Psicogente

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Authors: MILEIDY SALCEDO BARRAGÁN** ALEXANDER ORTIZ OCAÑA

This reflection paper presents some notion and meaningful concept wich allow the application of the Self –Reference Luhmann’s theory to the human thought. Also this paper presents parcial results of research on the Maturana’s theory on configurational thought from conception of autopoietic systems; in addition to the Luhmann’s theory of Self-Reference. Ontological and epistemological on the human thought are proposed, considering it as a self referential autopoietic system, and self-configurative. Finally, it is suggested that spawning BioPraxis operation is generated by a closed system configurational thought.

294-306.

Authors: TERESITA DE JESÚS CÁRDENAS AGUILAR y ADLA JAIK DIPP

This article shows the results of a study that identified the level of reliability and validity of the “Inventory for Measuring Engagement at Work” (IMET). The objectives were achieved through an instrumental study. The instrument was administered to 572 teachers in the city of Durango, Mexico. The results obtained with the application of this instrument, allowed to demonstrate high reliability and validity for measuring engagement.

323-336.

Authors: RONALD ALBERTO TORO TOBAR y CLAUDIA VICTORIA VARGAS RUBIO***

This paper presents the results of a study whose aim was adapt and validate the Sociotropy-Autonomy Scale (SAS) Clark & Beck. This scale assesses two dimensions of cognitive personality: interpersonal orientation and attitudes of achievement and personal goals. The sample consisted of 460 participants between 15 and 71 years enrolled from different socioeconomic levels. The results showed internal consistency in SAS Scale: Total (.85), SAS Sociotropy (.82) and lower for SAS Autonomy (.61). These results are relevant to research on this instrument. It is considered a reliable and valid instrument for socio-cultural context; could also support research in cognitive psychotherapy and clinical processes based on the diathesis stress model.

352-364

Authors: DEHISY MARISOL JUÁREZ GARCÍA y RENÉ LANDERO HERNÁNDEZ

Circadian rhythms maintain homeostasis of the body through hormonal, metabolic and cell cycle regulating cell proliferation. In turn, these are mediated by psychological conditions that may affect its operation and leave the body susceptible to diseases like cancer. The aim of this article is to review the relationship of circadian rhythms to cancer; with emphasis on those rhythms that are related to behaviors such as sleep-wake rhythm and the circadian rhythm of cortisol. This review will seek to identify, potential impact on the incidence and prognosis of cancer. Also psychobiological mechanisms that maintain the relationship between the circadian rhythms and cancer will be discussed.

379-396

Authors: MARÍA LUCÍA CARIAGA SIRACUSA y LEANDRO CASARI COBOS

The aim of this research paper is to analyze the influence of personality and motivations in the choice of a clinical specialization in psychology students. Method: 155 psychology advanced were assessed with the Big Five Personality test (Castro Solano, 2005) and an Ad Hoc survey. Results: Significant differences in two dimensions of personality were found: Agreeableness (p = .034) and Accountability (p = .053) among students of different clinical specialization. Besides, differences in motivations chosen were found in the choice of a specific clinical orientation. We conclude that a significant relationship exists between personality traits and the theoretical Psychology approaches as a science in Psychology students.

406-420

Authors: PAOLA DÍAZGRANADOS RINCONES y DINORA SÁNCHEZ SOLANO

This paper shows the results of an investigation aimed to identify the social representations about the job of young people who are finishing their secondary education in the District of Santa Marta, Colombia; from the postulates of Serge Moscovici. This descriptive cross-sectional study recruited 377 female and male students between 15 and 20 years old. The collection of information was performed with the Social Representation Questionnaire on Youth Work (CRST-J) validated by expert judges and with an alpha of 0.888. For analysis of the results statistical tests were used. Social representations of work are characterized by a social concept with expressive or intrinsic preference.

431-441

Authors: UBALDO RODRÍGUEZ DE ÁVIL, LUISA FERNANDA TRILLOS CASTRO y VIVIAN CAROLINA BAUTE ZULUAGA

Burnout Syndrome in housewives can affect the health and quality of life of this population; this can generate diseases and family dysfunction. This article presents the results of an investigation whose aim was to identify and describe the presence of the Burnout Syndrome in housewives. Also was established the relationship between the socio-cultural level, marital status and age with the appearance of the Burnout in housewives who sit in the neighborhood Rodrigo de Bastidas in the city of Santa Marta. This study developed, from the application to 203 housewives who were selected randomly, of Burnout questionnaire for housewives and one tab sociodemographic and the results were compared. These showed that 11.3% were affected by the syndrome. The ages ranged between 41 and 60 years and they exerted housework for one to thirty years. The majority was married or in common-law union and they showed a higher level of emotional exhaustion; this can be attributed to the double role: mothers and workers. Likewise a significant group belonged to nuclear or extensive families; these could therefore experience greater family stressors.

452-459.

Authors: PATRICIA TORRES MORALES y DORA ELIZABETH GRANADOS RAMOS

Reading comprehension requires the interaction of different cognitive processes: attention, perception, memory and phonological awareness; these processes allow detecting difficulties in child cognitive development. The objective of this research paper was to describe the relationship between the performance of reading comprehension and the precision and speed of reading, as well as cognitive processes like attention, perception, memory and phonological awareness in children from third grade of primary education of Xalapa, Veracruz. 26 children (13 male, 13 female) with an average age of 8 years and 8 months (8 months) were evaluated. The children neuropsychological assessment (ENI) was aplicadad in the areas of reading, visual and auditory perception, visual and auditory attention, visual/auditory memory and phonological awareness. The accuracy and speed of reading and phonological awareness favor the good performance of reading comprehension.

477-494

Authors: ANGÉLICA OROZCO IDÁRRAGA

This is a research whose objective was to evaluate the social and academic impact of the Program of Social Interaction and Civic Development in three localities in the department of Atlantico in three localities and Social Work. It was established in impact study mixed approach, nonexperimental design, with measurements ante, intra and impact. The results of the interviews and focus groups semiestructurda on 52 leaders (as), teachers and students, showed how social impact recognition capacity of communities to achieve greater levels of human and social development and academic impact and feedback plan study and inclusion of new research. So the program impacted on human development and social management of individuals, families, groups and institutions involved.