Revista Interamericana de Psicología/Interamerican Journal of Psychology https://journal.sipsych.org/index.php/IJP <p>The Interamerican Journal of Psychology (IJP) is published since 1967 by the Interamerican Society of Psychology. It is the policy of the journal to publish the current developments of Interamerican Psychology under both the theoretical and the applied and professional perspective; doing this, the journal aims to promote communication and cooperation among psychologists from the different Interamerican Countries<strong><em>.</em></strong></p> en-US <p>Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:</p> <ol type="a"> <li class="show">Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication, with the work [SPECIFY PERIOD OF TIME] after publication simultaneously licensed under a&nbsp;<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" target="_new">Creative Commons Attribution License</a>&nbsp;that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.</li> <li class="show">Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.</li> <li class="show">Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See&nbsp;<a href="http://opcit.eprints.org/oacitation-biblio.html" target="_new">The Effect of Open Access</a>).</li> </ol> journal@sipsych.org (Fernando Andres Polanco) asistenteeditorial@sipsych.org (Josiane Sueli Beria) Mon, 19 May 2025 10:53:13 -0400 OJS 3.3.0.6 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Effects of Sociocultural and Academic Factors on the Mental Health of College Students: A Systematic Review https://journal.sipsych.org/index.php/IJP/article/view/1971 <p>Mental disorders among college students, especially in the medical field, are a rising public health concern and can impede academic progress. Despite their prevalence, the impact of sociocultural and academic factors on students' mental health across diverse disciplines and academic levels remains under-explored. Our systematic review sought to understand how factors, including gender identity, ethnicity, racial background, sexual orientation, housing status, economic conditions, course specifics, academic performance, and field of study, influence depression, anxiety, or suicidal ideation. We screened five databases, prioritizing longitudinal, cross-sectional, and case-control studies, excluding intervention-based or qualitative research, reviews, theses, and editorials, or those without validated tools. From the studies, 32, representing 642,893 students, were pertinent. A noteworthy finding from our review was the pronounced prevalence of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among these students. Risks were particularly heightened for females and individuals from marginalized sexual, racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. Given the growing importance and diversity of student populations, our review emphasizes the urgent need for further research and mental health initiatives that cater to students' vast array of sociocultural and economic backgrounds.</p> Elainy Camilo Loiola, Susana Coimbra, Antônio Abel Pires Copyright (c) 2025 Elainy Camilo Loiola, Susana Coimbra, Antônio Abel Pires http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://journal.sipsych.org/index.php/IJP/article/view/1971 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Cross-national invariance of the Spanish version of the 8-item Posttraumatic Growth Inventory-Short Form (PTGI-SF) in people who experienced the death of loved ones from four South American countries https://journal.sipsych.org/index.php/IJP/article/view/2103 <p>Post-pandemic, there is concern about the increase in mental health problems associated with grief due to COVID-19. Recent studies have identified positive outcomes that may have emerged in the face of adversity, which can lead to positive psychological changes, such as posttraumatic growth. The aim of the study was to evaluate the transnational measurement invariance of the 8-item Posttraumatic Growth Inventory-Short Form (PTGI-SF) in individuals who experienced the death of loved ones during the post-COVID-19 period. A total of 1,820 individuals were recruited from four South American countries (Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia) using non-probabilistic snowball sampling. The highest average age of participants was observed in Colombia (M = 35.8; SD = 12.5 years), while the lowest was recorded in Bolivia (M = 28.4; SD = 10.5 years). Similarly, a higher proportion of women (&gt;57%) was found across all countries. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and multigroup Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) methods were used. The results indicated that a model for measuring posttraumatic growth across the five countries was supported, encompassing four factors: relating to others, appreciation of life and opportunities, personal strength, and spiritual change. Furthermore, the four-factor structure showed sufficient strict invariance across the five countries. Similarly, the PTGI-SF-8 items demonstrated adequate discrimination and difficulty parameters. The findings provide initial evidence to consider the PTGI-SF-8 as a psychometric instrument for assessing posttraumatic growth.</p> Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez, Lindsey Vilca, Carlos Carbajal-León, Pablo Valencia, Jonatan Baños-Chaparro, Daniel Yupanqui-Lorenzo, Mario Reyes-Bossio, Mariel Delgado-Campusano, Rodrigo Moreta-Herrera, Diana Ximena Puerta-Cortés, Andrés Camargo, Julio Torales, Daniela Ferrufino-Borja, Agueda Muñoz-del-Carpio-Toia, Martin Noe-Grijalva, Marion Schulmeyer, Luis Hualparuca-Olivera Copyright (c) 2025 Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez, Lindsey Vilca, Daniela Ferrufino-Borja, Carlos Carbajal-León, Pablo Valencia, Jonatan Baños-Chaparro, Daniel Yupanqui-Lorenzo, Mario Reyes-Bossio, Mariel Delgado-Campusano, Rodrigo Moreta-Herrera, Diana Ximena Puerta-Cortés, Andrés Camargo, Julio Torales, Agueda Muñoz-del-Carpio-Toia, Martin Noe-Grijalva, Marion Schulmeyer, Luis Hualparuca-Olivera http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://journal.sipsych.org/index.php/IJP/article/view/2103 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Social memory and decolonial challenges: reflections from a study on representations of historical personalities in Brazil and Portugal https://journal.sipsych.org/index.php/IJP/article/view/2020 <p class="Resumen">In this paper, we aim to reflect on social memory and the decolonial challenges of the present by analysing a study on representations of historical personalities carried out in Brazil and Portugal. We conducted a survey in which participants were asked to freely evoke people or groups they considered to be the most important in national history, and to what extent they considered their impact on the country to be positive or negative. 260 people took part: 96 Brazilians (<em>M</em>= 34.6; <em>SD</em> = 11.8), mostly men (55.2%) and 164 Portuguese (<em>M</em>= 19.92; <em>SD</em> = 2.66), mostly women (78%). Among the results, we observed that there was not a single woman - androcentrism - among the 10 most evoked personalities in each country. We also observed a focus on politics, with an emphasis on individual agency to the detriment of collective agency - solipsism. This is particularly evident in the data collected in Portugal, where the emphasis is on kings, rulers, navigators and writers. Personalities associated with the ‘Discoveries’ were frequent, but there was almost no mention of personalities related to decolonisation. In the data from Brazil, on the other hand, ‘Indigenous’ and ‘Afro-descendants’ were among the most evoked. We discussed the implications of ‘rememberings’ and ‘forgettings’ for social memory and the decolonisation of thought as a crucial and particularly challenging task.</p> Luiza Lins, Rosa Cabecinhas, Marcus Eugênio Oliveira Lima, Joaquim Pires Valentim, Elza Maria Techio Copyright (c) 2025 Luiza Lins, Rosa Cabecinhas, Marcus Eugênio Oliveira Lima, Joaquim Pires Valentim, Elza Maria Techio http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://journal.sipsych.org/index.php/IJP/article/view/2020 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Mental Toughness and Sport Motivation: What Matters Most in Predicting Sport-Related Anxiety Among Highly Active Adult Esport Players? https://journal.sipsych.org/index.php/IJP/article/view/2105 <p style="line-height: 100%; text-indent: 0cm;" align="justify">The present study examined the relationship between mental toughness, sport motivation, and sport anxiety in a sample of 106 highly active adult esports players (94 males and 12 females) with ages ranging from 18 to 30 years (<em>M</em> = 22.3, <em>SD</em> = 3.3), who engaged in games such as League of Legends. Participants completed the Mental Toughness Inventory (MTI), the Sport Motivation Scale (SMS), and the Sport Anxiety Scale-2 (SAS-2). The results of the correlation analysis indicated that mental toughness was negatively associated with concentration distraction. Intrinsic motivation showed a positive association with worry, whereas extrinsic motivation was positively related to concentration distraction. Moreover, amotivation sub-scale correlated with both increased somatic anxiety and concentration distraction. Furthermore, results of conducting regression analyses indicated that amotivation was the only significant predictor of somatic anxiety and concentration disruption, whereas intrinsic motivation was the only significant predictor of worry. Findings emphasize that motivational factors, rather than mental toughness, are more significant in accounting for sport-related anxiety among highly active esports players.</p> Pablo Christian González Caino, Juan Ignacio López, Edward Chang Copyright (c) 2025 Pablo Christian González Caino, Juan Ignacio López, Edward Chang http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://journal.sipsych.org/index.php/IJP/article/view/2105 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 The effectiveness of a third-generation cognitive behavioral therapy intervention program on psychological well-being for nursing professionals https://journal.sipsych.org/index.php/IJP/article/view/2021 <p>Nursing professionals (NPs) play a crucial role in public health by providing direct care and maintaining the quality of health services. However, they face emotional challenges that can affect their psychological well-being (PW). The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the implementation of a Dialectical Behavioral Skills Training (DBT) program could increase PW levels among NPs in healthcare centers in the Northern Cuenca District of the Ministry of Public Health (MSP). The present research is an experimental study employing a two-group randomized design with pre- and postintervention measures. The instruments used were a sociodemographic instrument and the Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale. The study included 83 nursing professionals (NPs) from health centers in Cuenca. Nonprobabilistic convenience sampling was used due to Ministry of Health restrictions. A minimum sample of 30 participants (27 female, 3 male) aged 20-65 years ensured statistical accuracy while considering workplace demands and resources. The results indicated that the contextual therapy intervention program significantly improved the psychological well-being (PW) of nursing professionals (NPs), offering an effective strategy to address the emotional challenges they encounter in their work. This study emphasizes the importance of implementing targeted interventions, such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), to increase the psychological well-being of healthcare professionals.</p> Carlos Patiño, Jefferon Elizalde-Sócola, Omayck Fernando Valarezo-Bravo Copyright (c) 2025 Carlos Patiño, Jefferon Elizalde-Sócola, Omayck Fernando Valarezo-Bravo http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://journal.sipsych.org/index.php/IJP/article/view/2021 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400