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The Smartphone Addiction Inventory - Short Form (SPAI-SF) is shorter version (10 items) of the original version of SPAI (26 items). In this study, we aimed to: (i) adapt and test the internal structure of the SPAI-SF, using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), multigroup confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA), and network analysis; (ii) analyze the internal consistency, temporal stability, criterion, predictive and construct validities of the SPAI-SF. A total of 392 adolescents (M = 12.76; SD = 1.00) completed the following measures: demographic questionnaire, SPAI-SF, Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Version (SAS-SV), and the Internet Addiction Test (IAT). The CFA showed good fit indices with the original four factors, and MGCFA indicated measurement invariance for gender. Network analysis provided an understanding of the core symptoms of problematic smartphone use (PSU) for both boys and girls. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.865 (95% CI: 0.841 - 0.887) and indicated a robust temporal stability. The instrument demonstrated acceptable overall reliability measured by Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's Omega criteria (α = 0.722; ω = 0.725) and did not show floor and ceiling effects. The scale's significant correlations demonstrated convergent and criterion validities of the SPAI-SF with SAS-SV, IAT, and Smartphone usage data. The SPAI-SF is a reliable instrument to detect PSU in adolescents.

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Abstract Substance use disorder (SUD) is related to several psychosocial factors, such as grief. This study aimed to find an association of SUD among bereaved individuals based on a systematic review. The research was registered in the PROSPERO platform and the following databases were used: MEDLINE, PsycNET, LILACS, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and SciELO. The Rayyan software tool was used and this study was performed under the guidelines of the PRISMA protocol. In total, 17 articles were eligible, of which more than 88% showed an association between SUD and the grieving process and almost 60% associated grief and drug use with depression and anxiety. Alcohol was the most used substance. These findings may contribute to future studies on grief and substance use and underlie the elaboration of preventive actions for drug use.

Resumo O Transtorno por Uso de Substâncias (TUS) relaciona-se a vários fatores psicossociais; como o luto. Este trabalho teve por objetivo identificar uma associação do TUS entre pessoas em processo de luto, a partir de uma revisão sistemática. A pesquisa foi registrada na plataforma PROSPERO e foram utilizadas as seguintes bases de dados: MEDLINE, PSYCNET, LILACS, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL e SciELO. Foi utilizado o software Rayyan e as etapas do protocolo PRISMA foram seguidas. Foram elegíveis 17 artigos, dos quais mais de 88% apresentaram uma associação entre o TUS e o processo de luto, e quase 60% associaram o luto e o consumo de drogas à depressão e à ansiedade. A substância mais consumida foi o álcool. Estes achados podem contribuir para futuras pesquisas na área de luto e uso de substâncias, bem como subsidiar a formulação de ações preventivas ao uso de drogas.

Resumen El Trastorno por Uso de Sustancias (TUS) está relacionado con varios factores psicosociales, como el duelo. A partir de una revisión sistemática, este trabajo se propuso identificar una asociación del TUS en personas en proceso de duelo. La investigación se registró en la plataforma PROSPERO, y se utilizaron las siguientes bases de datos: MEDLINE, PSYCNET, LILACS, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL y SciELO. Se utilizó el software Rayyan, y se siguieron los pasos del protocolo PRISMA. Diecisiete artículos fueron elegibles, de los cuales más del 88% mostraron una asociación entre el TUS y el proceso de duelo, y casi el 60% asociaron el duelo y el consumo de drogas con la depresión y la ansiedad. La sustancia más consumida fue el alcohol. Estos resultados pueden contribuir a futuras investigaciones sobre el duelo y el consumo de sustancias, además de subvencionar la formulación de acciones preventivas para el consumo de drogas.

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Objetivo Este estudo teve por objetivo avaliar a prevalência de dependência de internet, seus principais preditores e a associação com problemas emocionais em estudantes de psicologia (n = 1.916) e psicólogos (n = 4.359). Método Os indivíduos preencheram um questionário sociodemográfico e outros instrumentos específicos. Observou-se que 9,3% dos estudantes e 4,0% dos psicólogos foram detectados com uso excessivo de internet. Resultados Todos os participantes com uso excessivo de internet apresentaram uma frequência significativamente maior de sintomas de depressão, ansiedade e estresse, e estes problemas foram preditores para a dependência de internet somente entre os psicólogos. Conclusão Compreender o padrão de dependência de internet pode ajudar no desenvolvimento de políticas públicas específicas para esses indivíduos.

Objective This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Internet Addiction, its main predictors, and associations with psychological problems in psychology students (n = 1,916) and psychologists (n = 4,359). Method Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and measures of interest. It was observed that 9.3% of the students and 4.0% of the psychologists screened positive for internet addiction. Results All participants with internet addiction presented a significantly higher frequency of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms, however, these problems were predictors for internet addiction only among the professionals. Conclusion Understanding the pattern of internet addiction can help to support the development of specific public policies for these individuals.

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The objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effect of psychosocial interventions in reducing problematic Internet use (PIU), anxiety, and depression symptoms in a sample of people. This review was registered on the PROSPERO database (CRD42020181912) and a total of 15 studies were included. Analyses of the effect of the interventions were conducted based on the standardized mean difference of the studied outcomes (PIU, anxiety, and depression). Most studies reported a positive effect of psychosocial interventions on reducing symptoms of PIU, depression, and anxiety among people with PIU. However, only one detected a robust effect in reducing symptoms of anxiety. For depression, this effect was more modest, and there was no difference between the different modalities of psychosocial interventions. The results suggest that psychosocial interventions are effective in reducing both symptoms of PIU and co-occurring symptoms of depression and anxiety in individuals with PIU. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11469-022-00846-6.

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Objective: to translate, adapt, and identify the psychometric properties of the Selfitis Behavior Scale (SBS). Methods: online study conducted with 261 Brazilian adolescents. The translation and cross-cultural adaptation process followed international guidelines, resulting in an adequate scale with face, content and construct validity. Results: The five factors explained 78.2% of the total variance. Confirmatory factor analysis (structural equation model for latent variables) showed an adequate fit of the five-factor model with χ2= 2.42 p=0.001, GFI=0.92, AGFI= 0.89, NNFI= 0.92, TLI= 0.96, CFI= 0.93, RMSEA= 0.041. All factor loadings were statistically different from zero (0; t >1.96, p<0.05). The total internal consistency value by Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega was above 0.80 and the internal consistencies of each factor were above 0.79. Conclusion: This is the first Brazilian study to evaluate the psychometric properties of a selfie scale. The SBS proved to be a reliable and valid instrument to assess selfie behavior.

Objetivo: traducir, adaptar e identificar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Comportamiento de Autolisis (SBS). Métodos: estudio online realizado con 261 adolescentes brasileños. El proceso de traducción y adaptación transcultural siguió las directrices internacionales, dando como resultado una escala adecuada con validez facial, de contenido y de constructo. Resultados: Los cinco factores explicaron el 78,2% de la varianza total. El análisis factorial confirmatorio (modelo de ecuaciones estructurales para las variables latentes) mostró un ajuste adecuado del modelo de cinco factores con χ2= 2,42 p=0,001, GFI=0,92, AGFI= 0,89, NNFI= 0,92, TLI= 0,96, CFI= 0,93, RMSEA= 0,041. Todas las cargas factoriales fueron estadísticamente diferentes de cero (0; t > 1,96, p<0,05). El valor total de la consistencia interna mediante el alfa de Cronbach y el omega de McDonald resultó ser superior a 0,80 y las consistencias internas de cada factor fueron superiores a 0,79. Conclusión: Este es el primer estudio brasileño que evalúa las propiedades psicométricas de una escala de selfie. El SBS demostró ser un instrumento fiable y válido para evaluar el comportamiento selfie.

Objetivo: traduzir, adaptar e identificar as propriedades psicométricas da Escala de Comportamento de Selfitis (SBS). Métodos: estudo on-line realizado com 261 adolescentes brasileiros. O processo de tradução e adaptação transcultural seguiu diretrizes internacionais, resultando em uma escala adequada com validade de face, conteúdo e validade construto. Resultados: Os cinco fatores explicaram 78,2% da variância total. A análise Fatorial confirmaria (modelo de equação estrutural para variáveis latentes) mostrou um ajuste adequado do modelo de cinco fatores com χ2= 2,42 p=0,001, GFI=0,92, AGFI= 0,89, NNFI= 0,92, TLI= 0,96, CFI= 0,93, RMSEA= 0,041. Todas as cargas de fatores foram estatisticamente diferentes de zero (0; t > 1,96, p<0,05). O valor total de consistência interna pelo alfa do Cronbach e ômega do McDonald's encontrou-se acima de 0,80 e as consistências internas de cada fator foram acima de 0,79. Conclusão: Este é o primeiro estudo brasileiro a avaliar as propriedades psicométricas de uma escala de selfie. O SBS provou ser um instrumento confiável e válido para avaliar o comportamento da selfie.  

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The objectives of this study were to analyze the psychometric properties of the Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Version (SAS-SV) as follows: (i) the factor structure of the SAS-SV using different statistical methods; (ii) the evidence of convergence; (iii) the temporal stability of the SAS-SV; and (iv) predictive SAS-SV validity. A total of 451 adolescents participated in this study (age M = 13.1; SD = 1.22) by completing a sociodemographic questionnaire (including items evaluating the perception of smartphone use), the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), and the SAS-SV. It was found that 53.2% demonstrated problematic smartphone use. The SAS-SV showed good reliability (α = 0.81; ω = 0.78), and all of its items were kept. The network analysis indicated that the items evaluating the withdrawal and preoccupation symptoms had the greatest influence on the network. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.846 and indicated good temporal stability of the SAS-SV 20-30 days after the first application. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis indicated 33 points as the best cutoff for the SAS-SV (AUC = 0.739; sensitivity = 65.37%; specificity = 72.26). The instrument also showed a moderate correlation with the variables related to smartphone use (time spent on smartphones, number of messages sent and received, and number of times the smartphone is checked). These data indicate that the SAS-SV may be a reliable instrument for use with Brazilian adolescents.

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This study evaluated the prevalence of Internet addiction (IA) and its association with negative psychological symptoms in Brazilian adults. A network analysis was conducted to estimate specific variables and their expected influence on IA. In this cross-sectional study, 15,476 adults (Mage  = 37.5, SD = 9.59) completed an open web-based survey. Three questionnaires were used: the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). Based on IAT scores, participants were classified as No-Risk user (NRU), Low-Risk user (LRU) or High-Risk user (HRU). We observed that 4.8% of the participants were classified in the HRU group. In addition, their risk for severe symptoms of depression was 10 times higher and, for anxiety, seven times higher than that in the NRU group (p < .001). Time spent using smartphones was also significantly higher in the HRU group (Mhours  = 5.1, p < .001). The main factors associated with IA were depression, gender and anxiety, but the variable "having children" was the most influential in the IA network. These findings suggest that psychiatric symptoms are the main factors associated with IA among the adult population.

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This study evaluated the profile of public and private high school students (N = 254, Mage = 15.1, SD = 1.3) in the city of São Paulo in relation to their Internet use patterns and quality of life. We used the Internet Addiction Test and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. About 70% of the students had moderate Internet addiction. Those students from public school showed higher scores of Internet addiction (p < 0.001) than students from private schools. Regarding the quality of life, those from private school showed better scores regarding academic performance (p < 0.01) and worse scores in social aspect (p < 0.05). The data showed a strong association between Internet addiction and poor levels of quality of life, as observed in studies from other countries.

Este trabalho avaliou o perfil de estudantes em relação ao padrão de uso de Internet e qualidade de vida, tomando como sujeitos de pesquisa alunos do ensino médio (N = 254, Midade = 15,1, DP = 1,3) de escolas públicas e particulares da cidade de São Paulo. Utilizou-se o Teste de Dependência em Internet e o Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Aproximadamente 70% dos estudantes apresentaram dependência média de Internet. Estudantes de escola pública apresentaram maiores níveis de dependência grave em relação aos da escola particular (p < 0,001). Em relação à qualidade de vida, estudantes da escola particular apresentaram melhores indicadores no aspecto social (p < 0,01), enquanto aqueles da escola pública apresentaram melhores indicadores no aspecto escolar (p < 0,05). Os dados indicaram uma forte associação entre dependência de Internet e menores indicadores de qualidade de vida, conforme observado em estudos de outros países.

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O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar possíveis fatores associados com a depressão pós-parto (DPP), como o uso de substâncias e o suporte psicossocial em uma amostra de 102 mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade social. O estudo foi realizado com puérperas que residiam provisoriamente no alojamento de um Hospital Maternidade público. Aproximadamente 20% das puérperas apresentaram critérios para a DPP além de um padrão de uso de álcool e maconha superior àquelas que não tinham o transtorno. Observou-se também associação entre violência, falta de suporte psicológico e apoio familiar com a DPP. Observou-se uma associação entre a DPP com outras comorbidades de modo que algumas variáveis estudadas possam estar envolvidas na etiologia e manutenção deste transtorno.

This study aimed to evaluate possible factors associated with postpartum depression syndrome (PDD), as the substance abuse and psychosocial support in a sample of 102 women in a social vulnerability condition. The study was conducted with mothers who were residents in specific hospital's lodging. Almost 20% of mothers showed symptoms to PDD as well as abusive alcohol and marijuana consumption compared with those who did not have PDD. Besides, it was observed an association between lack of psychological and familiar support with PDD. PDD it seems to be associated with other comorbidities so that some of these variables can be linked on the etiology and maintenance of PDD.

Este estudo tuvo como objectivo evaluar possibles factores associados con la Depresión Posparto (DPP) como el uso de substancias y apoio psicossocial em 102 mujeres em situación de vulnerabilidad social. El estúdio se realizó com las madres residentes transitórias em la vivienda de un Hospital Maternidad. Aproximadamente 20% de las madres presentaron criterios para el DPP, así como un de consumo de alcohol y marihuana superior a aquellas que no tienen el trastorno. También fue observada uma asociación entre la violencia, falta de apoyo psicológico y de la familia con el DPP. El DPP parece estar asociada con otras enfermedades concomitantes por lo que algunas variables pueden estar implicados en la etiología y el mantenimiento de este trastorno.

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Neste estudo piloto avaliamos os comportamentos de beber e dirigir e os conceitos de autocrítica sobre este tema em indivíduos que pretendiam dirigir após a saída de bares e restaurantes. Também avaliamos a eficácia de uma intervenção preventiva em seus comportamentos futuros de beber e dirigir. Os participantes tiveram seus níveis de alcoolemia (BAC) avaliados e responderam um questionário, recebendo um folheto informativo durante a intervenção breve. A maioria dos participantes (69%) apresentaram BAC abaixo dos limites criminais estabelecidos por lei e 31% acima deste limite. Após um mês, o questionário foi novamente aplicado e não se observou redução significativa no comportamento de beber e dirigir após um mês, indicando a necessidade de intervenções mais efetivas.

In this pilot study, we evaluated the drinking and driving behavior and the concepts of self-assessment on this theme of people who had consumed alcohol and intended to drive a motor vehicle after leaving bars and restaurants. We also evaluated the efficacy of a preventive intervention on their future behavior. The participants had their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) evaluated, answered a questionnaire and received a booklet during a very brief intervention. Most of the participants (69%) had BAC below the legally permitted level, and 31% above it. One month later, they answered the questionnaire once more and no significant reduction was observed in the use of alcohol before driving after the intervention, indicating the need for more effective interventions.

En este estudio piloto evaluamos los comportamientos de consumo de alcohol y los conceptos de autocrítica sobre este tema en personas con intención de conducir un vehículo automotor después de salir de bares y restaurantes. También evaluamos la eficacia de una intervención preventiva en comportamiento futuro de beber y conducir. Nosotros evaluamos el nivel de alcoholemia en la sangre (BAC) de los participantes, seguido de un cuestionario. Los participantes también recibieron durante la intervención un prospecto con información acerca del consumo de alcohol e accidentes de tráfico. La mayoría de los participantes (69%) estaban por debajo de los límites legales de BAC y el 31% por encima de este límite. Después de un mes, el cuestionario se aplicó de nuevo y no detectamos ninguna reducción en la conducta de beber y conducir, indicando la necesidad de intervenciones más eficaces.

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