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A study involving experiments on a natural Brazilian coral reef, with the aim of assessing the impacts that may be caused by an increase in sea level on benthic fauna, showed that Chromadoridae Filipjev, 1917 was the most abundant and diverse family of Nematoda. Our results also showed that Chromadora Bastian, 1865 was the most abundant and diverse genus, represented by three species: C. serrambi sp. nov., C. pernambucana sp. nov. and C. macrolaimoides Steiner, 1915. Chromadora serrambi sp. nov. is the only Chromadora species where pre-cloacal supplements are absent. Chromadora pernambucana sp. nov. is differentiated by gubernaculum shape and by three supplements, of which two are cup-shaped (small and slightly sclerotized) and a pre-cloacal papilla very close to the cloaca. Chromadora macrolaimoides is very similar to specimens described previously. Here, we propose a grouping of species based on features considered to be most relevant for species identification and present it as an illustrated guide. The diagnostic characteristics of all species were considered, and following discussions, C. micropapillata was revalidated. Finally, the most relevant diagnostic characteristics for the differentiation of Chromadora species were highlighted.

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The applicability of estuarine meiofauna and harpacticoid copepods' communities in an artificial substrate unit (ASU) was assessed and compared to natural substrates (sediment and pneumatophores) as a tool to discern estuaries under different types of anthropogenic impacts. The ASU's replicates demonstrated a low variation of density among replicates when considering the total meiofauna and copepod species, which was reflected by a great similarity within the samples. In relation to the most abundant groups found, the ASU samples properly represented the natural substrates, even though nematodes were poor colonizers. That the ASU only showed significant differences between areas suggested that standard substrates could more efficiently detect the differences between communities and pointed toward the applicability of ASUs meiobenthic communities as useful tools for impact studies.

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A indecisividade constitui um tipo de indecisão vocacional que se carateriza por uma dificuldade em efetuar escolhas em vários domínios de vida para além da dimensão da carreira. Pesquisas têm associado à indecisividade um conjunto de caraterísticas psicológicas reveladoras de um menor nível de ajustamento psicológico, como sejam elevados níveis de ansiedade, baixa autoestima, locus de controlo externo e um sentido de identidade pouco desenvolvido. Esta investigação teve como objetivo analisar a capacidade preditiva das variáveis acima assinaladas na indecisividade. Recorrendo a uma amostra de 521 estudantes universitários verificou-se que a equação de regressão explicou 53% da variância da indecisividade. São abordadas implicações para a intervenção com indivíduos indecisivos.

Indecisiveness it is a type of career indecision that is characterized by a pervasive difficulty in making decisions regarding several life dimensions besides just career choice. Research has associated indecisiveness with a set of characteristics that indicates lower levels of psychological adjustment, like high levels of anxiety, low self-esteem, external locus of control and a poorly developed sense of identity. This study aimed to analyze the capacity of the variables mentioned above to predict indecisiveness. Using a sample of 521 college students, it was found that the regression equation accounted for 53% of the variance in the indecisiveness scores. Implications for intervention with indecisive individuals are discussed.

La indecisividad constituye un tipo de indecisión vocacional que se caracteriza por la dificultad para realizar elecciones en diferentes ámbitos de la vida además de los profesionales. Investigaciones han mostrado asociación entre indecisividad y un conjunto de características psicológicas que revelan un menor nivel de ajuste psicológico, como, por ejemplo, elevados niveles de ansiedad, baja autoestima, locus de control externo y un sentido de la identidad poco desarrollado. Esta investigación tenía como objetivo analizar la capacidad predictiva de las variables de la indecisividad indicadas anteriormente. Mediante una muestra de 521 estudiantes universitarios, se observó que la ecuación de regresión podía explicar el 53% de la varianza de la indecisividad. Se abordan las implicaciones para la intervención con individuos indecisivos.

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A indecisividade constitui um tipo de indecisão vocacional que se carateriza por uma dificuldade em efetuar escolhas em vários domínios de vida para além da dimensão da carreira. Pesquisas têm associado à indecisividade um conjunto de caraterísticas psicológicas reveladoras de um menor nível de ajustamento psicológico, como sejam elevados níveis de ansiedade, baixa autoestima, locus de controlo externo e um sentido de identidade pouco desenvolvido. Esta investigação teve como objetivo analisar a capacidade preditiva das variáveis acima assinaladas na indecisividade. Recorrendo a uma amostra de 521 estudantes universitários verificou-se que a equação de regressão explicou 53% da variância da indecisividade. São abordadas implicações para a intervenção com indivíduos indecisivos.(AU)

Indecisiveness it is a type of career indecision that is characterized by a pervasive difficulty in making decisions regarding several life dimensions besides just career choice. Research has associated indecisiveness with a set of characteristics that indicates lower levels of psychological adjustment, like high levels of anxiety, low self-esteem, external locus of control and a poorly developed sense of identity. This study aimed to analyze the capacity of the variables mentioned above to predict indecisiveness. Using a sample of 521 college students, it was found that the regression equation accounted for 53% of the variance in the indecisiveness scores. Implications for intervention with indecisive individuals are discussed.(AU)

La indecisividad constituye un tipo de indecisión vocacional que se caracteriza por la dificultad para realizar elecciones en diferentes ámbitos de la vida además de los profesionales. Investigaciones han mostrado asociación entre indecisividad y un conjunto de características psicológicas que revelan un menor nivel de ajuste psicológico, como, por ejemplo, elevados niveles de ansiedad, baja autoestima, locus de control externo y un sentido de la identidad poco desarrollado. Esta investigación tenía como objetivo analizar la capacidad predictiva de las variables de la indecisividad indicadas anteriormente. Mediante una muestra de 521 estudiantes universitarios, se observó que la ecuación de regresión podía explicar el 53% de la varianza de la indecisividad. Se abordan las implicaciones para la intervención con individuos indecisivos.(AU)

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Mangroves are transitional ecosystems between terrestrial and marine environments, and are distinguished by a high abundance of animals, plants, and fungi. Although macrofungi occur in different types of habitat, including mangroves, little is known about their community structure and dynamic. Therefore the aim of this study was to analyze the diversity of macrofungi in a number of Brazilian mangroves, and the relationship between such diversity, precipitation and area of collection. A total of 32 field trips were undertaken from 2009 to 2010, and macrofungi were studied in four 250×40m transects: Timbó and Santa Cruz Channel on the Northern coast, and Maracaípe and Ariquindá on the Southern coast. All basidiomata found along the transects were placed in paper bags, air-dried and identified using existing literature. It was found that Northern areas predominantly featured Avicennia schaueriana mangroves, while Rhizophora mangle dominated in Southern transects. A total of 275 specimens were collected, and 33 species, 28 genera, 14 families and six orders were represented. Overall abundance and species richness did not vary significantly among areas, but varied according to time, being higher during the rainy season. Subtle differences in composition were observed over time and between areas, probably due to variations in plant species occurrence. Further studies with collections during months of greater precipitation in transects dominated by different mangrove species of the same ecosystem are suggested to assess the overall diversity of mycobiota in these ecosystems.

Los manglares son ecosistemas de transición entre los ambientes terrestres y marinos, y se distinguen por la gran abundancia de animales, plantas y hongos. Aunque los macrohongos se encuentran en diferentes tipos de hábitat, incluidos los manglares, poco se sabe acerca de la estructura de su comunidad y dinámica. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la diversidad de macrohongos en los manglares de Brasil y su relación con la precipitación y área de recolección. Se realizaron un total de 32 salidas de campo entre 2009 y 2010, y los macrohongos fueron estudiados en cuatro transectos de 250×40m: Timbó y Canal de Santa Cruz en la costa norte y Maracaípe y Ariquindá en la costa sur. Todos los basidiomas encontrados a lo largo de los transectos se colocaron deshidratados en bolsas de papel, y se identificaron con ayuda de la literatura preexistente. Se encontró que las zonas del norte predominantemente presentaron Avicennia schaueriana, mientras Rhizophora mangle domina en transectos del sur. Se recolectaron un total de 275 especímenes y 33 especies, 28 géneros, 14 familias y seis órdenes estuvieron representados. Abundancia y riqueza de especies en general no varió significativamente entre las áreas, pero si varió en el tiempo, siendo mayor durante la estación lluviosa. Se observaron diferencias sutiles en la composición a través del tiempo y entre áreas, probablemente debido a las variaciones en la presencia de las especies de plantas. Otros estudios con recolectas durante los meses de mayor precipitación en transectos dominados por diferentes plan- tas de manglar en el mismo ecosistema son deseables para acceder a la diversidad de la micobiota.

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Parkia pendula seed lectin was used to treat cutaneous wounds of normal and immunocompromised mice, inducing cicatrization. Methotrexate (0.8 mg/kg/week) was used as immunosuppressive drug. Wounds were produced in the dorsal region (1 cm(2)) of female albino Swiss mice (Mus musculus), health and immunocompromised. Wounds were daily topically treated with 100 µL of the following solutions: (1) control (NaCl 0.15 M), (2) control Im (0.15 M NaCl), (3) P. pendula seed lectin (100 µg/mL), and (4) P. pendula seed lectin Im (100 µg/mL). Clinical evaluation was performed during 12 days. Biopsies for histopathology analysis and microbiological examinations were carried out in the second, seventh, and 12th days. The presence of edema and hyperemia was observed in all groups during inflammatory period. The first crust was detected from the second day, only in the groups treated with P. pendula seed lectin. Microbiological analysis of wounds from day 0 to day 2 did not show bacterium at P. pendula seed lectin group; however, Staphylococcus sp. was detected every day in the other groups. The lectin markedly induced a total wound closing at P. pendula seed lectin and P. pendula seed lectin Im groups on 11th day of evolution. The present study suggests that P. pendula seed lectin is a biomaterial potential to show pharmacological effect in the repair process of cutaneous wounds.

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Mangroves are transitional ecosystems between terrestrial and marine environments, and are dis- tinguished by a high abundance of animals, plants, and fungi. Although macrofungi occur in different types of habitat, including mangroves, little is known about their community structure and dynamic. Therefore the aim of this study was to analyze the diversity of macrofungi in a number of Brazilian mangroves, and the relation- ship between such diversity, precipitation and area of collection. A total of 32 field trips were undertaken from 2009 to 2010, and macrofungi were studied in four 250 x 40 m transects: Timbó and Santa Cruz Channel on the Northern coast, and Maracaipe and Ariquindá on the Southern coast. All basidiomata found along the transects were placed in paper bags, air-dried and identified using existing literature. It was found that Northern areas predominantly featured Avicennia schaueriana mangroves, while Rhizophora mangle dominated in Southern transects. A total of 275 specimens were collected, and 33 species, 28 genera, 14 families and six orders were represented. Overall abundance and species richness did not vary significantly among areas, but varied according to time, being higher during the rainy season. Subtle differences in composition were observed over time and between areas, probably due to variations in plant species occurrence. Further studies with collections during months of greater precipitation in transects dominated by different mangrove species of the same ecosystem are suggested to assess the overall diversity of mycobiota in these ecosystems.

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A indecisão vocacional é um construto complexo uma vez que as dificuldades nas escolhas vocacionais podem ser explicadas por vários fatores. Um dos tipos de indecisão que mais tem atraído o interesse dos investigadores é a indecisividade, uma dificuldade persistente em tomar decisões em vários contextos de vida. Este artigo apresenta uma revisão da literatura sobre a indecisividade, descrevendo como ela foi sendo abordada e a evolução que se registrou ao nível da investigação e avaliação. Apresentam-se as conclusões de estudos recentes que possibilitaram um avanço significativo sobre o conhecimento deste tipo específico de indecisão vocacional. A intervenção com indivíduos indecisivos é igualmente objeto de análise. Finalmente, sugerem-se algumas linhas de investigação sobre a indecisividade.(AU)

Career indecision is currently considered a complex construct because difficulties in career choices can be explained by several factors. One of the types of indecision that has most aroused the interest of researchers is indecisiveness, a persistent difficulty of making decisions in several life contexts. This article presents a literature review about indecisiveness, describing how it has been conceptualized and its evolution in terms of research and assessment. It also presents the findings of recent studies that have contributed with significant insights to the comprehension of this specific type of career indecision. Intervention with indecisive individuals is also addressed. Finally, some lines of research about indecisiveness are suggested.(AU)

La indecisión vocacional es un constructo complejo porque las dificultades en las elecciones vocacionales pueden ser explicadas por varios factores. Uno de los tipos de indecisión que más ha atraído el interés de los investigadores es la indecisividad, una dificultad persistente en la toma de decisiones en varios contextos de la vida. Este artículo presenta una revisión de la bibliografía sobre la indecisividad describiendo como fue siendo abordada y la evolución que se registró en el plano de la investigación y la evaluación. Se presentan las conclusiones de estudios recientes que posibilitaron un avance significativo sobre el conocimiento de este tipo específico de indecisión vocacional. La intervención con individuos indecisivos es igualmente objeto de análisis. Finalmente, se sugieren algunas líneas de investigación sobre la indecisividad.(AU)

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A indecisão vocacional é um construto complexo uma vez que as dificuldades nas escolhas vocacionais podem ser explicadas por vários fatores. Um dos tipos de indecisão que mais tem atraído o interesse dos investigadores é a indecisividade, uma dificuldade persistente em tomar decisões em vários contextos de vida. Este artigo apresenta uma revisão da literatura sobre a indecisividade, descrevendo como ela foi sendo abordada e a evolução que se registrou ao nível da investigação e avaliação. Apresentam-se as conclusões de estudos recentes que possibilitaram um avanço significativo sobre o conhecimento deste tipo específico de indecisão vocacional. A intervenção com indivíduos indecisivos é igualmente objeto de análise. Finalmente, sugerem-se algumas linhas de investigação sobre a indecisividade...

Career indecision is currently considered a complex construct because difficulties in career choices can be explained by several factors. One of the types of indecision that has most aroused the interest of researchers is indecisiveness, a persistent difficulty of making decisions in several life contexts. This article presents a literature review about indecisiveness, describing how it has been conceptualized and its evolution in terms of research and assessment. It also presents the findings of recent studies that have contributed with significant insights to the comprehension of this specific type of career indecision. Intervention with indecisive individuals is also addressed. Finally, some lines of research about indecisiveness are suggested...

La indecisión vocacional es un constructo complejo porque las dificultades en las elecciones vocacionales pueden ser explicadas por varios factores. Uno de los tipos de indecisión que más ha atraído el interés de los investigadores es la indecisividad, una dificultad persistente en la toma de decisiones en varios contextos de la vida. Este artículo presenta una revisión de la bibliografía sobre la indecisividad describiendo como fue siendo abordada y la evolución que se registró en el plano de la investigación y la evaluación. Se presentan las conclusiones de estudios recientes que posibilitaron un avance significativo sobre el conocimiento de este tipo específico de indecisión vocacional. La intervención con individuos indecisivos es igualmente objeto de análisis. Finalmente, se sugieren algunas líneas de investigación sobre la indecisividad...

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Nineteen taxa of Mucorales, belonging to Absidia, Apophysomyces, Cunninghamella, Fennellomyces, Lichtheimia, Mucor, Mycotypha, Rhizopus and Syncephalastrum were isolated from 36 composite soil samples in three semiarid areas in the State of Pernambuco (Triunfo, Cabrobó and Belém de São Francisco), Northeast Brazil, which are characterized by Caatinga vegetation. Triunfo is preserved, whereas Cabroró and Belém de São Francisco are experiencing low and severe desertification processes, respectively. Mucorales were isolated in Petri dishes in triplicate from 5 mg samples of soil placed on the surface of wheat germ agar plus chloramphenicol and Cercobin [Dimethyl 4,49-(103 phenylene) bis (3-thioallophanate)] medium. The plates were left on a bench at room temperature (28 ± 2 °C) for 72 h of alternating dark and light periods. Absidia cylindrospora presented the highest amount of CFU/g of soil, followed by L. hyalospora, C. phaeospora and C. echinulata var. echinulata. The latter, and R. microsporus var. microsporus, presented the highest frequencies of occurrence. Soils from Triunfo showed higher diversity of Mucorales than the samples from the other areas, although without differing statistically in relation to species richness. The communities of Mucorales from the degraded areas were more similar, while that from the preserved area was quite different. Most of the identified specimens have been commonly isolated from soil in other Brazilian regions, which indicates that they are not endemic of the semiarid. Eleven taxa are registered for the first time in this ecosystem, while F. heterothallicus is reported for the first time in Brazil.

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Nineteen taxa of Mucorales, belonging to Absidi, Apophysomyces, Cunninghamella, Fennellomyces, Lichtheimi, Mucor, Mycotypha, Rhizopus and Syncephalastrum were isolated from 36 composite soil samples in three semiarid areas in the State of Pernambuco (Triunfo, Cabrobó and Belém de São Francisco), Northeast Brazil, which are characterized by Caatinga vegetation. Triunfo is preserved, whereas Cabroró and Belém de São Francisco are experiencing low and severe desertification processes, respectively. Mucorales were isolated in Petri dishes in triplicate from 5 mg samples of soil placed on the surface of wheat germ agar plus chloramphenicol and Cercobin [Dimethyl 4,49-(103 phenylene) bis (3-thioallophanate)] medium. The plates were left on a bench at room temperature (28 ± 2 ºC) for 72 h of alternating dark and light periods. Absidia cylindrospora presented the highest amount of CFU/g of soil, followed by L. hyalospor, C. phaeospora and C. echinulata var. echinulata. The latter, and R. microsporus var. microsporus, presented the highest frequencies of occurrence. Soils from Triunfo showed higher diversity of Mucorales than the samples from the other areas, although without differing statistically in relation to species richness. The communities of Mucorales from the degraded areas were more similar, while that from the preserved area was quite different. Most of the identified specimens have been commonly isolated from soil in other Brazilian regions, which indicates that they are not endemic of the semiarid. Eleven taxa are registered for the first time in this ecosystem, while F. heterothallicus is reported for the first time in Brazil.(AU)

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Nineteen taxa of Mucorales, belonging to Absidi, Apophysomyces, Cunninghamella, Fennellomyces, Lichtheimi, Mucor, Mycotypha, Rhizopus and Syncephalastrum were isolated from 36 composite soil samples in three semiarid areas in the State of Pernambuco (Triunfo, Cabrobó and Belém de São Francisco), Northeast Brazil, which are characterized by Caatinga vegetation. Triunfo is preserved, whereas Cabroró and Belém de São Francisco are experiencing low and severe desertification processes, respectively. Mucorales were isolated in Petri dishes in triplicate from 5 mg samples of soil placed on the surface of wheat germ agar plus chloramphenicol and Cercobin [Dimethyl 4,49-(103 phenylene) bis (3-thioallophanate)] medium. The plates were left on a bench at room temperature (28 ± 2 ºC) for 72 h of alternating dark and light periods. Absidia cylindrospora presented the highest amount of CFU/g of soil, followed by L. hyalospor, C. phaeospora and C. echinulata var. echinulata. The latter, and R. microsporus var. microsporus, presented the highest frequencies of occurrence. Soils from Triunfo showed higher diversity of Mucorales than the samples from the other areas, although without differing statistically in relation to species richness. The communities of Mucorales from the degraded areas were more similar, while that from the preserved area was quite different. Most of the identified specimens have been commonly isolated from soil in other Brazilian regions, which indicates that they are not endemic of the semiarid. Eleven taxa are registered for the first time in this ecosystem, while F. heterothallicus is reported for the first time in Brazil.

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Previous records of the callianassid ghost shrimps Biffarius biformis (Biffar, 1971) and Biffarius fragilis (Biffar, 1970) from Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil, were considered as doubtful, because their original record (Carvalho et al. 1997) in a conference abstract cannot be considered as a valid publication. The original material examined by Carvalho et al. (1997) combined with the more recently collected material of B. biformis and B. fragilis, confirm the presence of these two species in Brazil and the southwestern Atlantic. Taxonomic and ecological remarks, as well as illustrations, are provided for both species.

A ocorrência dos camarões fantasma Biffarius biformis (Biffar 1971) e Biffarius fragilis (Biffar 1970) no nordeste do Brasil têm sido considerada duvidosa, porque o registro original (Carvalho et al. 1997) realizado em resumo durante uma conferência regional não pode ser considerado válido. Neste trabalho, o estudo dos espécimens examinados por Carvalho et al. (1997), combinados com o material coletado mais recentemente, confirma a presença dessas duas espécies na costa brasileira e no sudoeste do Atlântico. São fornecidas novas informações taxonômicas, ecológicas e ilustrações.

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Thirty-eight taxa of Zygomycetes distributed in 15 genera were recorded from tapir (Tapirus terrestris), camel (Camelus bactrianus), horse (Equus caballus), deer (Cervus elaphus), agouti (Dasyprocta aguti), donkey (Equus asinus), llama (Llama glama) and waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) dung collected at the Reserva Ecológica de Dois Irmãos located in Recife, State of Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil. The samples were collected on a monthly basis from June 2005 to May 2006, taken to the laboratory and incubated in moist chambers. Higher number of taxa was observed in the excrements of tapir, followed by deer and donkey. The highest number of species was detected for Mucor, followed by Pilobolus. Statistical analyses showed significant differences in richness of Zygomycetes taxa between the herbivore dung types. Differences of species composition, however, were weak. Seasonality influenced the Zygomycetes species composition but not its richness. Variations in taxa composition between ruminants and non-ruminants dung were non significant.

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Thirty-eight taxa of Zygomycetes distributed in 15 genera were recorded from tapir (Tapirus terrestris), camel (Camelus bactrianus), horse (Equus caballus), deer (Cervus elaphus), agouti (Dasyprocta aguti), donkey (Equus asinus), llama (Llama glama) and waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) dung collected at the Reserva Ecológica de Dois Irmãos located in Recife, State of Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil. The samples were collected on a monthly basis from June 2005 to May 2006, taken to the laboratory and incubated in moist chambers. Higher number of taxa was observed in the excrements of tapir, followed by deer and donkey. The highest number of species was detected for Mucor, followed by Pilobolus. Statistical analyses showed significant differences in richness of Zygomycetes taxa between the herbivore dung types. Differences of species composition, however, were weak. Seasonality influenced the Zygomycetes species composition but not its richness. Variations in taxa composition between ruminants and non-ruminants dung were non significant.

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A indecisão vocacional de adolescentes e jovens adultos foi vista por alguns autores como o resultado de problemas de funcionamento sistêmico da sua família de origem. Tais problemas condicionariam negativamente a capacidade de realizar escolhas vocacionais. Tendo por base esta abordagem teórica, várias investigações procuraram analisar empiricamente a relação entre variáveis sistêmicas familiares e a indecisão vocacional. A análise desenvolvida por esta linha de investigação conduziu a resultados pouco consistentes. Neste artigo procede-se a uma análise crítica da investigação familiar sistêmica aplicada às dificuldades de escolha vocacional, apresentam-se algumas propostas que visam clarificar teoricamente a relação entre os dois grupos de variáveis e sugerem-se novas linhas de pesquisa.(AU)

Career indecision of adolescents and young adults was conceptualized by some authors as a consequence of problems of systemic functioning of their origin family. These problems could affect negatively their capacity for making career choices. Based on this theoretical approach, several studies analyzed empirically the relation between family systemic variables and career indecision. The results of this line of research appeared to be inconsistent. This article presents a critical analysis of the systemic approach to career indecision and of the corresponding studies. It also presents, some proposals that aim to clarify, from a theoretical point of view, the relations between the two groups of variables and suggests new lines of research.(AU)

La indecisión vocacional de adolescentes y jóvenes adultos fue vista por algunos autores como el resultado de problemas de funcionamiento sistémico de su familia de origen. Tales problemas condicionarían negativamente la capacidad de realizar elecciones vocacionales. Teniendo como base este abordaje teórico varias investigaciones trataron de analizar empíricamente la relación entre variables sistémicas familiares y la indecisión vocacional. El análisis desarrollado por esta línea de investigación condujo a resultados poco consistentes. En este artículo se procede a un análisis crítico de la investigación familiar sistémica aplicada a las dificultades de elección vocacional y se presentan algunas propuestas que buscan clarificar teóricamente la relación entre los dos grupos de variables y se sugieren nuevas líneas de investigación.(AU)

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A indecisão vocacional de adolescentes e jovens adultos foi vista por alguns autores como o resultado de problemas de funcionamento sistêmico da sua família de origem. Tais problemas condicionariam negativamente a capacidade de realizar escolhas vocacionais. Tendo por base esta abordagem teórica, várias investigações procuraram analisar empiricamente a relação entre variáveis sistêmicas familiares e a indecisão vocacional. A análise desenvolvida por esta linha de investigação conduziu a resultados pouco consistentes. Neste artigo procede-se a uma análise crítica da investigação familiar sistêmica aplicada às dificuldades de escolha vocacional, apresentam-se algumas propostas que visam clarificar teoricamente a relação entre os dois grupos de variáveis e sugerem-se novas linhas de pesquisa.

Career indecision of adolescents and young adults was conceptualized by some authors as a consequence of problems of systemic functioning of their origin family. These problems could affect negatively their capacity for making career choices. Based on this theoretical approach, several studies analyzed empirically the relation between family systemic variables and career indecision. The results of this line of research appeared to be inconsistent. This article presents a critical analysis of the systemic approach to career indecision and of the corresponding studies. It also presents, some proposals that aim to clarify, from a theoretical point of view, the relations between the two groups of variables and suggests new lines of research.

La indecisión vocacional de adolescentes y jóvenes adultos fue vista por algunos autores como el resultado de problemas de funcionamiento sistémico de su familia de origen. Tales problemas condicionarían negativamente la capacidad de realizar elecciones vocacionales. Teniendo como base este abordaje teórico varias investigaciones trataron de analizar empíricamente la relación entre variables sistémicas familiares y la indecisión vocacional. El análisis desarrollado por esta línea de investigación condujo a resultados poco consistentes. En este artículo se procede a un análisis crítico de la investigación familiar sistémica aplicada a las dificultades de elección vocacional y se presentan algunas propuestas que buscan clarificar teóricamente la relación entre los dos grupos de variables y se sugieren nuevas líneas de investigación.

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