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Peloso FC, Zibetti MR, Nardi AE, Catelan RF. Cross-cultural adaptation of the Mind-Wandering Questionnaire (MWQ) for Brazilian Portuguese and evidence of its validity. Braz J Psychiatry 2023; 46:e20233312. [PMID: 37995206 DOI: 10.47626/1516-4446-2023-3312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To adapt the Mind-Wandering Questionnaire (MWQ) for the Brazilian context and present evidence of validity based on its internal structure. METHODS A total of 2,682 Brazilian adults from different regions of the country took part in this study. Confirmatory factor analyses and multigroup confirmatory factor analyses (MGCFA) were performed to assess the factor structure of the MWQ. McDonald's omega (ω) was generated to provide reliability indexes. RESULTS The analyses demonstrated an adequate factor structure for the MWQ adapted to the Brazilian context, corroborating the original article's single-factor model and other adaptation studies. Furthermore, the results demonstrated the instrument's reliability in a Brazilian population (ω = 0.88). CONCLUSION The MWQ is thus an adequate, reliable, and quickly administered instrument for those whose aim is to measure deliberate and spontaneous MW in Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia, Universidade do Vale dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pânico e Respiração, Instituto de Psiquiatria (IPUB), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pânico e Respiração, Instituto de Psiquiatria (IPUB), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Centro de Pesquisa em Devaneio Excessivo e Desregulação Emocional, IPUB, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Catelan RF, Saadeh A, Lobato MIR, Gagliotti DAM, Nardi HC, Costa AB. Depression, Self-Esteem, and Resilience and its Relationship with Psychological Features of Sexuality among Transgender Men and Women from Brazil. Arch Sex Behav 2022; 51:1993-2002. [PMID: 35414149 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-021-02189-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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This cross-sectional study investigated whether depression, self-esteem, and resilience (mental health indicators) are associated with some psychological features of sexuality (sexual fear, sexual anxiety, sexual dissatisfaction, and sexual body image worries) in a sample of 462 transgender men and women from Brazil. Pearson's correlations were performed between all continuous variables in the study. Those that were significantly associated with the psychological features of sexuality in previous analyses were tested as independent variables in multiple linear regression models. Sexual fear, sexual anxiety, sexual dissatisfaction, and sexual body image worries were negatively related to self-esteem and resilience, while positively related to depression. Higher levels of depression were associated with sexual fear, while higher levels of depression and lower self-esteem were associated with sexual anxiety. In addition, higher levels of depression and lower levels of resilience were associated with sexual dissatisfaction. Depression and resilience were associated with the composite score of sexual dissatisfaction and sexual anxiety. Our results suggest that negative mental health indicators may impair the sexual life of transgender individuals. Clinical interventions should be developed and tested to address the psychological features of sexuality.
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- Ramiro Figueiredo Catelan
- Department of Psychology, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Ipiranga Avenue, 6681, Porto Alegre, 90619-900, Brazil.
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- Transdisciplinary Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Service (AMTIGOS-NUFOR), Hospital de Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Gender Identity Program (PROTIG), Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Transdisciplinary Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Service (AMTIGOS-NUFOR), Hospital de Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Social Psychology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Psychology, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Ipiranga Avenue, 6681, Porto Alegre, 90619-900, Brazil
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Cardoso BLA, Paim K, Catelan RF, Liebross EH. Minority stress and the inner critic/oppressive sociocultural schema mode among sexual and gender minorities. Curr Psychol 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03086-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AbstractSeveral adverse psychological outcomes among sexual and gender minorities (SGM) are well documented in the literature. Notwithstanding the emergence of these data, SGM still receive little attention regarding psychological interventions, which include Schema Therapy (ST), an emerging integrative psychotherapy approach. Even though revisions have been proposed to expand ST’s understanding of emotional needs, schemas, domains, and schema modes, there is a gap in our understanding of SGM. Based on that, the main goal of this theoretical essay is to propose a specific ST intervention for SGM, addressing sociocultural aspects aiming at promoting a healthy functioning that can interpose oppression and internalized prejudice. To this end, we will present (a) the minority stress theoretical framework; (b) the ST model applying to SGM clients; and (c) a few strategies of ST intervention for SGM clients, highlighting the need for strengthening individuals’ healthy schema mode. It should be noted that, despite clinical work being relevant, there are social variables supporting and maintaining maladaptive structures. We hope the therapeutic interventions proposed promote dialogue on this subject and encouraging positive societal changes.
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Figueiredo Catelan R, Azevedo FMD, Sbicigo JB, Vilanova F, da Silva LP, Zanella GI, Ramos ML, Costa AB, Nardi HC. Anticipated HIV stigma and delays in HIV testing among Brazilian heterosexual male soldiers. Psychology & Sexuality 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/19419899.2020.1773909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Ramiro Figueiredo Catelan
- Psychology Graduate Program, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Social Psychology Graduate Program, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Psychology Graduate Program, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Psychology Graduate Program, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Psychology Graduate Program, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Psychology Graduate Program, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Psychology Graduate Program, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Social Psychology Graduate Program, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Somer E, Cardeña E, Catelan RF, Soffer-Dudek N. Reality shifting: psychological features of an emergent online daydreaming culture. Curr Psychol 2021; 42:1-13. [PMID: 34744401 PMCID: PMC8556810 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-02439-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Reality shifting (RS) is a trendy mental activity that emerged abruptly following the flare-up of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and seems to be practiced mainly by members of the post-millennial generation. RS, described as the experience of being able to transcend one's physical confines and visit alternate, mostly fictional, universes, is discussed by many on Internet platforms. One RS forum boasts over 40,000 members and RS clips on some social media platforms have been viewed over 1.7 billion times. The experience of shifting is reportedly facilitated by specific induction methods involving relaxation, concentration of attention, and autosuggestion. Some practitioners report a strong sense of presence in their desired realities, reified by some who believe in the concrete reality of the alternate world they shift to. One of the most popular alternate universes involves environments adopted from the Harry Potter book and film series. We describe the phenomenology of RS as reported online and then compare it to related phenomena such as hypnosis, tulpamancy, dissociation, immersive and maladaptive daydreaming, and lucid dreaming. We propose a theoretical model of interactive factors giving rise to RS, and conclude that it is an important, uninvestigated emerging phenomenon and propose future research directions.
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- Present Address: CERCAP, Department of Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Present Address: Center for Maladaptive Daydreaming and Emotion Dysregulation Research, Institute of Psychiatry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Catelan RF, Saadeh A, Lobato MIR, Gagliotti DAM, Costa AB. Condom-Protected Sex and Minority Stress: Associations with Condom Negotiation Self-Efficacy, "Passing" Concerns, and Experiences with Misgendering among Transgender Men and Women in Brazil. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:4850. [PMID: 34062814 PMCID: PMC8125181 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18094850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This cross-sectional exploratory study aims to verify associations between condom-protected sex, condom negotiation self-efficacy, self-esteem, and four minority stressors (experiences with misgendering, "passing" concerns, anticipated prejudice, and perceived prejudice) among transgender men (TM) and transgender women (TW). 260 individuals (192 TW and 68 TM) residing in two Brazilian states participated in the study. Data was collected online and in two hospital programs for transgender people and included sociodemographic data, condom-protected sex, the Trans-Specific Condom/Barrier Negotiation Self-Efficacy (T-Barrier) Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and four minority stressors. Measures that were significantly associated with condom-protected sex were tested as independent variables in a linear regression model. The main results suggest that lower condom negotiation self-efficacy, higher "passing" concerns, and higher experiences with misgendering were predictors of lower frequency of condom-protected sex. These negative outcomes were found among both TM and TW, which justifies their inclusion in public health policies. Structural strategies and clinical interventions are suggested to address condom negotiation self-efficacy and "passing" concerns in transgender populations.
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- Ramiro Figueiredo Catelan
- Psychology Graduate Program, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90619-900, Brazil;
- Institute of Psychiatry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-140, Brazil
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- Department of Psychology, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05014-901, Brazil;
- Faculty of Medicine Clinics Hospital, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05403-000, Brazil;
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- Psychology Graduate Program, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90619-900, Brazil;
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Costa AB, Fontanari AMV, Catelan RF, Schwarz K, Stucky JL, da Rosa Filho HT, Pase PF, Gagliotti DAM, Saadeh A, Lobato MIR, Nardi HC, Koller SH. HIV-Related Healthcare Needs and Access Barriers for Brazilian Transgender and Gender Diverse People. AIDS Behav 2018; 22:2534-2542. [PMID: 29299789 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-017-2021-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The aim of this study is to investigate HIV-related healthcare needs and access barriers for Brazilian transgender and gender diverse people. Data were collected from gender identity clinics and the questionnaire was also made available on the Internet. Out of the 543 participants-62.1% (n = 337) transgender women, 28.7 (n = 156) transgender men and 9.2% (n = 50) gender diverse people, 63.7% had been tested at least once in their lives. The prevalence of self-reported HIV-positive status among transgender women was 16.5%, of which 92.0% reported having a physician with whom they regularly consulted about HIV, whereas none of the transgender men or gender diverse people reported HIV-positive status. In addition, 8.2% of transgender men and 12.5% of gender diverse people did not know their serological status. Finally, 71.0% of the participants were unfamiliar with post-exposure prophylaxis. The study discusses the need for adequate behavior-oriented HIV health policies and training of healthcare professionals regarding the needs of Brazilian transgender and gender diverse people.
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- Angelo Brandelli Costa
- Department of Psychology, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Ipiranga 6681, Prédio 11, Sala 933, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Gender Identity Program (PROTIG), Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Social Psychology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Gender Identity Program (PROTIG), Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Psychology, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Ipiranga 6681, Prédio 11, Sala 933, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Gender Identity Program (PROTIG), Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Psychology, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Ipiranga 6681, Prédio 11, Sala 933, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Transdisciplinary Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Service (AMTIGOSNUFOR), Hospital de Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP), Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Transdisciplinary Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Service (AMTIGOSNUFOR), Hospital de Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP), Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Gender Identity Program (PROTIG), Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Social Psychology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Psychology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
- Optentia Research Focus Area, North-West University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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Costa AB, Pase PF, de Camargo ES, Guaranha C, Caetano AH, Kveller D, da Rosa Filho HT, Catelan RF, Koller SH, Nardi HC. Corrigendum to: "Effectiveness of a multidimensional web-based intervention program to change Brazilian health practitioners' attitudes toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population". J Health Psychol 2017; 22:961. [PMID: 28805508 DOI: 10.1177/1359105317703015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Corrigendum to: J Health Psychol DOI 10.1177/1359105316628748 Unfortunately, the online published article has an error in one of the analyses. On page 365, fifth paragraph, the corrected statistical report is (Δ 1.66, 95% CI [3.32, .01], t (305) = -1.98, p<.05), not (Δ 1.66, 95% CI [3.32, .01], t (305) = -1.66, p <.05). In spite of this correction, there is no change in the direction of the test and therefore in the interpretation of this result.
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Costa AB, Pase PF, de Camargo ES, Guaranha C, Caetano AH, Kveller D, da Rosa Filho HT, Catelan RF, Koller SH, Nardi HC. Effectiveness of a multidimensional web-based intervention program to change Brazilian health practitioners' attitudes toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population. J Health Psychol 2017; 21:356-68. [PMID: 26987830 DOI: 10.1177/1359105316628748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a multidimensional (educational, affective and behavioural) web-based intervention to change healthcare practitioners' attitudes toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population. It aimed to measure gender and sexual (GenSex) prejudice pre- and post-intervention in relation to sociodemographic characteristics. A total of 307 health practitioners from southern Brazil enrolled and completed the follow-up assessment. The intervention had significant effects, varying across traditionally high prejudiced groups. State- and street-level continuous prejudice reduction policies are suggested.
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