Characterization of the population attended by the Psychotrauma UnitNational Psychiatric Hospital in Costa Rica during 2017-2018

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Silvia Carrera Castro https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2660-9001 Ivannia Chinchilla Badilla https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9844-8740 Rocío Jiménez Mora Viviana Gamboa Gámez Hospital Nacional de Salud Mental Manuel Antonio Chapuí y Torres, San José, Costa Rica   Abstract This research is aimed to identify the main characteristics (sociodemographics and clinics) of the population with history of psychological trauma registered as outpatients and inpatients… Read more »

Editorial: Vol. 42, Number 2, 2023

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Manuel Martínez Herrera Editor en Jefe Revista Costarricense de Psicología, Costa Rica Editorial Fieles a nuestra tradición de contribuir al desarrollo de una psicología abierta a las principales tradiciones de pensamiento históricas y contemporáneas, a los diversos enfoques metodológicos, técnicos e instrumentales, a las distintas áreas del quehacer psicológico y a la diversidad de temáticas… Read more »

Psychometric Properties of the Organizational Violence and Aggression Scale in the Workplace Climate of Puerto Rico

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Rita Vélez Alvarado Consultora independiente, Puerto Rico   Adam Rosario Rodríguez Universidad Albizu, San Juan, Puerto Rico   Abner Vélez Consultor independiente, Puerto Rico Abstract Violence in the workplace refers to threatening or violent action against an employee. The purpose of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Organizational Violence and Aggression… Read more »

The voice of women: the transition from victims to legitimacy as peace builders

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Mara Mercedes Osorno Navarro Universidad de Sucre, Sucre, Colombia   Isabel Cristina Posada Zapata Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia     Abstract The objective was to analyze the ways of coping with sexual violence in surviving female victims and their participation in peacebuilding processes. It was a qualitative investigation through Grounded Theory, with Symbolic Interactionism… Read more »

Psychological Violence during Courtship: Analysis of the Semantic Networks of Argentine University Students

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María de los Ángeles Páramo Universidad del Aconcagua, Mendoza, Argentina   Flavia Arrigoni Universidad del Aconcagua, Mendoza, Argentina   Aldana Ligorria-Díaz Universidad del Aconcagua, Mendoza, Argentina       Abstract Introduction: Psychological violence (PSV) in dating relationships is currently prevalent. Objective: Analyze and understand the networks of meanings of PSV in the dating of students… Read more »

Sensory processing patterns of adults with self-reported learning disabilities

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Stephanie Armstrong-Gallegos Universidad de La Frontera, Chile   María José Sandoval Muñoz Universidad de Magallanes, Chile   Abstract Learning difficulties, which may continue to manifest into adulthood, are linked to deficits in sensory processing. A study focused on investigating the sensory profile of adults with and without learning difficulties (LD) in literacy is presented. Quantitative… Read more »

Attitudes of Costa Rican Psychologists Towards the Application of Psychology During the Dentistry Consultation

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Alejandro Amaíz Flores Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica   Silvia Esquivel Castro Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Costa Rica   Miguel Flores Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica   Andrea González Delgado Odontóloga especialista independiente, Costa Rica     Abstract Exploratory-descriptive study on a group of Costa Rican professionals in psychology about their attitudes towards the… Read more »

Affective-Sexual Health Promotion in Early Childhood: Critical Review in The Context of Childcare and Education in Costa Rica

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Milvia Rodríguez Sánchez Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica   Laura Brenes Vásquez Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica   Abstract This critical review describes research on affective and sexual development in early childhood in preschool and childcare settings. Studies are analyzed from the point of view of the regulatory and operational frameworks on which… Read more »