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Cristina Giménez-garcía

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Autoeficacia en la prevención sexual del Sida: la influencia del género

2013

Title: Self-efficacy in AIDS sexual prevention: influence of gender. Abstract: The scientific literature suggests that a low self-efficacy for con- dom use may be related to many risky behaviors for HIV transmission in young people. We analyze the self-efficacy of condom use among youth, the existence of gender differences and the relationship with other relevant variables in HIV prevention. The "Self-Efficacy Condom Use Subscale", included in the AIDS Prevention Questionnaire (Ballester, Gil and Gimenez, 2007), was administrated to 3540 university students (50.9% women, 49.1% men). The results showed that the sample obtained medi- um-high scores on self-efficacy, showing the lowest scores …

Uso preservativoPrevención sidalcsh:BF1-990Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Autoeficaciamedicine.disease_causemedicine.diseaseJóveneslaw.inventionPrevención SIDAlcsh:PsychologyAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)CondomlawmedicinePreventive interventionUso PreservativoGéneroPsychologyHiv transmissionSocial psychologyGeneral PsychologyPreventive behaviorClinical psychology
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Psychiatric comorbidity in compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD)

2020

This is a post-print version of the paper. To cite this article: Ballester-Arnal, R., Castro-Calvo, J., Giménez-García, C., Gil-Juliá, B. & Gil-Llario, M.D (2020). Psychiatric comorbidity in Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD). Addictive Behaviors, 107, 106384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106384 Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is characterized by a persistent failure to control intense and recurrent sexual impulses, urges, and/or thoughts, resulting in repetitive sexual behavior that causes a marked impairment in important areas of functioning. Data collected from clinical populations suggest that CSBD frequently co-occurs with other Axis I and II psychiatric dis…

Adjustment disordersMedicine (miscellaneous)Alcohol abuseComorbidityToxicologyPrevalenceMedicineHumansSexual Dysfunctions PsychologicalBorderline personality disorderPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesDepressive Disorder Majorbiologybusiness.industryBulimia nervosaMental DisordersAlcohol dependencemedicine.diseasebiology.organism_classificationComorbidityDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersPsychiatry and Mental healthClinical Psychologypsychiatric comorbidityCompulsive BehaviorAxis I and IIMajor depressive disorderCannabisCompulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD)businessClinical psychologycluster analysis
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Relationship between mothers' thoughts and behaviors and their daughters' development of the body image

2019

Behaviors related to body image are influenced by learning and sociocultural environment; the parents can contribute to their children’s food problems through social values that they are supporting. Furthermore, it is known that during the development of the body image of girls it is fundamental the identification with the parent of the same sex. However, the extent of maternal influence is unknown, so our aim is to analyze the relationship between thoughts and behaviors of mothers and the development of their daughters’ body image, specifically on the variables: perceived image and ideal image, satisfaction and concern about body image, and social network behaviors. The study involved 53 p…

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Sexuality in the Internet Era: Expressions of Hispanic Adolescent and Young People

2017

ABSTRACTCybersex is an important manifestation of sexuality among adolescents and young people. However, there is not enough information about this sexual expression, in particular, in cultures such as Latino culture, which has a traditional perception of human sexuality. This study evaluates online sexual activity among Hispanic adolescent and young people. For this purpose, 2,227 participants from Mexico and Spain (between 15 and 25 years old) completed the Internet Sex Screening Test. Our findings reveal that the most common use of cybersex is recreational, although men and women show risk for cybersex abuse. This is associated with pornography consumption, anal sex, sexual orientation, …

050103 clinical psychologybusiness.industrymedia_common.quotation_subject05 social sciences050109 social psychologyHuman sexualitySexual expressionDevelopmental psychologyPsychiatry and Mental healthClinical PsychologyPerceptionSexual orientationPornography0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesThe InternetbusinessPsychologyRecreationAnal sexmedia_commonSexual Addiction & Compulsivity
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Clinical profile associated with HIV risk in Spanish youth

2018

Heterosexual transmission is the second route of new HIV infection diagnoses in Spain. A high percentage of young people use condom inconsistently. Beyond cognitive factors, emotional variables seem to be associated with sexual risk behavior. The aim was to examine the differential clinical profile between young people at risk and no-risk for HIV infection. A total of 424 heterosexuals were evaluated (M age =20.62; SD=2.16), and distributed into two groups: risk group (60.7%) and non-risk group (39.3%). They completed the AIDS Prevention Questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Penn State Worry Questionnaire, and the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluatio…

media_common.quotation_subjectlcsh:BF1-990Populationcondom useFear of negative evaluationlaw.invention03 medical and health sciencesdepressive symptoms0302 clinical medicineAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)Condomlawmedicineemotional self-regulation030212 general & internal medicineeducationDepression (differential diagnoses)media_commonyoutheducation.field_of_study030505 public healthbusiness.industryBeck Depression InventoryCognitionmedicine.diseaselcsh:Psychologyhiv preventionWorry0305 other medical sciencebusinessClinical psychologyInternational Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology. Revista INFAD de Psicología.
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Health promotion in young people: Identifying the predisposing factors of self-care health habits

2018

Unhealthy behaviors are strongly associated with chronic diseases, disabilities, or mortality. Identifying the predisposing factors that influence on self-care healthy habits will improve an early detection of high-risk groups. Four hundred and sixty-six Spanish young people aged 18–25 years were assessed. Global perceived health self-care was predicted by Value of health and Conscientiousness, both in females ( R2 = 0.185; F = 29.661; p < 0.001) and males ( R2 = 0.154; F = 17.849; p < 0.001). The results have shown gender differences in health self-care habits. Health promotion policies should include specific health consciousness-based strategies.

AdultMaleGerontology050103 clinical psychologymedicine.medical_specialtyAdolescentHealth Behavior050109 social psychologyHealth PromotionHabitsYoung AdultHumansMedicine0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesApplied Psychologybusiness.industryPublic health05 social sciencesConscientiousnessCausalitySelf CareHealth promotionSpainChronic DiseaseSelf careFemalebusinessHealth habitsJournal of Health Psychology
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EL PAPEL DE LA AUTOESTIMA EN LA PREVENCIÓN DEL VIH DE JÓVENES ESPAÑOLES

2017

Abstract.THE ROLE OF SELF-ESTEEM IN HIV PREVENTION AMONG SPANISH YOUNG PEOPLE SELF-ESTEEM INFLUENCES ON SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONSHIPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE.Aims to examine the effects of the self-esteem on HIV prevention, 467 young people from the Valencian Community (Mage = 20.62; SD = 2.14) completed the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale and the Aids Prevention Questionnaire by Ballester et al. (2007). Results showed statistically significant positive correlation between self-esteem and self-efficacy in condom use (p = .000), perceived competence (p = .041) or number of sexual partners (p = .001). On the other hand, statistically significant negative correlation were found between solidarity t…

03 medical and health scienceslcsh:Psychology0302 clinical medicineprevención vihjóveneslcsh:BF1-99005 social sciencesautoestima050109 social psychology0501 psychology and cognitive sciences030212 general & internal medicineintervenciones psicológicasInternational Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology. Revista INFAD de Psicología.
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Cognitive processes related to problematic pornography use (PPU): A systematic review of experimental studies

2021

Highlights • Some people experience symptoms derived from pornography viewing. • Cognitive processes may be related to the development of Problematic Pornography Use (PPU). • We performed a systematic review of 21 studies exploring cognitive processes related to PPU. • We identified 4 cognitive processes relevant for the development and maintenance of PPU.

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Fundamental frequency of the female's voice: A cross-country empirical study on its influence on social and sexual selection

2020

Recent studies demonstrate that voice (in particular, its fundamental frequency -Fo-) may influence on social and sexual selection. Here, we tested how the Fo of female's voice is related to different aspects of social and sexual selection through a novel experimental approach. First, we recorded and measured the Fo of 22 women reading a neutral text in Spanish language. Six of these voices were selected and classified into three categories: voices with a low Fo (225 Hz). Then, these voices were rated by two independent samples including both men and women: one comprised of native Spanish-speakers (n = 683) and the other comprised of native Italian non-Spanish-speakers (n = 484). Contrarily…

Attractivenessfemininitymedia_common.quotation_subjectattractiveness05 social sciencescross-country comparisonS Voice050109 social psychologyFemininity050105 experimental psychologyFriendshipSexual desireFemale voiceEmpirical researchSexual selectionReading (process)friendshipsubjective sexual arousal0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesfundamental frequencyPsychologySocial psychologyGeneral Psychologymedia_commonPersonality and Individual Differences
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Infecciones de transmisión sexual en población joven ¿qué mantiene su exposición al riesgo?

2019

Las infecciones de transmisión sexual, suponen uno de los riesgos más prevalentes entre lapoblación joven. En España, su incidencia se ha incrementado en los últimos años, siendo uno los países más afectados de Europa. Si bien se han llevado a cabo distintos esfuerzos preventivos para revertir la situación, no han mostrado la eficacia esperada. Por eso, resulta necesario profundizar en el análisis de aquellos factores que podrían mantener las conductas de riesgo. Así pues, el objetivo del presente estudio es evaluar el papel de factores psicológicos en la prevención de infecciones de transmisión sexual entre población joven. Para ello, 984 jóvenes de entre 18 y 24 años (32,7% hombres y 67,3…

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El fenómeno del sexting entre los adolescentes españoles: prevalencia, actitudes, motivaciones y variables explicativas

2020

El sexting es un fenómeno que consiste en el envío y la recepción de fotos, videos y/o mensajes de texto de naturaleza sexual a través de smartphones. Como en todos los demás países desarrollados, se está convirtiendo en una práctica cada vez más popular entre los adolescentes de España. Al tratarse de un fenómeno muy reciente todavía no existen muchos trabajos que hayan estudiado con profundidad su entidad y sus factores implicados. Por tanto, los dos objetivos de este estudio fueron determinar la prevalencia y analizar las variables explicativas del inicio y del mantenimiento de las conductas de sexting. La muestra estuvo formada por 784 adolescentes españoles (52% chicos y 48% chicas) co…

050106 general psychology & cognitive sciences05 social sciences0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesPsychologyHumanitiesGeneral PsychologyAnales de Psicología
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Frecuencia sexual de los adolescentes españoles durante el confinamiento por COVID-19

2020

La situación de confinamiento debido a la COVID-19 ha supuesto un gran cambio en los estilos de vida de los jóvenes. Sin embargo, poco se conoce del impacto que el aislamiento ha tenido en la sexualidad de los adolescentes. Por ello, el objetivo de este trabajo es conocer la frecuencia sexual de los adolescentes durante el confinamiento y sus posibles consecuencias, todo ello con una perspectiva de género. 134 adolescentes españoles, entre 16-20 años, respondieron a una encuesta on-line ad hoc sobre sexualidad, siendo el 59.7% chicas. Un 67.2% de los participantes se consideraba heterosexual, un 91.2% estaba confinado/a con sus padres, un 59.7% estaba soltero/a y un 40.3% tenía pareja estab…

COVID-19adolescentesExperimental and Cognitive Psychologydiferencias de géneroBF1-990confinamientoPsychiatry and Mental healthClinical Psychologysexual behaviorcovid-19gender differencesadolescentconfinementPediatrics Perinatology and Child Health:1 - Filosofía y psicología::159.9 - Psicología [CDU]frecuencia sexualDevelopmental and Educational PsychologyPsychologygender differences.PsychologyHumanities
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Congruencia en conocimientos y educación afectivo-sexual en personas con DI

2018

En la educación de las personas con diversidad funcional intelectual (DFI) es importante que los principales agentes implicados (usuarios/as, padres y profesionales que trabajan con ellos) posean criterios comunes acerca de los objetivos educativos en general, y especialmente, en el área de la sexualidad. Sin embargo, las tres perspectivas no siempre son coincidentes con las consecuencias que se derivan de ello. Teniendo en cuenta la importancia de la identificación de necesidades y metas comunes, planteamos este trabajo con el objetivo de conocer el grado de concordancia entre: 1) los conocimientos que los usuarios tienen sobre sexualidad y la que los padres y profesionales les atribuyen y…

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Trends in HIV sexual prevention: Attitudinal beliefs and behavioral intention in Spanish young people over the past two decades (1999-2020).

2022

Abstract Despite preventive efforts, HIV exposure is still a concern for public health. The current prevalence is related to unsafe sex, which is based on socio-cognitive variables. Therefore, information about these variables is required to verify whether the past preventive strategies have been effective and improve the future ones. However, there is not updated information to adjust future preventive interventions. For this reason, this study analyzes trends by gender in Spanish young people over the past two decades in perceived susceptibility to HIV, severity perceived to HIV, condom confidence and the intention of condom use, from 1999 to 2020. For this purpose, 11,665 Spanish young p…

GerontologyAdultMalemedicine.medical_specialtyHealth Knowledge Attitudes PracticeAdolescentHIV exposureSexual BehaviorHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)HIV InfectionsIntentionmedicine.disease_causeyoung peoplelaw.inventionCondomsYoung AdultAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)CondomUnsafe SexlawSurveys and QuestionnairesMaternity and MidwiferygendermedicineHumansYoung adultcondom use intentionAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromePublic healthHIVObstetrics and Gynecologymedicine.diseaseattitudinal beliefsPreventive interventionFemalePsychologySexualreproductive healthcare : official journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives
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Online sexual activities in Hispanic women: A chance for non-heterosexual women?

2020

Abstract:  Sexuality is still modulated by social determinants that promote a passive role for women. In the recent decades, some findings have supported the influence of the Internet on sexuality. However, the relevance of online sexual activities for some groups such as Hispanic young women is still unknown. In this context, this study examines online sexual experience among 310 Hispanic women from Argentina, Mexico and Spain; as well as the role of their offline sexuality and country in this sexual pattern. As a result, Hispanic women report a variety of online sexual activities that ranges from searching information to masturbation. In particular, the Internet use for sexual purposes is…

Non-heterosexualHispanic cultureonline sexual activitiesyoung peopleactividades sexuales onlinecultura hispanaPsychiatry and Mental healthClinical Psychologymujeresorientación sexualsexual orientationwomenPsychologyHumanitiesjuventud
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Cybersex in the “Net generation”: Online sexual activities among Spanish adolescents

2016

The internet offers several opportunities to explore sexuality among adolescents. However, some studies have also revealed problematic effects of cybersex in earlier stages. Despite this, few studies analyze the online sexual behavior among adolescents, even less in Spain where there is very little data. For this reason, our aim is to examine the use of internet for sexual purposes among Spanish adolescents, including gender differences. Three hundred and twenty-two adolescents completed an ad-hoc questionnaire and the Spanish version of the Internet Sex Screening Test. In general, boys report more cybersex than girls do, for example, in masturbating while the Internet (60.6% of boys and 7.…

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Abuso sexual y discapacidad intelectual: cómo identifican y valoran la experiencia las personas con discapacidad intelectual y los profesionales que …

2017

El abuso sexual es un tema que afecta, de manera especial, a las personas con discapacidad intelectual. En su abordaje, el rol de los profesionales resulta clave tanto en la identificación como en la prevención y tratamiento de la problemática. Sin embargo, existen pocos estudios que examinen hasta qué punto la estimación de los profesionales coindice con la experiencia real de las personas con discapacidad intelectual. Por ese motivo, el presente estudio analiza la percepción de riesgo y la propia vivencia del abuso sexual de las personas con discapacidad intelectual, en comparación con la identificación y valoración realizada por los profesionales que les atienden. Para ello, participaron…

030506 rehabilitationmedicine.medical_specialty05 social sciencesVulnerabilitymedicine.diseaseRisk perception03 medical and health sciencesSexual abuseIntellectual disabilitymedicine0501 psychology and cognitive sciences0305 other medical sciencePsychiatryPsychology050104 developmental & child psychologyInternational Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology. Revista INFAD de Psicología.
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Personas mayores en riesgo: uso del preservativo ante las infidelidades

2019

Si bien las infecciones de transmisión sexual suelen relacionarse con etapas evolutivas tempranas, estudios recientes ponen el foco de atención en la población más mayor. Sin embargo, pocos esfuerzos centran su atención en dicho colectivo, entre otros motivos, por la propia invisibilización de su sexualidad. Esto ocurre todavía más, cuando se trata de conductas penalizadas socialmente, como sería el caso de la infidelidad. Por este motivo, el presente estudio busca analizar la conducta de uso del preservativo en personas mayores, en el contexto de la infidelidad, así como el papel que podrían jugar variables psicológicas y nuevos contextos sexuales, como internet. Para ello, 244 personas (4…

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ARMONÍA DE PAREJA EN POBLACIÓN DE PERSONAS MAYORES: DIFERENCIAS ENTRE SEXOS

2016

El ajuste diádico no solamente es un factor esencial en la perdurabilidad y calidad de toda relación de pareja, sino que además, puede afectar a la vida personal y a la salud de sus miembros. El presente estudio explora el ajuste percibido por las personas mayores en España en su relación de pareja presente o pasada, analizando las posibles diferencias entre hombres y mujeres. Se administró la Escala de Ajuste Diádico a 80 personas entre los 51 y los 81 años. El 55% eran mujeres. El 66,3% estaban casados, el 21,3% separados o divorciados y un 12,5% había enviudado. Se tomó el valor 107 propuesto en la literatura como punto de corte para establecer un ajuste diádico positivo. La puntuación g…

elderly peoplepersonas mayoresAjuste diádicolcsh:BF1-99005 social sciences050109 social psychologyajuste diádicorelación de parejalcsh:Psychology050902 family studiespartner relationshipDyadic adjustment0501 psychology and cognitive sciences0509 other social sciencesInternational Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology. Revista INFAD de Psicología.
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Occurrence and clinical characteristics of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD): A cluster analysis in two independent community samples.

2020

AbstractBackground and aimsCompulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is characterized by a persistent failure to control intense and recurrent sexual impulses, urges, and/or thoughts, resulting in repetitive sexual behavior that causes a marked impairment in important areas of functioning. Despite its recent inclusion in the forthcoming ICD-11, concerns regarding its assessment, diagnosis, prevalence or clinical characteristics remain. The purpose of this study was to identify participants displaying CSBD through a novel data-driven approach in two independent samples and outline their sociodemographic, sexual, and clinical profile.MethodsSample 1 included 1,581 university students (female…

AdultMaleAdolescentUniversitiesSexual Behavior030508 substance abuseMedicine (miscellaneous)occurrenceDisease clusterSeverity of Illness Index03 medical and health sciencesYoung Adult0302 clinical medicineIndependent samplesSensation seekingCluster AnalysisHumansStudentsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesParaphilic DisordersGeneral Medicineclinical profile030227 psychiatryDisruptive Impulse Control and Conduct DisordersPsychiatry and Mental healthClinical PsychologySexual behaviorErotophiliaCompulsive BehaviorFemaleCompulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD)0305 other medical sciencePsychologycluster analysisClinical psychologyJournal of behavioral addictions
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Peer-Led or Expert-Led Intervention in HIV Prevention Efficacy? A Randomized Control Trial Among Spanish Young People to Evaluate Their Role

2017

HIV new infections still affect young people around the world. In this context, behavioral interventions seem to be effective in promoting safe sex although some conditions are still inconclusive in different regions. For example, there is insufficient evidence about who may be the best facilitator. For this reason, this study evaluates the effectiveness of peer and expert facilitators for HIV prevention aimed at Spanish young people. For this purpose 225 Spanish college students, aged between 18 and 25 (74.20% women and 25.80% men), were involved in an experimental design to evaluate the facilitators’ effect in a brief intervention for HIV prevention. Participants’ results were measured b…

AdultMaleSafe Sexmedicine.medical_specialtyNursing (miscellaneous)AdolescentUniversitiesDecision MakingHIV InfectionsContext (language use)Health PromotionAffect (psychology)Peer Grouplaw.inventionYoung Adult03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineRandomized controlled trialAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)lawSurveys and QuestionnairesIntervention (counseling)medicineHumans030212 general & internal medicine030505 public healthbusiness.industryPublic Health Environmental and Occupational Healthmedicine.diseaseSpainFamily medicineFacilitatorPhysical therapyFemaleHealth educationBrief intervention0305 other medical sciencebusinessRisk Reduction BehaviorProgram EvaluationHealth Promotion Practice
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Una perspectiva de género en el estudio de conductas de riesgo de los adolescentes.

2016

La adolescencia es una etapa clave para la adquisición de los estilos de vida saludables. Sin embargo, a nivel europeo, se observa cómo los y las adolescentes realizan a diario conductas de riesgo para su salud. Dadas las repercusiones que conllevan, este trabajo explora la realización de conductas de riesgo para la salud (consumo de alcohol, tabaco y otras drogas, mala alimentación, sedentarismo y sexualidad de riesgo) así como el análisis de aquellas variables que podrían facilitarlas (actitudes, creencias y motivaciones) entre adolescentes de la Comunidad Valenciana. Para ello, 300 adolescentes entre 15 y 18 años, cumplimentaron el Cuestionario de Información, Actitudes y Comportamientos…

European levelRisk behaviourHuman sexuality030204 cardiovascular system & hematologyMedium term03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineQuality of life (healthcare)030225 pediatricsEnvironmental healthEating habitsPsychologyTobacco and other drugsSedentary lifestyleInternational Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology. Revista INFAD de Psicología.
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Mitos del amor romántico y autoestima en adolescentes

2019

Los mitos del amor romántico son creencias irracionales socialmente construidas sobre la naturaleza del amor, las cuales estipulan qué es el “amor verdadero”, cuáles son las características deseables al seleccionar pareja, la importancia del amor, las expectativas de futuro y el tipo de relación. La presencia de estas creencias románticas favorece o mantiene la violencia de género en la pareja y las relaciones basadas en el control, las cuales se relacionan con una menor autoestima. El objetivo de este estudio es registrar la interiorización de los mitos del amor romántico en un grupo de adolescentes y analizar su relación con la autoestima. Para la consecución de dicho objetivo, una muestr…

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Sexual Sensation Seeking in Spanish Young Men and Women With Different Sexual Orientations

2014

This study analyzes the relation of sexual orientation and gender to sexual sensation seeking. Participants were 382 individuals (200 men, 182 women) between 17 and 29 years old who completed the Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale. Of the 382 participants, 52.46% self-reported heterosexual orientation, and 47.64% self-reported homosexual orientation. The results showed differences with Sexual Sensation Seeking being more frequent among heterosexuals and men. There were no differences between heterosexual and homosexual men. Heterosexual women had higher sexual sensation seeking scores than did homosexual women. These results and their possible implications for the effective development of preve…

AdultMaleSpanish youngAdolescentmedia_common.quotation_subjectSelf-conceptDevelopmental psychologyYoung AdultInterpersonal relationshipsexual orientationOrientation (mental)Intervention (counseling)genderHumanssexual sensation seekingSensation seekingInterpersonal RelationsHomosexualityHomosexuality MaleYoung adultHeterosexualitymedia_commonGender IdentityHomosexuality FemaleSpanish adolescentsSelf ConceptClinical PsychologySexual PartnersSpainSexual orientationBisexualityFemalePsychologyJournal of Sex & Marital Therapy
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Relationship Status as an Influence on Cybersex Activity: Cybersex, Youth, and Steady Partner

2013

The authors focus on the influence of participants' having or not having a steady partner when reference to cybersex use. Participants were 1,239 young, Spanish individuals who completed the Internet Sex Screening Test. Results showed the influence of being in a relationship on certain consumption dimensions of cybersex; the influence was found to be greater in men than in women. In general, cybersex activity was higher for single participants, although it was also significant for participants with a steady partner. The authors' findings facilitate the comprehension of the effect of new technologies in intimate human relationships.

AdultMaleYouthAdolescentFamily ConflictScreening testHuman relationshipsPersonal SatisfactionInterpersonal relationshipSex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesEroticaHumansMass ScreeningConsumption (economics)MotivationInternetbusiness.industryAge FactorsCybersexObject AttachmentExtramarital RelationsSelf ConceptComprehensionClinical PsychologySexual PartnersSpainCompulsive BehaviorFemaleThe InternetSexbusinessPsychologySocial psychologyNew technologies
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The role of dispositional and social factors in Argentinian and Spanish women's sexuality

2019

This study examines the role of sociocultural and dispositional factors in the sexual expressions of young Argentinian and Spanish women. Three hundred young women self-evaluated their sexual practices, sexual orientation, and relationships. Results reveal differences in women's sexuality based on societal and dispositional variables. The latter seem to play a more important role in those sexual behaviors that are normative in Hispanic traditions, whereas gender dissimilarity is more relevant when these behaviors are socially censured. Therefore, women's sexuality in Hispanic traditions, such as in Argentina and Spain, seems to be more complex than past studies reported.

Adultsexual compulsivitySocial ValuesSexual Behaviormedia_common.quotation_subjectSelf-conceptHuman sexualityPersonal SatisfactionSocial value orientationsDevelopmental psychologyYoung AdultHumansPersonalitysexual sensation seekingYoung adultSociocultural evolutionmedia_commonStereotypingCultural CharacteristicsSelf ConceptsexualityClinical PsychologySexual PartnersSpainSexual orientationNormativeFemalegender dissimilaritieswomenPsychologySexualityPersonality
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Common etiological pathways between toxic substance use, Internet and cybersex addiction: The role of expectancies and antisocial deviance proneness

2016

This study examined Internet and cybersex addiction in adolescents and how such behaviour was associated with substance use (in particular, cigarettes, alcohol, and drug use). Participants were 312 adolescents, aged 14-16, who completed survey instruments. Study measures included demographic, toxic substance use, expectancies toward substances consumption, antisocial deviance proneness, Internet, and cybersex addiction variables. Descriptive, bivariate analyses, exploratory/confirmatory factor analyses, and structural Equation Modeling were performed. Nearly 60%, 26%, and 25% of adolescents reported having drunk alcohol, used drugs and smoked cigarettes respectively. Prevalence of Internet …

medicine.medical_specialtyInternet addictionmedia_common.quotation_subject030508 substance abuse050109 social psychologyToxic substanceAdolescentsRisk profileStructural equation modeling03 medical and health sciencesArts and Humanities (miscellaneous)medicine0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesPsychiatryToxic substance useGeneral PsychologyCybersex addictionmedia_commonbusiness.industryEtiological pathwaysAddiction05 social sciencesHuman-Computer InteractionEtiologyThe InternetSubstance use0305 other medical sciencebusinessPsychologyDeviance (sociology)
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Psychological distress in critically ill patients: Risk and protective factors

2020

Abstract : Despite the importance of patients’ psychological well-being in their own recovery from illness, few studies examine these issues while the patient is still in ICU. This study analyzes the psychological distress of 71 ICU patients and the potential risk/protective factors for such distress. Patients showed moderate anxiety and depression although in a significant percentage clinical symptomatology was observed. More than halve of the patients revealed an intermediate general stress level and the most important stressor was having pain. Regarding risk factors for psychological distress, being a woman increased the risk for anxiety, depression and stress. Being a septic patient als…

GynecologyPsychiatry and Mental healthClinical Psychologymedicine.medical_specialtyCritically illbusiness.industrymedicinePsychological distressbusinessRevista de Psicopatología y Psicología Clínica
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A Validation Study of the Spanish Version of the Hypersexual Behavior Inventory (HBI): Paper-and-Pencil Versus Online Administration.

2019

Hypersexuality is a problematic behavior characterized by the combination of an excessive sexual desire and the pathological inability to control it. This study presents the psychometric properties of the Spanish paper-and-pencil and online versions of the Hypersexual Behavior Inventory (HBI), one of the most popular scales to assess this issue. 2250 participants (1070 men) completed a translated version of the HBI (1450 in paper-and-pencil; 800 online). The EFA yielded three factors that explained 67.53% of total variance for the HBI paper-and-pencil version. This factor structure was confirmed in the HBI online version through CFA. Factorial, structural, scalar and error variance invarian…

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Relación entre el consumo de sustancias tóxicas y el uso del preservativo

2019

En los últimos años ha habido un repunte en las infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS). Tradicionalmente, se asociaban las ITS a ciertos colectivos. Sin embargo, se observa que esta acentuación se da en diferentes grupos poblacionales, y es debida principalmente a las conductas sexuales de riesgo que se realizan, las cuales son exacerbadas por ciertos factores, como el consumo de sustancias tóxicas, la baja percepción de riesgo o la búsqueda de sensaciones sexuales. El principal objetivo es comprobar la relación existente entre el consumo de sustancias y el uso del preservativo en distintas prácticas sexuales. Como objetivos secundarios, se estudiarán estas mismas relaciones en función del…

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Sexual behavior and sexual health of transgender women and men before treatment: Similarities and differences

2020

BACKGROUND: There is a lack of research on the sexual health of transgender individuals, as well as a paucity of data about overall sexual health indexes before treatment. AIMS: This study aims to analyze the main issues involved in transgender individuals’ sexual behavior (with and without a partner), overall sexual health indexes, and potential predictors of sexual health, comparing trans men and trans women on all the variables assessed. METHODS: 260 trans people were recruited at a transgender health clinic in Spain. Participants completed the Sexual Behavior Questionnaire for transgender people before receiving any treatment. RESULTS: Overall results show that trans women have a more e…

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Influence of beliefs about romantic love on the justification of abusive behaviors among early adolescents

2021

Introduction Romantic experiences during adolescence have an important influence on functioning later in life. Romantic love has been associated with the acceptance of abusive behaviors. This study examined the relationship between myths of romantic love and the perceived severity of different types of abusive behaviors, as well as the influence of gender. Methods The sample comprised 448 Spanish adolescents (M = 12.92 years old; SD = 0.85), of which 50.3% were male and 49.7% were female. Participants were evaluated in the school setting. The Perception of Abuse Scale and the Myths, Fallacies, and Misconceptions about Romantic Love Scale were administered. Results Statistically significant …

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Validación de un instrumento de evaluación del comportamiento sexual de personas con discapacidad intelectual para padres (ECS-PA)

2019

La reciente normalización de la sexualidad y de los derechos sexuales entre las personas con Discapacidad Intelectual (DI) ha hecho que se incremente el número de iniciativas dirigidas a mejorar sus conocimientos y habilidades mediante programas de educación afectivo-sexual pero dichos programas requieren instrumentos de evaluación fiables que permitan identificar sus necesidades y puedan ser sensibles al cambio tras la intervención. En dicha valoración deben confluir sus percepciones, las de los profesionales que se ocupan de ellos y las de sus padres para asegurar la veracidad de la información obtenida, pero lamentablemente carecemos de instrumentos psicométricos válidos y fiables tanto …

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Explanatory Psychological Factors of Inconsistently Condom Use among Spanish University Students: Gender Differences

2020

Abstract More than 50% of Spanish youth does not use of condoms correctly and consistently. University students are a particular population at high risk of the HIV infection, other STIs and unwanted pregnancies. The influence of psychological variables in using of condom is analyzed by gender and type of sexual relationship. A total of 256 females and 168 males were assessed (Mage= 20.62; SD = 2.16). A regression logistic analysis showed that sexual sensation seeking appears as an explanatory variable of inconsistently condom use in both females and males in vaginal intercourse, steady relationship intercourse and sex under the alcohol and other drugs effects (adjusted odds ratio between 1.…

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Afectación emocional en pacientes críticos: Factores de riesgo y de protección

2020

Despite the importance of patients’ psychological well-being in their own recovery from illness, few studies examine these issues while the patient is still in ICU. This study analyzes the psychological distress of 71 ICU patients and the potential risk/protective factors for such distress. Patients showed moderate anxiety and depression although in a significant percentage clinical symptomatology was observed. More than halve of the patients revealed an intermediate general stress level and the most important stressor was having pain. Regarding risk factors for psychological distress, being a woman increased the risk for anxiety, depression and stress. Being a septic patient also increased…

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Self-efficacy in AIDS sexual prevention: influence of gender

2013

La literatura científica apunta a que la escasa autoeficacia para el uso del preservativo explicaría muchas conductas de riesgo de transmisión del VIH en jóvenes. Se analiza la autoeficacia de los jóvenes en el uso del preservativo, la existencia de diferencias de género y la relación con variables relevantes en la prevención. Se aplicó la "Subescala de Autoeficacia en el Uso del Preservativo", incluida en el Cuestionario de Prevención del Sida (Ballester, Gil y Giménez, 2007), a 3540 universitarios (50.9% mujeres, 49.1% hombres). Los resultados indican que los jóvenes obtienen puntuaciones medias-altas en autoeficacia, mostrándose la menor puntuación en el autocontrol en el momento de exci…

Uso preservativoAIDS preventionPrevención sidaYoungGenderUso del preservativoGéneroCondom useAutoeficaciaPrevención del SIDAJóvenesSelf-efficacy
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El fenómeno del sexting entre los adolescentes españoles: prevalencia, actitudes, motivaciones y variables explicativas

2020

El sexting es un fenómeno que consiste en el envío y la recepción de fotos, videos y/o mensajes de texto de naturaleza sexual a través de smartphones. Como en todos los demás países desarrollados, se está convirtiendo en una práctica cada vez más popular entre los adolescentes de España. Al tratarse de un fenómeno muy reciente todavía no existen muchos trabajos que hayan estudiado con profundidad su entidad y sus factores implicados. Por tanto, los dos objetivos de este estudio fueron determinar la prevalencia y analizar las variables explicativas del inicio y del mantenimiento de las conductas de sexting. La muestra estuvo formada por 784 adolescentes españoles (52% chicos y 48% chicas) co…

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