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- Effects of impulsivity and emotions on time perception: laboratory behavioral measuresPublication . Moreira, Diana; Azeredo, Andreia; Leite, Ângela; Barbosa, FernandoImpulsivity is consistently linked to various problematic behaviors, including aggression, substance abuse, pathological gambling, risky driving, and numerous psychopathological disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and personality disorders. This study aims to investigate the relationship between self-reported impulsivity, measured by the Behavioral Inhibition/Behavioral Activation Scales, and emotional states (pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral), in the context of time estimation deviations. A time estimation task was administered to 129 adult participants (88 females) from the community to assess this deviation. The findings reveal that participants underestimated time across all emotional conditions, enhancing our understanding of how impulsivity relates to time perception. Therefore, it is crucial to continue neuropsychophysiological research on impulsivity to explore its causes, manifestations, and connections with other aspects of cognitive and affective functioning. This research will lead to a more precise definition and comprehensive understanding of impulsive behavior.
- Risk factors for gambling disorder: a systematic reviewPublication . Moreira, Diana; Azeredo, Andreia; Dias, PauloGambling disorder is a common and problematic behavioral disorder associated with depression, substance abuse, domestic violence, bankruptcy, and high suicide rates. In the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), pathological gambling was renamed “gambling disorder” and moved to the Substance-Related and Addiction Disorders chapter to acknowledge that research suggests that pathological gambling and alcohol and drug addiction are related. Therefore, this paper provides a systematic review of risk factors for gambling disorder. Systematic searches of EBSCO, PubMed, and Web of Science identified 33 records that met study inclusion criteria. A revised study acknowledges as risk factors for developing/maintaining a gambling disorder being a single young male, or married for less than 5 years, living alone, having a poor education, and struggling financially.
- A systematic review on intervention treatment in pathological gamblingPublication . Moreira, Diana; Dias, Paulo; Azeredo, Andreia; Rodrigues, Anabela; Leite, ÂngelaOver the last century, there has been a growing interest in researching pathological gambling, particularly in industrialized nations. Historically, gambling was widely perceived as morally questionable, condemned by religious groups. However, contemporary concerns have shifted towards the health repercussions of gambling disorders and broader societal impacts like increased crime and money laundering. Governments, aiming to mitigate social harm, often regulate or directly oversee gambling activities. The global surge in legal gambling has resulted in a substantial rise in its prevalence, popularity, and accessibility in the last two decades. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of global research on interventions for pathological gambling. Through a systematic search on platforms such as EBSCO, PubMed, and Web of Science, 13 relevant records were identified. The revised findings indicate a heightened occurrence of behavioral addictions, linking them to the early onset of gambling issues and their severe consequences. The research emphasizes the active role that clients play in the process of self-directed change and therapy. Therapists recognizing clients as both catalysts for change and potential obstacles can enhance their In this institution we have to write in Portuguese sorryeffectiveness. A common source of resistance arises when clients and therapists are in different stages of the change process, underlining the importance of therapists aligning with clients’ readiness for change. Recognizing the urgent need for a better understanding of this problem in adolescents, this study emphasizes the necessity to tailor prevention and treatment plans based on gender and age-specific requirements.
- Tasas de recaída tras un tratamiento en comunidades terapéuticas: una revisión sistemáticaPublication . Suárez-Castro, Daniel; Moreira, Diana; Azeredo, Andreia; Dias, Paulo C.Las Comunidades Terapéuticas (CT) son entornos residenciales que brindan rehabilitación psicosocial a las personas que consumen sustancias. En general, estas han demostrado su eficacia, aunque gran parte de la evidencia proviene de estudios con limitaciones metodológicas. Por tanto, el objetivo de la presente revisión sistemática fue evaluar los resultados de las CT en relación con las tasas de recaída. La búsqueda se realizó en EBSCO, PubMed y Web of Science con fecha límite del 29 de julio de 2021 y se basó en la declaración Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). De los 94 estudios encontrados, ocho cumplieron los criterios de selección, con un total de 2064 participantes de 40 CT. De los ocho estudios, siete eran estudios de cohortes y uno era un ensayo controlado aleatorizado. Los resultados revelan que las CT eran efectivas para reducir el consumo de sustancias, aunque persiste cierta incertidumbre con respecto a la persistencia a largo plazo. Se necesita más investigación que evalúe las tasas de recaída tras finalizar el tratamiento en las CT.