. In AN, anterior hypothalamic subregions were negatively correlated with leptin concentrations. In contrast, in OB-ED, the same subregions, along with the superior tuberal hypothalamus, showed a positive association with body mass index (BMI). Additionally, an earlier onset of AN correlated with decreased volumes of several hypothalamic subregions, whereas in OB + ED, disorder duration was positively associated with the anterior-superior subregion. Alterations in the volumes of specific hypothalamic subnuclei may serve as clinical indicators of both the severity of obesity (i.e., BMI) and the onset and duration of eating disorders. Although preliminary, these findings contribute to our understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms involved in extreme eating and weight conditions.
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    It’s not just business: Frequency and intensity of basic emotions at work and triggered events
    (Elsevier, 2026-02-06) Navarro Cid, José; Rueff Lopes, Rita; Otero, Malena
    Drawing on Affective Events Theory, Event System Theory, and Appraisal Theory, we examine how six discrete emotions arise in daily work. A total of 102 employees provided 1,499 diary entries describing salient events and rating their valence, strength, and emotional impact. Happiness emerged as the most frequent and intense emotion, whereas fear and disgust appeared less often yet could still be powerful. The interaction event valence-event strength predicted every emotion except fear, for which only strength mattered. Gender had minimal effects on intensity but did shape reporting frequency. The analysis also clarifies which event categories typically trigger each emotion—for example, goal attainment for happiness, injustice perceptions for anger, or safety concerns for fear—providing a fine-grained map of affective antecedents. Overall, the findings refine theory by showing that workplace affect extends beyond a simple positive-negative divide. Organizations may shape emotional climates by fostering positive, strong events and mitigating negative, high-impact ones.
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    Childhood socioeconomic position and healthy ageing: results from five harmonised cohort studies in the ATHLOS consortium
    (BMJ Publishing Group, 2025-02-26) Wu, Yu Tzu; Gnanapragasam, Sam; Sánchez Niubò, Albert; Hossin, Muhammad Zakir; Grünberger, Ilona; Koskinen, Seppo; Cooper, Rachel; Prina, Matthew
    Introduction: Childhood socioeconomic position (SEP) has been identified as a key determinant of health. However, earlier literature is largely from high-income countries and provides limited evidence on the prolonging impacts of childhood disadvantage on healthy ageing across diverse settings and populations. The aim of this study is to investigate the associations between childhood SEP and healthy ageing across multiple countries and the mediation effects of adult SEP, individual education and wealth, on these associations. Methods: Using the harmonised dataset of five cohort studies in the Ageing Trajectories of Health-Longitudinal Opportunities and Synergies (ATHLOS) project, this study was based on 57 956 people aged ≥50 years (women: 53.3%) living in China, Finland, UK, Poland, South Africa and Mexico. The associations between childhood SEP (parental education and occupation) and healthy ageing scores were examined using linear regression modelling. Causal mediation analysis was carried out to estimate the percentage of indirect effects via adult SEP (individual education and wealth). Results: Higher levels of childhood SEP were associated with higher healthy ageing scores by up to five points and similar patterns were observed across populations from different countries. The associations were mediated by adult SEP and the range of mediation effects was between 21% and 78%. Conclusions: This study found childhood SEP was associated with poor health in later life across high-income, middle-income and low-income countries. Addressing socioeconomic disadvantage, such as improving education attainment, may moderate the impacts of adversity in early life and support health and functioning in later life.
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    Validation of the immersion in digital life and quality of digital experience scales in German, French, Spanish, Polish and Czech
    (Frontiers Media, 2026-02-19) Witowska, Joanna; Schoetensack, Christine; Goncikowska, Katarzyna; Chappuis, Sébastien; Fernández Boente, Mónica; Klegr, Tereza; Papastamatelou, Julie; Valenzuela, Rafael; Černohorská, Vanda; Codina, Núria (Codina Mata); Martin-Söelch, Chantal; Wittmann, Marc; Pestana, José Vicente; Giner-Domínguez, Georgina; Meteier, Quentin; Ogden, Ruth
    The Quality of Digital Experience Scale (QDES) and the Immersion in Digital Life Scale (IDLS) were developed to measure positive and negative experiences of digital technology use and the extent to which different facets of life were digital. Critically, the QDES and ILDS were developed to be independent of digital device or platform, thus providing a more holistic account of digital technology use than previous measures. The objective of the current studies was to validate the QDES and IDLS in German, French, Czech, Polish and Spanish. Across the studies, data from a total of 4,447 participants were analyzed. Confirmatory Factor Analyses confirmed a three-factor model for the QDES consisting of Wellbeing, Social Connectedness and Time and Efficiency. The IDLS was also confirmed as having a single factor structure. Reliability and validity analysis indicated that the QDES and IDLS showed good reliability and validity in all countries. The present study confirms that the QDES and IDLS offer reliable measurements of individuals’ interactions with technology in the digital era. By extending the validation of these measures beyond English, to German, Polish, Czech, French and Spanish, we expand researchers and policy makers abilities to establish the positive and negative impacts of digital practices on individuals and societies.
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    Convivialidad e identidad de barrio: un estudio de caso en un barrio superdiverso de Barcelona
    (Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Ecuador, 2024-08-27) Saldivia Mansilla, Claudia; Carmona Monferrer, Moisés; Serrano Blasco, Javier
    La convivialidad en barrios superdiversos ha sido estudiada en contextos anglosajones e hispanos; sin embargo, pocos investigadores han analizado la relación entre esta y la identidad de barrio. Esta última es un elemento de cohesión que puede facilitar la convivialidad. Por ello, este artículo se centra en indagar la conexión entre convivialidad e identidad de barrio, en un barrio superdiverso en Barcelona. Se utilizó una metodología cualitativa con un diseño de estudio de caso, en el que se entrevistaron a vecinos por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas, grupos focales y una reunión de discusión sistemática evaluadora con la comunidad. En total participaron 79 personas en todas las etapas de la investigación. En este vecindario específico, los resultados mostraron que la relación entre convivialidad e identidad de barrio está fundamentada en el tiempo de estancia de los vecinos y la interacción en comercios de barrio como espacios comunitarios informales. Pero estos aspectos están influidos también por el género, edad, y otros elementos de diversidad. Un obstáculo significativo fue el racismo “soterrado” de algunos vecinos nativos, el cual afecta la convivialidad y dificulta la identificación con el barrio de los vecinos migrantes. Se discuten estos resultados en base con aspectos teóricos y posibles implicancias prácticas.
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    Valoración de la creación de historias digitales como método para mejorar la comprensión psicosocial del comportamiento
    (ICE Universitat de Barcelona, 2025-12-04) Saldaña Tops, Omar; Longares Hernández, Lara; Vicente-Cruz, Emerson; Espelt, Esteve; Rodríguez Carballeira, Álvaro
    Introducción: El digital storytelling como método de aprendizaje se basa en la creación de historias por parte del alumnado, permitiéndoles contextualizar conceptos teóricos de forma creativa. Este estudio tiene el objetivo de examinar cómo valora el alumnado una actividad de creación de historias digitales en la enseñanza de Psicología Social. Método: La actividad consistió en definir 30 conceptos teóricos, elaborar una historia donde se representaban seis conceptos, grabarla en vídeo y elaborar un documento con su explicación teórica. Se realizaron tres tutorías de seguimiento. 153 participantes (85 % mujeres; edad: M = 19,78) contestaron un cuestionario en línea para valorar la actividad. Resultados: La mayoría mostró una alta satisfacción con las tareas (M = 3,14/4) y las tutorías (M = 3,52/4), no encontrándose diferencias importantes en función de los estilos de aprendizaje y otras variables relevantes del alumnado. Todas las tareas en las que se estructuraba la actividad fueron evaluadas positivamente, especialmente la elaboración de la historia (M = 7,97/10). Discusión: La creación de historias digitales parece ser un método con gran potencial para generar aprendizajes significativos que además resulta gratificante para la mayoría de estudiantes. Respecto a la actividad, se sugiere dar mayor apoyo para la edición del vídeo.
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    Assessing Transversal Competences in Professional Internships: The Role of Assessment Agents
    (Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi, 2022) Romeo Delgado, Marina; Yepes i Baldó, Montserrat; González Argüello, Ma. Vicenta (María Vicenta); Burset, Sílvia; Martín Piñol, Carolina; Bosch, Emma
    The assessment process in higher education considers four aspects: assessment agents, procedure, content, and scoring. In this study, we delve into the who. We analyze the role of transversal competence assessment agents in the framework of professional internships in university master's degree programs, comparing the suitability of their assessment based on their degree of experience in each master's program. Four university master's degree programs, in the field of human and social sciences, were analyzed. To ensure the degree of expert competence among the participating judges, the K coefficient was used. Two expert and two nonexpert judges independently assessed the critical incidents narrated by the students and inquired about the competences described in the curricula. The reliability index between the assessments from expert and nonexpert judges was analyzed. The results show greater reliability among the assessments of expert judges compared to nonexperts. As a result, we conclude the importance of basing the selection of assessors on objective expert competence and not on criteria more linked to academic management. It is also necessary to include the critical incident method as a systematic information collection system to explicitly assess transversal competences.
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    A qualitative study exploring mental health professionals’ perspectives, opinions, and attitudes on the state of service users’ rights
    (Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2024-10-15) Eiroá Orosa, Francisco José; Pradillo Caimari, Cristina
    Background: The rights of mental health service users are a subject of profound debate. In this article, we aim to examine mental health professionals’ perspectives, opinions, and attitudes on the state of service users’ rights. Methods: We conducted a thematic analysis of eleven focus groups involving mental health professionals. Results: Through this process, we identified two main meta-themes that shed light on the challenges faced by mental health service users: ‘Transforming the therapeutic relationship’ and ‘Societal determinants of service users’ rights’. Within the former meta-theme, we identified the following themes: ‘Diversifying mental health knowledge’, ‘Risk-protection tensions’, and ‘Being (ir)responsible’. Within the latter meta-theme we identified ‘Determinants inside the clinics’ and ‘Determinants outside the clinics.’ Conclusions: Reflecting on these themes could potentially encourage new strategies to support professionals in overcoming the subjective barriers that prevent their adherence to rights-based mental health care models.
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    When to use Bootstrap-F in one-way repeated measures ANOVA: Type I error and power
    (Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Oviedo y el Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos del Principado de Asturias, 2025) Blanca Mena, M. José; Bono Cabré, Roser; Arnau Gras, Jaume; García-Castro, F. Javier; Alarcón Postigo, Rafael; Vallejo, Guillermo
    Background: With repeated measures, the traditional ANOVA F-statistic requires fulfillment of normality and sphericity. Bootstrap-F (B-F) has been proposed as a procedure for dealing with violation of these assumptions when conducting a one-way repeated measures ANOVA. However, evidence regarding its robustness and power is limited. Our aim is to extend knowledge about the behavior of B-F with a wider range of conditions. Method: A simulation study was performed, manipulating the number of repeated measures, sample sizes, epsilon values, and distribution shape. Results: B-F may become conservative with higher values of epsilon, and liberal under extreme violation of both normality and sphericity and small sample sizes. In these cases, B-F may be used with a more stringent alpha level (.025). The results also show that power is affected by sphericity: the lower the epsilon value, the larger the sample size required to ensure adequate power. Conclusions: B-F is robust under non-normality and non-sphericity with sample sizes larger than 20-25.
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    Sex and APOE ε2 Interactive Effects on the Longitudinal Change in Cognition in a Population-Based Cohort of Older Adults with Vascular Risk Factors
    (MDPI, 2025-11-01) Lamonja-Vicente, Noemí; Dacosta-Aguayo, Rosalia; López-Olóriz, Jorge; Prades-Senovilla, Laia; Soriano Raya, Juan José; Clemente, Immaculada; Miralbell Blanch, Júlia; Barrios Cerrejón, M. Teresa; López Cancio, Elena; Cáceres, Cynthia; Millán, Mónica; Torán, Pere; Pera, Guillem; Carmona-Cervelló, Meritxell; Herrero, Cecilia; Montero Alía, Pilar; Palau-Antoja, Maria; Hernández Pérez, María; Canento, Tamara; Gonzalez Fuxa, Ana; Mataró Serrat, Maria; Via i García, Marc
    Cognitive aging trajectories differ widely across individuals, and genetic factors such as APOE and BDNF polymorphisms may contribute to this variability. While APOE ε4 has been widely studied, the influence of APOE ε2, particularly in interaction with sex, remains underexplored. This study aims to examine the longitudinal trajectory of APOE ε2 individuals on cognitive performance, and their interactions with sex, age, and BDNF Val66Met polymorphism, in a population-based cohort of older adults with vascular risk. We analyzed data from 386 participants (mean age: 71.8) from the Barcelona-AsIA Neuropsychology Study, followed over a 7-year period. Verbal memory, verbal fluency, and visuospatial domains were assessed. Linear regression models tested associations between cognitive change and genotypes, controlling for age, sex, education, depression, and vascular risk. Interaction terms and permutation testing were applied. Regression to the mean (RTM) effects were assessed. BDNF showed no significant associations with cognitive performance. RTM effects were evident across subgroups, particularly among ε2 carriers, suggesting this phenomenon partly explains the divergent results over time. APOE ε2 does not confer a consistent protective effect on cognition over time. Our results highlight that APOE ε2 may be detrimental to verbal memory in aging males.