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- Ansiedade, depressão e estresse em estudantes universitários: o impacto da COVID-19Publication . Maia, Berta Rodrigues; Dias, Paulo CésarA pandemia e a inerente alteração de comportamentos, a par da parca previsibilidade, geraram maior ansiedade na população. Nesse sentido, este trabalho teve como objetivo analisar se os níveis de depressão, ansiedade e estresse em estudantes universitários se alteraram no período pandêmico (2020) comparativamente a períodos anteriores/normais. O estudo foi constituído por dois grupos, sendo a amostra 1 constituída por 460 sujeitos com idade média de 20,14 anos, e a amostra 2 por 159 sujeitos com idade média de 20,40 anos. Todos preencheram um questionário sociodemográfico e as escalas de ansiedade, depressão e estresse. Os estudantes que integraram o estudo no período pandêmico apresentaram níveis significativamente mais elevados de depressão, ansiedade e estresse comparativamente aos que integraram o estudo no período normal. Os resultados sugerem um impacto psicológico negativo da pandemia nos estudantes. Importa continuar a explorar as implicações da pandemia na saúde mental dos estudantes, para que se possam prevenir e minorar os seus efeitos.
- Effectiveness of psychological interventions in the treatment of perinatal depression: a systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analysesPublication . Branquinho, Mariana; Rodriguez-Muñoz, María de la Fe; Maia, Berta Rodrigues; Marques, Mariana; Matos, Marcela; Osma, Jorge; Moreno-Peral, Patricia; Conejo-Cerón, Sonia; Fonseca, Ana; Vousoura, EleniBACKGROUND: Perinatal depression is a high prevalent mental health problem with serious consequences. Evidence about effective psychological interventions in treating perinatal depression has been increasing, but it lacks a comprehensive synthesis of findings. METHODS: A systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses concerning the effectiveness of psychological interventions in treating perinatal depression (depression during pregnancy and the first 12 months postpartum) in adult women was conducted. The electronic databases MEDLINE (PubMed), PsycINFO, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Prospero were searched, on May 2020, using a combination of keywords. Data were independently extracted by two authors and a synthesis of the results was presented. Methodological quality was independently assessed by two authors, using AMSTAR-2. RESULTS: Seven systematic reviews were included and reported, overall, the effectiveness of psychological interventions in decreasing depressive symptoms in women in the perinatal period, both short and long-term. CBT was found to be the most effective intervention, regardless of the treatment format. LIMITATIONS: Grey literature was not searched, and some studies may overlap among the included systematic reviews. These (the included reviews) were rated with low methodological quality, which weakens the evidence of the reported results. CONCLUSIONS: CBT is currently the most evidence-based psychological intervention, provided in different delivery formats (individual, group, face-to-face or Internet-based). Further studies, including systematic reviews, with other types of psychological interventions (e.g., third-wave CBT) and with higher quality are needed.
- Generalized problematic Internet use and social anxiety and avoidance in Portuguese university studentsPublication . Maia, Berta Rodrigues; Moreira, Helena T. C.; Soares, Maria João; Pereira, Ana Telma; Macedo, António Ferreira deIntroduction: The unhealthy use of Internet has been associated with a number of negative outcomes and psychosocial problems. Aim: To explore the gender differences, relations between variables and the predictive role of generalized problematic Internet use in distress / anxiety and avoidance in social situations. Methods: 176 Portuguese university students, with a mean age of 20.13 years old (SD = 1,65; range: 18-25), filled a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Portuguese version of the Generalized Problematic Interne Use Scale 2 (GPIU) and the Social Interaction and Performance Anxiety and Avoidance Scale. Results: Males presented significant higher scores (Md = 106.13) than females (84.28) in GPIU Negative Consequences (U = 1814.500, z = -2,40, p = .017), and females presented significant higher scores (Md = 95.70; Md = 94.39) than males (58.43; 63.90) in Distress / Anxiety and in Avoidance subscales (U = 1391.500, z = -3.83, p = < .001; U = 1577.500, z = -3.136, p = .002). The Distress / Anxiety subscale was significantly and positively correlated with all GPIU factors. Preference for Online Social Interaction, Deficient Self-Regulation, and gender were significant predictors of Distress / Anxiety in social situations. Conclusions: This study confirms the harmful role of generalized problematic Internet use in social interactions.
- Internet addiction or problematic internet use? Which term should be used?Publication . Fernandes, Beatriz; Maia, Berta Rodrigues; Pontes, Halley M.Internet use has increased exponentially worldwide. Although the use itself is not negative, since it integrates several benefits, some individuals seem to show problems related to its excessive, uncontrolled, and dysfunctional use. Therefore, the interest of researchers in exploring this use, when it is excessive and unhealthy, has been growing, especially in the last two decades. However, being a subject/construct treated by different authors with different theoretical frameworks, several terms are used in the literature to describe this phenomenon. Regarding this, this article proposes to present a literature review of two of the most used and shared concepts in the scientific literature, that is, internet addiction and problematic internet use.
- Internet use patterns and the relation between generalized problematic internet use and psychological distress in Portuguese university studentsPublication . Maia, Berta Rodrigues; Marques, Mariana; Pereira, Ana Telma; Macedo, AntónioInternet use patterns, generalized problematic internet use, and the latter’s relation to psychological distress were explored in a sample of 503 university students (Mage = 20.25; SD = 2.75). A questionnaire about internet use patterns, the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2, and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales were answered. The students spent 5 hours online on a daily basis. The total generalized problematic internet use index score corresponded to a medium-risk level, with 12.9% of men and 5.0% of women presenting a high-risk level. Higher total generalized problematic internet use risk levels corresponded to higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress. Our results seem to show that university students constitute a particularly vulnerable group in terms of problematic internet use, supporting the relation between generalized problematic internet use and psychological distress.
- Problematic generalized internet use and insomnia and sleep quality in Portuguese emerging adultsPublication . Maia, Berta Rodrigues; Venina, SaraIntroduction: The internet use entails various risks, which has led to a growing discussion about its widespread and problematic use. However, the potential repercussions of this use on individuals' insomnia and sleep quality are still not clear. Aims: To explore the relationship between Problematic Generalized Internet Use and Insomnia and Sleep Quality, in a sample of Portuguese emerging adults. Methods: 235 subjects with a mean age of 22.4 (SD = 3.318; range 18- 29) fulfilled a sociodemographic and an internet usage patterns questionnaire, the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale, and the Basic Insomnia Symptoms and Sleep Quality Scale. Results: The highest average score on the Generalized Problematic Internet Use scale was obtained in the Mood Regulation dimension. Additionally, 33% reported having poor to very poor sleep quality. Moreover, problematic use was positively associated with poor perceived sleep quality (r =.30**). A significantly difference was found in insomnia and sleep quality between those who were online in leisure more than 4-8 hours (M = 112.23, n = 126), and those who were online less than 2-4 hours. A marginal difference was found between those who were online 1-2 hours before bedtime and those who were online immediately before bedtime. Discussion: results demonstrate the need for better regulation of Internet use, to promote and make individuals aware of a better and healthier quality of sleep and general well-being of individuals.
- Relação entre o perfecionismo e a ansiedade e evitamento em situações sociaisPublication . Maia, Berta Rodrigues; Moreira, Helena; Soares, Maria João; Pereira, Ana Telma; Macedo, AntónioIntrodução: Segundo o Estudo Epidemiológico Nacional de Saúde Mental publicado em 2013, Portugal apresenta uma prevalência ao longo da vida de 25,9% de perturbações de ansiedade. Objectivo: Explorar os níveis de ansiedade e evitamento em situações sociais e o papel do perfecionismo e do género na sua expressão. Métodos: 300 estudantes universitários de nacionalidade portuguesa (79,7% feminino), solteiros (99%), com idades entre os 18-25 anos (Média= 20,37±DP=1,72) preencheram a Escala de Ansiedade e Evitamento em Situações Sociais/EAESS (Gouveia, Cunha & Salvador, 2003) e a Escala Multidimensional de Perfeccionismo Compósita – versão reduzida (Soares, Pereira, Marques, Amaral, & Macedo, 2016). Resultados: 15,9% dos estudantes apresentaram pontuações médias acima do ponto de corte para Desconforto/Ansiedade e 17,3% para Evitamento, com o sexo feminino a apresentar pontuações médias significativamente mais elevadas em ambas as dimensões. A Preocupação com os Erros, as Dúvidas sobre as Ações e o Perfecionismo Socialmente Prescrito, a par do factor Preocupações Avaliativas correlacionaram-se positiva e significativamente com as duas dimensões da EAESS: Desconforto/Ansiedade e Evitamento. Por sua vez, os Padrões Pessoais apresentaram uma correlação negativa significativa com ambas as dimensões da EAESS. Finalmente, as correlações encontradas com as restantes subescalas do perfecionismo (Expectativas Parentais, Criticismo Parental, Organização e Perfecionismo Auto-Orientado) e com o factor Procura Positiva foram não significativas. Discussão: As raparigas apresentam maior vulnerabilidade para apresentar sintomas de ansiedade e evitamento social. As subescalas do perfecionismo que integram preocupações avaliativas (Preocupação com os Erros, Dúvidas acerca das Ações e Perfecionismo Socialmente Prescrito) e Procura Positiva (Padrões Pessoais) são importantes correlatos negativos.
- Video game disorder, gaming patterns, and impulsivity in a sample of Portuguese young adultsPublication . Leite, Nuno; Maia, Berta RodriguesInternational studies on the relationship between videogame disorder and impulsivity focus on a neurocognitive perspective, highlighting decreased brain activity in regions related to inhibitory control caused by video game disorder, leading to difficulties in decision-making and impulse inhibition. The relevance of this study is primarily based on the lack of international research on this relationship, the very small number of studies in the Portuguese context addressing gaming disorder, and the absence of studies in Portugal that relate these two variables. Aim: to explore the relationship between video game disorder, gaming patterns, and impulsivity in a sample of Portuguese young adults. Method: 163 subjects, aged between 18 and 25 years, who play video games, fulfilled a sociodemographic questionnaire on gaming patterns, the Short Internet Gaming Disorder Scale, and the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale. Results: Only 1.2% had a high risk of excessive and harmful gaming. Videogame disorder is positively correlated with impulsivity, which is more common in males, and that earlier that someone starts to game the higher the possibility of higher levels of video game disorder. Younger adults have higher levels of videogame disorder, and the preferred gaming platform is the computer, which is also associated with higher levels of gaming disorder. The amount of money spent on in-game purchases contributes to video game disorder and is influenced by impulsivity. Discussion: This study lays the groundwork for future research and highlights the need for prevention actions among younger populations.