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- Ancoragem : um programa de psicoeducação para familiares de doentes com esquizofreniaPublication . Cabral, Joana Moura; Bulhões, Marta; Pereira, Vanessa Micaela da Ponte; da Motta, Carolina; Caldeira, Suzana Nunes; Carvalho, CéliaA Psicoeducação é uma abordagem educativa não-formal, que tem vindo a ganhar relevo pelo impacto positivo que exerce no processo de recuperação de determinadas doenças. Esta abordagem tem como principal objetivo fornecer informação sobre uma doença e disponibilizar ferramentas para lidar com as particularidades do problema de saúde. A literatura sobre intervenções psicoeducativas refere-se essencialmente a sessões expositivas de conhecimentos técnicos da doença, parecendo existir poucas referências que especifiquem outros métodos e técnicas pedagógicas utilizadas neste tipo de intervenção. Assim, o objetivo do presente trabalho é apresentar um programa de psicoeducação, dando principal enfoque ao papel dos vários métodos e técnicas pedagógicas utilizadas no mesmo.
- Ancoragem: um programa de psicoeducação para familiares de doentes com esquizofreniaPublication . Cabral, Joana Moura; da Motta, Carolina; Carvalho, Célia; Caldeira, Suzana NunesA Psicoeducação é uma abordagem educativa, que tem vindo a ganhar relevo pelo impacto positivo que exerce no processo de recuperação de determinadas doenças. A Psicoeducação visa ajudar os doentes e/ou seus familiares a aprender os principais aspetos sobre uma doença; esclarecer dúvidas e desmistificar crenças sobre a psicopatologia; adquirir ferramentas adequadas para lidar diariamente com as articularidades do problema de saúde; minimizar o stress familiar provocado pela doença; prestar apoio social, bem como, promover o envolvimento ativo do doente e da família nos cuidados de saúde. Esta é uma abordagem baseada em métodos experimentais e científicos, e caracteriza-se por ser estruturada, diretiva, limitada no tempo, focada no presente e no desenvolvimento de capacidades que permitam uma melhor gestão da doença. [...].
- Atacar será a melhor defesa? A influência das experiencias precoces e da paranoia na agressividade dos jovens açorianosPublication . Carvalho, Célia; da Motta, Carolina; Cabral, Joana; Caldeira, Suzana Nunes[...]. Tendo em conta que a literatura destaca as experiências de vinculação precoces como principais fatores envolvidos no surgimento da ideação paranoide e dos comportamentos agressivos, o presente estudo explorará a influência dos estilos de relação parental e o papel mediador da ideação paranoide na agressividade durante a adolescência. Para tal, foi administrado um protocolo de avaliação contendo a Escala de Memórias de Calor e Afeto, o Questionário de Experiências de Cuidados e Abuso na Infância, a Escala Geral de Paranóia e o Questionário de Agressividade a uma amostra representativa da população de adolescentes em frequência escolar da ilha de S. Miguel, Açores (n =1816). O objetivo principal deste estudo passa pela caracterização e identificação dos principais preditores envolvidos na manifestação da ideação paranoide, o estudo do papel mediador da ideação paranoide e as suas implicações a nível do comportamento e funcionamento interpessoal. [...].
- Characterization and predictors of paranoid ideation in youthsPublication . Sousa, Marina; Carvalho, Célia; da Motta, Carolina; Cabral, Joana Moura; Pereira, Vera Lúcia do Couto; Caldeira, Suzana Nunes; Peixoto, Ermelindo BernardoParanoid ideation is a common thought process that constitutes a defence against perceived social threats. The current study aimed at the characterization of paranoid ideation in youths and to explore the possible predictors involved in the development of paranoid ideations. Paranoid ideation, shame, submission, early childhood memories and current depressive, anxious and stress symptomatology was assessed in a sample of 1516 Portuguese youths. Higher frequencies of paranoid ideation were observed, particularly in females and youths from lower socio-economic status. The main predictors identified relates to submissive behaviors and adverse childhood experiences, and especially to shame feelings. The current study emphasizes that the predictors are similar to findings in adults and clinical populations, and future implications to research and clinical practice aiming at paranoid ideations are discussed, as well as the pertinence of the study of mediating factors that allow a wider understanding of this thought process in younger populations and the prevention of psychopathology in adulthood.
- Characterization and Predictors of Paranoid Ideation in YouthsPublication . Sousa, Marina; Carvalho, Célia; da Motta, Carolina; Cabral, Joana Moura; Pereira, Vera Lúcia do Couto; Caldeira, Suzana Nunes; Peixoto, Ermelindo BernardoParanoid ideation is a common thought process that constitutes a defense against perceived social threats. The current study aimed at the characterization of paranoid ideation in youths and to explore the possible predictors involved in the development of paranoid ideations. Paranoid ideation, shame, submission, early childhood memories and current depressive, anxious and stress symptomatology were assessed in a sample of 1516 Portuguese youths. Higher frequencies of paranoid ideation were observed, particularly in females and youths from lower socioeconomic status. The main predictors identified relates to submissive behaviors and adverse childhood experiences, and especially to shame feelings. The current study emphasizes that the predictors are similar to findings in adults and clinical populations, and future implications to research and clinical practice aiming at paranoid ideations are discussed, as well as the pertinence of the study of mediating factors that allow a wider understanding of this thought process in younger populations and the prevention of psychopathology in adulthood.
- Is the offence the best defense? Influences of childhood experiences and paranoia in the aggression in Azorean youthsPublication . da Motta, Carolina; Cabral, Joana Moura; Caldeira, Suzana Nunes; Carvalho, CéliaA ideação paranoide é um processo cognitivo e social que pode ser considerado normativo (e.g. sentimentos de desconfiança ocasionais) ou disfuncional, constituindo-se, neste ultimo caso, como um sintoma psicopatológico (e.g. delírios paranoides). Mesmo em níveis subclínicos, a ideação paranoide pode constituir um entrave para o bom funcionamento interpessoal, na medida em que o comportamento disruptivo que dela advém pode afetar todas as esferas de funcionamento do indivíduo (e.g. relações familiares, entre pares, profissionais e/ou académicas). O presente estudo explorará a influência dos estilos parentais e o papel mediador da ideação paranoide na agressividade durante a adolescência, bem como as implicações para a prevenção e intervenção em contextos clínicos e educacionais.
- Mapping non-suicidal self-injury in adolescence: Development and confirmatory factor analysis of the impulse, self-harm and sucidal ideation questionnaire for adolescents (ISSIQ-A)Publication . Carvalho, Célia; Nunes, Carolina; Castilho, Paula; da Motta, Carolina; Caldeira, Suzana Nunes; Pinto-Gouveia, JoséNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the deliberate, self-inflicted destruction of body tissue without suicidal intent and an important clinical phenomenon. Rates of NSSI appear to be disproportionately high in adolescents and young adults, and is a risk factor for suicidal ideation and behavior. The present study reports the psychometric properties of the Impulse, Self-harm and Suicide Ideation Questionnaire for Adolescents (ISSIQ-A), a measure designed to comprehensively assess the impulsivity, NSSI behaviors and suicide ideation. An additional module of this questionnaire assesses the functions of NSSI. Results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) of the scale on 1722 youths showed items' suitability and confirmed a model of four different dimensions (Impulse, Self-harm, Risk-behavior and Suicide ideation) with good fit and validity. Further analysis showed that youth׳s engagement in self-harm may exert two different functions: to create or alleviate emotional states, and to influence social relationships. Our findings contribute to research and assessment on non-suicidal self-injury, suggesting that the ISSIQ-A is a valid and reliable measure to assess impulse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, in adolescence.
- Paranoia in the General Population : a revised version of the General Paranoia Scale for adolescentsPublication . Carvalho, Célia; Pereira, Vanessa Micaela da Ponte; da Motta, Carolina; Pinto-Gouveia, José; Caldeira, Suzana Nunes; Peixoto, Ermelindo Bernardo; Fenigstein, AllanThe aim of the current study was to validate the General Paranoia Scale for Portuguese Adolescents population (GPS-A). This scale assesses the paranoid ideation in non-clinical population. Results from a confirmatory factor analysis of the scale on 1218 youths confirmed an alternative model to the one-dimensional model proposed by Fenigstein and Vanable (1992) comprising three different dimensions (Mistrust thoughts, persecutory ideas and depreciation). This alternative model presented a good fit: χ2 (162)= 727.200, p = .000; CFI = .925; RMSEA = .054, P(rmsea ≤0.05) = .000; PCFI = .788; AIC = 863.200. All items presented adequate factor loadings (λij ≥0.5) and individual reliability ((λij)2 ≥0.25). Further data analysis on the scale revealed that the GPS-A is an adequate assessment tool for adolescents, with good psychometric characteristics and high internal consistency.
- Paranoia in the General Population : a revised version of the General Paranoia Scale for AdultsPublication . Carvalho, Célia; Sousa, Marina; da Motta, Carolina; Pinto-Gouveia, José; Caldeira, Suzana Nunes; Peixoto, Ermelindo Bernardo; Cabral, Joana Moura; Fenigstein, AllanBackground: Paranoid ideation has been regarded as a cognitive and a social process used as a defence against perceived threats. According to this perspective, paranoid ideation can be understood as a process extending across the normal-pathological continuum. Methods: In order to refine the construct of paranoid ideation and to validate a measure of paranoia, 906 Portuguese participants from the general population and 91 patients were administered the General Paranoia Scale (GPS), and two conceptual models (one - and tridimensional) were compared through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: Results from the CFA of the GPS confirmed a different model than the one-dimensional model proposed by Fenigstein and Vanable, which com-prised three dimensions (mistrust thoughts, persecutory ideas, and self-deprecation). This alternative model presented a better fit and increased sensitivity when compared with the one-dimensional model. Further data analysis of the scale revealed that the GPS is an adequate assessment tool for adults, with good psychometric characteristics and high internal consistency. Conclusion: The model proposed in the current work leads to further refinements and enrichment of the construct of paranoia in different populations, allowing the assessment of three dimensions of paranoia and the risk of clinical paranoia in a single measure for the general population.
- The psychometric properties of the brief Other as Shamer Scale for Children (OAS‐C) : preliminary validation studies in a sample of Portuguese childrenPublication . Benevides, Joana; da Motta, Carolina; Sousa, Marina; Caldeira, Suzana Nunes; Carvalho, CéliaShame is a social emotion with specific and adaptive functions, involved in complex human behaviour and social interactions. The study of shame gained increased interest in several research fields, particularly in mental health, as an involuntary response associated with self-consciousness, loss of status and self-devaluation. Early shame experiences have been consistently reported as an important factor in the development of psychopathology, emphasizing the importance of evaluating shame and the negative representations of the self from an early age. This study’s goal is to adapt and present preliminary psychometric data on the Other as Shamer Scale to Portuguese children (8 years or over), a scale devised to assess external shame (how one believes one appears in the eyes of others).