Actualidades en Psicología
https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/actualidades
<ul> <li class="show"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Actualidades en Psicología (AP) is an official publication of the University of Costa Rica sponsored by the Psychological Research Institute (IIP, for its initials in Spanish), an entity belonging to the same university. Its objective is to promote scientific production in all fields of psychological science and associated fields, which is achieved via the publication of original and unpublished articles that present results of empirical research, mixed studies, methodological contributions, narrative states of the art, meta-analyses and literature reviews. This freely accessible journal is aimed primarily at students and professionals in the area of psychology and related sciences. The journal publishes in Spanish, English and Portuguese. The journal has been published continuously since 2018; i.e., article are published one at the time until the complete issue is compiled (issue closings are held in June and December).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The journal’s call for papers is likewise open and permanent; thus, authors are welcome to submit their manuscripts throughout the year. The submissions should reflect the guidance provided under “Authors Guidelines.” Submission, revision and processing of manuscripts is free of charge.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The journal is interested in original research contributions to the psychological sciences, which must respect and adhere to the highest ethical and scientific rules. Current Trends in Psychology seeks to encourage scientific investigation, to promote the discussion of relevant ideas for psychological sciences, and to disseminate professional and academic information relevant to the discipline.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The journal currently ranks high in the </span><a href="https://ucrindex.ucr.ac.cr/consulta/ranking.php"><span style="font-weight: 400;">UCRIndex</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. 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href="http://www.latindex.org/latindex/ficha?folio=14453"><img src="https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/actualidades/management/settings/context//public/journals/1/portada/latindex_peq.jpg" alt="Latindex" /></a> <a title="REDIB" href="https://www.redib.org/recursos/Record/oai_revista1235-actualidades-psicologia"><img src="https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/actualidades/management/settings/context//public/site/images/actualidades/Redib_v3_m.jpg" alt="" /></a> <a title="Clarivate" href="http://mjl.clarivate.com/cgi-bin/jrnlst/jlresults.cgi?PC=MASTER&ISSN=0258-6444"><img src="https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/actualidades/management/settings/context//public/site/images/actualidades/Clarivate2.png" alt="" /></a></p>Universidad de Costa Ricaen-USActualidades en Psicología0258-6444<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/deed.es_ES" rel="license"><img src="http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png" alt="Licencia de Creative Commons"></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This work is licensed under a </span><a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/deed.es_ES"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivativeWorks 4.0 Unported</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> license</span></p>A Pilot Study of Obesity Management: Contributions of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy to Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Eating
https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/actualidades/article/view/54969
<p><em>Objetive.</em> Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy (CBGT) is a group approach that assesses the interconnections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a group setting. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a CBGT protocol focused on emotion regulation, in reducing emotional reactivity and its potential impact on components of emotion-driven eating behaviors. <em>Method.</em> Twenty participants underwent an 8-week intervention, with half receiving psychoeducational intervention and the other half receiving CBGT with a focus on emotional regulation. We used questionnaires to assess anxiety and eating behavior, and we measured psychophysiological changes through cortisol levels and heart rate variability. <em>Results.</em> After six weeks, the CBGT group had lower scores for emotional and uncontrolled eating, along with an increase in parasympathetic modulation and a decrease in cortisol levels. These results suggest that CBGT may hold potential for improving emotional regulation and reducing emotion-based eating behavior; however, further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.</p>Andressa Paiva PortoLivia Nascimento RabeloEzequiel Batista do Nascimento
Copyright (c) 2025 Andressa Paiva Porto, Livia Nascimento Rabelo, Ezequiel Batista do Nascimento
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2025-01-292025-01-293913812310.15517/ap.v39i138.54969Personality Emoji Scale: Validity and Reliability Evidences
https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/actualidades/article/view/53385
<p><em>Objective.</em> To present evidence of validity and reliability of the Emoji Personality Scale, considering that this may be a dynamic and little explored strategy for measuring individual differences. The scale uses different emojis to illustrate characteristics of the Big Five. In addition, this measure’s relationship with sociodemographic variables was also investigated. <em>Method.</em> 234 individuals participated, with a mean age of 20.5 years (SD = 5.60). <em>Results.</em> Model-fit indicators were observed for the five-factor model. Reliability ranged from .61 to .89, with gender differences observed in agreeableness and extraversion. Finally, correlations with another personality measure were observed.</p>Maria Thalita Cardoso RezendeIsabella Leandra Silva SantosThais Emanuele Galdino PessoaCarlos Eduardo Pimentel
Copyright (c) 2025 Maria Thalita Cardoso Rezende, Isabella Leandra Silva Santos, Thais Emanuele Galdino Pessoa, Carlos Eduardo Pimentel
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2025-02-192025-02-1939138243410.15517/ap.v39i138.53385